摘要 |
It is now generally accepted by the medical profession and by all informed mothers, that the natural breast-feeding of infants imparts many benefits, both physical and psychological, in infancy and thereafter, to the infant, the present invention provides uncomplicated and efficient means for all mothers, or wet nurses, to do so in all places, public or private, without embarrassment or attracting unnecessary attention, this invention consists of an apron-like device which is attached around the neck of the mother by strap means and is divided into three sections, the top section having an open screened aperture therein for viewing the infant while nursing, on each side of the top section a pocket is provided which holds a cloth for cleaning in case the nursing infant regurgitates while in burping process, the second section of this device is filled with soft material held in place by quilting and forms a sleeve to hold the arm of the mother while nursing, a pocket is provided on each side of the sleeve for tissues, the quilted bottom section is cut on a bias to provide comfortable support for the mother's arm and also acts as a cushion for the infant, the whole combination being completely machine washable for re-use.
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