System and method for comforting children using plush toys and audio players

Abstract

A system including a plush toy implement in the shape of a sports implement; an audio player device that is configured to broadcast a parent message that is operable for comforting an infant; a storage pocket implement disposed on a first sidewall portion of the plush toy implement, wherein the storage pocket is configured to contain the audio player device; a strap implement sewn to a second sidewall portion of the plush toy implement that is configured to be safely secured to a sidewall of a crib, a stroller, a car seat, a play pen or a carrying handle of a safety seat; and a water-resistant housing structure enclosing the audio player device, in which the housing structure comprises at least rounded corners and edges that are configured to be secured within and removed from the storage pocket.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system comprising:
 a plush toy implement in the shape of a sports implement including at least one of, a soccer ball, football, baseball and a basketball;   an audio player device that is configured to broadcast a parent message that is operable for comforting an infant;   a storage pocket implement disposed on a first sidewall portion of said plush toy implement, in which said storage pocket implement comprises an elastic hem forming a top lip of said storage pocket, wherein said storage pocket is configured to contain said audio player device;   a strap implement sewn to a second sidewall portion of said plush toy implement, in which said strap implement comprises at least two or more straps configured to be safely secured to a sidewall of a crib, a stroller, a car seat, a play pen or a carrying handle of a safety seat; and   a water-resistant housing structure enclosing said audio player device, in which said housing structure comprises at least rounded corners and edges that are configured to be secured within and removed from said storage pocket.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , in which said parent message comprises a mother's heartbeat or womb sound that is configured to help induce comfort, relaxation, or safe sleep. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , in which said audio player device comprises a USB port that is configured to allow a parent, other loved one, or caregiver to upload songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, or parent's voice operable for playback to an infant. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises at least one of, a transceiver and a receiver. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 5 , in which said audio player device comprises a remote controlled audio player device, wherein a mobile application software program is configured to operate the audio device remotely. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said plush toy implement comprises a cotton and polyester blend disposed as an exterior lining of said plush toy implement. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , in which said plush toy implement comprises an interior portion stuffed with at least synthetic fiber. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises an LED screen that is configured to display a graphical portrayal of at least one of, a Womb Sound, a heartbeat, a wind, a wave, and a forest. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises a volume control. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises a content or audio track selection control switch. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises a USB port flap made of a thermoplastic elastomer and attached to said water-resistant housing structure enclosing said audio player device. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises an audio speaker. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises a power On/Off button. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises a Power Indicator Light. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises a rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , in which said audio player device further comprises a power cord tool, in which said power cord tool includes at least a first USB jack that is configured to recharge said battery and a second USB jack that is configured to transfer audio data to said audio player device from a separate device. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said audio player device further comprises a memory chip with audio tracks that is configured to store said parent message. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 3 , further comprising a mobile application program that is configured to allow a parent or a caregiver to operate said audio player device remotely and allow the parent or caregiver to control the audio player device even when not in its immediate presence. 
     
     
         19 . A system comprising:
 a plush toy implement in the shape of a sports implement including at least one of, a soccer ball, football, baseball and a basketball;   means for broadcasting a parent message that is operable for comforting an infant;   means for containing said audio player device;   means for securing said plush toy implement to a sidewall of a crib, a stroller, a car seat, a play pen or a carrying handle of a safety seat;   means for enclosing said broadcasting means, said enclosing means is a water-resistant enclosing means; and   means for controlling said broadcasting means remotely.   
     
     
         20 . A system consisting of:
 a plush toy implement in the shape of a sports implement including at least one of, a soccer ball, football, baseball and a basketball;   an audio player device that is configured to broadcast a parent message that is operable for comforting an infant;   a storage pocket implement disposed on a first sidewall portion of said plush toy implement, in which said storage pocket implement comprises an elastic hem forming a top lip of said storage pocket, wherein said storage pocket is configured to contain said audio player device;   a strap implement sewn to a second sidewall portion of said plush toy implement, in which said strap implement comprises at least two or more straps configured to be safely secured to a sidewall of a crib, a stroller, a car seat, a play pen or a carrying handle of a safety seat;   a water-resistant housing structure enclosing said audio player device, in which said housing structure comprises at least rounded corners and edges that are configured to be secured within and removed from said storage pocket;   an LED screen that is configured to display a graphical portrayal of at least one of, a Womb Sound, a heartbeat, a wind, a wave, and a forest; and   a mobile application program that is configured to allow a parent or a caregiver to operate said audio player device remotely.