Pediatric garment and methods of making and uses thereof

Abstract

Described herein are pediatric garments for infants and children with medical needs. The pediatric garment is designed to provide quick and easy access to the body, specifically for pediatric patients, and any medical equipment, devices, and/or attachments related to the pediatric care of the patient. The pediatric garment features may include a unique combination of openings with locations that are placed according to the medical needs of a pediatric patient.

1 . A pediatric garment, comprising:
 a) a body portion comprising a front portion and a back portion connected to the front portion, wherein an upper left side of the front portion comprises a sensor access point comprising a reversible opening;   b) a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, wherein the first sleeve portion is connected to an upper right side of the body portion and the second sleeve portion is connected to an upper left side of the body portion; and   c) a first leg portion and a second leg portion, wherein the first leg portion is connected to a lower right side of the body portion and the second leg portion is connected to a lower left side of the body portion, wherein the first sleeve portion or the second sleeve portion comprises a reversible hand covering comprising a fold-over portion, or wherein the first leg portion or the second leg portion comprises a reversible foot covering comprising a fold-over portion.   
     
     
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         5 . The pediatric garment of  claim 1 , wherein the front portion of the body portion comprises one or more body access regions. 
     
     
         6 . The pediatric garment of  claim 1 , wherein the first sleeve portion and/or the second sleeve portion comprises a reversible opening spanning a full-length of the first sleeve portion or the second sleeve portion. 
     
     
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         9 . The pediatric garment of  claim 5 , wherein the one or more body access regions is configured to provide a medical device access to a body of an individual wearing the pediatric garment, and wherein the medical device comprises intravenous therapy lines, gastrostomy tubes, respirators, blood pressure monitor, endotracheal tube, cardiopulmonary monitor, electrocardiogram, phototherapy device, pulse oximeter, ventilator, nasal cannula, feeding tube, infant warming device, intravenous line, umbilical catheter, apnea monitor, central line, mechanical ventilator, nasogastric tube, orogastric tube, oxygen tube, arterial line, infusion and syringe pumps, bubble CPAP, incubator, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The pediatric garment of  claim 5 , wherein the one or more body access regions comprises a reversible opening comprising a fastener. 
     
     
         11 . The pediatric garment of  claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises a zipper, a magnet, a hook and loop, a button, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
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         13 . The pediatric garment of  claim 11 , wherein the zipper extends to, or from, a safety cover configured to substantially prevent exposure of the zipper from inside the pediatric garment. 
     
     
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         18 . The pediatric garment of  claim 1 , wherein the first leg portion, the second leg portion, or a combination thereof comprises ruching extending at a perpendicular angle from a midline of the leg portion. 
     
     
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         22 . The pediatric garment of  claim 1 , wherein the body portion, the first sleeve portion, the second sleeve portion, the first leg portion, the second leg portion, or a combination thereof comprises a fabric, and wherein the fabric comprises organic bamboo. 
     
     
         23 . The pediatric garment of  claim 1 , wherein the pediatric garment is in a size suited for an infant, a toddler, a child, or an adolescent. 
     
     
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         26 . The pediatric garment of  claim 23 , wherein the infant is a preterm infant. 
     
     
         27 . A pediatric garment, comprising:
 a) a body portion comprising a front portion and a back portion connected to the front portion;   b) a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, wherein the first sleeve portion is connected to an upper right side of the body portion and the second sleeve portion is connected to an upper left side of the body portion; and   c) a first leg portion and a second leg portion, wherein the first leg portion is connected to a lower right side of the body portion and the second leg portion is connected to a lower left side of the body portion,   
       wherein the front portion of the body portion comprises at least two body access regions, and wherein the first sleeve portion or the second sleeve portion comprises a reversible hand covering comprising a fold-over portion, or wherein the first leg portion or the second leg portion comprises a reversible foot covering comprising a fold-over portion. 
     
     
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         53 . A pediatric garment, comprising:
 a) a body portion comprising a front portion and a back portion connected to the front portion;   b) a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, wherein the first sleeve portion is connected to an upper right side of the body portion and the second sleeve portion is connected to an upper left side of the body portion; and   c) a first leg portion and a second leg portion, wherein the first leg portion is connected to a lower right side of the body portion and the second leg portion is connected to a lower left side of the body portion,   
       wherein the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion comprise a reversible opening spanning a full-length of the first sleeve portion, the second sleeve portion, or a combination thereof, and wherein the first sleeve portion or the second sleeve portion comprises a reversible hand covering comprising a fold-over portion, or wherein the first leg portion or the second leg portion comprises a reversible foot covering comprising a fold-over portion. 
     
     
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         79 . A method of making the pediatric garment of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         80 . A method of dressing a body, the method comprising applying the pediatric garment of  claim 1  to said body. 
     
     
         81 . A kit comprising:
 a) the pediatric garment of  claim 1 ;   b) garment care items;   c) garment accessories;   d) a garment bag;   e) footwear;   f) occasion-specific items;   g) instructions for applying the pediatric garment to a body; and   h) any combination of (a) to (g).   
     
     
         82 . The kit of  claim 81 , wherein the instructions for applying the pediatric garment to a body comprises a list of the specific features of the pediatric garment and how to utilize those features to accommodate medical care. 
     
     
         83 . The kit of  claim 81 , wherein the garment care items comprise care instructions for the pediatric garment, stain remover, sewing kit, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         84 . The kit of  claim 81 , wherein the garment accessories comprise a hat, a cap, a bow, a headband, a hair clip, a blanket, a bib, a burp cloth, a teething accessory, a pacifier clip, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         85 . The kit of  claim 81 , wherein the garment bag comprises a storage bag which helps to protect the garment during storage and travel. 
     
     
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