Heartbeat simulator and sleep aid incorporating the same

Abstract

Provided is a sleep aid including a sleep positioner having a selected configuration which is sized and adapted to accommodate an infant when placed in a reposed position on a top surface thereof. The positioner includes an internal resilient padding and an outer casing substantially enclosing the padding. A heartbeat simulator is at least partially embedded within the sleep positioner and is operative upon actuation to vibrate in a manner which simulates a mother's heartbeat.

1 . A sleep aid, comprising:
 a. A sleep positioner having a selected configuration which is sized and adapted to accommodate an infant when placed in a reposed position on a top surface thereof, said positioner including an internal resilient padding and an outer casing substantially enclosing said padding; and   b. A heartbeat simulator at least partially embedded within said sleep positioner, said heartbeat simulator operative upon actuation to vibrate in a manner which simulates a mother's heartbeat.