Hybrid baby wrap and carrier

Abstract

A wearable hybrid baby wrap and carrier includes a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user. A first baby supporting strap extends from the support panel and over a first shoulder and chest of the user. A first attachment mechanism is attached to the support panel and receives the first baby supporting strap. A second baby supporting strap extends from the support panel so as to extend over a second shoulder and the chest to at least the waist of the user, the second baby supporting strap crossing over the first baby supporting strap. A second attachment mechanism is attached to the support panel in spaced relation to the first attachment mechanism and receives the second baby supporting strap. The first and second baby supporting straps cooperatively wrap around a baby and hold the baby against the user.

1 . A hybrid baby wrap and carrier, comprising:
 a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user wherein the support panel extends between the first and second shoulders of the user at an upper portion thereof and extends towards the waist of the user at a lower portion thereof;   a first baby supporting strap extending from the upper portion of the support panel so as to extend over a first shoulder and a chest to at least a waist of the user;   a second baby supporting strap extending from the upper portion of the support panel in spaced relation to the first baby supporting strap so as to extend over a second shoulder and the chest to at least the waist of the user;   a first attachment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel for coupling the first baby supporting strap thereto; and   a second attachment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel in spaced relation to the first attachment mechanism for coupling the second baby supporting strap thereto;   wherein the first baby supporting strap and the second baby supporting strap cross over one another to cooperatively wrap around a baby and hold the baby against the user.   
     
     
         2 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 1 , further comprising a third baby supporting strap for wrapping around a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user. 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second baby supporting straps are comprised of a fabric having a width of at least four inches and a length of at least two feet. 
     
     
         6 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second attachment mechanisms are each adjustable to permit adjustment of a length of the first or second baby supporting strap between the first or second attachment mechanism and the support panel. 
     
     
         7 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 6 , wherein the first and second attachment mechanisms each comprise a double loop buckle. 
     
     
         8 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 7 , wherein the double loop buckle comprises first and second rings in pivotal relationship so as to come together in a clamping position as the first or second supporting strap is weaved therethrough and tightened. 
     
     
         9 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 1 , wherein one of the first or second baby supporting straps includes an elongated portion that wraps around a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user. 
     
     
         10 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second baby supporting straps have a free end generally opposite the support panel disposed at or below a waist of the user. 
     
     
         11 . A hybrid baby wrap and carrier, comprising:
 a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user so as to extend between first and second shoulders of a user at an upper portion thereof and extend towards a waist of the user at a lower end thereof;   a first baby supporting strap extending from the upper portion of the support panel so as to extend over the first shoulder and a chest to a free end disposed at least to the waist of the user;   a second baby supporting strap extending from the upper portion of the support panel in spaced relation to the first baby supporting strap so as to extend over the second shoulder and the chest to a free end disposed at least to the waist of the user;   a first adjustable attachment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel for adjustably receiving the first baby supporting strap therein; and   a second adjustable attachment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel in spaced relation to the first adjustment mechanism for adjustably receiving the second baby supporting strap therein;   a third baby supporting strap for wrapping around the user and a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user;   wherein the first and second baby supporting straps are comprised of a fabric having a width of at least four inches and a length of at least two feet; and   wherein the first baby supporting strap and the second baby supporting strap cross over one another to cooperatively wrap around a baby and a length of the first and second baby supporting straps are adjusted to support and hold the baby against the user.   
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 11 , wherein one of the first or second baby supporting straps is of a greater length than the other first or second strap so as to includes an elongated portion that wraps around a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user. 
     
     
         14 . (canceled) 
     
     
         15 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 11 , wherein the first and second adjustable attachment mechanisms each comprise a double loop buckle including first and second rings in pivotal relationship so as to come together in a clamping position as the first or second supporting strap is weaved therethrough and tightened. 
     
     
         16 .- 25 . (canceled) 
     
     
         26 . A hybrid baby wrap and carrier, comprising:
 a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user so as to extend between first and second shoulders of a user at an upper portion thereof and extend towards a waist of the user at a lower end thereof;   a first baby supporting strap extending from the upper portion of the support panel so as to extend over the first shoulder and a chest to a free end disposed at least to the waist of the user;   a second baby supporting strap extending from the upper portion of the support panel in spaced relation to the first baby supporting strap so as to extend over the second shoulder and the chest to a free end disposed at least to the waist of the user;   a first adjustable attachment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel for adjustably receiving the first baby supporting strap therein; and   a second adjustable attachment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel in spaced relation to the first adjustment mechanism for adjustably receiving the second baby supporting strap therein;   wherein the first and second baby supporting straps are comprised of a fabric having a width of at least four inches and a length of at least two feet;   wherein one of the first or second baby supporting straps is of a greater length than the other first or second strap so as to include an elongated portion that wraps around a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user; and   wherein the first baby supporting strap and the second baby supporting strap cross over one another to cooperatively wrap around a baby and a length of the first and second baby supporting straps are adjusted to support and hold the baby against the user.   
     
     
         27 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 26 , further comprising a third baby supporting strap for wrapping around the user and a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user. 
     
     
         28 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 26 , wherein the first and second adjustable attachment mechanisms each comprise a double loop buckle including first and second rings in pivotal relationship so as to come together in a clamping position as the first or second supporting strap is weaved therethrough and tightened.