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.

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         26 . A wearable hybrid baby wrap and carrier, comprising:
 a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user and generally extending between first and second shoulders of the user at an upper portion thereof and extending towards a waist of the user at a lower portion thereof;   a first baby supporting strap having a first end fixed to an upper portion of the support panel and extending from the support panel so as to extend over the first shoulder and a chest to a second free end beyond the waist of the user, the first baby supporting strap being coupled to the support panel intermediate the first and second ends thereof;   a second baby supporting strap having a first end fixed to the upper portion of the support panel and extending from 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 second free end beyond the waist of the user, the second baby supporting strap being coupled to the support panel intermediate the first and second ends thereof;   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; and   wherein the second free ends of the first and second baby supporting straps are wrapped around a waist or torso of the user and manually tied to one another.   
     
     
         27 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 26 , wherein the support panel extends across a substantial portion of the user's back. 
     
     
         28 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 26 , wherein the first and second baby straps are comprised of a fabric having a width sufficient to cradle the baby. 
     
     
         29 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 26 , further comprising a first adjustment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel through which the first baby supporting strap is threaded through, and a second adjustment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel through which the second baby supporting strap is threaded through. 
     
     
         30 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 29 , wherein the first and second adjustment mechanisms adjustably receive the respective first and second baby supporting straps therein. 
     
     
         31 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 26 , further comprising a third baby supporting strap configured to extend around the waist or torso of the user and wrap around a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user. 
     
     
         32 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 30 , wherein free ends of the third baby supporting strap are manually tied to one another. 
     
     
         33 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 26 , wherein one of the first or second baby supporting straps includes an elongated portion so as to be longer than the other first or second strap, wherein the elongated portion wraps around a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user. 
     
     
         34 . A wearable hybrid baby wrap and carrier, comprising:
 a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user and generally extending between first and second shoulders of the user at an upper portion thereof and extending towards a waist of the user at a lower portion thereof;   a first baby supporting fabric strap having a first end fixed to an upper portion of the support panel and extending from the support panel so as to extend over the first shoulder and a chest to a second free end beyond the waist of the user, the first baby supporting strap being coupled to the support panel intermediate the first and second ends thereof;   a second baby supporting fabric strap having a first end fixed to the upper portion of the support panel and extending from 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 second free end beyond the waist of the user, the second baby supporting strap being coupled to the support panel intermediate the first and second ends thereof;   a third baby supporting strap configured to extend around the waist or torso of the user and wrap around a lower portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user, wherein free ends of the third baby supporting strap are manually tied to one another;   wherein the first baby supporting strap and the second baby supporting strap cross over one another and are of a width to cooperatively wrap around a baby and hold the baby against the user; and   wherein the second free ends of the first and second baby supporting straps are wrapped around a waist or torso of the user and manually tied to one another.   
     
     
         35 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 34 , wherein the support panel extends across a substantial portion of the user's back. 
     
     
         36 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 34 , further comprising a first adjustment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel through which the first baby supporting strap is threaded through, and a second adjustment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel through which the second baby supporting strap is threaded through. 
     
     
         37 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 36 , wherein the first and second adjustment mechanisms adjustably receive the respective first and second baby supporting straps therein. 
     
     
         38 . A wearable hybrid baby wrap and carrier, comprising:
 a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user and generally extending between first and second shoulders of the user at an upper portion thereof and extending towards a waist of the user at a lower portion thereof;   a first baby supporting fabric strap having a first end fixed to an upper portion of the support panel and extending from the support panel so as to extend over the first shoulder and a chest to a second free end beyond the waist of the user, the first baby supporting strap being coupled to the support panel intermediate the first and second ends thereof;   a second baby supporting fabric strap having a first end fixed to the upper portion of the support panel and extending from 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 second free end beyond the waist of the user, the second baby supporting strap being coupled to the support panel intermediate the first and second ends thereof;   wherein the first baby supporting strap and the second baby supporting strap cross over one another and are of a sufficient width to cooperatively wrap around a baby and hold the baby against the user; and   wherein one of the first or second baby supporting straps includes an elongated portion so as to be longer than the other first or second strap, such that the elongated portion wraps around a portion of the baby to further support the baby against the user.   
     
     
         39 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 38 , wherein the support panel extends across a substantial portion of the user's back. 
     
     
         40 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 38 , further comprising a first adjustment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel through which the first baby supporting strap is threaded through, and a second adjustment mechanism attached to the lower portion of the support panel through which the second baby supporting strap is threaded through. 
     
     
         41 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 40 , wherein the first and second adjustment mechanisms adjustably receive the respective first and second baby supporting straps therein. 
     
     
         42 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 38 , wherein free ends of the first and second baby supporting straps are tied to one another. 
     
     
         43 . The baby wrap and carrier of  claim 38 , wherein a free end of the elongated portion is attached to the support panel.