SHIELD FOR ORAL DEVICES FOR INFANTS

摘要

A shield for a pacifier, teether or the like is provided which carries a structure adapted for insertion into the mouth of a young child. The shield comprises a body defining an opening at which the structure is carried, an inner surface surrounding the opening and encompassing the perioral areas, the body further comprising a superior portion, an inferior portion and a lateral axis passing. The superior portion is generally concave laterally on both sides of the vertical midline, to define an inner surface that closely conforms to the upper lip and perioral areas. At least the part of the inferior portion close to and on either side of the vertical midline is offset outward away from the face compared to the inner surface that is close to and on either side of the vertical midline, thereby allowing the mandible to move anteriorly without being inhibited by the shield.