Patent ID: 8302230

Claim:
A bedding article for supporting reflux babies, comprising: (a) a base mattress having an inclined upper surface; (b) an infant support sling that includes an upper section defining a whole or partial covering for the mattress and forming a tensile load carrying connection therewith, the upper section having a lower end portion positioned during use at the middle area of the mattress; (c) a diaper secured to the support sling, the diaper defined by a central panel portion, a left panel portion, and a right panel portion that can connect to define a band that encircles the infant's torso, wherein the diaper is configured to cover the infant's groin, at least part of the infant's torso, and the pelvic area, the diaper having leg apertures accommodating the infant's legs, the leg apertures being pointed generally away from the tensile load carrying connection so that when the mattress is inclined, the diaper supports the infant and carries the infant's weight to prevent a sliding of the infant down the mattress during use; (d) a plurality of connector strips that connect and hold the sling to the mattress, the strips including at least two strips that are longitudinally spaced and at least two strips that are transversely spaced apart; (e) one or more blocks that are removably attachable to the diaper at a position above the mattress, each block simultaneously engaging the mattress to prevent a lateral rolling of the sling and infant relative to the mattress; and (f) wherein there is a block connection that connects each of the blocks to the diaper at a position above the base mattress, each block connection extending from the upper edge of the diaper downwardly to a position on the diaper next to said leg opening.