Child support device

Abstract

A child support device such as a high chair for receiving a child and having a child tray designed to hold feeding items. The support device also includes an auxiliary tray located such that the child cannot see or reach the items located on the tray. For example, the caregiver can use the auxiliary tray for food preparation, or to hold personal items safely away from the child. The auxiliary tray can be retracted into a storage position as desired.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A child support device for receiving a child and having a child tray coupled thereto, comprising:
 a tray body defining a first substantially planar surface having a shallow recess configured to receive articles intended for a child positioned within the child support device;   a first auxiliary tray moveably coupled to the tray body and operable to selectively extend from a retracted position, wherein the auxiliary tray is at least partially concealed by the tray body, to an extended position beyond the perimeter of the tray body, wherein the auxiliary tray is positioned substantially out of reach of the child while in the extended position.   
     
     
         2 . The child support device of  claim 1 , wherein the first auxiliary tray defines a second substantially planar surface for receiving articles intended for the child. 
     
     
         3 . The child support device of  claim 1 , wherein the first auxiliary tray is substantially out of sight of the child while in the extended position. 
     
     
         4 . The child support device of  claim 1 , wherein the first auxiliary tray is slidably coupled to the tray body. 
     
     
         5 . The child support device of  claim 4 , wherein the first auxiliary tray is substantially contained within the tray body while in the retracted position. 
     
     
         6 . The child support device of  claim 1 , wherein the first auxiliary tray is pivotably coupled to the child support device. 
     
     
         7 . The child support device of  claim 1 , further comprising a second auxiliary tray. 
     
     
         8 . A high chair having a seat for receiving a child therein comprising:
 a first tray proximal the seat and configured for receiving an article for a child, the first tray defining a first surface;   a second tray defining a second surface, the second tray also configured for receiving an article for a child and movable between a first position wherein the second tray is at least partially concealed from view by the first tray, and a second position wherein the second tray is at least partially extended beyond the perimeter of the first tray;   wherein the first and second surfaces are substantially parallel and wherein the second tray is substantially out of reach of a child seated in the high chair when the second tray in is the second position.   
     
     
         9 . The high chair of  claim 8 , wherein the second tray is slidably coupled to the first tray. 
     
     
         10 . The high chair of  claim 8 , further comprising a third tray configured for receiving an article for a child and movable between a third position wherein the third tray is at least partially concealed from view by the first tray, and a fourth position wherein the third tray is at least partially extended beyond the perimeter of the first tray. 
     
     
         11 . The high chair of  claim 8 , wherein the second tray is pivotably coupled to the first tray. 
     
     
         12 . The high chair of  claim 8 , wherein the second tray is substantially contained within the first tray while in the first position. 
     
     
         13 . The high chair of  claim 8 , wherein the first tray further comprises a first shallow recess. 
     
     
         14 . The high chair of  claim 8 , wherein the article is a piece of food, a food container, a beverage, or a beverage container. 
     
     
         15 . The high chair of  claim 13 , wherein the first shallow recess is configured for receiving food. 
     
     
         16 . The high chair of  claim 15 , further comprising a second shallow recess configured for receiving a beverage container.