Portable Cushioned Baby Mat

Abstract

A portable, cushioned baby mat that provides a clean and supportive surface during tummy-time and nap-time. The design focuses on the ability of a cushioned mat to fold 180 degrees for slim storage, in which the outer cover is removable for machine laundering, and which includes components that support portability of the mat from room to room with the use of a single hand.

1 . A portable baby mat comprising:
 (a) an outer cover, foldable along an axis, defined by a center-fold stitch   (b) two inner cushions of 1″ thickness or greater.   (c) two carrying handles sewn into the outer cover; and a fastening mechanism for securing the handles together when in folded position.   
     
     
         2 . A baby mat as in  claim 1 , wherein the center-fold stitch creates two compartments in the outer cover, to receive one cushion in each compartment. 
     
     
         3 . A baby mat as in  claim 2 , wherein the cushions are removable from the outer cover. 
     
     
         4 . A baby mat as in  claim 3 , wherein the thickness of the baby mat is uniform. 
     
     
         5 . A baby mat as in  claim 4 , further comprising a pocket secured to the bottom surface of the outer cover. 
     
     
         6 . A baby mat as in  claim 5 , wherein the pocket is secured to the outer cover in a manner that when the baby mat is folded in an upright position, the pocket opens upwards. 
     
     
         7 . A portable cushioned baby mat comprising:
 (a) two inner cushions, of a thickness sufficient to cushion a baby during tummy-time and nap-time, which are separately contained on all sides by a single outer cover.   (b) an outer cover foldable along a central axis, defined by stitching.   (c) two handles and a fastening strap to secure one side of the baby mat to the other when in folded position.   
     
     
         8 . A baby mat as in  claim 7 , comprising two different fabrics; a top fabric type and a bottom fabric type. 
     
     
         9 . A baby mat as in  claim 8 , whereby the stitching secures the top fabric type to the bottom fabric type, and acts as a divider between the inner cushions.