Nursing pillow system comprising an expandable privacy shield

Abstract

A nursing pillow system for providing privacy coverage for a user and a baby during breastfeeding or bottle feeding. The system includes an expandable privacy shield which provides at least partial coverage to both the user and baby. The expandable privacy shield substrate may be removed for washing and the entire expandable privacy shield may be placed in the closed position and stored in an integrated pocket in the nursing pillow system. Other features such as pockets, a plastic hook to connect toys, an elastic band, zippers, a rigid placement member, and a hook and latch substrate may be included to increase comfort and utility of the system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A nursing pillow system, comprising:
 a nursing pillow, defining an outer perimeter opposite a user; and   an expandable privacy shield, the expandable privacy shield comprising:
 1) at least two spines; wherein the spines are attached to each other by a substrate; and 
 2) an attachment means for attaching the expandable privacy shield to at least one surface of the nursing pillow; 
 wherein the expandable privacy shield is configured to cover at least a portion of a user and a baby when in use. 
   
     
     
         2 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the spines are configured to allow the expandable privacy shield to move between open and collapsed positions. 
     
     
         3 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the expandable privacy shield is dome-shaped. 
     
     
         4 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a breathable material cover. 
     
     
         5 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate is removeable from the spines. 
     
     
         6 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate is machine washable. 
     
     
         7 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one pocket. 
     
     
         8 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , further comprising a pocket that the expandable privacy shield folds into when not opened. 
     
     
         9 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plastic hook attached to the interior of the substrate. 
     
     
         10 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a pocket and wherein the pocket comprises a mechanical closure to secure the pocket. 
     
     
         11 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a pocket and wherein the pocket is removably attached to the substrate. 
     
     
         12 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment means comprises a zipper. 
     
     
         13 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment means comprises a hook and latch substrate. 
     
     
         14 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment means comprises a rigid placement member. 
     
     
         15 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment means comprises a buckle that is secured around the user and an elastic band that is attached to the substrate. 
     
     
         16 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the expandable privacy shield is attached to each end of the nursing pillow and substantially covers an outer perimeter of the nursing pillow. 
     
     
         17 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least two spines telescope to expand in length. 
     
     
         18 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least two spines fold in at least two places. 
     
     
         19 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least two spines are parallel to the nursing pillow and the user. 
     
     
         20 . The nursing pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least two spines are perpendicular to the nursing pillow and the user.