Baby shower hammock

Abstract

This invention is a baby shower hammock which is designed to safely carry an infant or young baby in the shower. The hammock is designed in the shape of a cradle where an infant is placed. The hammock has one strap (there are two ends connected by a buckle). The strap is attached to the hammock by stitching (i.e. a basic straight stitch; using machine-cotton thread). The child will be placed horizontally in the “bed” of the hammock. The adult will place straps around the neck and/or shoulders, and place the infant in the hammock. The hammock has semi-permeable walls so that (while showering) the water will easily flow out of the hammock. In addition, the hammock is designed so that the baby's face is a close distance (approximately one foot) from the adult's face. The hammock is easy to wear. The adult simply buckles the straps and places the child inside. Safety of the child is of paramount concern.

1 . A strap around the neck and/or over the shoulder of the adult user. The strap is compromised of two (2) ends, and each end is stitched to opposite sides (head and foot) of the body of the hammock. The strap is nylon. 
   
   
       2 . A hammock for carrying a child in the front of the adult's body (as opposed to the back or side of the adult). 
   
   
       3 . A buckle where the male part is inserted into the female part to simply snap together. The buckle is capable of adjusting by sliding the strap around one end of the buckle. The buckle is made of plastic material. 
   
   
       4 . A soft padded bed with foam to protect the head. The bed of the hammock is foam and surrounded by nylon. 
   
   
       5 . A soft padded bed with foam for the torso surrounded by nylon. 
   
   
       6 . A hammock of a depth of approximately 1 foot and a width of approximately 1 foot designed expressly for carrying a young infant. The design is to ensure that the infant is safely within a close distance of the adult's face and hands. The adult in the shower can then appropriately monitor the child, and can bathe the child (lather, soap, rinse, shampoo, etc.). 
   
   
       7 . A permeable bottom and sides for water to escape surrounded by nylon. The water is able to freely flow out of the hammock. 
   
   
       8 . A foam band around the top of the outside portion of the hammock for girding. It is also designed for aesthetic purposes.