Waterproof infant changing pad and method of manufacture

Abstract

A changing pad for infants is disclosed. The pad is treated to be waterproof, and also has a matching carry bag that has a waterproof interior.

1 . A changing pad, comprising: 
 a base having a surface cloth, interior batting, and waterproof backing;    a pair of wings adjoining said base on either side; and    a tote bag also having a waterproof backing and being composed of the same surface cloth as said base.    
   
   
       2 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said wings are thinner than said base.  
   
   
       3 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said wings can be folded inwardly.  
   
   
       4 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 said surface cloth within said base further comprising pad applique or specialized embroidering, which can be used for customizing and matching of the various accessories    
   
   
       5 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 said surface cloth comprising any one of terrycloth, sherpa, soft fabrics, cotton/polyester blends, or printed flannel.    
   
   
       6 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 wherein said pad has a finished edge.    
   
   
       7 . The changing pad of  claim 6 , wherein said finished edge comprises a 2-needle 4-spool wooly nylon thread.  
   
   
       8 . The changing pad of  claim 6 , wherein said finished edge comprises a matched binding or bias tape.  
   
   
       9 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said tote bag has a drawstring specifically implemented so that said drawstring can be either loosened or tightened with a minimum of manual effort.  
   
   
       10 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said tote bag has seams which are made of reinforced thread such as serger.  
   
   
       11 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein water poured onto the interior surface of said pad beads up before finally being absorbed, while the surface underneath said pad remains entirely dry during this application of water.  
   
   
       12 . The changing pad of  claim 9 , wherein a seam of said totebag which borders said drawstring is made of a reinforced thread such as serger, so that it can withstand the tension of being jerked or pulled on without splitting away from the main body of the tote bag.  
   
   
       13 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 said surface cloth incorporates free-motion quilting.    
   
   
       14 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 the thread used for said free-motion quilting is a soft thread suitable for contact with human skin.    
   
   
       15 . The changing pad of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 matching quilts, burp cloths, and receiving blankets all made from the same surface cloth.    
   
   
       16 . A method of manufacturing a changing pad, comprising: 
 constructing a base by matching a rough cut of a surface cloth with a waterproof backing cloth;    inserting a batting layer between said surface cloth and said waterproof backing cloth;    securing said waterproof backing cloth to said base by applying a washable spray-adhesive;    completing a hemmed surface on all four edges of said base;    sectioning out two wings to adjoin said base;    sewing wings to the base;    applying a hemmed surface to the wings; and    applying a sealing mechanism to all hemmed surfaces so as to prevent fraying.