Bottle and cup holding bib buddy

Abstract

The present invention discloses a combination bib and bottle holder, using a unique adjustable three strap support system for holding a bottle, cup, Sippy cup, or snack cup near to a child or adult to allow them to drink or eat at leisure without dropping the container. The primary feature of this invention is to allow toddlers six months to 3 years to feed themselves. The support straps fastened onto the front of the bib securely hold bottles or cups of varying shapes and sizes. The bib is fastened around the neck. The wearer is free to move around and to manipulate and drink or eat from the container in the bib holder. The bib design includes form fitting curved sides which allows the user to freely manipulate the bib and feeding container to drink or eat from it. Embodiments permit the bib to be used by persons who cannot hold a container because of a physical or mental impairment that limits their ability to feed themselves. The unique feature of this device is that it prevents the user from dropping the container thus keeping it more sanitary.

1 . A combination bib and bottle holder, using a unique adjustable three strap support system, holding a bottle, cup, Sippy cup, or snack cup near to a toddler, child or adult to allow them to drink or eat at leisure without dropping the container, comprising:
 a bib having a front and back surface and placed on the chest of the child or adult;   a means of attaching said bib around the persons neck comprising neck straps or a collar extending from opposite sides of the bib;   a means for securing the neck straps around the person;   two adjustable support straps sewn into the bib separated by at least one inch and positioned in the center of the bib between the top and bottom surfaces;   a third adjustable support strap sewn into the bottom of the bib at least one inch below the two top elastic support straps;   a novel “curved” bib design allowing the bib of this invention to be effectively used as a bottle holding device that doubles as a bib;   
     
     
         2 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein the construction material is fabric, moisture resistance membrane or a combination of both. 
     
     
         3 . The bib of  claim 2  wherein, the material of construction is any available pattern or design of choice. 
     
     
         4 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said bib further comprises a baby bottle. 
     
     
         5 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said bib further comprises a drinking cup or Sippy cup. 
     
     
         6 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said bib further comprises a cup for eating solid food. 
     
     
         7 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said bib offers protection against spills onto the clothing or skin. 
     
     
         8 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein the three support strap system is strong enough to secure a liquid filled bottle or solid filled feeding cup. 
     
     
         9 . The support straps of  claim 8 , wherein they prevent dropping the container onto the floor avoiding contamination. 
     
     
         10 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein the bib having “curved” sides is an improvement over the standard bib. 
     
     
         11 . The bib of  claim 10 , wherein said bib allows the child or adult to lift the bib with the container, hold and drink from it without interference or resistance from the bib. 
     
     
         12 . The method of design of the bib of this invention allows for a variety of different applications and uses, comprising:
 embodiments that permit a bib design to be used by persons who cannot hold a container because of a physical or mental impairment that would limit one's ability to feed themselves;   an adjustable three strap support design that allows the use of different bottle sizes and shapes;   an adjustable three strap support design that allows a bottle to be placed in a separate insulated cover, and both the bottle and cover slide into the straps sewn into the bib;   an alternative embodiment of the said bib which discloses a fabric sewn onto the inside opening of an enclosed bib collar or neck strap requiring the bib to be slipped conveniently on and off the child or adult's neck.