Pajama Swaddling System and Associated Methods

Abstract

A method and apparatus for securely swaddling an infant, including a pajama component having a hook and loop fastening component provided on a rear panel, and a swaddle component having a corresponding hook and loop fastening component provided on an inner surface wherein the swaddle component and the pajama component adhere to one another via the hook and loop fastening component. The swaddle then wraps around the infant in the pajama component and adheres to itself in a rear location on the infant thus providing a secure and comfortable swaddle to the infant.

1 . A child pajama swaddling system, comprising:
 a pajama component, the pajama component further comprising:
 a body portion having a front panel, the front panel having a separable aperture so as to allow access to an interior of the pajama component, the body portion also having a rear panel, the rear panel having at least one component of a rear hook and loop fastener system affixed to the rear panel at a top portion of the rear panel of the body portion; 
 first and second leg portions located at a lower portion of the body portion; 
 first and second arm portions located at an upper portion of the body portion; and 
 first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems, the first underarm hook and loop fastening system being positioned in a location under the first arm portion and between the first arm portion and the body portion when the first arm portion is folded downward toward the body portion, thus causing the first arm portion to adhere to the body portion of the pajama component, the second underarm hook and loop fastening system being positioned in a location under the second arm portion and between the second arm portion and the body portion when the second arm portion is folded downward toward the body portion, thus causing the second arm portion to adhere to the body portion of the pajama component; and 
   a swaddle component being formed of an elongated piece of fabric material; the swaddle component further comprising:
 an interior surface, the interior surface being provided with a second component of the rear hook and loop fastening system; the interior surface being configured to face inwardly toward an infant when the swaddle component is wrapped around the infant to swaddle the infant; 
 an exterior surface, the exterior surface being configured to face outwardly away from an infant when the swaddle component is wrapped around the infant to swaddle the infant; 
 a first tapered end; 
 a second end being located opposite from the first tapered end; and 
 a first component of a swaddling hook and loop fastening system provided on the interior surface proximate the second end. 
   
     
     
         2 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , wherein a second component of the swaddling hook and loop fastening system is provided on the exterior surface, the second component of the swaddling hook and loop fastening system being configured to engage the first component of the swaddling hook and loop fastening system when the swaddling component is wrapped around the infant so as to prevent the swaddle component from unwrapping. 
     
     
         3 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a bib, the bib having a front panel sized and shaped so as to fit onto the chest and under the chin of the infant, the bib having a pair of extensions extending from an upper portion, the pair of extensions each having at least one component of a bib hook and loop fastening system affixed to distal ends, the component of the hook and loop fastening system being configured to engage the at least one component of the rear hook and loop fastener system affixed to the rear panel of the body portion of the pajama component.   
     
     
         4 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , further comprising first and second underarm covers being attached to the body portion of the pajama component, the covers being configured to cover one of the components of each of the first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems thus preventing the first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems from engaging with first and second arm portions, and wherein the first and second underarm covers can be folded away to expose respective components of each of the first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems. 
     
     
         5 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 4 , wherein each of the first and second underarm covers is provided with a cover component having a third component of the underarm hook and loop fastening system on an interior surface, the third component of the hook and loop fastening system configured to engage and adhere to a component of the underarm hook and loop fastening system of the pajama. 
     
     
         6 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 4 , wherein each of the first and second underarm covers is provided with a series of first components of a plurality of snap fasteners, the series of first components being located about a portion of the perimeter of each of the underarm covers, and wherein the body portion of the pajama component has a series of second components of the plurality of snap fasteners located about the underarm hook and loop fastening system such that engaging the snaps will cause the cover to cover one or more component of the underarm hook and loop fastening system. 
     
     
         7 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , wherein the separable aperture comprises a zipper closer, the zipper closure having a plurality of sliders, at least one slider being located at an upper end and at least one slider being located at lower end when in a closed position. 
     
     
         8 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , wherein the separable aperture comprises a zipper closer, the zipper closure having a slider located at a lower end when in a closed position. 
     
     
         9 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , wherein the tapered end of the swaddle component tapers from a top portion and terminates in a wedge proximal a central portion. 
     
     
         10 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , wherein the second component of the rear hook and loop fastening system is located on the interior portion of the swaddle component is provided as an elongated strip about a top edge of the swaddle. 
     
     
         11 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second arm portions terminate in respective first and second wrist portions having hand openings at distal ends, the first and second wrist portions each being provided with respective envelope covers, the envelope covers being configured to be pulled across the hand openings thus covering the hands of the infant wearing the pajama. 
     
     
         12 . The child pajama swaddling system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a third rear loop fastener components provided proximal the second component of the rear hook and loop fastener system;   and a third swaddle loop fastener component provided proximal first component of the swaddle hook and loop fastener system.   
     
     
         13 . A method of swaddling a child, comprising:
 providing a pajama component having a body portion with a front panel, the front panel having a separable aperture so as to allow access to an interior of the pajama component, the body portion also having a rear panel;   providing at least one component of a rear hook and loop fastener system to the rear panel at a top portion of the rear panel of the body portion;   providing first and second leg portions at a lower portion of the body portion;   providing first and second arm portions at an upper portion of the body portion;   providing first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems, the first underarm hook and loop fastening system being positioned in a location under the first arm portion between the first arm portion and the body portion when the first arm portion is folded downward toward the body portion, and wherein the second underarm hook and loop fastening system being positioned in a location under the second arm portion and between the second arm portion and the body portion when the second arm portion is folded downward toward the body portion;   configuring the first arm portion to adhere to the body portion of the pajama component;   configuring the second arm portion to adhere to the body portion of the pajama component;   providing a swaddle component being formed of an elongated piece of fabric material; the swaddle component having an interior surface, the interior surface being provided with a second component of a rear hook and loop fastening system; the interior surface being configured to face inwardly toward an infant when the swaddle component is wrapped around the infant to swaddle the infant, the swaddle also having an exterior surface, the exterior surface being configured to face outwardly away from an infant when the swaddle component is wrapped around the infant to swaddle the infant; the swaddle further having a first tapered end, and a second end being located opposite from the first tapered end, the swaddle also having a first component of a swaddling hook and loop fastening system provided on the interior surface proximate the second end.   
     
     
         14 . The method of swaddling a child of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 placing a child into the pajama component;   closing the separable aperture;   folding the arms of the infant against the infants body such that the first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems are engaged holding a portion of the infants arms against the pajama component, and thereby fastening the infant's arms to the infant's body;   affixing the swaddle component to the pajama component by engaging the first and second components of the rear hook and loop fastening system; and   wrapping the swaddle around the infant by wrapping the first tapered end over the arms and around the back of the infant and tucking the first tapered end behind and below the first and second components of the rear hood and loop fastening system, then wrapping the second end over the first tapered end over the arms of the infant and around to a rear side of the infant and engaging the first component of the swaddling hook and loop fastening system to the swaddle component on the rear side of the infant.   
     
     
         15 . The method of swaddling a child of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 opening the separable aperture of the pajama component while the infant is still swaddled, by lifting a slider of a zipper closure from a distal end of one of the leg portions of the pajama component thus separating a lower portion of the separable aperture.   
     
     
         16 . The method of swaddling a child of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 closing first and second wrist portions having hand openings at distal ends of the respective first and second arm by pulling respective envelope covers provided at each wrist portion by pulling the envelope covers across the hand openings thus covering the hands of the infant wearing the pajama.   
     
     
         17 . The method of swaddling a child of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 neutralizing the first and second under arm hook and loop fastening systems by providing a first and second respective covers over the first and second under arm hook and loop fastening systems which adhere to the pajama portion.   
     
     
         18 . The method of swaddling a child of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 removing the swaddle component from the pajama component;   adhering the second component of the rear hook and loop fastening system to a third component rear loop fastener component; and   adhering the first component of a swaddling hook and loop fastening system to a third swaddle loop fastener component.   
     
     
         19 . A child pajama swaddling system, comprising:
 a pajama component, the pajama component further comprising:
 a body portion having a front panel, the front panel having a separable aperture so as to allow access to an interior of the pajama component, the body portion also having a rear panel, the rear panel having at least one component of a rear hook and loop fastener system affixed to the rear panel at a top portion of the back panel of the body portion, wherein the separable aperture comprises a zipper closer, the zipper closure having a slider located at a lower end when in a closed position; 
 first and second leg portions located at a lower portion of the body portion; 
 first and second arm portions located at an upper portion of the body portion, wherein the first and second arm portions terminate in respective first and second wrist portions having hand openings at distal ends, the first and second wrist portions each being provided with respective envelope covers, the envelope covers being configured to be pulled across the hand openings thus covering the hands of the infant wearing the pajama; and 
 first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems, the first underarm hook and loop fastening system being positioned in a location under the first arm portion and between the first arm portion and the body portion when the first arm portion is folded downward toward the body portion, thus causing the first arm portion to adhere to the body portion of the pajama component, the second underarm hook and loop fastening system being positioned in a location under the second arm portion and between the second arm portion and the body portion when the second arm portion is folded downward toward the body portion, thus causing the second arm portion to adhere to the body portion of the pajama component; 
   a swaddle component being formed of an elongated piece of fabric material; the swaddle component further comprising:
 an interior surface, the interior surface being provided with a second component of a rear hook and loop fastening system; the interior surface being configured to face inwardly toward an infant when the swaddle component is wrapped around the infant to swaddle the infant, wherein the second component of a rear hook and loop fastening system located on the interior portion of the swaddle component is provided as an elongated strip about a top edge of the swaddle; 
 an exterior surface, the exterior surface being configured to face outwardly away from an infant when the swaddle component is wrapped around the infant to swaddle the infant; 
 a first tapered end, wherein the tapered end of the swaddle component tapers from a top portion and terminates in a wedge proximal a central portion; 
 a second end being located opposite from the first tapered end; and 
 a first component of a swaddling hook and loop fastening system provided on the interior surface proximate the second end; 
   a bib, the bib having a front panel sized and shaped so as to fit onto the chest and under the chin of the infant, the bib having a pair of extensions extending from an upper portion, the pair of extensions each having at least one component of a hook and loop fastening system affixed to distal ends, the component of the hook and loop fastening system being configured to engage the at least one component of a rear hook and loop fastener system affixed to the rear panel of the body portion of the pajama component;   first and second underarm covers being attached to the body portion of the pajama component, the covers being configured to cover one of the components of each of the first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems thus preventing the first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems from engaging with first and second arm portions, and wherein the first and second underarm covers can be folded away to expose their respective components of each of the first and second underarm hook and loop fastening systems;   wherein a second component of the swaddling hook and loop fastening system is provided on the exterior surface, the second component of the swaddling hook and loop fastening system being configured to engage the first component of the swaddling hook and loop fastening system when the swaddling component is wrapped around the infant so as to prevent the swaddle component from unwrapping; and   wherein each of the first and second underarm covers is provided with a component of a hook and loop fastening system on an interior surface, the component of the hook and loop fastening system of the cover configured to engage and adhere to a component of the underarm hook and loop fastening system of the pajama.