Multi-Function Infant Pillow and Mat

Abstract

The Armapillow is a continuous section of material having a first, second, third, and tail section. Each section is separated by a foldable seam. The first and second sections are folded over onto each other to form a pillow cavity and an arm cavity. Armapillow can be used as a pillow and mat for a child by placing the child's head on the pillow and body on the tail section. A caretaker can pass their arm through the arm cavity to provide support and control of the child. In certain embodiments, the tail section is used to provide a privacy screen when the child is nursing in public. Tail section may be used as a blanket. Arm cavity has thumb straps for a caretaker's fingers to provide enhanced control and stability while holding a child. Fastening devices hold Armapillow closed when folded or in place when being used.

We claim: 
     
         1 . An Armapillow, comprising:
 a pillow section comprising;
 a first section; 
 a second section; and 
 a third section, 
 wherein the first section is connected to the second section along a first fold, and 
 wherein the second section is connected to a third section along a second fold; 
   a tail section connected to the third section along a third fold; and   a plurality of thumb straps attached to the corners of the first section.   
     
     
         2 . The Armapillow of  claim 1 , further comprising a fastening device connected proximate to the lower edge of the tail section and configured to secure the Armapillow in a rolled-up condition. 
     
     
         3 . The Armapillow of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 the formation of a pillow area between the first section and the second section by folding along the first fold; and   the formation of an arm area between the first section and the third section by folding along the second fold.   
     
     
         4  The Armapillow of  claim 3 , further comprising a means to hold closed the pillow area. 
     
     
         5 . The Armapillow of  claim 1 , further comprising a means for connecting an extension to the tail section. 
     
     
         6 . The Armapillow of  claim 1 , further comprising a clip located along an edge of the tail section to removably attach the tail section to a person. 
     
     
         7 . An Armapillow, comprising:
 a pillow section having a first section, a second section, and a third section;   a tail section; and   a means for attaching the tail section to the pillow section.   
     
     
         8 . The Armapillow of  claim 7 , further comprising a fastening device connected proximate to the lower edge of the tail section and configured to secure the Armapillow in a rolled-up condition. 
     
     
         9 . The Armapillow of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 the formation of a pillow area between the first section and the second section; and   the formation of an arm area between the first section and the third section.   
     
     
         10 . The Armapillow of  claim 9 , further comprising a means to hold closed the pillow area. 
     
     
         11 . The Armapillow of  claim 7 , further comprising a means for connecting an extension to the tail section. 
     
     
         12 . The Armapillow of  claim 7 , wherein the means for attaching the tail section to the pillow section includes a bi-directional zipper. 
     
     
         13 . The Armapillow of  claim 7 , further comprising a clip located along an edge of the tail section to removably attach the tail section to a person.