Abstract:
This invention is drawn to a reusable baby food pouch. The baby food pouch is flexible with a strong rigid nozzle. The pouch has a top, a bottom, and at least one side. A zipper on at least one of the top, the bottom, and the at least one side of the pouch that provides access to the inside of the pouch when open for adding food and cleaning the inside of the pouch. The zipper when closed provides a liquid and airtight seal.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    a) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a reusable baby food pouch. 
         [0002]    b) Description of the Prior Art 
         [0003]    Traditional baby food containers are jars with threaded lids. These containers come in a variety of sizes. They are made to dispense the contents of the jar into another container, such as a bowl, before consumption by the baby. 
         [0004]    These jars are heavy. They are not easily portable because they are very difficult to use in a vehicle, or while in stroller, or while walking. They require at least a spoon but usually a spoon and bowl for consumption. 
         [0005]    The baby food pouch described below solves these problems. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    The baby food pouch has a hard nozzle with a cap that creates a liquid and airtight seal of the pouch. The nozzle is sized to fit within a baby&#39;s mouth. Because the pouch is flexible, the baby can suck or squeeze the food out of the pouch without need for any other utensils. 
         [0007]    Feeding from the pouch also allows for great mobility. A baby can feed cleanly from the pouch while in a vehicle, in a stroller, walking, or any other of a variety of activities. The reusable baby food pouch allows for a great deal of flexibility and mobility. 
         [0008]    The nozzle also allows for replacement of a cap to seal the contents of the pouch in a liquid airtight manner. 
         [0009]    A zipper on at least one of the top, bottom, and/or at least one side allows a large access to the inside of the pouch for adding food or cleaning the inside of the pouch. This allows for greater freedom to add any desired food to the pouch to ensure parents have complete control of the health of their baby&#39;s diets. The zipper also allows for access to clean the inside of the pouch. This makes the pouch a clean and healthy reusable option. This zipper minimizes waste, ensures sterilization, and allows for the application of homemade baby food. 
         [0010]    The zipper seals the pouch in a liquid airtight manner. To ensure fresh, storable food, and stops leakage while feeding from the pouch. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0011]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the reusable baby food pouch with hard nozzle and zipper on at least one side with either a threaded screw on or ridged snap on or locking cap. 
           [0012]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the reusable baby food pouch with hard nozzle and zipper on at least one side and top with either a screw on or snap on or locking cap. 
           [0013]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the reusable baby food pouch with hard nozzle and zipper on at least one side, top, and bottom with either a screw on or snap on or locking cap. 
           [0014]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the reusable baby food pouch with hard nozzle and zipper on bottom with either a threaded screw on or snap on or locking cap. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0015]    Embodiments or examples of the invention may be implemented in numerous ways, including as an apparatus, system, or process. A detailed description of one or more examples is provided below along with the accompanying figures. The detailed description is provided in connection with such examples, but is not limited to any particular example. These details are provided for the purpose of example and the descriptions provided may be used for implementation according to the claims without some or all of these specific details. It will be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention. 
         [0016]    The construction and method of operation of the invention, however, together with additional objects and advantages thereof will be best understood from the following description of specific embodiments when read in connection with the accompanying drawings. 
         [0017]      FIG. 1  illustrates the Reusable Baby Food Pouch with a zipper extending the length of at least one vertical side of the pouch. Here, the Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  is made from a food grade: 
         [0018]    natural material, BpA free plastic, or other non-toxic material that can hold liquids without leakage or seepage through the material. The pouch  100  is made of a flexible material to limit the amount of air in the pouch. Before and anytime desired during use the caregiver is able to squeeze out extra air before baby sucks food from the pouch  100 . Removing extra air before use will reduce the amount of air ingested by the child thus making the pouch  100  an ideal feeding device for caregivers of all young children, even those caring for young children prone to indigestion or other feeding related issues. After use, if there is still food left in the pouch  100 , the caregiver can squeeze the extra air from the pouch  100  thus preserving the food for a longer period of time. The pouch  100  includes a zipper  101  that creates an airtight seal with the use of threaded teeth, interlocking channels, or some other sealing mechanism or device. The zipper  101  extends the length of at least one vertical side of the pouch and opens to allow the care provider to fill the pouch with homemade or purchased baby food. The zipper  101  may include a locking mechanism to keep it in the sealed position. The zipper  101  is also used to open the pouch, discard unused food and clean and sanitize the inside of the pouch. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  includes a threaded hard nozzle  102  made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material. The inside of the threaded hard nozzle  102  is accessed via the zipper  101  for cleaning and sanitizing. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  includes a threaded screw on cap  103  wherein the threads of the cap feed onto the threads of the threaded hard nozzle  102 . When threaded together the threaded hard nozzle  102  and the threaded screw on cap  103  made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material create an airtight seal. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  is also depicted with a ridged hard nozzle  104  made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The Reusable Baby Food pouch with ridged hard nozzle  104  includes a ridged cap  105  made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material that snaps onto ridged hard nozzle  104  creating an airtight seal. 
         [0019]      FIG. 2  illustrates the Reusable Baby Food Pouch with a zipper extending the length of at least one side and top with either a screw on or snap on cap. Here, the Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  is made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other non-toxic material that can hold liquids without leakage or seepage through the material. The pouch  100  is made of a flexible material to limit the amount of air in the pouch. Before and anytime desired during use the caregiver is able to squeeze out extra air before baby sucks food from the pouch  100 . Removing extra air before use will reduce the amount of air ingested by the child thus making the pouch  100  an ideal feeding device for caregivers of all young children, even those caring for young children prone to indigestion or other feeding related issues. After use, if there is still food left in the pouch  100 , the caregiver can squeeze the extra air from the pouch  100  thus preserving the food for a longer period of time. The pouch  100   100  includes a zipper  201  that creates an airtight seal with the use of threaded teeth, interlocking channels, or some other sealing mechanism or device. The zipper  201  extends the length of at least one side and top of the pouch and opens to allow the care provider to fill the pouch with homemade or purchased baby food. The zipper  201  may include a locking mechanism to keep it in the sealed position. The zipper  201  is also used to open the pouch, discard unused food and clean and sanitize the inside of the pouch.  105  The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  includes a threaded hard nozzle  102  made from a food grade: 
         [0020]    natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material. The inside of the threaded hard nozzle  102  is accessed via the zipper  201  for cleaning and sanitizing. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  includes a threaded screw on cap  103  wherein the threads of the cap feed onto the threads of the threaded hard nozzle  102 . When threaded together the threaded hard nozzle  102  and the threaded  110  screw on cap  103  made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material create an airtight seal. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  is also depicted with a ridged hard nozzle  104  made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other rigid non-toxic material. The Reusable Baby Food pouch with ridged hard nozzle  104  includes a ridged cap  105  made of a natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material that snaps onto ridged hard nozzle  104   115  creating an airtight seal. 
         [0021]      FIG. 3  illustrates the Reusable Baby Food Pouch with a zipper extending the length of the bottom, side, and top. Here, the Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  is made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or other non-toxic material that can hold liquids without leakage or seepage through the material. The pouch  100  is made of a flexible material to limit the amount of air in the  120  pouch. Before and anytime desired during use the caregiver is able to squeeze out extra air before baby sucks food from the pouch  100 . Removing extra air before use will reduce the amount of air ingested by the child thus making the pouch  100  an ideal feeding device for caregivers of all young children, even those caring for young children prone to indigestion or other feeding related issues. After use, if there is still food left in the pouch  100 , the caregiver can squeeze the extra air from the pouch  100  thus  125  preserving the food for a longer period of time. The pouch  100  includes a zipper  301  that creates an airtight seal with the use of threaded teeth, interlocking channels, or some other sealing mechanism or device. The zipper  301  extends the length of the bottom, side, and top of the pouch and opens to allow the care provider to fill the pouch with homemade or purchased baby food. The zipper  301  may include a locking mechanism to keep it in the sealed position. The zipper  301  is also used to open the pouch,  130  discard unused food and clean and sanitize the inside of the pouch. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  includes a threaded hard nozzle  102  made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The inside of the threaded hard nozzle  102  is accessed via the zipper  301  for cleaning and sanitizing. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  includes a threaded screw on cap  103  wherein the threads of the cap feed onto the threads of the threaded hard nozzle  102 . When threaded  135  together the threaded hard nozzle  102  and the threaded screw on cap  103  made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material create an airtight seal. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  is also depicted with a ridged hard nozzle  104  made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The Reusable Baby Food pouch with ridged hard nozzle  104  includes a ridged cap  105  made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free  140  plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material that snaps onto ridged hard nozzle  104  creating an airtight seal. 
         [0022]      FIG. 4  illustrates the Reusable Baby Food Pouch with a zipper extending the length of the bottom. Here, the Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  is made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or another non-toxic material that can hold liquids without leakage or seeping through the  145  material. The pouch  100  is made of a flexible material to limit the amount of air in the pouch. Before and anytime desired during use the caregiver is able to squeeze out extra air before baby sucks food from the pouch  100 . Removing extra air before use will reduce the amount of air ingested by the child thus making the pouch  100  an ideal feeding device for caregivers of all young children, even those caring for young children prone to indigestion or other feeding related issues. After use, if there is still food left  150  in the pouch  100 , the caregiver can squeeze the extra air from the pouch  100  thus preserving the food for a longer period of time. The pouch  100  includes a zipper  401  that creates an airtight seal with the use of threaded teeth, interlocking channels, or some other sealing mechanism or device. The zipper  401  extends the length of the bottom of the pouch and opens to allow the care provider to fill the pouch with homemade or purchased baby food. The zipper  401  may include a locking mechanism to keep it in  155  the sealed position. The zipper  401  is also used to open the pouch, discard unused food and clean and sanitize the inside of the pouch. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  includes a threaded hard nozzle  102  made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The inside of the threaded hard nozzle  102  is accessed via the zipper  401  for cleaning and sanitizing. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  includes a threaded screw on cap  103  wherein the threads of the cap  160  feed onto the threads of the threaded hard nozzle  102 . When threaded together the threaded hard nozzle  102  and the threaded screw on cap  103  made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material create an airtight seal. The Reusable Baby Food Pouch  100  is also depicted with a ridged hard nozzle  104  made from a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material. The Reusable Baby Food pouch with ridged hard nozzle  104   165  includes a ridged cap  105  made of a food grade: natural material, BpA free plastic, or some other rigid non-toxic material that snaps onto ridged hard nozzle  104  creating an airtight seal.