Crib shield system and other breathable apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A crib shield system, suitable for use with a crib, wherein the crib has a first and second side rail and a first and second endboard; wherein the first and second side rails and first and second endboards are configured for receiving a rectangular-shaped mattress; wherein the crib also includes four corner posts, wherein each corner post is constructed as part of a side rail, an endboard, or both; wherein at least one of the first and second side rails or the first and second endboards has a horizontal top bar and a plurality of vertical spaced support elements, wherein the crib shield system comprises:
 a breathable liner comprised of a panel, wherein the panel is configured to cover at least a substantial portion of the first and second side rails and the first and second endboards with a breathable material comprising openings too small to permit an infant to insert a finger or toe therethrough; wherein the panel is comprised substantially of the breathable material; wherein the panel wraps around the perimeter of the rectangular-shaped mattress; and wherein the panel is rectangular.   
     
     
         2 . The crib shield system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one bottom fastening apparatus of the panel provided at one or more positions along the bottom edge of the panel. 
     
     
         3 . The crib shield system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more fastening apparatus comprises a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         4 . The crib shield system of  claim 1 , wherein the breathable material comprises a breathable integrated padded mesh material. 
     
     
         5 . The crib shield system of  claim 1 , wherein the breathable material comprises a front substructure, a back substructure, and a pile substructure integrated with and extending between the front and back substructures, wherein each of the substructures allows air to substantially move effectively therethrough.