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Rebreathing carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant are contributing causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and asphyxiation. The characteristics of conventional crib mattresses, beddings and bumper pads contribute to rebreathing of carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant and may be

Rebreathing carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant are contributing causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and asphyxiation. The characteristics of conventional crib mattresses, beddings and bumper pads contribute to rebreathing of carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant and may be contributing environmental causes of SIDS, asphyxiation, apnea syndromes and hypoventilation. The present invention consists of improved sleeping pads, beddings and bumper pads which reduce rebreathing of carbon dioxide and overheating and provide increased crib ventilation to stimulate breathing.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sleeping pad for use in an infants crib to promote passive ventilation of respiratory gases and fluids therefrom comprising:a) a pad member configured for direct support upon floor slats of a crib, said pad member having a top, a bottom and sides, and adapted to resilie

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sleeping pad for use in an infants crib to promote passive ventilation of respiratory gases and fluids therefrom comprising:a) a pad member configured for direct support upon floor slats of a crib, said pad member having a top, a bottom and sides, and adapted to resiliently support an infant thereon;b) a plurality of substantially planar, four sided passageways extending through said pad member from said top to said bottom, each one of said passageway sides extends perpendicular to said top and said bottom and abuts against an adjacent one of said passageway sides from said top to said bottom to directly transmit gaseous and liquid fluid therethrough and in a direction from said top to said bottom; andc) at least said passageway sides are formed from a foam material having low compressibility whereby when an infant is supported on said pad member, said passageways sides retain their shape throughout and readily transmit gaseous and liquid fluid therethrough and away from the crib in an unrestricted manner.