An infant holder includes a table preferably reversibly mounted on top of an open-top containing box and releasably secured thereto. On the opposite sides of the table are a pair of uprights, each serving as a pivotal mount for a respective one of a pair of arms. The arms pivot on the uprights toward and away from each other. Over-center mechanisms urge the arms to stay in either of two extreme positions. Secured to the free ends of the arms are the opposite ends of a strap. The length of the strap is such that when the arms are substantially upright, the strap is spaced above the table. When an infant is placed on the strap and lowered to the table, the weight of the infant lowers the strap and pulls the arms over center into a holding position across the infant's torso. If desired, auxiliary leg restraints can also be provided.
A diaper changing table is a piece of furniture with a pad on top, two rods with stirrups and a foot pedal that raises the rods. The purpose of the invention is to provide a changing table, which holds a baby's leg in the proper position and at the same time raises the legs and buttocks. This allows the adult to change the diaper without using his/her hands to lift the baby's legs and buttocks. This is convenient because it allows the adult to apply the diaper and easily reach for the other needed things while the stirrups hold the legs of the child in place so that the child does not squirm out of position.
In a preferred embodiment, a support for an infant sleeping on one side, said support comprising a base member, a back support releasably attached to said base member, said back support to engage the back of said infant, an abdominal support releasably attached to said base member, said abdominal support to engage the abdomen of said infant, and an adjustment apparatus for selectively positioning apart said back support and said abdominal support so as to accommodate therebetween infants of different sizes.
