An automatic pushing type complementary food device comprising a clamping body, an elastic member and a colander, wherein the inner side of the clamping body is connected to one end of an elastic member in a clamped manner, the outer side of the clamping body is connected to the colander in a clamped manner, the other end of the elastic member extends into the colander, a complementary food cavity is provided in the colander, and overflow holes are provided in the outer wall of the colander. The automatic pushing type complementary food device is simple in structure, convenient to operate, capable of automatically pushing and collecting complementary food when a baby uses the device, free of auxiliary operation by a mother, capable of bringing convenience to the mother during feeding, and capable of achieving automatic collection of the complementary food without a complex pushing structure.

A feeding assistance device and method for making same is disclosed. The feeding assistance device comprises a band and an amusement device secured to the band. The band comprises an external portion, an internal portion, and a securing platform. The amusement device comprises an upper end, a lower end, and a lowermost part located on the lower end of the amusement device. The band secures the feeding assistance device to a feeding device, such as a bottle, sippy cup, variation thereof, or combination thereof. The amusement device can be a plush toy, head of an animal, or other toy.

Disclosed is an IoT enabled, portable, multiple stimuli reinforced non-nutritive Sucking Training System, Method and Device that implements a function that measures suction pressure of a non-nutritive sucking event produced by a pre-mature infant; then converts the measured pressure value using transducer to digital form; then transmits the pressure value in digital form using IoT (Internet-of-Things) controller to a server and/or to an app and/or a software installed on a smartphone device. The app and/or software installed on the smartphone device which receives the pressure measurement uses an algorithm to produce a stimulus such as music and/or haptic feedback for the pre-mature infant, to train the premature infant to suck optimally; thereby improving self-feeding capability of the premature infant.

A pacifier is provided with an enlarged guard to rest against a premature baby's lips, and a nipple with a base, a narrow neck, and a bulbous tip. A hole is provided in the guard, and communicates with an open channel or pathway formed on the exterior surface of the nipple base. Milk drops from a syringe or other source can be introduced through the hole to the channel, and then flow into the baby's mouth. This introduction of milk along the pacifier into the premature infant's mouth helps the premature infant to learn sucking and swallowing, even while being fed through a nasal tube.

The present invention relates to a soother, as well as a method of manufacturing a soother, including a curved shield and a mouthpiece arranged for insertion into an infant's mouth. The mouthpiece extends away from a substantially convex side of the shield along a central axis of the shield so that a first end is adjacent to the shield and a tip is distal from the first end. The shield and the mouthpiece each have an axial length and the soother is configured so that its centre of gravity is in a region which extends from the tip of the mouthpiece, along the axial length of the mouthpiece and along up to 50% of the axial length of the shield. In a second embodiment, the soother is configured so that its centre of gravity is in a region lies which extends from an innermost limit of the shield along up to 50% of the axial length of the shield.

A pacifier includes a shield and a body. The body includes a proximal end portion coupled to the shield, a distal end portion opposite the proximal end and defining a nipple, and one or more stabilizers defined between the proximal end and the distal end. The one or more stabilizers extend outwardly from the body and each define an axis perpendicular to a major longitudinal axis of the body.

A pacifying personal protective device for a child includes a panel, which is attachable to a head of a child so that the panel is positioned over at least a mouth and a nose of the child. The panel reduces transmission of pathogens between the child and persons proximate to the child. A pacifying element is engaged to the panel and is positioned proximate to the mouth of the child. The pacifying element facilitates pacification of the child, thus increasing a likelihood that the panel will remain in position on the head of the child.

A pacifier retention device comprising a tether having a proximal end and a distal end, a housing, a spool with channeled surface, spiral spring, and fasteners attached to the ends of the tether. The proximal and distal ends of the tether are connected to a clothing clip and a loop, respectively. The clip is attached to a piece of clothing while the loop is intertwined with a pacifier, the tether being under constant or configurable tension to prevent unwanted travel of the pacifier when not in use.

A pacifier retention device comprising a tether having a proximal end and a distal end, a housing, a spool with channeled surface, spiral spring, and fasteners attached to the ends of the tether. The proximal and distal ends of the tether are connected to a clothing clip and a loop, respectively. The clip is attached to a piece of clothing while the loop is intertwined with a pacifier, the tether being under constant or configurable tension to prevent unwanted travel of the pacifier when not in use.

One or more biting elements of a teething system are cooled to below ambient temperature, while a handle of the teething system is left at ambient temperature. One of the biting elements is selected by the caregiver and is inserted into a receptacle in the handle. As assembled, a cooled teething surface on the biting element is exposed so that a baby may bite it, but at the same time the baby's hands are insulated by the handle from contacting the cooled biting element.