WO2008014545A1

WO2008014545A1 - Baby wrap

Info

Publication number: WO2008014545A1
Application number: PCT/AU2007/001064
Authority: WO
Inventors: Elizabeth Mulheron
Original assignee: Elizabeth Mulheron
Priority date: 2006-07-31
Filing date: 2007-07-31
Publication date: 2008-02-07

Abstract

In one form there is provided a baby wrap including a body of wrappable material for wrapping a baby. In one form the baby wrap includes limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs. In another form, the baby wrap includes an access portion positioned substantially adjacent a portion of a napkin worn by the baby when wrapped in the baby wrap, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby remains wrapped within the baby wrap. In another form, the baby wrap includes a plurality of members which extend from side portions of the wrappable material whilst the baby wrap is in a wrapped state, thereby restricting the baby rolling whilst wrapped within the baby wrap.

Description

BABY WRAP

Technical Field

[001] The present invention relates to baby wraps.

Background Art

[002] Generally blankets are used to wrap a baby in order to recreate an environment that the baby was accustomed to prior to birth, so as to encourage the baby to sleep. However, using a blanket in this manner can suffer from a number of disadvantages.

[003] One problem that can arise is that the baby may attempt to scratch their face whilst wrapped in the blanket, or attempt to grasp an object with one or more of their free hands. Therefore, the blanket may be tightly wrapped around the baby, generally encircling the baby a plurality of times, such that the arms are tightly restrained within the baby wrap. However, tightly wrapping the baby wrap may not necessarily be comfortable for the baby, and may discourage the baby from sleeping. In some instances, the baby wrap may be wrapped too tight, which could lead to breathing problems for the baby.

[004] Another additional or alternate problem that can exist using wrapped blankets is that the baby may be more likely to suffer from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is generally encouraged that babies should not have too many blankets placed upon them as overheating can lead to SIDS. As such, due to the wrapped blanket encouraging the baby to sleep, parents may leave the baby wrapped within the blanket within a cot or the like. However, as the baby is free is roll within the cot whilst wrapped in the blanket, the baby is still at risk of suffering from SIDS.

[005] Another additional or alternate problem which exists using wrapped blankets is that the wrapped blanket must be totally unwrapped in order to access the napkin worn by the baby. Unwrapping the baby from the blanket so to check whether the napkin needs to be changed, and then re-wrapping the baby in the blanket can be a tedious task. [006] Therefore there is a need for a baby wrap which overcomes or at least alleviates one or more of the above mentioned problems.

[007] The reference in this specification to any prior publication (or information derived from it), or to any matter which is known, is not, and should not be taken as an acknowledgment or admission or any form of suggestion that that prior publication (or information derived from it) or known matter forms part of the common general knowledge in the field of endeavour to which this specification relates.

Disclosure Of Invention

[008] In one broad form there is provided a baby wrap including a body of wrappable material for wrapping a baby, the baby wrap including limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs.

[009] In one particular form, the limb receiving compartments are configured to receive corresponding limbs of the baby whilst the baby wrap is in an unwrapped state.

[010] In another particular form, the limb receiving compartments includes arm receiving compartments, each arm receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of an arm of the baby.

[011] In one aspect, wherein the limb receiving compartments include leg receiving compartments, each leg receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a leg of the baby.

[012] In another aspect, webbing is located between at least some of the limb receiving compartments.

[013] In one optional form, the webbing is located between at least one of: one of the arm receiving compartments and one of the leg receiving compartments; and the leg receiving compartments.

[014] In another optional form, the baby wrap includes a torso receiving compartment adapted for receiving at least a portion of the baby's torso.

[015] In one embodiment, the limb receiving compartments branch from the torso receiving compartment.

[016] In another embodiment, the torso receiving compartment includes an adjustable opening.

[017] In an optional embodiment, the adjustable opening includes an adjustable fastening assembly.

[018] In another optional embodiment, the adjustable fastening assembly includes a zipper arrangement.

[019] In one particular form, the baby wrap includes an access portion, wherein when the baby is wrapped in the baby wrap, the access portion is positioned substantially adjacent a napkin worn by the baby, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby is wrapped in the baby wrap.

[020] In another particular form, the adjustable opening is the access portion.

[021] In one aspect, the wrappable material includes at least one fastener for fastening the baby wrap in a wrapped state.

[022] In another aspect, the at least one fastener includes a first fastener including a pair of straps, and a second fastener including a zipper.

[023] In one optional form, the baby wrap includes a first overlapping portion and a second overlapping portion, wherein the first overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the first fastener, and the second overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the second fastener.

[024] In another optional form, wherein the baby wrap includes a covering flap which substantially covers a hand-operative element of the second fastener whilst the baby wrap is wrapped.

[025] In one embodiment, the covering flap is secured in a covered position via a securing assembly.

[026] In another embodiment, the securing assembly is a hook and loop arrangement.

[027] In an optional embodiment, at least some of the limb receiving compartments are open ended.

[028] In another optional embodiment, at least some of the limb receiving compartments are configured as a pocket having a closed end.

[029] In one particular form the baby wrap releaseably secures one or more members which extend at least partially from side portions of the wrapped baby wrap, thereby restricting the baby rolling.

[030] In another particular form, the baby wrap includes a first securing portion which is configured to releasably secure a second securing portion located on the one or more members.

[031] In one aspect, the first securing portion is a loop arrangement which releaseably secures a hook arrangement of the one or more members.

[032] In another aspect, the baby wrap includes the one or more members. [033] In one optional form, each member includes a wedge portion which is secureable to a rear portion of the baby wrap, and a protruding member which protrudes from the side portion of the baby wrap.

[034] In another optional form, the baby wrap includes an aperture located between the limb compartments to receive therethrough a car restraint.

[035] In a second broad form there is provided a baby wrap for wrapping a baby, wherein the baby wrap includes a body of wrappable material for wrapping the baby, the wrappable material including an access portion positioned substantially adjacent a portion of a napkin worn by the baby when wrapped in the baby wrap, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby remains wrapped within the baby wrap.

[036] In one particular form, the baby wrap includes limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs

[037] In another particular form, the limb receiving compartments are configured to receive corresponding limbs of the baby whilst the baby wrap is in an unwrapped state.

[038] In one aspect, the limb receiving compartments includes arm receiving compartments, each arm receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of an arm of the baby.

[039] In one optional form, wherein the limb receiving compartments include leg receiving compartments, each leg receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a leg of the baby.

[040] In another optional form wherein webbing is located between at least some of the limb receiving compartments. [041] In one embodiment, wherein the webbing is located between at least one of: one of the arm receiving compartments and one of the leg receiving compartments; and the leg receiving compartments.

[042] In another embodiment, the baby wrap includes a torso receiving compartment adapted for receiving at least a portion of the baby's torso.

[043] In an optional embodiment, the limb receiving compartments branch from the torso receiving compartment.

[044] In another optional embodiment, the torso receiving compartment includes an adjustable opening.

[045] In one particular form, the adjustable opening includes an adjustable fastening assembly.

[046] In another particular form, the adjustable fastening assembly includes a zipper arrangement.

[047] In one aspect, the adjustable opening is the access portion.

[048] In another aspect, the wrappable material includes at least one fastener for fastening the baby wrap in a wrapped state.

[049] In one optional form, the at least one fastener includes a first fastener including a pair of straps, and a second fastener including a zipper.

[050] In another optional form, the baby wrap includes a first overlapping portion and a second overlapping portion, wherein the first overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the first fastener, and the second overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the second fastener.

[051] In one embodiment, the baby wrap includes a covering flap which substantially covers a hand-operative element of the second fastener whilst the baby wrap is wrapped.

[052] In another embodiment, the covering flap is secured in a covered position via a securing assembly.

[053] In an optional embodiment, the securing assembly is a hook and loop arrangement.

[054] In another optional embodiment at least some of the limb receiving compartments are open ended.

[055] In one particular form, at least some of the limb receiving compartments are configured as a pocket having a closed end.

[056] In another particular form, the baby wrap releaseably secures one or more members which extend at least partially from side portions of the wrapped baby wrap, thereby restricting the baby rolling.

[057] In one aspect, the baby wrap includes a first securing portion which is configured to releasably secure a second securing portion located on the one or more members.

[058] In another aspect, the first securing portion is a loop arrangement which releaseably secures a hook arrangement of the one or more members.

[059] In one optional form, the baby wrap includes the one or more members.

[060] In another optional form, each member includes a wedge portion which is secureable to a rear portion of the baby wrap, and a protruding member which protrudes from the side portion of the baby wrap. [061] In another optional form, the baby wrap includes an aperture located between the limb compartments to receive therethrough a car restraint.

[062] In a third broad form there is provided a baby wrap for wrapping a baby, wherein the baby wrap includes a body of wrappable material for wrapping the baby; and a plurality of members which extend from side portions of the wrappable material whilst the baby wrap is in a wrapped state, thereby restricting the baby rolling whilst wrapped within the baby wrap.

[063] In one particular form, the baby wrap includes limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs

[064] In another particular form, the limb receiving compartments are configured to receive corresponding limbs of the baby whilst the baby wrap is in an unwrapped state.

[065] In one aspect, the limb receiving compartments includes arm receiving compartments, each arm receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of an arm of the baby.

[066] In another aspect, the limb receiving compartments include leg receiving compartments, each leg receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a leg of the baby.

[067] In one optional form, webbing is located between at least some of the limb receiving compartments.

[068] In another optional form, the webbing is located between at least one of: one of the arm receiving compartments and one of the leg receiving compartments; and the leg receiving compartments. [069] In one embodiment, the baby wrap includes a torso receiving compartment adapted for receiving at least a portion of the baby's torso.

[070] In another embodiment, the limb receiving compartments branch from the torso receiving compartment.

[071] In an optional embodiment the torso receiving compartment includes an adjustable opening.

[072] In another optional embodiment the adjustable fastening assembly includes a zipper arrangement.

[073] In one particular form, the baby wrap includes an access portion, wherein when the baby is wrapped in the baby wrap, the access portion is positioned substantially adjacent a napkin worn by the baby, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby is wrapped in the baby wrap.

[074] In another particular form, the adjustable opening is the access portion.

[075] In one aspect, the wrappable material includes at least one fastener for fastening the baby wrap in a wrapped state.

[076] In another aspect, the at least one fastener includes a first fastener including a pair of straps, and a second fastener including a zipper.

[077] In one optional form, the baby wrap includes a first overlapping portion and a second overlapping portion, wherein the first overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the first fastener, and the second overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the second fastener. [078] In another optional form, the baby wrap includes a covering flap which substantially covers a hand-operative element of the second fastener whilst the baby wrap is wrapped.

[079] In one embodiment, the covering flap is secured in a covered position via a securing assembly.

[080] In another embodiment, the securing assembly is a hook and loop arrangement.

[081] In one optional embodiment, at least some of the limb receiving compartments are open ended.

[082] In another optional embodiment, at least some of the limb receiving compartments are configured as a pocket having a closed end.

[083] In one particular form, the baby wrap includes a first securing portion which is configured to releasably secure a second securing portion located on the one or more members.

[084] In another particular form, the first securing portion is a loop arrangement which releaseably secures a hook arrangement of the one or more members.

[085] In one aspect, each member includes a wedge portion which is secureable to a rear portion of the baby wrap, and a protruding member which protrudes from the side portion of the baby wrap .

[086] In another optional form, the baby wrap includes an aperture located between the limb compartments to receive therethrough a car restraint.

Brief Description Of Figures

[087] An example embodiment of the present invention should become apparent from the following description, which is given by way of example only, of a preferred but non- limiting embodiment, described in connection with the accompanying figures.

[088] Figure 1 illustrates a front view of an example of a baby wrap in an unwrapped state;

[089] Figure 2 illustrates a rear view of the baby wrap of Figure 1 in the unwrapped state;

[090] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the baby wrap of Figure 1 in a partially wrapped state;

[091] Figure 4 illustrates a front view of the baby wrap of Figure 1 in a wrapped state;

[092] Figure 5 illustrates a front view of another example of the baby wrap including an aperture for receiving a seat belt or restraint;

[093] Figure 6 illustrates a rear view of another example of the baby wrap, in an unwrapped state, for restricting rolling of the baby whilst wrapped within the baby wrap;

[094] Figure 7 illustrates an isometric view of an example member for attachment to the baby wrap of Figure 6 for restricting the wrapped baby rolling;

[095] Figure 8 illustrates a front view of the baby wrap of Figure 6, in a wrapped state, with a plurality of members attached to the side portions of the baby wrap;

[096] Figure 9 illustrates a front view of another example of a baby wrap in the unwrapped state;

[097] Figure 10 illustrates a rear view of the baby wrap of Figure 9 in the unwrapped state; [098] Figure 11 illustrates a front view of the baby wrap of Figure 9 with the access portion in an open position;

[099] Figure 12 illustrates a front view of the baby wrap of Figure 9 in the wrapped state; and

[0100] Figure 13 illustrates a rear view of the baby wrap of Figure 9 in the wrapped state.

Modes for Carrying Out The Invention [0101] The following modes, given by way of example only, are described in order to provide a more precise understanding of the subject matter of a preferred embodiment or embodiments.

[0102] In the figures, incorporated to illustrate features of an example embodiment, like reference numerals are used to identify like parts throughout the figures.

[0103] Referring to Figures 1 and 9 there is shown examples of a baby wrap 10. In particular, the baby wrap 10 includes a body of wrappable material 20 for wrapping the baby.

[0104] The body of wrappable material 20 generally include a first overlappable portion 21, a second overlappable portion 22, and a central portion 23, as indicated in Figure 1.

[0105] In one form, the wrappable material 20 includes limb receiving compartments 30 which are adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs.

[0106] The limb receiving compartments 30 can be provided in the form of arm receiving compartments 40, wherein each arm receiving compartment 40 is adapted to receive at least a portion of an arm of the baby. In an additional, or alternate form, the limb receiving compartments 30 can be provided in the form of leg receiving compartments 50, wherein each leg receiving compartment 50 is adapted to receive at least a portion of a leg of the baby. At least some of the limb receiving compartments can be provided in the form of pockets, wherein each pocket includes a closed end. Additionally or alternatively, at least some of the limb receiving compartments can be open ended.

[0107] As shown in Figures 1 and 9, webbing material 31, 24 can be located between at least some of the limb receiving compartments 30. In particular, webbing 31 can be located between at least one of the arm receiving compartments 40 and one of the leg receiving compartments 50. Additionally, webbing 24 can be provided between the leg receiving compartments 50. The webbing 31, 24 defines a relatively fixed position and orientation within which the baby can reside within the wrap 10.

[0108] The body of wrappable material 20 can be provided in the form of an envelope including a front panel 60 which extends from a back panel 70. The front panel 60 includes a cut-away section 80 which defines, with the back panel 70, a torso receiving compartment 90. In one form, the front panel 60 is joined, using stitching, to the perimeter of the back panel 70, except for the edge of the recess 80.

[0109] The torso receiving compartment 90 is adapted to receive at least a portion of the baby's torso. The cut-away section 80 can be provided in the form of an arc. The cut-away section 80 provides a region which the baby's head can be located. When the baby wrap 10 is wrapped around the baby, as will be discussed in relation to Figures 3 and 4, the face of the baby is substantially uncovered.

[0110] Portions of the front panel 60 may extend from the back panel 70, thereby defining the limb receiving compartments 30. In one form, portions of the font panel 60 may be stitched to the back panel 70, thereby defining limb receiving compartments 30. In one form, the limb receiving compartments 30 branch off from the torso receiving compartment 90.

[0111] The arm receiving compartments 40 can be formed by two lines of stitching 41, 42 which join the front panel 60 to the back panel 70. The lines of stitching 41, 42 can run parallel to each other, and can be orientated in a diagonally downward direction. Each arm receiving compartment 40 may have an open end such as to allow various baby arm lengths to be accommodated. Each line of stitching 41, 42 of each arm receiving compartment 40 extends from a portion of the edge of the cut-away section 80 to an inner region of the respective overlappable portion 21, 22 of the baby wrap 10.

[0112] The leg receiving compartments 50 can be formed by a single line of stitching 51 which extends from the perimeter of the baby wrap 10 to an inner region of the baby wrap 10. In one form, the line of stitching 51 extends in a substantially vertical direction. Each leg receiving compartment 50 is defined by the single line of stitching 51 and the adjacent joined perimeter portion between the front panel 60 and back panel 70.

[0113] The baby wrap 10 can include a number of fasteners to fasten the baby wrap in a wrapped state. In particular, as shown in Figures 1 and 9, the baby wrap has a first fastener

100 for securing the first overlappable portion 21 in a wrapped state. The first fastener can be provided in the form of straps, wherein a first strap 101 extends from the first overlappable portion 21, and a second strap 102 extends from the second overlappable portion 22 or the central portion 23. In one particular form, the first strap 101 extends from the perimeter of the first overlappable portion 21, and the second strap 102 extends from the perimeter of the recess 80.

[0114] As shown in Figure 3, the first overlappable portion 21 is wrapped, as shown by arrow 300, so as to overlap the central portion 23 of the body of material 20. The first overlappable portion 21 is then secured in an overlapped state by tying the first strap 101 to the second strap 102, as shown in Figure 3.

[0115] The baby wrap 10 can also be provided with a second fastener 110. The second fastener 110 is adapted to secure the second overlappable portion 22 in a wrapped state, as shown in Figure 4. In one form, the second fastener 110 is provided in the form of a zipper.

A first portion 111 of the zipper is located along a side portion of the perimeter of the second overlappable portion 22, as shown in Figures 1 and 9. A complementary second portion 112 of the zipper is located on the rear of the back panel 70, as shown in Figures 2 and 10.

[0116] When the second overlappable portion 22 is wrapped over, as indicated by arrow 400 in Figure 4, the first and second zipper portions 111, 112 are engageable such as to secure the second overlappable portion 22 in a wrapped state. The zipper 110 can be actuated in a downward direction, for safety reasons, such that a handle of the zipper is located in a midsection of the baby wrap in the wrapped state. This wrapping technique effectively turns the baby wrap into a secured parcel, keeping the baby snug.

[0117] Due to the first and second fasteners 100, 110 being located in predefined positions on the baby wrap 10, the first and second fasteners 100, 110 act as guides regarding the folding of the overlappable portions 21, 22 of the baby wrap.

[0118] The baby wrap 10 can also include a covering portion 120 which covers an initial engagement portion of the first and second zipper portions 111, 112 of the second fastener. In particular, as shown in Figures 1 and 9, the covering portion 120 can be provided in the form of a flap which overhangs the initial engagement portion of the second portion of the zipper 112 in the unwrapped state. As shown in Figures 4 and 12, the covering portion 120 covers the start of the engagement between the first and second zipper portions 111, 112 or a hand operative element, such as a the hand operative element of a zipper, of the second fastener. In one form, the rear of the back panel 70 includes a fastening portion 130 provided in the form of a hook and/or loop patch, and the cover portion 120 includes a corresponding fastening portion provided in the form of a hook and/or loop patch 121 which are engageable in the wrapped state to secure the cover portion 120 in a covered position. In another form, the exposed side of the cover portion 120, in the covered position, provides a surface area to display advertising indicia.

[0119] Referring now to Figures 4 and 12, the body of wrappable material 20 includes an access portion 140. When the baby is wrapped within the baby wrap 10, the access portion 140 is positioned substantially adjacent a portion of a napkin worn by the baby. The access portion 140 is openable, as shown in Figure 11, to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby remains wrapped within the baby wrap 10. The access portion 140 can be provided in the form of a fastener, such as a series of press studs, or a zipper, which is openable to allow access to the portion of the napkin worn by the wrapped baby, and closeable to reseal the baby wrap 10. The access portion can include two flaps 141, 142 which are openable via the fastener.

[0120] A method which the baby wrap 10 can be applied to a baby will now be described with relation to Figures 1, 3 and 4. Dotted outlines (other than stitching) indicates the previous position of a portion of the baby wrap 10 between steps of the method.

[0121] In particular, an adjustable opening of the access portion 140 is opened to allow easy insertion of the baby's torso within the torso receiving compartment 90. Next, limbs of the baby are placed within limb receiving compartments 30. In particular forms, the legs of the baby are placed within the leg receiving compartments 40, and in additional or alternate forms, the arms of the baby are placed within arm receiving compartments 50. The access portion 140 is then closed.

[0122] Next, the first overlappable portion 21 is wrapped over the central portion 23, as shown by arrow 300 in Figure 3. The first fastener 100 is then secured to thereby secure the first overlappable portion 21 in the overlapped state. Next the second overlappable portion 22 is wrapped over the central portion 23 such that first and second fastener portions 111, 112 of the second fastener 110 are in alignment, as shown by arrow 400 in Figure 4. Then, the second fastener 110 is secured to thereby secure the second overlappable portion 22 in the wrapped state. The baby wrap 10 is now in the wrapped state, as shown in Figure 4.

[0123] Referring now to Figure 5, there is shown an alternative example of the baby wrap 10. In particular, the wrap 10 includes one or more apertures 500 which are located in the bottom portion of the central portion 23 for receiving a seat belt or restraint. In one form, the one or more apertures 500 is located in both the front and back panels 60, 70, os that the seat belt or restraint can protrude the baby wrap. As such, the baby, whilst in the baby wrap 10, can be secured in a car seat or restraint.

[0124] Referring now to Figures 6, 7 and 8, there is shown an alternative example of the baby wrap 10. In particular, the baby wrap 10 includes a plurality of members 700 which each extend from a side portion 810 of the baby wrap 10 whilst in the wrapped state. The plurality of members 700 restrict the baby rolling over onto their stomach whilst wrapped within the baby wrap 10, thereby reducing the likelihood that the baby may suffer from SIDS.

[0125] In one form, as shown in Figures 6, the rear of the back panel 70 includes a fastener assembly portion 600, provided in the form of a plurality of hook and loop strips 600, which extend in a generally vertical direction along the back panel. Each strip 600 is positioned such that it is located at the side portion 810 of the baby wrap 10 whilst in the wrapped state, as shown in Figure 8.

[0126] Figure 7 illustrates an example of one of the members 700 which extends from the side portion 810 of the baby wrap 10. In this example, the members 700 are attachable and detachable to the baby wrap 10 using the 730. However, it will be appreciated that in other examples the members 700 may be integral with the baby wrap 10.

[0127] The member 700 includes a complementary fastener assembly portion 730 which is securable to the fastener assembly portion 600 on the back panel 70. The fastener assembly portion 600, 730 secure the members 700 to the side portions 810 of the baby wrap 10 in the wrapped state.

[0128] As shown in Figure 7, the member 700 includes an attachment portion 720 which includes the fastening assembly portion 730. The member 700 can also include an extending portion 710 which extends outward from the side portion 810 of the wrapped baby. In one form, the extending portion 710 may be provided in the form of a cylinder, or a planar surface. In an additional or alternate form, each member 700 may be formed from foam. In an additional or alternate form, the attachment portion 720 is relatively thin to be able to be securely attached under the side portion 810 of the baby wrap 10. In a further form, the attachment portion may be tapered to form a wedge shape to snugly fit under the side portion 810 of the baby wrap 10 in the wrapped state.

[0129] As shown in Figure 8, the members 700 are shown extending from the side portions 810. The extending portions 710 of the baby wrap 10 are adapted to rest against the surface which the wrapped baby is resting upon. The attachment portions 730 are shown in dotted outline which extend from the side portions 810. Due to the extending portions 710 of the plurality of members 700 extending from the sides portion 810 of the baby wrap in the wrapped state, an increased rotational force is required in order for the baby to roll over onto their stomach. Therefore, due to the required increase in rotational force, the members 700 restrict the baby rolling onto their stomach.

[0130] Optional embodiments of the present invention may also be said to broadly consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated herein, individually or collectively, in any or all combinations of two or more of the parts, elements or features, and wherein specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which the invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.

[0131] Although a preferred embodiment has been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and alterations can be made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. Claims

1. A baby wrap including a body of wrappable material for wrapping a baby, the baby wrap including limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs.

2. The baby wrap according to claim I₅ wherein the limb receiving compartments are configured to receive corresponding limbs of the baby whilst the baby wrap is in an unwrapped state.

3. The baby wrap according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the limb receiving compartments includes arm receiving compartments, each arm receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of an arm of the baby.

4. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the limb receiving compartments include leg receiving compartments, each leg receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a leg of the baby.

5. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein webbing is located between at least some of the limb receiving compartments.

6. The baby wrap according to claim 5, wherein the webbing is located between at least one of: one of the arm receiving compartments and one of the leg receiving compartments; and the leg receiving compartments.

7. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the baby wrap includes a torso receiving compartment adapted for receiving at least a portion of the baby's torso.

Claims

8. The baby wrap according to claim 7, wherein the limb receiving compartments branch from the torso receiving compartment.

9. The baby wrap according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the torso receiving compartment includes an adjustable opening.

10. The baby wrap of claim 9, wherein the adjustable opening includes an adjustable fastening assembly.

11. The baby wrap of claim 10, wherein the adjustable fastening assembly includes a zipper arrangement.

12. The baby wrap according to any one of claim 1 to 10, wherein the baby wrap includes an access portion, wherein when the baby is wrapped in the baby wrap, the access portion is positioned substantially adjacent a napkin worn by the baby, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby is wrapped in the baby wrap.

13. The baby wrap of claim 10 dependent on claim 9, wherein the adjustable opening is the access portion.

14. The baby wrap of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the wrappable material includes at least one fastener for fastening the baby wrap in a wrapped state.

15. The baby wrap according to claim 14, wherein the at least one fastener includes a first fastener including a pair of straps, and a second fastener including a zipper.

16. The baby wrap according to claim 14, wherein the baby wrap includes a first overlapping portion and a second overlapping portion, wherein the first overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the first fastener, and the second overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the second fastener.

17. The baby wrap according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the baby wrap includes a covering flap which substantially covers a hand-operative element of the second fastener whilst the baby wrap is wrapped.

18. The baby wrap according to claim 17, wherein the covering flap is secured in a covered position via a securing assembly.

19. The baby wrap according to claim 18, wherein the securing assembly is a hook and loop arrangement.

20. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein at least some of the limb receiving compartments are open ended.

21. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein at least some of the limb receiving compartments are configured as a pocket having a closed end.

22. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the baby wrap releaseably secures one or more members which extend at least partially from side portions of the wrapped baby wrap, thereby restricting the baby rolling.

23. The baby wrap according to claim 22, wherein the baby wrap includes a first securing portion which is configured to releasably secure a second securing portion located on the one or more members.

24. The baby wrap according to claim 23, wherein the first securing portion is a loop arrangement which releaseably secures a hook arrangement of the one or more members.

25. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein the baby wrap includes the one or more members.

26. The baby wrap according to claim 25, wherein each member includes a wedge portion which is secureable to a rear portion of the baby wrap, and a protruding member which protrudes from the side portion of the baby wrap.

27. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein the baby wrap includes an aperture located between the limb compartments to receive therethrough a car restraint.

28. A baby wrap for wrapping a baby, wherein the baby wrap includes a body of wrappable material for wrapping the baby, the wrappable material including an access portion positioned substantially adjacent a portion of a napkin worn by the baby when wrapped in the baby wrap, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby remains wrapped within the baby wrap.

29. The baby wrap according to claim 28, wherein the baby wrap includes limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs

30. The baby wrap according to claim 29, wherein the limb receiving compartments are configured to receive corresponding limbs of the baby whilst the baby wrap is in an unwrapped state.

31. The baby wrap according to claim 29 or 30, wherein the limb receiving compartments includes arm receiving compartments, each arm receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of an arm of the baby.

32. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 29 to 31, wherein the limb receiving compartments include leg receiving compartments, each leg receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a leg of the baby.

33. The baby wrap according to claim 29 to 32, wherein webbing is located between at least some of the limb receiving compartments.

34. The baby wrap according to claim 33, wherein the webbing is located between at least one of: one of the arm receiving compartments and one of the leg receiving compartments; and the leg receiving compartments.

35. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 28 to 34, wherein the baby wrap includes a torso receiving compartment adapted for receiving at least a portion of the baby's torso.

36. The baby wrap according to claim 35, wherein the limb receiving compartments branch from the torso receiving compartment.

37. The baby wrap according to claim 35 or 36, wherein the torso receiving compartment includes an adjustable opening.

38. The baby wrap of claim 37, wherein the adjustable opening includes an adjustable fastening assembly.

39. The baby wrap of claim 38, wherein the adjustable fastening assembly includes a zipper arrangement.

40. The baby wrap of claim 38 or 39, wherein the adjustable opening is the access portion.

41. The baby wrap of any one of claims 28 to 40, wherein the wrappable material includes at least one fastener for fastening the baby wrap in a wrapped state.

42. The baby wrap according to claim 41, wherein the at least one fastener includes a first fastener including a pair of straps, and a second fastener including a zipper.

43. The baby wrap according to claim 42, wherein the baby wrap includes a first overlapping portion and a second overlapping portion, wherein the first overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the first fastener, and the second overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the second fastener.

44. The baby wrap according to claim 42 or 43, wherein the baby wrap includes a covering flap which substantially covers a hand-operative element of the second fastener whilst the baby wrap is wrapped.

45. The baby wrap according to claim 44, wherein the covering flap is secured in a covered position via a securing assembly.

46. The baby wrap according to claim 45, wherein the securing assembly is a hook and loop arrangement.

47. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 28 to 46, wherein at least some of the limb receiving compartments are open ended.

48. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 28 to 47, wherein at least some of the limb receiving compartments are configured as a pocket having a closed end.

49. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 28 to 48, wherein the baby wrap releaseably secures one or more members which extend at least partially from side portions of the wrapped baby wrap, thereby restricting the baby rolling.

50. The baby wrap according to claim 49, wherein the baby wrap includes a first securing portion which is configured to releasably secure a second securing portion located on the one or more members.

51. The baby wrap according to claim 50, wherein the first securing portion is a loop arrangement which releaseably secures a hook arrangement of the one or more members.

52. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 49 to 51, wherein the baby wrap includes the one or more members.

53. The baby wrap according to claim 52, wherein each member includes a wedge portion which is secureable to a rear portion of the baby wrap, and a protruding member which protrudes from the side portion of the baby wrap.

54. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 27 to 53, wherein the baby wrap includes an aperture located between the limb compartments to receive therethrough a car restraint.

55. A baby wrap for wrapping a baby, wherein the baby wrap includes a body of wrappable material for wrapping the baby; and a plurality of members which extend from side portions of the wrappable material whilst the baby wrap is in a wrapped state, thereby restricting the baby rolling whilst wrapped within the baby wrap.

56. The baby wrap according to claim 55, wherein the baby wrap includes limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs

57. The baby wrap according to claim 56, wherein the limb receiving compartments are configured to receive corresponding limbs of the baby whilst the baby wrap is in an unwrapped state.

58. The baby wrap according to claim 56 or 57, wherein the limb receiving compartments includes arm receiving compartments, each arm receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of an arm of the baby.

59. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 56 to 58, wherein the limb receiving compartments include leg receiving compartments, each leg receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a leg of the baby.

60. The baby wrap according to claim 56 to 59, wherein webbing is located between at least some of the limb receiving compartments.

61. The baby wrap according to claim 60, wherein the webbing is located between at least one of: one of the arm receiving compartments and one of the leg receiving compartments; and the leg receiving compartments.

62. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 55 to 61, wherein the baby wrap includes a torso receiving compartment adapted for receiving at least a portion of the baby's torso.

63. The baby wrap according to claim 62, wherein the limb receiving compartments branch from the torso receiving compartment.

64. The baby wrap according to claim 62 or 63, wherein the torso receiving compartment includes an adjustable opening.

65. The baby wrap of claim 64, wherein the adjustable fastening assembly includes a zipper arrangement.

66. The baby wrap according to any one of claim 55 to 65, wherein the baby wrap includes an access portion, wherein when the baby is wrapped in the baby wrap, the access portion is positioned substantially adjacent a napkin worn by the baby, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby is wrapped in the baby wrap.

67. The baby wrap of claim 66 dependent on claim 64, wherein the adjustable opening is the access portion.

68. The baby wrap of any one of claims 55 to 67, wherein the wrappable material includes at least one fastener for fastening the baby wrap in a wrapped state.

69. The baby wrap according to claim 68, wherein the at least one fastener includes a first fastener including a pair of straps, and a second fastener including a zipper.

70. The baby wrap according to claim 69, wherein the baby wrap includes a first overlapping portion and a second overlapping portion, wherein the first overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the first fastener, and the second overlapping portion is releaseably fastened in a wrapped state using the second fastener.

71. The baby wrap according to claim 69 or 70, wherein the baby wrap includes a covering flap which substantially covers a hand-operative element of the second fastener whilst the baby wrap is wrapped.

72. The baby wrap according to claim 71, wherein the covering flap is secured in a covered position via a securing assembly.

73. The baby wrap according to claim 72, wherein the securing assembly is a hook and loop arrangement.

74. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 55 to 73, wherein at least some of the limb receiving compartments are open ended.

75. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 55 to 74, wherein at least some of the limb receiving compartments are configured as a pocket having a closed end.

76. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 55 to 75, wherein the baby wrap includes a first securing portion which is configured to releasably secure a second securing portion located on the one or more members.

77. The baby wrap according to claim 76, wherein the first securing portion is a loop arrangement which releaseably secures a hook arrangement of the one or more members.

78. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 55 to 77, wherein each member includes a wedge portion which is secureable to a rear portion of the baby wrap, and a protruding member which protrudes from the side portion of the baby wrap.

79. The baby wrap according to any one of claims 55 to 78, wherein the baby wrap includes an aperture located between the limb compartments to receive therethrough a car restraint.

80. A baby wrap being s bstantially herein before described with reference to the accompanying drawings.