Convertible Diaper Changing Bench

Abstract

Disclosed is children's furniture capable of functioning both as a bench and a baby changing station by way of conversion through laterally extendable surfaces. It can accommodate both the caretaker and the child. In certain embodiments, that furniture may be straight, circular, or in the shape of an L for corner fitting. Certain embodiments contain space utilizable for storage or an adjustable cushion fitting both the bench and the baby changing station modes.

1 . I claim a convertible diaper-changing bench to be used in homes or child care centers comprising a) an elongated planar top member having a first end and a second end b) supporting member under said second end c) base member under said first end comprising a base frame and two upright planar supporting members d) middle piece connecting said base frame and said top member e) extension members to increase the surface area to safely accommodate a child during diaper change, f) Longitudinal and horizontal support members to support and stabilize said extension members in opened configuration g) Railings attached underneath said middle piece to keep said longitudinal supports in place while said extension members are being pulled out and pushed in h) stoppers attached underneath said longitudinal supports to prevent over extension of said extensions members i) Slots in said base frame to accommodate said longitudinal and horizontal supports. 
     
     
         2 . The bench of  claim 1  further comprising cushion material, wherein said cushion is attached on the said top member of said bench. 
     
     
         3 . The bench of  claim 2  further comprising cushion flaps hanging on either sides of the said cushion material to cover the said extension members of said bench in opened configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The bench of  claim 3  further comprising a seat belt straps being disposed on said top member of said bench to secure the child during diaper change. 
     
     
         5 . The bench of  claim 4  further comprising storage shelf underneath and parallel to the said top member. 
     
     
         6 . The bench of  claim 5  further comprising said longitudinal support attached underneath of said extension member. 
     
     
         7 . The bench of  claim 6  further comprising said horizontal support going through said longitudinal support horizontally.