Interactive Tummy Time Trainer

21018-05:  Tummy Time Trainer: Interactive Infant Development Kit

Inventor: Anne Zachry, PhD, OTR/L

•Effective infant development necessitates activities like tummy time to strengthen muscles, improve motor skills, and prevent issues like flat head syndrome, torticollis, and delayed development.
•Existing tummy time mats and props, like semi-circular pillows, create discomfort for infants by exerting pressure on sensitive areas, hindering muscle development, and resulting in fussiness and premature cessation of the exercise.
•The Tummy Time kit incorporates ergonomic support elements, captivating sensory stimuli, and interactive features, enhancing tummy time for infants and delivering an enjoyable experience for parents.

Technology: Dr. Zachry from UTHSC has designed, prototyped, and successfully consumer-tested an innovative tummy time trainer kit that provides enjoyable and comfortable support for infants up to 6 months old, adapting as the baby grows.

With two customizable positioning wedges for tailored support, recent studies show that infants using this kit exceeded tummy time engagement compared with conventional products, leading to improved infant health and increased parental satisfaction.

Consumer response to the design is positive. Key features include optimal positioning, comfort, safety, and developmental stimulation through its perfect support, comfortable materials, curved design, stability, and multi-sensory play, all backed by expert and user approval, ensuring a comprehensive and effective solution for infant development.

https://youtu.be/wH9PeCIwK3k 

Applications:

1.Home Use by parents
2.Daycares and Early Childhood Centers
3.Pediatric Healthcare Facilities
 
Value Proposition: For companies and organizations specializing in infant care, developmental aids, and early childhood education centers:
1.Innovative Design and Features: Precise positioning, comfort, and developmental benefits, appealing to customers seeking an advanced infant development solution.
2.Versatility and Customization: With its flexible design, removable wedges, and customizable options, the trainer's versatility caters to diverse customer preferences, broadening its appeal to a broad market.
3.Expert Approval and Positive Feedback: Pediatrician endorsement and positive user feedback elevate the product's credibility and market appeal, rendering it an attractive option for licensees seeking proven benefits and customer satisfaction.
 
IP: US patent application pending.
 
Status:  The design has been finalized, and working prototypes are available. UTRF is seeking licensees for this tech on a tech-specific or exclusive basis. Further collaboration may be possible.

 

      

 

Patent Information:
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University of Tennessee Research Foundation
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