INFANT HEADREST ASSEMBLY WITH CLOTH GARMENT AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure generally relates to a headrest assembly with cloth garment, and more particularly, to a cushion having an angular or concave indent for placement of a head and neck of an infant with an attached garment for wrapping or swaddling a body of the infant.

BACKGROUND

Swaddling may be used by hospitals, parents and caregivers for the first few weeks or months of an infant's life. Beneficially, swaddling may restrain movement of the infant including their arms and legs. This restraint may prevent the infant from touching or scratching himself or herself. It may also inhibit rolling. Swaddling may also mimic a tight or compact environment similar to a mother's womb for which the infant may have grown accustomed to. Through this environment, an infant may feel more secure likely leading to sleep.

A number of different swaddling techniques and devices have been developed. In its simplest form, a blanket may be used and wrapped around the baby. The blanket may be laid on a firm flat surface. A portion of the blanket may then be folded down from a top of the blanket. The infant may be placed on top of the swaddle off center and closer to the right side. The infant's arms may be secured and wrapped within the blanket. The blanket may then be draped across the chest of the infant thus preventing the limbs of the infant from movement.

There may be drawbacks with current swaddling devices and techniques. Swaddles may become easily loosened or removed by the infant thus losing the benefits of swaddling. Furthermore, swaddles may not provide proper support for the head of the infant. Placing the infant on their back with the swaddle may result in Flat Head Syndrome. This may be due to the skull of the infant being soft or susceptible.

The present disclosure provides an infant headrest assembly with cloth garment that solves each of the described concerns. The infant headrest assembly and cloth garment may be easily transportable and adapted to different infant sizes. Furthermore, proper placement of the infant's head may be achieved. Other benefits and advantages will become clear from the disclosure provided herein and those advantages provided above are for illustration.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a headrest assembly with cloth garment is provided. The headrest assembly with cloth garment may include a cushion including an angular indent having a top and bottom with a wider gap near the top and a narrow gap near the bottom, the wider gap providing a head support and the narrow gap providing a neck support. In addition, the headrest assembly with cloth garment may include a cloth garment coupled to the cushion near the bottom of the angular indent.

In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, a system for supporting an infant is provided. The system may include a cushion having an angular indent extending from a higher top to a lower bottom, the angular indent having a wider gap near the higher top and a narrow gap near the lower bottom with the wider gap providing a head support and the narrow gap providing a neck support. In addition, the system may include a cloth garment coupled to the cushion near the lower bottom of the angular indent.

In accordance with yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a headrest assembly with cloth garment is provided. The headrest assembly with cloth garment may include a cushion having an angular indent with a wider gap near a top of the angular indent and a narrow gap near a bottom of the angular indent, the angular indent having a lower height as the angular indent extends from the top to the bottom. In addition, the headrest assembly with cloth garment may include a cloth garment coupled to the cushion near the bottom of the angular indent.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The novel features believed to be characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. In the descriptions that follow, like parts are marked throughout the specification and drawings with the same numerals, respectively. The drawing figures are not necessarily drawn to scale and certain figures may be shown in exaggerated or generalized form in the interest of clarity and conciseness. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment of FIG. 1 having an extended garment for swaddling in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment of FIG. 1 having an infant placed thereon in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment of FIG. 1 having an illustrative different cloth garment in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment of FIG. 4 having an infant placed thereon in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a closer view of the illustrative different cloth garment of FIG. 4 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of another exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment showing a lower angular indent in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The foregoing description is provided to enable any person skilled in the relevant art to practice the various embodiments described herein. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the relevant art, and generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments. Thus, the claims are not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown and described herein, but are to be accorded the full scope consistent with the language of the claims, wherein reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean “one and only one” unless specifically stated, but rather “one or more.” All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various embodiments described throughout this disclosure that are known or later come to be known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and intended to be encompassed by the claims. Moreover, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the claims.

The present disclosure relates to an infant headrest assembly with cloth garment and provides multiple configurations to that system. More particularly, this disclosure describes a structure that may support an infant's head, neck and body. In one illustrative embodiment, the structure may have a cushion that may include an angular indent. The angular indent may include a top on one end and bottom on the other end with a wider gap near the top and a narrow gap near the bottom. The wider gap may provide a head support and the narrow gap may provide a neck support. A cloth garment may be coupled to the cushion near the bottom of the angular indent. The cloth garment may include a plurality of apertures and fastener for supporting or securing the body of the infant.

Numerous other modifications or configurations for the infant headrest assembly with cloth garment will become apparent from the description provided below. Advantageously, the cushion may provide support for the head and neck of the infant. The cloth garment in addition may be used to swaddle the infant which may provide an environment conducive for sleep. The assembly with cloth garment may be easily stored and relocated. While the infant headrest assembly with cloth garment may come in a single system or structure, it may also come in multiple pieces each of which may be washed individually. Other advantages will become apparent from the description provided below.

The present disclosure will disclose a first infant headrest assembly with cloth garment in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 will show in more detail the cloth garment with FIG. 3 showing an infant placed within the headrest assembly with cloth garment. FIGS. 4 through 6 will provide a different configuration for the cloth garment. A second infant headrest assembly with cloth garment will be shown in FIG. 7. While the present disclosure is described with respect to an infant, other characterizations of the infant may be used, for example, child or baby.

Turning now to FIG. 1, a top perspective view of an exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is provided. The infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 may also be referred to as a system or structure for the purposes of the present disclosure. The infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 may include a headrest 102 and a cloth garment 104. Other components will be shown in the following description, some of which may be included or removed from the infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 to form different configurations.

The headrest 102 may be referred to as a cushion or pillow. In one embodiment, the headrest 102 may be made of foam. Different types of foam may be used. A level of firmness for each different type of foam may be considered when selecting the type of headrest 102 to be used. In one alternative, fabric and/or stuffing may be used to make the headrest 102. The stuffing may include feathers, down or other soft materials. Typically, the stuffing may be used to provide a soft surface for the infant's head. Typically, the stuffing for the headrest 102 may be firm enough to support the infant's head such that it does not sink into the headrest 102.

Continuing with FIG. 1, the headrest 102 may include an angled flat section 106. The angled flat section 106 may at one end start at a higher elevation or height and then terminate at another end at a lower elevation or height. In more detail, the angled flat section 106 may start at a first side 110 and end at a second side 112. A top of the first side 110 of the headrest 102 may be higher than a top of the second side 112 of the headrest 102.

As will be appreciated, the headrest 102 may come in a number of different shapes and sizes. The headrest 102 may be defined by a series of sides that are separated by edges. The headrest 102 may have the first side 110 which has a higher elevation than the second side 112 of the headrest 102. The first side 110 may wrap around into first edges 118. The first edges 118 may turn into third sides 114. The third sides 114 may wrap around into second edges 120. This, in turn, may lead into fourth sides 116 followed by third edges 122. Completing the headrest 102, the third edges 122 may lead into the second side 112 which was previously defined. Each of the third sides 114 and fourth sides 116 may have an elevation or height increase or decrease depending on whether they are headed towards the first side 110 or second side 112, respectively. By doing this, the angled flat section 106 may rise or lower to support the infant's head and neck.

Different configurations and embodiments for the headrest 102 may be provided. The headrest 102 may be formed in the shape of characters or comical patterns. Furthermore, patterns or drawings may be provided on the headrest 102. For example, cartoon characters may be displayed on the edges and/or sides as well as the angled flat section 106 of the headrest 102.

To support the infant's head and neck, the angular indent 108 is provided within the headrest 102. The angular indent 108 may be surround by the angled flat section 106 of the headrest 102. In more detail, the angular indent 108 may be concave in shape and be formed by removing a section or sections out of the headrest 102. The angular indent 108 may come in a variety of forms and the shown angular indent 108 is for purposes of illustration.

The angular indent 108 of FIG. 1 may have a top 126 and a bottom 128. The top 126 of the angular indent 108 may be at a top of the first side 110 of the headrest 102. This point may have a higher or greater elevation than that of the bottom 128 of the angular indent 108. The bottom 128 may be at the top of the second side 112 or on the second side 112 itself. A centerline 124 of the angular indent 108 may extend from the top 126 to the bottom 128 from one end of the headrest 102 to the other.

As shown, the centerline 124 of the angular indent 108 may be lower than that of the angled flat section 106 of the headrest 102 as the centerline 124 traverses downwards from one end of the headrest 102 to the other end. The centerline 124 transitions from the top 126 of the angular indent 108 which starts at the top of the first side 110 down to the top of the second side 112 of the headrest 102.

The angular indent 108 may be defined by portions along the centerline 124. Near the top of the centerline 124, a wider gap is provided. The wider gap is defined by a greater angle at the centerline 124 of the angular indent 108. This greater angle from the centerline 124 outwards may result in a less dramatic increase in elevation from the centerline 124 to the outward portions, which may be called the head supports 132 of the angular indent 108. That is, the angle from the centerline 124 that extends towards the edges at a top portion is greater causing a less increase in elevation and lower gradient. Through this lower gradient, the head of the infant may be supported. Some movements may be allowed through the larger space supported by the wider angle from the centerline 124.

The head supports 132 of the angular indent 108 may converge at the top 126 of the angular indent 108. The angles from the centerline 124 at this convergence may steadily decrease, that is, the angles may become smaller. Through the smaller angles, the shorter the angular indent 108 may have before it reaches the angled flat section 106. This may result in more space for the angled flat section 106. As shown, as the angle decreases from the centerline 124 of the angular indent 108, the less space the angular indent 108 may take away from the angled flat section 106 dependent on how the angled flat section 106 is cut.

In the opposite direction, as the centerline 124 traverses downwards and away from the head supports 132, and to a lower elevation, the angles from the centerline 124 begins to decrease. This may result in the angular indent 108 having a higher gradient or slope. This may cause the angular indent 108 to reach the angled flat section 106 quicker and thus less of the angular indent. 108 may be exposed. This may cause the angular indent 108 to reach the angled flat section 106 quicker and the angled flat section 106 would cover more area than if the angle from the centerline 124 was greater.

Near the bottom 128 of the angular indent 108, the angle from the centerline 124 may become smaller. This smaller angle would increase the gradient or slope of the angular indent 108 to which the angular indent 108 would intersect the angled flat section 106. This may result in a sharper incline or narrow gap within the angular indent 108. This narrow gap may define neck supports 130 of the angular indent 108. The neck supports 108, as shown in FIG. 1, may be above or near the bottom 128 of the angular indent 108. By having a steep or greater incline than the head supports 132, the infant's neck may be supported by the narrower gap. Less movement may also be associated with the neck supports 108 through the narrow gap.

Through the angular indent 108, and as shown above, the head and neck of the infant may be supported at multiple points. The head may be supported by the head supports 132 of the angular indent 108 which is wider. This width may more easily support the head which is larger than the neck of the infant. The head supports 132 of the angular indent 108 may allow for limited movement and full support.

The narrower gap, as defined by the neck supports 130, may be at a lower elevation or height within the angular indent 108. Noticeably, the neck supports 130 are narrower than the head supports 132 such that it may provide more support and firmness to hold and retain the infant's neck into place.

Continuing with FIG. 1, the centerline 124 of the angular indent 108 may end at the bottom 128 of the angular indent 108. From the neck supports 130, the angle of the centerline 124 becomes less and thus the gradient or slope becomes much greater. Thus, the angular indent 108 becomes narrower. Similar to the neck supports 130, this may support the shoulders or other sections of the infant.

On the second side 112 of the headrest 102, the cloth garment 104 may be connected at a connection point 134. The connection point 134 may be not necessarily a single point but an area where the headrest 102 may connect to the cloth garment 104 along the second side 112. The cloth garment 104 may be connected to the second side 112 through different types of fasteners. For purposes of illustration, the cloth garment 104 may be connected to the headrest 102 using a joint, side release buckle, bayonet clip or other similar device including but not limited to, hooks and loop type fasteners, clasps, buckles, zippers, snaps, buttons, magnets, screws, nuts and bolts, adhesives, releasable adhesives or other types of fasteners.

In one embodiment, the fastener may allow for easy separation between the cloth garment 104 and headrest 102. Through this separation, the components may be easily washed or cleaned either individually or together. Furthermore, interchangeability may be part of the infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100. That is, for example, one headrest 102 may be usable with multiple cloth garments 104. Alternatively, one cloth garment 104 may be used with multiple headrests 102. Advantageously, this may be used to fit different infants who vary in size and shape with the infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100.

Another benefit of the interchangeability is that if one part is worn out, the whole structure or system does not need to be replaced. For example, if the cloth garment 104 is soiled such that it is not salvageable, then the cloth garment 104 may be easily replaced with another one. Different mixtures and combinations of the headrest 102 or cloth garment 104 may be used together and intermixable.

In one embodiment, the cloth garment 104 may be connected at the connection point 134 to the headrest 102 permanently. This permanent connection may allow for easy cleanup and removal of the infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 when the infant no longer uses it.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 of FIG. 1 having an extended garment 104 for swaddling in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. As shown above, the simple cloth garment 104 was affixed to the headrest 102 which was shorter than the one presently shown. This should however not be construed as limiting as the cloth garment 104 may come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

The cloth garment 104 may be connected to the second side 112 at the connection point 134 through a number of fasteners. As discussed, this connection may be permanent or temporary. The cloth garment 104 may include a first section 202 and a second section 204. The cloth garment 104 including the first section 202 and the second section 204 may be made of a soft cotton knit. This cotton may allow the cloth garment 104 to be stretched. Other materials that the cloth garment 104 may be made of may include, but are not limited to, thermal waffle, polyester, fleece, muslins, flannel and eco-friendly options such as organic cotton or bamboo.

On the first section 202 may be a fastener 206. While not shown, more than one fastener 206 may be used. The fastener 206 embodied within FIG. 2 may be a button. Other fasteners 206 may be used which may include, but are not limited to, a joint, side release buckle, bayonet clip or other similar device including but not limited to, hooks and loop type fasteners, clasps, buckles, zippers, snaps, magnets, screws, nuts and bolts, adhesives, releasable adhesives or other fasteners. Furthermore, the fastener 206 while tied to the first cloth section 202 may also be part of the second cloth section 204.

The second section 204 may have a number of apertures 208 to connect to the fastener 206 described above. These apertures 208 may be spaced apart at incremental distances. Through the fastener 206 on the first section 202 and the apertures 208 on the second section 204, the infant may be swaddled or wrapped tightly. The different apertures 208 on the second section 204 may allow the user adjust the size and tightness of the swaddling of the infant.

In addition, the cloth garment 104 may include a back portion 212. This back portion 212 may be a made of the same cotton or other materials described above. Alternatively, the back portion 212 may be made of a harder or stiffer material. This may include cardboard, for example. A cushion material may also be used similar to that described above in the construction of the headrest 102. The firmness or rigidness of the materials may provide proper support for the infant's back.

In one embodiment, the back portion 212 may include a centerline 210. This physical demarcation may be used for aligning the infant such that their back corresponds with the headrest 102 and the cloth garment 104 of the infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100. In some embodiments, the centerline 210 may not be used.

FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 of FIG. 1 having an infant 302 placed thereon in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. In operation, a user who is intending to place their infant 302 on the infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 may do so as follows. While the positions and alignments are described in a certain order, the present disclosure should not be construed as limiting to such. For example, the head 304 and neck 310 of the infant 302 may be positioned first or last after or before the arms 306 and legs 308 of the infant 302.

The headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 may be placed on the ground or other surface. The user may adjust the infant 302 as needed such that the head 304 of the infant 302 may be placed within the angular indent 108 of the headrest 102. That is, the neck 310 and head 304 of the infant 302 may be properly supported as described above. The angular indent 108 may be shifted up or down to make this adjustment.

Following, the infant 302 may be adjusted to fit within the cloth garment 104 of the headrest assembly with cloth garment 100. The infant 302 may be positioned along the centerline 210 of the back portion 212. By positioning the infant 302 at this centerline 210, the infant's body may be properly aligned.

After placement of the infant 302 on the centerline 210, the second section 204 of the cloth garment 104 may be wrapped around the arms 306 and legs 308 of the infant 302. This may occur by wrapping and securing the arms 306 and legs 308 individually. The first section 202 may then be used to secure the second section 204 together creating a swaddle for the infant 302. Using the fastener 206 on the first section 202 this may be inserted into the apertures 208 on the second section 204. The tightness between the first section 202 and second section 204 may be adjusted by pulling the first section 202 and the second section 204 together and securing them through the fastener 206 to the apertures 208, with the plurality of apertures 208 allowing for varying tightness and comfort levels to the infant 302.

There are a number of different techniques that may be used for placing the infant 302 on the headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 and the operation described above should not be construed as limiting to the present disclosure. The first section 202 of the cloth garment 104 may be tied or fastened to the second section 204 in a different manner. For example, different extremities may be tied down or secured using the first section 202 instead of the second section 204. Furthermore, the cloth garment 104 may be interchangeable such that larger or smaller cloth garments 104 may be used depending on the size of the infant 302 and how the particular user intends to swaddle the infant 302.

With reference now to FIG. 4, a top perspective view of the exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 of FIG. 1 having an illustrative different cloth garment 402 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure is provided. Noticeably, the cloth garment 402 may have rounded corners. Further details about fastening the corners together will be provided below.

As shown, the cloth garment 402 may be connected to the second side 112 of the headrest 102, similar to before. The cloth garment 402 may be attached at the connection point 134, which may be along the entire length of the second side 112. Through this connection point 134, the cloth garment 402 may be easily removed and discarded. The cloth garment 402 may be washed or cleaned. The cloth garment 402 may also be permanently affixed to the second side 112 according to one embodiment.

The cloth garment 402 may include a first side 404 and a second side 406. Both sides 404 and 406, as well as other portions of the cloth garment 402, may be made of a soft cotton knit. This cotton may allow the cloth garment 402 to be stretched. Other materials that the cloth garment 402 may be made of may include, but are not limited to, thermal waffle, polyester, fleece, muslins, flannel and eco-friendly options such as organic cotton or bamboo.

The first side 404 of the cloth garment 404 may include a first rounded corner 408 and a second rounded corner 410. These corners 408 and 410 may be cut in the shown pattern. Furthermore, the second side 406 of the cloth garment 402 may include a first rounded corner 412 and a second rounded corner 414 as well. Typically, the first side 404 and the second side 406 of the cloth garment 404 may match one another.

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 of FIG. 4 having an infant 502 placed thereon in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. As shown, a head 504 of the infant 502 may be placed on the headrest 102 of the headrest assembly with cloth garment 100 while the body 506 of the infant 502 may be distributed on the cloth garment 402 of the headrest assembly with cloth garment 100.

The cloth garment 402 may include a number of different patterns. For example, and as shown in FIG. 5, the cloth garment 402 may include a pattern of polar bears. Other various patterns, pictures or the like may be provided. Different patterns placed on the cloth garment 402 may be dependent on the gender of the infant 502.

FIG. 6 is a closer view of the illustrative different cloth garment 402 of FIG. 4 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. The view provides the first side 404 and the second side 406 of the cloth garment 404 about to be secured to one another. Snap fasteners may be used. These fasteners may include one side with a circular lip and another side with a groove. Other types of mechanisms may also be incorporated to fasten the first side 404 to the second side 406.

In the illustrative example, the first side 404 of the cloth garment 404 may include circular lips. 602, 604 and 606. The circular lips 602, 604 and 606 may be embedded into the fabric of the first side 404 thus holding the circular lips 602, 604 and 606 firmly into the cloth material. On the second side 406 of the cloth garment 404, a corresponding set of grooves 608, 610 and 612 may be provided. The grooves 608, 610 and 612 may also be embedded into the fabric of the second side 406 such that they are firmly attached.

When the infant 502 is swaddled or secured, the user may connect circular lip 602 to groove 608. Circular lip 604 may be pushed into groove 610. Furthermore, circular lip 606 may be placed into groove 612. While three sets of circular lips 602, 604 and 606 were fitted to the three grooves 608, 610 and 612, fewer or less fastening mechanisms may be used and thus, the present disclosure should not be construed as limited to the embodiment shown.

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of another exemplary infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 700 showing a lower angular indent 708 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. The infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 700 may have an angular indent 708 that ends at a lower point than that previously shown. That is, the angular indent 708 may end at a middle portion of a second side 712.

The infant headrest assembly with cloth garment 700 may include a headrest 702 and a cloth garment 704. The headrest 702 may be referred to as a cushion or pillow. Similar to the headrest 102 described above, the headrest 702 of the headrest assembly with cloth garment 700 may be made of similar materials.

The headrest 702 may include an angled flat section 706. The angled flat section 706 may at one end start at a higher elevation or height and then terminate at another end at a lower elevation or height. In more detail, the angled flat section 706 may start at a first side 710 and end at a second side 712. A top of the first side 710 of the headrest 702 may be higher than a top of the second side 712 of the headrest 702.

Similar to the headrest 102 presented above, the headrest 702 of the headrest assembly with cloth garment 700 may be defined by a series of sides that are separated by edges. The headrest 702 may have a first side 710 which has a higher elevation than a second side 712 of the headrest 702. The first side 710 may wrap around into first edges 718. The first edges 718 may turn into third sides 714. The third sides 714 may wrap around into second edges 720. This, in turn, may lead into fourth sides 716 followed by third edges 722. Completing the headrest 702, the third edges 722 may lead into the second side 712 which was previously defined. Each of the third sides 714 and fourth sides 716 may have an elevation or height increase or decrease depending on whether they are headed towards the first side 710 or second side 712, respectively, By doing this, the angled flat section 706 may rise or lower to support the infant's head and neck.

To support the infant's head and neck, the angular indent 708 is provided within the headrest 702. The angular indent 708 may be surround by the angled flat section 706 of the headrest 702. In more detail, the angular indent 708 may be concave in shape and be formed by removing a section or sections out of the headrest 702. The angular indent 708 of FIG. 7 may have a top 726 and a bottom 728. The top 726 of the angular indent 708 may be at a middle portion of the angled flat surface 706 of the headrest 702. This point may have a higher or greater elevation than that of the bottom 728 of the angular indent 708. As shown, the bottom 728 may be at or near a middle portion of the second side 712.

A centerline 724 of the angular indent 708 may extend from the top 726 to the bottom 728 from the middle of the angular flat section 706 of the headrest 702 to one end. As shown, the centerline 724 of the angular indent 708 may be lower than that of the angled flat section 706 of the headrest 702 as the centerline 724 traverses downwards from the middle of the headrest 702 to the end on the second side 712.

The angular indent 708 may be defined by portions along the centerline 724. Near the top of the centerline 724, a wider gap is provided. The wider gap is defined by a greater angle at the centerline 724 of the angular indent 708. This greater angle from the centerline 724 outwards may result in a less dramatic increase in elevation from the centerline 724 to the outward portions, which may be called the head supports 732 of the angular indent 708. That is, the angle from the centerline 724 that extends towards the edges at a top portion is greater causing a less increase in elevation and lower gradient. Through this lower gradient, the head of the infant may be supported. Some movements may be allowed through the larger space supported by the wider angle from the centerline 724.

The head supports 732 of the angular indent 708 may converge at the middle of the angle flat section 706. The angles from the centerline 724 at this convergence may steadily decrease, that is, the angles may become smaller. Through the smaller angles, the shorter the angular indent 708 may have before it reaches the angled flat section 706. This may result in more space for the angled flat section 706. As shown, as the angle decreases from the centerline 724 of the angular indent 708, the less space the angular indent 708 may take away from the angled flat section 706 dependent on how the angled flat section 706 is cut.

In the opposite direction, as the centerline 724 traverses downwards and away from the head supports 732, and to a lower elevation, the angles from the centerline 724 begin to decrease. This may result in the angular indent 708 having a higher gradient or slope. This may cause the angular indent 708 to reach the angled flat section 706 quicker and thus less of the angular indent 708 may be exposed. This may cause the angular indent 708 to reach the angled flat section 706 quicker and the angled flat section 706 would cover more area than if the angle from the centerline 724 was greater.

Near the bottom 728 of the angular indent 708, the angle from the centerline 724 may become smaller. This smaller angle would increase the gradient or slope of the angular indent 708 to which the angular indent 708 would intersect the angled flat section 706. This may result in a sharper incline or narrow gap within the angular indent 708. This narrow gap may define neck supports of the angular indent 708 especially where the angular indent 708 traverses through the second side 712. The neck supports may be above or near the bottom 728 of the angular indent 708. By having a steep or greater incline than the head supports 732, the infant's neck may be supported by the narrower gap. Less movement may also be associated with the neck supports through the narrow gap.

Through the angular indent 708, and as shown above, the head and neck of the infant may be supported at multiple points. The head may be supported by the head supports 732 of the angular indent 708 which is wider. This width may support the head which is larger than the neck of the infant. The head supports 732 of the angular indent 708 may allow for limited movement and full support.

The narrower gap, which may provide neck supports, may be at a lower elevation or height within the angular indent 708. Noticeably, the neck supports are narrower than the head supports 732 such that it may provide more support and firmness to hold and retain the infant's neck into place. The narrow gap may also support the shoulders or other sections of the infant.

On the second side 712 of the headrest 702, the cloth garment 704 may be connected at a connection point 734, which may run along an entire length of the second side 712. The cloth garment 704 may be connected to the second side 712 through different types of fasteners. For purposes of illustration, the cloth garment 704 may be connected to the headrest 702 using a joint, side release buckle, bayonet clip or other similar device including but not limited to, hooks and loop type fasteners, clasps, buckles, zippers, snaps, buttons, magnets, screws, nuts and bolts, adhesives, releasable adhesives or other types of fasteners. As shown before, the cloth garment 704 may be interchanged with different configurations, similar to that shown in FIG. 2.

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