Mama Swaddle

Abstract

The present invention is as a dual-front, side-to-side crossover expandable garment of stretchable fabric with spring back tension featuring the Upper Body Expansion Support Band and Expansion Support Ties. The present invention may be used as the “Mama Swaddle” to provide: support of the infant(s) torso, head, and neck in the upright position between mom's breasts and allows mom to be hands free; the necessary expansion needed, both vertically and horizontally, to allow for easy movement and support of the infant(s) from the upright position between mom's breasts to the upper side of the breast, with infant's head supported in the sniffing position for safe correct breastfeeding, hands free; the necessary expansion needed for mom's breasts; for manual breast milk expression or hands free pumping when the tied crossover fronts are separated to form openings on each side; and, bra free support when Expansion Support Ties are secured. The dual-front lower body of the garment provides flexible support for the infant's torso while allowing for movement and leg extension.

What is claimed is: 
     
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         4 . An expandable garment of stretchable fabric with spring-back tension designed for holding, carrying, and breastfeeding an infant allowing for manual breast milk expression or hands free pumping while simultaneously providing bra free support comprising:
 a dual-front, side-to-side crossover expandable garment body;   a Upper Body Expansion Support Band consisting of a two-ply stretchable fabric with spring-back tension sewn with a stretch seam to an expandable garment body;   a plurality of Expansion Support Ties consisting of a two-ply stretchable fabric with spring-back tension having an expansion support feature is attached to the left and right side of the Upper Body Expansion Support Band by angled seams (for a secure contoured fit);   garment may employ a square knot to secure the Expansion Support Ties for regular wear; and/or   garment may employ a slip knot to secure the Expansion Support Ties to facilitate quick removal for a baby subject to distress.   
     
     
         5 . The garment as in  claim 4  may consist of optional multiple panels and additional multiple seams to accommodate larger size mothers. 
     
     
         6 . The garment as in  claim 4  may consist of a plurality of optional adjustable strap apparatuses connected to left and right fronts and back of the Upper Body Expansion Support Band in alignment with the breasts to secure garment when needed comprising:
 a plurality of straps; 
 a plurality of bra slide adjusters per strap; and 
 a loop connector sewn to each strap front. 
 
     
     
         7 . The garment as in  claim 4  may consist of an optional Medical Assistive Line Holder apparatus to securely attach medical tubing, lines, respirator and medical support devices maintaining proper contamination free positioning for special need infants and is connected to the front of optional adjustable strap apparatus referenced in  claim 6  attaching to the left or right side of the Upper Body Expansion Support Band comprising:
 multi-layered fabric(s) thickness, length three times the width with finished outer edges; 
 a hook connector sewn vertically and centrally to the backside full length of the Medical Assistive Line Holder for the purpose of securing Medical Assistive Line Holder to loop connector on the front of optional strap apparatus referenced in  claim 6 ; 
 a protective cover for hook connector comprising a fabric piece sized approximately one-third the width centered over the hook connector and equal to the full length of the Medical Assistive Line Holder with a loop connector sewn vertically, lengthwise to fabric piece and abutted to the hook connector to form a hinge and mate with the hook connector for closure when Medical Assistive Line Holder is not in use; and, 
 a plurality of sewn hook/loop closures placed on the front of Medical Assistive Line Holder to adapt to various medical device needs. 
 
     
     
         8 . The garment as in  claim 4  may consist of an optional sleeve sewn to lower edge of Expansion Support Ties starting at the body of the garment.