Wearable article for support of a baby

Abstract

A wearable article ( 100 ) for supporting a baby ( 200 ) for lulling/breast-feeding purposes, comprises a flexible sleeve ( 10 ) with elongated shape with a first open end ( 15 ) and a second open end ( 25 ), opposite to each other, which define a introduction channel ( 30 ) that is configured to receive the arm ( 105 ) of a user ( 300 ), inserted through the first end ( 15 ) or the second end ( 25 ). In particular, the sleeve ( 10 ), defines an outer surface ( 11 ) in the introduction channel ( 30 ), which can contact directly the arm ( 105 ) of the user, and an outer surface ( 12 ) oriented towards the baby ( 200 ) and on which the baby head can rest. The sleeve ( 10 ) comprises at least one folding line ( 13 ), in particular two folding lines ( 13, 13 a ), which extend transversally with respect to the sleeve ( 10 ), in order to define a first ( 14 ), a second ( 15 ) and a third ( 16 ) sleeve portion, to make it possible folding the sleeve ( 10 ) between a use configuration A, where the sleeve is completely unfolded and wearable, and a compact configuration B where the sleeve ( 10 ) is flat and folded on itself along the folding line/s ( 13 )/( 13 a ), in order to form an object that is compact and of small size.

1 . A wearable article for supporting a baby for lulling/breast-feeding purposes comprising:
 a flexible sleeve with elongated shape having a first and a second open ends, opposite to each other, which define a channel for introduction of a user's arm, said first and second open ends having a diameter that is configured to fit said user's arm at opposite sides with respect to the user's elbow, said sleeve defining an inner surface that touches said user's arm and an outer surface on which a baby can rest,
 characterised in that said sleeve comprises at least one folding line that extends transversally, in order to define a first and a second sleeve portions separated by said folding line, said folding line positioned to allow folding said sleeve between a use configuration, in which said sleeve is completely unfolded and wearable, to a compact configuration, where said sleeve is folded along said folding line and can assume a reduced size and flat shape. 
   
     
     
         2 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve provides two transversal folding lines at a same distance from each other and from the sleeve ends. 
     
     
         3 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve comprises a resting portion applied to said outer surface, in order to provide a more comfortable support surface where the baby can rest. 
     
     
         4 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein said resting portion is obtained by an adsorbing and/or soft contact material selected from the group consisting of: cotton, kapok fibers, sponge cloth for wipers, chenille, etc., in particular, said resting portion can be made of spongy material having a predetermined thickness and then with a predetermined stiffness for keeping the sleeve in a steady position once worn. 
     
     
         5 . A wearable article, according to  claim 3 , wherein said resting portion provides a boundary edge that gives to the resting portion a predetermined stiffness. 
     
     
         6 . A wearable article, according to  claim 3 , wherein said resting portion is a portion protruding with respect to said the sleeve outer surface to which it is integral. 
     
     
         7 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein said resting portion is releasably applied by means of fastening means to said outer surface, to be replaced, in particular said fastening means is a zip fastener or buttons or Velcro®. 
     
     
         8 . A wearable article, according to  claim 3 , wherein said resting portion is releasably applied on the sleeve outer surface through a plurality of buttons integral to the sleeve arranged to enter respective elongated holes obtained on the resting portion, in particular the fastening buttons comprise two buttons arranged transversally to the sleeve, in order to define said folding line. 
     
     
         9 . A wearable article, according to  claim 3 , wherein said resting portion has a transversal dimension larger than 10%, preferably 20% with respect to the transversal diameter of said sleeve. 
     
     
         10 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve comprises an upper portion and a lower sleeve portion coupled to each other according to a longitudinal symmetry line, in particular said upper support portion can be made of tissue, in particular cotton, whereas said lower portion can be made of a perspiration material, in order to reduce sweating, in particular said lower sleeve portions is a net having a predetermined mesh size to allow a high perspiration to the user, which is suitable for keeping always dry the support surface of the baby. 
     
     
         11 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein said upper portion and said lower sleeve portions are releasably coupled to each other through a connection means, in particular said connection means is selected from the group consisting of: a zip fastener, hook-loop fastener, buttons or other types. 
     
     
         12 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve comprises, at least at one end, a band of resilient material, in order to ensure a stable position of the sleeve once worn, in particular associated with said band, at the opposite ends, a fixing means is provided made by a further elastic band or by a flexible strap that comprises a base end integrally connected to the sleeve and a free head end having a fastening hook-loop portion. 
     
     
         13 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein a housing is provided for the elbow that is configured to avoid a possible rotation of the sleeve along its own longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         14 . A wearable article, according to  claim 1 , wherein a sachet envelope is provided containing the sleeve in said compact configuration for carrying easily the sleeve in it preventing contact with other objects.