Modifed baby bib having enhanced neckband

Abstract

A modified baby bib for providing enhanced protection for a child's clothing while eating comprises a bib body shaped in a similar manner to conventional bibs but including two sleeve portions, two cap extension portions, an elasticized pocket, and an integrated neckband. The integrated sleeve portions extend down from the neck area and out from the side of each side of the bib body to cover the arms of the wearer. The cape extension portions extend from the sleeve portions around the back of the wearer to cover the shoulder and upper back of the wearer. The elasticized pocket, disposed at the bottom of the bib body enables the modified baby bib to catch food and drink which spills and slides down the bib body. The integrated neckband extends up from the neck portion of the bib body to absorb liquids which may run down the wearer's neck.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modified baby bib having an enhanced neckband, comprising:
 a bib body sized to cover the front torso of a wearer;   a sleeve portion extending from each side of the bib body;   a pocket disposed on the lower area of the front side of the bib body;   an integrated neckband extending up from the neck area of the bib body;   at least one fastener disposed on said bib body, wherein said at least one fastener is adapted to enable the modified baby bib to be removably secured around the neck of a wearer with the integrated neckband in contact with and completely encircling the neck of the wearer.   
     
     
         2 . The modified baby bib of  claim 1 , wherein said bib body, sleeve portion, and pocket are constructed of a waterproof material. 
     
     
         3 . The modified baby bib of  claim 2 , wherein said bib body, sleeve portion, and pocket are constructed of polyurethane laminate. 
     
     
         4 . The modified baby bib of  claim 1 , wherein each of said sleeve portions include a strip of fold over elastic attached thereto. 
     
     
         5 . The modified baby bib of  claim 1 , wherein said pocket includes an elastic strip along at least a portion of its exterior rim. 
     
     
         6 . The modified baby bib of  claim 1 , wherein three snap fasteners are adapted to enable the modified baby bib to be removably secured around the neck of a wearer with the integrated neckband in contact with and completely encircling the neck of the wearer. 
     
     
         7 . The modified baby bib of  claim 1 , wherein the integrated neckband is constructed of an absorbent material. 
     
     
         8 . The modified baby bib of  claim 1 , wherein the integrated neckband is constructed of terry cloth. 
     
     
         9 . A modified baby bib having an enhanced neckband, comprising:
 a bib body constructed of polyurethane laminate and sized to cover the front torso of a wearer;   a sleeve portion constructed of polyurethane laminate and extending from each side of the bib body, wherein each of said sleeve portions include a strip of fold over elastic attached thereto;   a pocket constructed of polyurethane laminate and disposed on the lower area of the front side of the bib body, wherein said pocket includes an elastic strip along at least a portion of its exterior rim;   an integrated neckband constructed of terry cloth and extending up from the neck area of the bib body;   three snap fasteners disposed on said bib body, wherein said snap fasteners are adapted to enable the modified baby bib to be removably secured around the neck of a wearer with the integrated neckband in contact with and completely encircling the neck of the wearer.