Hooded infant undergarment

Abstract

The apparatuses and methods according to the various embodiments of the present invention provide a thermal regulating infant safety undergarment. The garment is preferably lightweight but insulating and is essentially a one piece garment. A hood, which may be detachable, is sized to allow for conformance to the infant's head and to provide a snug fit to enhance the insulating aspect of the undergarment. The hood is attached with tape, velcro, or other fasteners which would minimize the choking hazard for infants. The hood may be interchangeably used with other one piece garments which are configured to detachably receive the hood, the hood being adjustable to accommodate different head/neck sizes.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An infant undergarment comprising: 
       a torso portion, the torso portion adapted to conform closely to the body of an infant, arm and leg portions attached to said torso portion;
 a neck opening formed in said torso portion, said neck opening including an attachment collar with a series of spaced attachment members for receiving a corresponding series of attachment members positioned about the lower perimeter of a hood; 
 the hood removably attached to said torso portion, the hood allowing for conformance to a range of head sizes. 
 
     
     
         2 . The undergarment of  claim 1  wherein said hood may be adjusted for fit by selecting appropriate attachment members. 
     
     
         3 . The undergarment of  claim 1  wherein said attachment members are button snaps. 
     
     
         4 . The undergarment of  claim 1  wherein said undergarment is made from a highly reflective material. 
     
     
         5 . The undergarment of  claim 1  wherein said undergarment is made of a material with a high SPF rating. 
     
     
         6 . A protective undergarment assembly for infants comprising:
 a single piece undergarment having an upper portion with an attachment collar, said attachment collar having a series of regularly spaced attachment members;   a torso portion, the torso portion adapted to conform closely to the body of an infant, arm and leg portions formed on said torso portion;   a neck opening formed in said torso portion, said neck opening including said attachment collar with said series of spaced attachment members, said spaced attachment members positioned for receiving a corresponding series of attachment members positioned about the lower perimeter of a hood;   the hood removably attached to said torso portion by said attachment members, the hood sized to allow for conformance to a range of head sizes; and,   one or more accessories attachable to said attachment member.   
     
     
         7 . The undergarment of  claim 6  wherein said hood may be adjusted for fit by selecting appropriate attachment members. 
     
     
         8 . The undergarment of  claim 6  wherein said attachment members are button snaps. 
     
     
         9 . The undergarment of  claim 6  wherein said undergarment is made from a highly reflective material. 
     
     
         10 . The undergarment of  claim 1  wherein said undergarment is made of a material with a high SPF rating.