Multi-purpose infant care device

Abstract

A multi-purpose infant care device includes a generally oblong container for bathing the infant, a storage member for storing infant accessories, products, and supplies, the storage member disposable within the container. A lid securely engages the container to secure the storage member within the container. The lid defines a recess for supporting the infant and a mattress sized to fit within the recess may be provided. Securing means may be used to secure the infant on top of the lid. A canopy attachable to the lid provides the infant privacy and protection from the elements. The multi-purpose infant care device provides a portable device that provides essential infant care functions and transports a plurality of infant accessories in one convenient container.

1 . A multi-purpose infant care device comprising: 
 a container having an open top and having an upper surface in the shape of a bathtub;    a storage member defining at least one storage compartment, said storage member disposable within said container;    a lid releasably mountable onto said container closing said open top of said container, said lid detachably engagable with said container, wherein the lid has a raised perimeter defining a recess for supporting an infant on said lid; and    a resilient mattress sized for releasable mounting in said recess.    
   
   
       2 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 1  further comprising a securing means for securing said infant disposed within said recess of said lid.  
   
   
       3 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 2  wherein said securing means is a strap having a releasably securable fastener.  
   
   
       4 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 3  wherein said lid defines a first and a second aperture and said container defines a third and a fourth aperture, said first, said second, said third and said fourth apertures configured to receive said securing means.  
   
   
       5 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 4  wherein said securing means is insertable in said first, said second, said third, and said fourth apertures such that said securing means is releasably securable over said lid.  
   
   
       6 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 1  wherein said storage member is a bathtub shaped basket sized to snugly rest within said container, and wherein said container is sized so that when said storage member is nested in said container, said mattress is also mountable into said container for storage and so as to not interfere with said lid closing said container.  
   
   
       7 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 6  wherein said at least one storage compartment is a plurality of rigid-walled compartments for storing a plurality of infant accessories and infant care products.  
   
   
       8 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 7  wherein said mattress is sized so as to be snugly fitted and removably disposable within said recess.  
   
   
       9 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 8  further comprising a canopy attachable to said lid.  
   
   
       10 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 9  wherein said container further comprises a pair of handles for transporting the infant care device.  
   
   
       11 . A multi-purpose infant care device comprising: 
 a container having an open top, said container for bathing an infant;    a storage member defining a plurality of compartments for storing infant accessories and infant care products, said storage member disposable within said container;    a lid closing said open top of said container, said lid detachably securable to said container, said lid defining a recess for supporting said infant; and    a securing means for securing said infant disposed within said recess.    
   
   
       12 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 11  wherein said securing means is a strap having a fastener.  
   
   
       13 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 12  wherein said lid defines a first and a second aperture and said container defines a third and a fourth aperture, said first, said second, said third and said fourth apertures configured to receive said securing means.  
   
   
       14 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 13  wherein said securing means is insertable through said first, said second, said third, and said fourth apertures such that said securing means is releasably securable over said lid.  
   
   
       15 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 14  wherein a resilient mattress is removably disposed within said recess.  
   
   
       16 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 15  further comprising a canopy attachable to said lid.  
   
   
       17 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 16  wherein said container further comprises a pair of handles attached to said container.  
   
   
       18 . A multi-purpose infant care device comprising: 
 a container having an open top, said container for bathing an infant;    a storage member defining a plurality of compartments for storing infant accessories and infant care products, said storage member disposable within said container;    a lid closing said open top of said container, said lid detachably securable to said container, said lid defining a recess for receiving a mattress so as to support said infant;    a strap having a fastener, said strap for securing said infant on said mattress;    a canopy attachable to said lid; and    a pair of handles attached to said container.    
   
   
       19 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 18  wherein said lid defines a first and a second aperture and said container defines a third and a fourth aperture, said first, said second, said third, and said fourth apertures configured to receive said securing means.  
   
   
       20 . The multi-purpose infant care device of  claim 19  wherein said strap is insertable through said first, said second, said third, and said fourth apertures such that said securing means is releasably securable over said lid.