Changing pad

Abstract

A baby changing pad configured to store accessories for changing a diaper of an infant or child. The changing pad includes a main body with a plurality of horizontal and vertical seams upon which the changing pad can be folded. A waterproof reloadable wipe dispenser is attached to or integrated into the changing pad. A pouch is attached to or integrated into the changing pad and is configured to store diapers. Magnets and a wrist strap are attached to the changing pad. The changing pad can be folded along the plurality of horizontal and vertical seams into a closed position, which is held in place with the magnets. A user can carry the changing pad by using an integrated wrist strap.

That which is claimed: 
     
         1 . A changing pad comprising
 a first section, where the first section comprises a first set of magnets;   a second section;   a third section, where the third section comprises a second set of magnets and a third set of magnets;   a fourth section; where the fourth section comprises a fourth set of magnets and a wipes compartment; and   two flaps, where each flap is secured to a side of the first section, second section, and third section;   where the first set of magnets mate with the second set of magnets and the third set of magnets mate with the fourth set of magnets.   
     
     
         2 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein the third section comprises an internal compartment. 
     
     
         3 . The changing pad of  claim 2 , wherein the third section further comprises a fastener, where the fastener restricts access to the internal compartment of the third section. 
     
     
         4 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , further comprising a strap. 
     
     
         5 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein the flaps fold over the first section, second section and third section along a flap fold. 
     
     
         6 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein the first section folds over the second section along a first fold, the second section folds over the third section along a second fold, and the third section folds under the fourth section along a third fold. 
     
     
         7 . A device comprising
 a first section;   a second section;   a third section, where the third section comprises a fastener;   a fourth section; where the fourth section comprises a first set of fasteners;   a fifth section, where the fifth section comprises a second set of fasteners and a fastening tab;   where the fastening tab of the fifth section mates with the fastener of the third section, where the first set of fasteners of the fourth section mate with the second set of fasteners of the fifth section.   
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the fifth section comprises an internal compartment, where the internal compartment is accessible through an opening. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the first set of fasteners of the fourth section comprises magnets, and wherein the second set of fasteners of the fifth section comprises magnets. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 7 , further comprising a strap. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is secured between the fourth section and fifth section. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 7 , further comprising two flaps, where each flap is secured to a side of the first section, second section, third section, and fourth section. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the fifth section further comprises a plurality of elastic straps. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the fifth section has four corners, wherein the fifth section further comprises four elastic straps, where the straps extend diagonally across the four corners. 
     
     
         15 . A method of changing the diaper of an individual comprising the steps of
 unfolding a changing pad, where the changing pad comprises a first section; a second section; a third section, where the third section comprises a fastener; a fourth section; where the fourth section comprises a first set of fasteners; a fifth section, where the fifth section comprises a second set of fasteners and a fastening tab; where the fastening tab of the fifth section mates with the fastener of the third section, where the first set of fasteners of the fourth section mate with the second set of fasteners of the fifth section; and   changing the diaper of an individual.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the fifth section comprises an internal compartment. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the fifth section further comprises a plurality of elastic straps. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the changing pad further comprises a strap. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the changing pad further comprises two flaps, where each flap is secured to a side of the first section, second section, third section, and fourth section further; and wherein the method further comprises the step of unfolding folding the flaps before changing the diaper of an individual. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the first set of fasteners of the fourth section comprises magnets, and wherein the second set of fasteners of the fifth section comprises magnets.