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An apparatus that is a multi-purpose device that provides the caretaker of an infant a mobile, collapsible frame that can convert to a stroller, a walker, a high chair, a carrier, a bassinet and a backpack and that can accommodate the placement of car seats made by third party manufacturers.

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What is claimed is: 1. A multi-purpose collapsible infant device comprising a horizontal rear support member connecting a first wheel and a second wheel; a handle; a first rear member extending downward in a substantially vertical orientation from said handle and attaching to said rear support memb

What is claimed is: 1. A multi-purpose collapsible infant device comprising a horizontal rear support member connecting a first wheel and a second wheel; a handle; a first rear member extending downward in a substantially vertical orientation from said handle and attaching to said rear support member; a second rear member extending downward in a substantially vertical orientation from said handle and attaching to said rear support member wherein said second rear member is substantially parallel to said first rear member; a first front member extending downward at an angled orientation from said handle and having a bottom portion that bends to a position substantially perpendicular to the ground, said bottom portion of said first front member being attached to a third wheel, said first front member having a collapsible joint located between said handle and said bottom portion; a second front member extending downward at an angled orientation from said handle and having a bottom portion that bends to a position substantially perpendicular to the ground, said bottom portion of said second front member being attached to a fourth wheel, said second side member having a collapsible joint located between said handle and said bottom portion, said second front member being substantially parallel to said first front member; a first side support member positioned substantially parallel to the ground that connects said first rear member to said first front member; a second side support member positioned substantially parallel to the ground that connects said second rear member to said second front member; a central receiving piece that releasably receives optional attachments, said central receiving piece having a first side and a second side, said first side and said second sides being connected through a bottom portion, said first side and said second side positioned substantially perpendicular to said bottom portion, said central receiving piece being movable in an up and down direction along said first front member and said second front member; wherein said infant device is foldable at said collapsible joints on said first front member and said second front member to a position wherein said portion of said first front member between said collapsible joint on said first front member and said handle and said portion of said second front member between said collapsible joint on said second front member and said handle lay flush against said portion of said first front member between said collapsible joint on said first front member and said bottom portion of said first front member and said portion of said second front member between said collapsible joint on said second front member and said bottom portion of said second front member. 2. A device according to claim 1 wherein a latch secures said device when in a collapsed position, said latch being located near said handle. 3. A device according to claim 1 wherein said central receiving piece securely holds in place an infant seat, said infant seat further comprising an outer frame that releasably fits into said central receiving piece; a securing means to secure an infant in said infant seat; a back rest; a seat; a cushioning means on said back rest; a cushioning means on said seat. 4. A device according to claim 3 wherein said infant seat has a carrying handle, thereby allowing said infant seat to be used as an infant carrier when removed from said central receiving piece. 5. A device according to claim 4 wherein said device is converted into a backpack wherein said infant carrier is removed from said device for carrying, said backpack further comprising an attaching means for attachment to said frame of said device, said device being in a collapsed position; adjustable straps that are attached to said attaching means; a soft padding material placed between said adjustable straps and said attaching means. 6. A device according to claim 5 wherein said backpack carries said infant carrier rather than said collapsed device. 7. A device according to claim 3 wherein said cushioning means on said infant seat is modifiable to reveal a first opening and second opening for the legs of the infant to enter thereby utilizing said device as a walker. 8. A device according to claim 1 wherein an adjustable subframe is securely attached to said central receiving piece, said subframe further comprising a substantially rectangular outside frame; a first side attachment means for attachment to said first side of said central receiving piece; a second attachment means for attachment to said second side of said central receiving piece. 9. A device according to claim 7 wherein a bassinet is securely attachable to said subframe. 10. A device according to claim 3 wherein said first rear member and said second rear member are movable to attach to said first front member and said second front member at a position that places said device at a reduced angle relative to the ground wherein said infant seat can be positioned to provide a preferred angle to be used as a high chair.