Accessory organizer

Abstract

An accessory organizer for childcare accessories. Configured to function as a changing pad, a wristlet diaper bag, and a crib organizer Multiple pockets with elastic openings keep infant and child care products secure. At least one pocket may include a window or hole through which the accessory can be accessed. Different pocket sizes accommodate multiple accessories. Multiple fastening systems allow the organizer to be folded into different configurations. When laid flat, organizer is a changing pad. Folding the bottom and top together, then folding over and securing with a horizontal fastening strap creates the wristlet configuration. Folding the bottom so the back touches the back of the top allows the organizer to be secured to a crib, change table, stroller, etc. via at least one vertical fastening strap. Some fasteners are breakaway for infant safety. Allows a caregiver to pack, carry, and store a single set of childcare accessories.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An organizer, comprising:
 an upper panel;   a middle panel; and   a lower panel, the lower panel including at least:
 a first pocket, the first pocket opening upward and including an outward-facing cutout; 
 a second pocket, the second pocket opening upward; and 
 a third pocket, the third pocket opening upward. 
   
     
     
         2 . The organizer of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a front side, wherein the first, second, and third pockets are disposed on the front side of the lower panel; and   a rear side.   
     
     
         3 . The organizer of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one fastener strap disposed on the front side of the organizer.   
     
     
         4 . The organizer of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one fastener strap disposed on the front side of the organizer is disposed substantially vertically. 
     
     
         5 . The organizer of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least a first fastener strap and a second fastener strap, wherein the first and second fastener straps are disposed on the front side of the organizer,   wherein the first and second fastener straps are disposed substantially vertically, and   wherein the first and second fastener straps are coupled with the organizer approximately where the middle panel joins the lower panel.   
     
     
         6 . The organizer of  claim 5 , wherein the first fastener strap is disposed at approximately one-third the width of the organizer, and wherein the second fastener strap is disposed at approximately two-thirds the width of the organizer. 
     
     
         7 . The organizer of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one fastener strap disposed on the rear side of the organizer.   
     
     
         8 . The organizer of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one fastener strap disposed on the rear side of the organizer is disposed substantially horizontally. 
     
     
         9 . The organizer of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one fastener strap disposed on the rear side of the organizer is coupled with the organizer approximately where the upper panel joins the middle panel. 
     
     
         10 . The organizer of  claim 1 , wherein the first, second, and third pockets opening upward include an elastic opening. 
     
     
         11 . An organizer, comprising:
 a front side and a rear side;   an upper panel;   a middle panel coupled with the upper panel, wherein the joint between the upper panel and the middle panel includes at least one substantially horizontal fastener strap;   and a lower panel coupled with the middle panel, wherein the joint between the middle panel and the lower panel includes at least one substantially vertical fastener strap, and wherein the lower panel further includes:
 a plurality of pockets disposed on the front side, each pocket opening upward. 
   
     
     
         12 . The organizer of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of pockets further comprise:
 a first pocket, the first pocket further including:
 an elastic upward opening; and 
 an outward-facing cutout; 
   a second pocket, the second pocket including an elastic upward opening; and   a third pocket, the third pocket including an elastic upward opening.   
     
     
         13 . The organizer of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one substantially horizontal fastener strap further comprises:
 a fastener system, the fastener system including:
 a first portion of the fastener system disposed on one side of the organizer; and 
 a second portion of the fastener system disposed on a side of the organizer opposite the first portion. 
   
     
     
         14 . The organizer of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one substantially vertical fastener strap further comprises:
 a fastener system, the fastener system including:
 a first portion of the fastener system disposed at a first end of the strap; and 
 a second portion of the fastener disposed at a second end of the strap. 
   
     
     
         15 . The organizer of  claim 14 , wherein the fastener system is a quick-release system. 
     
     
         16 . The organizer of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one substantially vertical fastener strap further comprises:
 a first fastener strap and a second fastener strap, wherein the fastener straps are disposed substantially parallel to each other.   
     
     
         17 . The organizer of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a fastener system, the fastener system including:
 a first portion of the fastener system disposed on the front side of the upper panel; and 
 a second portion of the fastener system disposed on the rear side of the organizer where the middle panel is coupled with the lower panel. 
   
     
     
         18 . The organizer of  claim 11 , wherein folding the organizer such that the rear side of the lower panel touches the rear side of the middle panel isolates the at least one substantially vertical fastener strap. 
     
     
         19 . The organizer of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one substantially horizontal fastener strap includes a loop. 
     
     
         20 . An organizer, comprising:
 a front side and a rear side;   an upper panel;   a middle panel coupled with the upper panel, wherein the joint between the upper panel and the middle panel includes at least one substantially horizontal fastener strap;   and a lower panel coupled with the middle panel, wherein the joint between the middle panel and the lower panel includes at least one substantially vertical fastener strap, and wherein the lower panel further includes:
 a first pocket including an outward-facing cutout; 
 a second pocket including an elastic upward opening; and 
 a third pocket, the third pocket including an elastic upward opening.