Feeding bag system with interchangeable attachments

Abstract

A feeding bag system, comprising at least one reusable feeding bag suitable for holding liquids and solid foods, each bag defining a mouth at an upper end of the bag, and a plurality of attachments for regulating the passage of material into or out of the bag, each attachment having a connecting assembly for detachably connecting the attachment to the mouth of the at least one bag to form a liquid-proof seal therewith.

1 . A feeding bag system, comprising:
 at least one reusable feeding bag suitable for holding liquids and solid foods, each bag defining a mouth at an upper end of the bag; and   a plurality of attachments for regulating the passage of material into or out of the bag, each attachment having a connecting assembly for detachably connecting the attachment to the mouth of the at least one bag to form a liquid-proof seal therewith.   
     
     
         2 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of attachments includes a breast pump input attachment comprising a breast pump connector element adapted to secure the attachment to a breast pump output for channelling breast milk from the breast pump output into the mouth of the at least one bag. 
     
     
         3 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of attachments includes a nipple attachment. 
     
     
         4 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of attachments includes at least one sip cup attachment comprising a spout having one or more small holes to allow drinking but prevent spillage if the container is upset. 
     
     
         5 . The feeding bag system of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one sip cup attachment comprises a plurality of sip cup attachments having spouts of varying rigidity. 
     
     
         6 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of attachments includes a spoon-shaped spout attachment comprising a spout ending in a spoon-shaped depression for receiving semi-solid food or liquid from the bag. 
     
     
         7 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the mouth of the bag is large enough to accommodate a child's hand; and   the plurality of attachments includes a snack opening attachment defining a large opening through the mouth of the bag for permitting a child's hand to reach within the bag.   
     
     
         8 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of attachments includes a mesh attachment comprising:
 a cap defining an opening into the mouth of the bag; and   a mesh fabric shroud attached at a first end about at least a portion of the perimeter of the opening in the cap, the mesh fabric being sufficiently porous to allow semi-solid foods to be extruded through the fabric.   
     
     
         9 . The feeding bag system of  claim 8 , wherein the mesh fabric shroud is attached at its first end about the entire perimeter of the opening in the cap and forms a closed bag shape at a second end. 
     
     
         10 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of attachments includes a wide drinking mouth attachment defining a large opening through the mouth of the bag for use of the bag as a drinking cup. 
     
     
         11 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of attachments includes a sport spout attachment comprising a spout having a mechanism for sealing and unsealing the spout. 
     
     
         12 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of attachments includes a straw attachment comprising:
 a spout defining a first portion of a narrow channel for carrying liquids; and   a straw body extending away from the spout into the bag, the straw body having an open end distal from the spout and defining within its length a second portion of the narrow channel.   
     
     
         13 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one reusable feeding bag comprises an insulated feeding bag for preserving the temperature of food or liquid contained therein. 
     
     
         14 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one reusable feeding bag comprises a multi-compartment feeding bag having a mouth at an upper end of a first compartment, the mouth having an annular first connecting assembly about a perimeter of the mouth. 
     
     
         15 . The feeding bag system of  claim 14 , wherein the multi-compartment feeding bag has a second compartment having a resealable mouth. 
     
     
         16 . The feeding bag system of  claim 14 , wherein the multi-compartment feeding bag has a second compartment separated from the first compartment by a breakable seal. 
     
     
         17 . The feeding bag system of  claim 16 , wherein the breakable seal is resealable. 
     
     
         18 . The feeding bag system of  claim 14 , wherein the multi-compartment feeding bag has a second compartment for holding and displaying one or more identification items identifying a user or owner of the bag. 
     
     
         19 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one reusable feeding bag comprises at least one reusable feeding bag composed of a flexible non-bisphenol A plastic. 
     
     
         20 . The feeding bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one reusable feeding bag is semi-rigid, thereby allowing it to retain an upright shape when placed on a surface. 
     
     
         21 . A reusable feeding bag suitable for holding liquids and solid foods, comprising:
 an open mouth at an upper end of the bag; and   a plurality of attachments for regulating the passage of material into or out of the bag, each attachment having a connecting assembly for detachably connecting the attachment to the mouth of the at least one bag to form a liquid-proof seal therewith,   
       the attachments including at least one attachment selected from the following list:
 a nipple attachment, a flexible sip cup spout attachment, a rigid sip cup spout attachment, a spoon-shaped spout attachment, a resealable spout attachment, a drinking straw spout attachment, a solid snack wide mouth attachment large enough to accommodate a child's hand, a wide drinking cup mouth attachment, or a breast pump input attachment.