Neck roll for baby seats

Abstract

When carrying babies or small children in motor vehicles or on bicycles, many people install and use a baby or child's seat ( 3 ) for the increased safety of the baby or child, and the peace of mind this brings. Typically, such baby seats ( 3 ) are provided with a three point, “Y” shaped, harness ( 2 ) for securing the baby in position. Whilst such a harness ( 2 ) means that the baby or small child is secure in the seat ( 3 ), the effects of acceleration and deceleration as well as movement left and right of the vehicle are not addressed. In order to improve the ride comfort to the baby, in addition to supporting the neck and head, a neck roll ( 1 ) is proposed which can be fitted to any three point harness ( 2 ) or baby seat ( 3 ). This neck roll ( 1 ) both stops the baby's head from rocking left and right during travel, as well as giving support during acceleration of the vehicle.

1 . A neck roll for supporting the neck and head of a baby or child, wherein:
 the neck roll is shaped with a middle section, which has two projecting arms at each end, these arms are offset at an angle to the middle section, so as to form a generally “U” or “C”-shaped configuration to the roll, the neck roll being adapted such that when the head and neck of the baby or child rests on the middle section, the two projecting arms are located either side of the head;   a plurality of fastening mechanisms are provided attached to the neck roll, which are adapted to secure the roll in an appropriate position for accepting the baby or child's head.   
   
   
       2 . The neck roll of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of straps which have one end removably attachable to the fastening mechanism of the neck roll, and a second fastening mechanism attached to the second end of each of the straps.   
   
   
       3 . A neck roll for supporting the neck and head of a baby or child, wherein:
 the neck roll is shaped with a middle section, which has two projecting arms at each end, these arms are offset at an angle to the middle section, so as to form a generally “U” or “C”-shaped configuration to the roll, the neck roll being adapted such that when the head and neck of the baby or child rests on the middle section, the two projecting arms are located either side of the head;   a plurality of straps are provided attached to the neck roll with fastening mechanisms attached to the free end of the strap, the fastening mechanisms being adapted to secure the roll in an appropriate position for accepting the baby, or child's head.   
   
   
       4 . The neck roll of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the plurality of fastening mechanisms are adapted so as to be attachable to the upper straps of a three point, or “Y”-shaped harness.   
   
   
       5 . The neck roll of claim l, wherein:
 the plurality of fastening mechanisms are adapted so as to be attachable to straps or fixing points provided on a baby or child's seat.   
   
   
       6 . The neck roll of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the plurality of fastening mechanisms comprise textile or plastic loops, in particular rigid plastic loops.   
   
   
       7 . The neck roll of  claim 1 , wherein: the plurality of fastening mechanisms comprise clips. 
   
   
       8 . The neck roll of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the plurality of fastening mechanisms comprise simple loops, which are integrally formed with the neck roll out of the same material as the external surface.   
   
   
       9 . The neck roll of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the plurality of fastening mechanisms are attached to the neck roll at or close to its upper forward side, as viewed when positioned around the neck of the baby or child.   
   
   
       10 . The neck roll of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the neck roll is comprised of an inflatable cushion made from a plastic sheet, textile sheet, a laminate of plastic and textile or the like, and is provided with a valve.   
   
   
       11 . The neck roll of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the neck roll is comprised of a high density foam or foam-like substance.   
   
   
       12 . The neck roll of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the fastening mechanisms are adapted so as to be attachable to the upper straps of a three point, or “Y”-shaped harness.   
   
   
       13 . The neck roll of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the fastening mechanisms are adapted so as to be attachable to straps or fixing points provided on a baby or child's seat.   
   
   
       14 . The neck roll of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the fastening mechanisms comprise textile or plastic loops, in particular rigid plastic loops.   
   
   
       15 . The neck roll of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the fastening mechanisms comprise clips.   
   
   
       16 . The neck roll of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the fastening mechanisms comprise simple loops, which are integrally formed with the neck roll out of the same material as the external surface.   
   
   
       17 . The neck roll of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the fastening mechanisms are attached to the neck roll at or close to its upper forward side, as viewed when positioned around the neck of the baby or child.