Russian patent features a new kind of baby carrying facilities

Recently (2007.03.27) granted Russian patent features a new kind of baby carrying facilities.

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baby carrying apparatus has two strap loops to be passed around respective user’s shoulders and connected through fastening means 11 at rear side of apparatus. Baby carrying bag provided at front side of apparatus is adapted for resting upon user’s chest. Fastening means 11 is adapted for light sliding over strap loops to be fixed in predetermined position along straps, said position being adjusted depending upon value and direction of force applied through portions of straps which are connected to fastening means 11. Apparatus is further equipped with belt connected to fastening means 11 at rear side of apparatus in order to restrict distance from belt to fastening means. Rear member is substantially made in the form of triangle whose apex is connected to fastening means 11 and is designed for transmitting loading to lower part of user’s back.

PS: just an offbeat note – a couple of weeks ago I got this for my sister’s newborn – personalized baby blankets. Give it a try, it sure will make a mommy beam with joy.

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