A baby rocking device, adapted to impart a reciprocating cycling rocking movement to a perambulator, push-chair or the like, comprising a single roller, having an electric motor arranged inside the roller, said roller being configured for rolling on a floor alternately in two opposite directions. The afore mentioned single roller includes an inner non-rotating core having two ends portions projecting from opposite ends of the roller and connected to two receiving and supporting members configured for receiving two respective wheels of the perambulator or push-chair, so that the perambulator or push-chair is placed astride said single roller, and a cylindrical outer shell for contact with the floor, which is rotatably mounted on the inner core. The electric motor is carried by the inner core and is provided for actuating the rotation of the outer shell alternately in two opposite directions of rotation, so as to cause rolling of said single roller on the floor alternately in two opposite directions.

A drive mechanism which is adapted for use with a swing device includes at least one electromagnetic driving unit and a control unit. The at least one electromagnetic driving unit is adapted to be pivotally connected to a bottom of the swing device. The control unit is electrically connected to the at least one electromagnetic driving unit for controlling the at least one electromagnetic driving unit to be activated and deactivated, so as to generate an intermittent magnetic force to drive swinging movement of the swing device. The swing device including the drive mechanism is also disclosed.

A drive mechanism which is adapted for use with a swing device includes at least one electromagnetic driving unit and a control unit. The at least one electromagnetic driving unit is adapted to be pivotally connected to a bottom of the swing device. The control unit is electrically connected to the at least one electromagnetic driving unit for controlling the at least one electromagnetic driving unit to be activated and deactivated, so as to generate an intermittent magnetic force to drive swinging movement of the swing device. The swing device including the drive mechanism is also disclosed.

A children sleep aid apparatus using a vehicle motion stimulator includes a sleep structure having a sleeping surface sized and configured for securely confining the children, a tactile transducer coupled to the sleeping structure, a vehicle simulation control unit in electrical communication with the tactile transducer, a loudspeaker and simple light projector. The vehicle simulation control unit comprises of a complex audio amplifier configured to generate sonic and tactile impulse patterns transmitted to the tactile transducer and loudspeaker. A light projector is mounted on the vehicle simulation unit. When activated, the unit produces electrical impulses to the tactile transducer, audible signals to the ambient speaker, and electrical power to the light projector to simulate tactile bumps and rumbles with the steady droning of moving car sounds and light patterns overhead simulating the experience of riding in a moving vehicle on a highway, with street lights rhythmically passing overhead.

A children sleep aid apparatus using a vehicle motion stimulator includes a sleep structure having a sleeping surface sized and configured for securely confining the children, a tactile transducer coupled to the sleeping structure, a vehicle simulation control unit in electrical communication with the tactile transducer, a loudspeaker and simple light projector. The vehicle simulation control unit comprises of a complex audio amplifier configured to generate sonic and tactile impulse patterns transmitted to the tactile transducer and loudspeaker. A light projector is mounted on the vehicle simulation unit. When activated, the unit produces electrical impulses to the tactile transducer, audible signals to the ambient speaker, and electrical power to the light projector to simulate tactile bumps and rumbles with the steady droning of moving car sounds and light patterns overhead simulating the experience of riding in a moving vehicle on a highway, with street lights rhythmically passing overhead.

A bassinet for supporting an infant and providing clear lines of sight for a caregiver through the walls of the bassinet basket. The bassinet basket rocks about a single axis with respect to the frame of the bassinet. The bassinet basket is formed substantially of a mesh material that allows visual observation of the interior of the bassinet basket. The bassinet basket includes an infant insert that suspends a padded region between a top and bottom of the bassinet basket and forms a storage compartment under the infant insert. The frame of the bassinet is height adjustable. The bassinet also includes a control panel for various electrical features and elements of the bassinet.

A drive mechanism which is adapted for use with a swing device includes two symmetrically-disposed electromagnetic driving units and a control unit. The electromagnetic driving units are adapted to be pivotally connected to a bottom of the swing device. The control unit is electrically connected to the electromagnetic driving units for controlling the electromagnetic driving units to be alternately activated and deactivated, so as to generate an intermittent magnetic force to drive swinging movement of the swing device. The swing device including the drive mechanism is also disclosed.

A drive mechanism which is adapted for use with a swing device includes two symmetrically-disposed electromagnetic driving units and a control unit. The electromagnetic driving units are adapted to be pivotally connected to a bottom of the swing device. The control unit is electrically connected to the electromagnetic driving units for controlling the electromagnetic driving units to be alternately activated and deactivated, so as to generate an intermittent magnetic force to drive swinging movement of the swing device. The swing device including the drive mechanism is also disclosed.

An intrauterine simulation system may comprise a motion-control system and/or a maternal heartbeat simulator. The motion-control system may be configured to move a platform supporting an infant in a pattern characteristic of the movement of a woman in a late stage of pregnancy, thereby simulating movement experienced by a fetus in the intrauterine environment. The maternal heartbeat simulator may be configured to produce low-frequency sound waves and/or vibrations and to transmit the sound waves and/or vibrations via the platform to the infant's body. This simulates the vibrations created by the mother's heart as experienced by a fetus. The platform supporting the infant may be incorporated into a bassinet, cradle, mattress, and/or other suitable device. A system controller may be configured to gradually reduce aspects of the simulation, such as the intensity of the sound waves and/or vibrations or extent of the movement, thereby transitioning an infant to the extrauterine environment.

A child support system for infants or small children. The child support system includes a child containment device and at least one child support unit detachably mounted to the child containment device. The child containment device includes a frame, liner and, optionally, a raised bassinet mattress. The at least one child support unit may take the form of a bassinet, sleeper, seat, and/or a changing table. The child containment device frame can be collapsible for storage and transport. The child support unit can be configured for use in different modes, in combination with, and/or independent of the child containment device.