US20160278443A1

US20160278443A1 - Decorative Infant Swaddling System

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Publication number: US20160278443A1
Application number: US15/073,307
Authority: US
Inventors: Diana Kay Clements; Brendan Clements; Bridget Trimble; Rebecca Ann Davis; Bobbi Seymour; Julie Shaw; Julie Michelle Pflanz
Original assignee: Princess Paradise Creations LLC
Current assignee: Princess Paradise Creations LLC
Priority date: 2015-03-25
Filing date: 2016-03-17
Publication date: 2016-09-29

Abstract

The invention disclosed herein generally relates to improved apparatus, systems and methods of infant swaddling. In some preferred embodiments, the inventive technology may provide for one or more swaddling arms that may provide a variable compressive force. Further, an infant compartment may help secure the infant in an optimal position for swaddling as well as provides for additional warmth and padding in instances where one or more swaddling arms may provide a variable loose and/or tight swaddle. Some embodiments may include modular infant support components as well as ventilation elements.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The inventive technology disclosed herein generally relates to improved apparatus, systems and methods of infant swaddling. In certain preferred embodiments, the inventive technology may include both improved practical as well as decorative elements. These elements may be combined to provide not only an infant swaddling system that may have improved functionality but also consumer-centric design elements, further enhancing the inventive technology's commercial appeal. In some preferred embodiments, the inventive technology may provide for one or more swaddling arms that may provide a variable compressive force. Further, an infant compartment may help secure the infant in an optimal position for swaddling as well as provides for additional warmth and padding in instances where one or more swaddling arms may provide a variable loose and/or tight swaddle. Additional functional aspects, as well as decorative embodiments will become apparent from the discussion below.

BACKGROUND

Traditional infant swaddling techniques have been known for thousands of years. While different regions of the world employ variations on traditional swaddling techniques, the practice generally includes tightly wrapping a newborn or infant in a blanket or similar material such that movements of limbs is restricted. Controlled studies have demonstrated that this restriction of the extremities and compressive force exerted on the infant produces a motorically calming effect. Swaddled infants exhibit calmer and a more steady heart rate, increased REM sleep duration, as well as decreased bouts of agitation and crying. Despite these advantages, tight swaddling of infants, in particular traditional forms, have been shown to increase the risk of hip dysplasia, as well as incidents of hyperthermia where the infant is unable to regulate body temperate. In extreme cases, severe brain injury and even death have been reported. The foregoing problems regarding traditional infant swaddling may represent a long-felt need for an effective solution to the same.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention includes a variety of aspects, which may be combined in different ways. The following descriptions are provided to list elements and describe some of the embodiments of the present invention. These elements are listed with initial embodiments, however it should be understood that they may be combined in any manner and in any number to create additional embodiments. The variously described examples and preferred embodiments should not be construed to limit the present invention to only the explicitly described systems, techniques, and applications. Further, this description should be understood to support and encompass descriptions and claims of all the various embodiments, systems, techniques, methods, devices, and applications with any number of the disclosed elements, with each element alone, and also with any and all various permutations and combinations of all elements in this or any subsequent application.
Generally referring to FIGS. 1-13, in a preferred embodiment, the inventive technology may include an improved infant swaddling system that may provide a loose swaddle that provides sufficient restriction and compression of the infant's extremities and torso to elicit the desired motorically calming response, while avoiding potential risks associated with tight swaddling such as hip dysplasia, hyperthermia and the like. Again, generally referring to FIGS. 1-13, in one preferred embodiment, the inventive technology may include one or more swaddling arms (1). As demonstrated in FIG. 1, such swaddling arms (1) may be formed from a single unitary element, or may be formed through the coupling of disparate swaddling arms (1) extending outward from a central axis such that they may be wrapped around an infant forming a swaddle according to a user's preference. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, in one embodiment, multiple independent swaddling arms (1) may be positioned in relation to an infant compartment (2) such that each may be wrapped around the infant forming a decorative and functional swaddling system. In another preferred embodiment, such swaddling arms (1) may include a single asymmetrical arm that may extend outward and be brought directly across the infant to form a swaddle.
Referring back to FIG. 1, such swaddling arms (1), in this embodiment, may be coupled with one or more infant compartments (2) through a coupler (not shown). Such coupling may be transient, such that one or more infant compartment(s) (2) may be attached, and or detached from one or more swaddling arm(s) (1). Such coupling may be accomplished in some instances through, for example, one or more: Velcro® attachments, snap attachments, zipper attachments, ring-and-hook attachments, button attachments, buckle attachments, slide attachments, tie attachments, magnetic attachments and the like. In the configuration, the infant compartment (2) may be separately used as a single infant garment or covering, while one or more swaddling arms (1) may be separated and used as an infant blanket or covering.
As an additional element, the inventive technology may be adapted to a variety of configurations. For example, a user may employ a variety of infant compartments, which may be secured to one or more swaddling arms through one or more couplers discussed above. Additionally, one or more swaddling arms (1) may be used to swaddle an infant without an associated infant compartment (2). Again referring to FIG. 1, in certain embodiments one or more swaddling arms (2) may be secured to an infant compartment (2) such that the elements form an integral unitary configuration.
In the specific embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a single infant compartment (2) in the shape of a closed bag, having a head and/or arm apertures, may include two opposing swaddling arms (1) secured to the leading side-edges of the infant compartment (2). In this arrangement, an infant may be comfortably placed within the infant compartment (2), which may further be secured through an infant compartment adjustor (4). In this embodiment, such an adjustor may include a zipper, however, in some instances, such an adjustor may include, one or more: Velcro® adjustors, snap adjustors, zipper adjustors, buckle adjustors, ring-and-hook adjustors (fabric covered, plastic, wooden), button adjustors (fabric covered, plastic, wooden), slide adjustors, tie adjustors, magnetic adjustors, snap adjustors and the like. Naturally, as shown throughout the figures, additional types of infant compartments (2) may include, but are not limited to:
1.) Bubble body
2.) Bubble Body With Attached Hood
3.) Jumpsuit
4.) Jumpsuit with Attached Hood
5.) Onesie
Again referencing the preferred embodiment FIG. 1, after an infant is secured within the infant compartment (2), in this example, the swaddling arms (1) may be wrapped so as to enclose the infant compartment (2), in this instance in an overlapping configuration. Next the swaddling arms (1) may be further secured to form a variable compression swaddle. As shown in FIG. 1, in one embodiment, a swaddling a attachment (3) may be utilized to secure one or more swaddling arms (1). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a first swaddling arm (1) may be wrapped around the infant compartment (2) and secured to the body of that compartment through a Velcro® swaddling arm attachment (3). In this embodiment, one or Velcro® swaddling arm attachments (3) may be secured to corresponding Velcro® placements on the infant compartment (2), or the Velcro® swaddling arm attachments (3) may be secured to the fabric of the infant compartment itself providing the ability to provide a loose and/or tight swaddle. Next, a second swaddling arm (1) may be wrapped over, and in this embodiment, secured to a first swaddling arm (1), through corresponding swaddling arm attachments (3).
As shown in FIG. 2, in another preferred embodiment, the invention may include two swaddling arms (1), having a plurality of infant compartments (2), in this instance a corresponding infant onesie as well as an infant leg compartment. In this embodiment a first swaddling arm (1) may be wrapped around the infant compartment (2) and secured to the body of the compartment through the compressive force of a second swaddling arm (1) overlapping the first wherein the second swaddling arm (1) may be secured in position through, in this instance, corresponding Velcro® placements.
In yet another embodiment, the invention may be configured so as to include an infant support (5). As shown in FIG. 3, in a preferred embodiment, one or more swaddling arms (1) may be positioned over an infant support (5). In this embodiment, the infant support may include a foam-filled blanket that may be used to support the infant in a swaddled position. (Naturally, the example of a foam or poly foam is exemplary only and should not be considered limiting in any way as the invention contemplates the use of any soft and/or compressible material.) This foam-filled blanket may be uniform in shape and dimension, or may be personalized so as to be configured to contour to the infant's body maintaining them in a supine and/or elevated position with optimal head and body support. Again referring to FIG. 3, one or more swaddling arms (1) may be secured over an infant, while one or more infant supports (5) are positioned under the swaddled infant, or may further be secured around the infant to provide additional warmth and compressive swaddle wrapping. As noted elsewhere, and as demonstrated FIG. 3, one or more corresponding magnetic swaddling arm attachments (3) may be positioned internally within the swaddling arms (1) to provide a simple closure/release system. As noted above, a variety of swaddling arm attachments (3) may be included in this application, including but not limited to: a Velcro® swaddling arm attachment, a snap swaddling arm attachment, a zipper swaddling arm attachment, a buckle swaddling arm attachment, a ring-and-hook swaddling arm attachment, a button swaddling arm attachment, a slide swaddling arm attachment, a tie swaddling arm attachment, a magnetic swaddling arm attachment, and a snap swaddling arm attachment.
Now referring to FIG. 4, as noted above, a variety of swaddling arms (1) and configurations may be employed by the current invention. For example, in embodiments where one or more swaddling arms (1) project horizontally from an infant compartment, or where the infant is initially positioned prior to swaddling, the corresponding swaddling arms may be wrapped around the child in a directly overlapping manner. In other embodiments, the swaddling arms may be projected at one or more angles and configured to form a diagonal swaddle. As shown in FIG. 4, an infant compartment (2), in this instance a bubble body with neck and arm apertures as well as a corresponding hood, is positioned relative to two swaddling arms (1) configured to form a diagonal closure where the swaddling arms (1) may be secured across the infant's body and extremities while remaining loose around the infant's head and neck.
Generally referring to FIG. 5, in another preferred embodiment, the invention may include an infant compartment (2), in this example a full-body onesie, coupled with, or positioned over a partial foam support element (6) having a plurality of arm and/or leg apertures. In this configuration, as noted above, one or more foam support element(s) (6) may be internally or externally positioned within, as shown here, a unitary swaddling arm (1). (It should be noted that such foam support element(s) (6) may also be positioned internally or externally on an infant compartment as well.) Such foam support element(s) (6) may be uniform in shape and dimension, or may be personalized so as to be configured to contour to the infant's body maintaining them in a supine and/or elevated position with optimal head and body support. In additional embodiments, one or more foam support element(s) (6) may be positioned externally on a swaddling arm (1), or infant compartment (2) to provide a customized infant position based on the infant's needs and/or a user's desire.
As noted above, in certain embodiments, an infant compartment (2) as well as one or more swaddling arms may form an integral unitary swaddling system. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, in a preferred embodiment, one or more swaddling wings may be integrated into an infant compartment (2), further having a plurality of arm and leg apertures so as to form a single integrated swaddling system. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 6, in certain embodiments, the invention may have transformative design elements, such that when one or more swaddling wings are in the open configuration they show a distinct design element and/or theme, while when in the closed position, the design changes to present a different design element and/or theme.
In still further embodiments, the invention may include one or more arm apertures (7) positioned internally within a swaddling arm (1). As demonstrated in FIG. 7, in a preferred embodiment, an infant compartment (2) may be positioned relative to one or more swaddling arms (1) such that the infant's arms may be positioned within arm apertures (7). As demonstrated in FIG. 7, when the swaddling arms (1) are wrapped around the infant compartment (2), the infant's arms may also be positioned and restricted within the arm apertures (7). Additional elements, such as support elements may be positioned to place the infant's arms in an optimal position within the arm apertures (7) when swaddled.
As shown in FIG. 8, in some embodiments the infant compartment (2) may be detachably coupled with one or more swaddle arms (1). In this embodiment, an infant compartment may be partially, and/or fully detached from an underlying swaddling arm (1) through one or more couplers, in this case a plurality of Velcro® attachments. In this embodiment, a plurality of swaddling arms (1) may be further wrapped around the infant and secured through a zipper attachment.
As shown in FIG. 9, in another embodiment, the inventive technology may include a detachable pacifier attachment (8). (Naturally, additional embodiments may include a non-detachable pacifier attachment.) In an optional embodiment, a pacifier may be detachably engaged with a portion of a swaddling arm (1) such that when it is in the closed or swaddled position, the pacifier may be positioned near the infant's mouth. Naturally other embodiments, such as a detachable pacifier attachment may be positioned in separate or multiple locations for ease of use and to prevent loss.
Referring to FIG. 11, in yet another preferred embodiment, the invention may include one or more swaddling arms (1), infant compartment (2), or both having ventilation positions (9) to help mitigate any concerns related to hyperthermia. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the ventilation positions (9) may be formed by the integration of mesh inserts into the swaddling arms. Additional ventilation elements may include differential fabric positions, such as alternative light fabric inserts, detachable inserts, and/or ventilations holes and the like. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 11, in a preferred embodiment, one or more securable straps (10) may be secured to one or more swaddling arms such that they may be positioned over an infant's torso, securing them into a desired position. Additional embodiments shown include radiating elements (11) that form a blanket or padded surface for the infant's head. Such radiating elements may be integral to one another, or be formed by a plurality of disparate fabrics and/or other foam infant support (6). Additional embodiments may include detachable hood (13) components that may be positioned over an infant's head in certain embodiments.
In this, and other preferred embodiments, additional design embellishments may be embodied in the inventive technology. As shown generally, such design elements may form a variety of personalized and themed features. As shown in the figures, such design elements may include both integral design elements including color and fabric selections and arrangements, as well as varying shapes and design configurations, and various design elements. Such design elements may include, but not be limited to:
1.) Appliqués
2.) Embroidery
3.) Burn Out
4.) Print (Sublimation/Screen Print)
5.) Ribbon
6.) Ric-Rac
7.) Lace
8.) Fringe
9.) Braids
10.) Piping
11.) Tassels
12.) Pom-poms
13.) Felt
14.) Pacifier
15.) Pacifier holder
16.) Patches
17.) Stuffed appendage(s)
Additionally, as shown throughout the figures, the inventive technology may further include a variety of accessory elements that may further the functional as well as design goals of the disclosure. Such accessory elements may include, but not be limited to:
1.) Hat/Hood (attached and detachable)
2.) 2 piece diaper cover with shirt
3.) 2 piece pant with shirt
4.) Booties
5.) Socks
6.) Headband/Head Piece
7.) Mittens
8.) Face Accessory (ex: Beard)
9.) Blanket with multiple sections of different fabric
10.) Blanket with multiple layers of different fabric
Moreover, the inventive technology may further include a variety of fabric elements that may yet further the functional as well as design goals of the disclosure. Such fabric elements may include, but not be limited to:
1.) Jersey
2.) Flannel
3.) Fleece
4.) Low/High Pile Plush (Velboa)
5.) Faux Fur
6.) Terry Cloth
7.) Chenille
8.) Quilted
9.) Mesh
10.) Tulle, Satin, Crinoline
11.) Lame
12.) Velvet
13.) Velour
14.) Embossed Fabric
15.) Faux Suede
16.) Woven Cotton
17.) Tricot
18.) Crochet/Hand Knit
19.) Matelassé
20.) Damask
21.) Brocade
22.) Corduroy
Naturally, all embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative and should not be construed to limit the scope of the inventive technology consistent with the broader inventive principles disclosed. As may be easily understood from the foregoing, the basic concepts of the present inventive technology may be embodied in a variety of ways. It generally involves systems, methods, techniques as well as devices to accomplish providing an Improved Decorative Infant Swaddling System and the like. In this application, the techniques are disclosed as part of the results shown to be achieved by the various devices described and as steps which are inherent to utilization. They are simply the natural result of utilizing the devices as intended and described. In addition, while some apparatus are disclosed, it should be understood that these not only accomplish certain methods but also can be varied in a number of ways. Importantly, as to all of the foregoing, all of these facets should be understood to be encompassed by this disclosure.
The discussion included in this application is intended to serve as a basic description. The reader should be aware that the specific discussion may not explicitly describe all embodiments possible; many alternatives are implicit. It also may not fully explain the generic nature of the inventive technology and may not explicitly show how each feature or element can actually be representative of a broader function or of a great variety of alternative or equivalent elements. Again, these are implicitly included in this disclosure. Where the inventive technology is described in device-oriented terminology, each element of the device implicitly performs a function. Apparatus claims may not only be included for the device described, but also method or process claims may be included to address the functions the inventive technology and each element performs. Neither the description nor the terminology is intended to limit the scope of the claims that will be included in any subsequent patent application.
It should also be understood that a variety of changes may be made without departing from the essence of the inventive technology. Such changes are also implicitly included in the description. They still fall within the scope of this inventive technology. A broad disclosure encompassing both the explicit embodiment(s) shown, the great variety of implicit alternative embodiments, and the broad methods or processes and the like are encompassed by this disclosure and may be relied upon when drafting the claims for any subsequent patent application. It should be understood that such language changes and broader or more detailed claiming may be accomplished at a later date (such as by any required deadline) or in the event the applicant subsequently seeks a patent filing based on this filing. With this understanding, the reader should be aware that this disclosure is to be understood to support any subsequently filed patent application that may seek examination of as broad a base of claims as deemed within the applicant's right and may be designed to yield a patent covering numerous aspects of the inventive technology both independently and as an overall system.
Further, each of the various elements of the inventive technology and claims may also be achieved in a variety of manners. Additionally, when used or implied, an element is to be understood as encompassing individual as well as plural structures that may or may not be physically connected. This disclosure should be understood to encompass each such variation, be it a variation of an embodiment of any apparatus embodiment, a method or process embodiment, or even merely a variation of any element of these. Particularly, it should be understood that as the disclosure relates to elements of the inventive technology, the words for each element may be expressed by equivalent apparatus terms or method terms—even if only the function or result is the same. Such equivalent, broader, or even more generic terms should be considered to be encompassed in the description of each element or action. Such terms can be substituted where desired to make explicit the implicitly broad coverage to which this inventive technology is entitled. As but one example, it should be understood that all actions may be expressed as a means for taking that action or as an element which causes that action. Similarly, each physical element disclosed should be understood to encompass a disclosure of the action which that physical element facilitates. Regarding this last aspect, as but one example, the disclosure of a “wrap” should be understood to encompass disclosure of the act of “wrapping”—whether explicitly discussed or not—and, conversely, were there effectively disclosure of the act of “wrapping”, such a disclosure should be understood to encompass disclosure of a “wrapping method and/or technique, and or device” and even a “means for wrapping and.” Such changes and alternative terms are to be understood to be explicitly included in the description.
Any priority case(s) claimed by this application is hereby appended and hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. In addition, as to each term used it should be understood that unless its utilization in this application is inconsistent with a broadly supporting interpretation, common dictionary definitions should be understood as incorporated for each term and all definitions, alternative terms, and synonyms such as contained in the Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, second edition are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Finally, all references listed in the list of References To Be Incorporated By Reference In Accordance With The Patent Application or other information statement filed with the application are hereby appended and hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety, however, as to each of the above, to the extent that such information or statements incorporated by reference might be considered inconsistent with the patenting of this/these invention(s) such statements are expressly not to be considered as made by the applicant(s).
Thus, the applicant(s) should be understood to have support to claim and make a statement of invention to at least: i) each of the devices as herein disclosed and described, ii) the related methods disclosed and described, iii) similar, equivalent, and even implicit variations of each of these devices and methods, iv) those alternative designs which accomplish each of the functions shown as are disclosed and described, v) those alternative designs and methods which accomplish each of the functions shown as are implicit to accomplish that which is disclosed and described, vi) each feature, component, and step shown as separate and independent inventions, vii) the applications enhanced by the various systems or components disclosed, viii) the resulting products produced by such systems or components, ix) each system, method, and element shown or described as now applied to any specific field or devices mentioned, x) methods and apparatuses substantially as described hereinbefore and with reference to any of the accompanying examples, xi) the various combinations and permutations of each of the elements disclosed, xii) each potentially dependent claim or concept as a dependency on each and every one of the independent claims or concepts presented, and xiii) all inventions described herein.
With regard to claims whether now or later presented for examination, it should be understood that for practical reasons and so as to avoid great expansion of the examination burden, the applicant may at any time present only initial claims or perhaps only initial claims with only initial dependencies. The office and any third persons interested in potential scope of this or subsequent applications should understand that broader claims may be presented at a later date in this case, in a case claiming the benefit of this case, or in any continuation in spite of any preliminary amendments, other amendments, claim language, or arguments presented, thus throughout the pendency of any case there is no intention to disclaim or surrender any potential subject matter. It should be understood that if or when broader claims are presented, such may require that any relevant prior art that may have been considered at any prior time may need to be re-visited since it is possible that to the extent any amendments, claim language, or arguments presented in this or any subsequent application are considered as made to avoid such prior art, such reasons may be eliminated by later presented claims or the like. Both the examiner and any person otherwise interested in existing or later potential coverage, or considering if there has at any time been any possibility of an indication of disclaimer or surrender of potential coverage, should be aware that no such surrender or disclaimer is ever intended or ever exists in this or any subsequent application. Limitations such as arose in Hakim v. Cannon Avent Group, PLC, 479 F.3d 1313 (Fed. Cir 2007), or the like are expressly not intended in this or any subsequent related matter. In addition, support should be understood to exist to the degree required under new matter laws—including but not limited to European Patent Convention Article 123(2) and United States Patent Law 35 USC 132 or other such laws—to permit the addition of any of the various dependencies or other elements presented under one independent claim or concept as dependencies or elements under any other independent claim or concept. In drafting any claims at any time whether in this application or in any subsequent application, it should also be understood that the applicant has intended to capture as full and broad a scope of coverage as legally available. To the extent that insubstantial substitutes are made, the extent that the applicant did not in fact draft any claim so as to literally encompass any particular embodiment, and to the extent otherwise applicable, the applicant should not be understood to have in any way intended to or actually relinquished such coverage as the applicant simply may not have been able to anticipate all eventualities; one skilled should not be reasonably expected to have drafted a claim that would have literally encompassed such alternative embodiments.
Further, if or when used, the use of the transitional phrase “comprising” is used to maintain the “open-end” claims herein, according to traditional claim interpretation. Thus, unless the context requires otherwise, it should be understood that the terra “comprise” or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, are intended to imply the inclusion of a stated element or step or group of elements or steps but not the exclusion of any other element or step or group of elements or steps. Such terms should be interpreted in their most expansive form so as to afford the applicant the broadest coverage legally permissible. The use of the phrase, “or any other claim” is used to provide support for any claim to be dependent on any other claim, such as another dependent claim, another independent claim, a previously listed claim, a subsequently listed claim, and the like. It should be understood that this phrase also provides support for any combination of elements in the claims and even incorporates any desired proper antecedent basis for certain claim combinations such as with combinations of method, apparatus, process, and the like claims.
Finally, any claims set forth at any time are hereby incorporated by reference as part of this description of the inventive technology, and the applicant expressly reserves the right to use all of or a portion of such incorporated content of such claims as additional description to support any of or all of the claims or any element or component thereof, and the applicant further expressly reserves the right to move any portion of or all of the incorporated content of such claims or any element or component thereof from the description into the claims or vice-versa as necessary to define the matter for which protection is sought by this application or by any subsequent continuation, division, or continuation-in-part application thereof, or to obtain any benefit of, reduction in fees pursuant to, or to comply with the patent laws, rules, or regulations of any country or treaty, and such content incorporated by reference shall survive during the entire pendency of this application including any subsequent continuation, division, or continuation-in-part application thereof or any reissue or extension thereon.

Claims

1. An improved infant swaddling system comprising:

at least one infant compartment;

at least one swaddling arm configured to be positioned over said infant compartment and provide a variable compression swaddle;

at least one swaddling arm attachment configured to secure at least one of said swaddling arms; and

at least one design element.

2-3. (canceled)

4. An improved infant swaddling system as described in claim 1 wherein said infant compartment comprises an infant compartment selected from the group consisting of: a bubble body, a bubble body with attached hood, a jumpsuit, a jumpsuit with attached hood, a bubble body with neck and arm apertures, a leg compartment and a onesie.

5. An improved infant swaddling system as described in claim 1 wherein said swaddling arm comprises a plurality of swaddling arms having arm apertures.

6. An improved infant swaddling system as described in claim 1 wherein said swaddling arm comprises a swaddling arm, a plurality of swaddling arms, a single swaddling arm integral with said infant compartment, a plurality of swaddling arms integral with said infant compartment, a diagonal swaddling arm, a plurality of diagonal swaddling arms, a diagonal swaddling arm integral with said infant compartment, a plurality of diagonal swaddling arms integral with said infant compartment.

7-10. (canceled)

11. An improved infant swaddling system as described in claim 1 and further comprising at least one infant support.

12. An improved infant swaddling system as described in claim 1 and further comprising at least one ventilation position.

13. An improved infant swaddling system as described in claim 1 wherein said design element comprises a design element selected from the group consisting of: appliqués, embroidery, burn out, print (sublimation/screen print), ribbon, ric-rac, lace, fringe, braids, piping, tassels, pom-poms, felt, patches and stuffed appendage(s).

14. A supported infant swaddling system comprising:

at least one infant compartment;

at least one foam support.

15-17. (canceled)

18. A supported infant swaddling system as described in claim 14 wherein said swaddling arm comprises a plurality of swaddling arms having arm apertures.

19-22. (canceled)

23. A supported infant swaddling system as described in claim 14 and further comprising at least one securable strap configured to be positioned over an infant's torso.

24. A supported infant swaddling system as described in claim 14 and further comprising at least one infant support.

25. A supported infant swaddling system as described in claim 14 wherein said foam support comprises foam support selected from the group consisting of: an internally positioned foam support, a contoured foam support, a foam support having a plurality of arm and/or leg apertures.

26. (canceled)

27. A ventilated infant swaddling system comprising:

at least one infant compartment;

at least one ventilation position.

28-30. (canceled)

31. A ventilated infant swaddling system as described in claim 27 wherein said swaddling arm comprises a plurality of swaddling arms having arm apertures.

32-35. (canceled)

36. A ventilated infant swaddling system as described in claim 27 and further comprising at least one securable strap configured to be positioned over an infant's torso.

37. A ventilated infant swaddling system as described in claim 27 and further comprising at least one infant support.

38. A ventilated infant swaddling system as described in claim 27 and further comprising at least one ventilation position comprising a ventilation position selected from the group consisting of: a swaddling arm having at least one ventilation position, an infant compartment having at least one ventilation position, a mesh insert, a detachable mesh insert, a differential fabric position, a detachable fabric insert, and ventilations holes.

39. A ventilated infant swaddling system as described in claim 27 and further comprising at least one foam support.

40. A ventilated infant swaddling system as described in claim 39 wherein said foam support comprises foam support selected from the group consisting of: an internally positioned foam support, a contoured foam support, a foam support having a plurality of arm and/or leg apertures.

41. A ventilated infant swaddling system as described in claim 40 wherein said foam support comprises foam support selected from the group consisting of: an internally positioned foam support, a contoured foam support, a foam support having a plurality of arm and/or leg apertures.