Combination Nursing Device and Baby Carrier

Abstract

A baby nursing and carrying device, specifically one that allows a mother to switch breasts when breastfeeding a baby while still remaining covered and while still supporting the baby. When not in use for breastfeeding purposes, a mother can use the device for easily carrying the baby without strain on the mother's back and without having to support the baby with her hands, thus allowing the mother's hands to be free to do other things.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A combination nursing device and baby carrier, comprising:
 a back support member coupled with a plurality of shoulders straps and at least one waist strap;   each of said plurality of shoulder straps further comprising at least one fastening component and at least one adjustment mechanism;   a baby support member adapted to support the weight and size of a baby;   the lower portion of said baby support member being coupled with said waist straps;   the upper portion of said baby support member further comprising a fastening component adapted to selectively engage said at least one fastening component on each member of said plurality of shoulder straps.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a safety strap having a first end and a second end, said first end of said safety strap being coupled with said baby support member and said first end of said safety strap being adapted to operatively couple with at least one member of said plurality of shoulder straps. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said baby support member has a substantially planar, triangular geometry in first configuration, and wherein each of two vertices of said triangular baby support member is coupled with one end of said at least one waist strap, and the third vertex of said triangular baby support member is adapted to selectively couple with said at least one fastening component on at least one of said plurality of shoulder straps. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said back support member is substantially planar and at least partially comprised of mesh material. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said back support member further comprises a cutout proximate to the lower edge of said back support member and an elastomeric member coupled with the edges of said cutout, said elastomeric member adapted to allow unrestricted movement of a user when wearing said back support member. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a storage pouch coupled with said back support member. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said back support member comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, said lower portion of said back support member being adapted to at least partially wrap around the midsection of a user when in use. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a mobile phone storage pocket coupled with at least one of said plurality of shoulder straps.