A feeding-bottle cover includes a feeding-bottle cover body shaped like a cake or sphere, a heating component, and a controlling component. A nipple portion is provided on an upper surface of the feeding-bottle cover body. A feeding-bottle port is provided on a lower surface of the feeding-bottle cover body. A channel is provided between the feeding-bottle port and the nipple portion. The heating component and the controlling component are disposed inside the feeding-bottle cover body and electrically connected to each other. The heating component and the controlling component are electrically coupled to each other and disposed inside the feeding-bottle cover, and the heating component can be controlled by the controlling component to heat the feeding-bottle cover body so as to simulate a body temperature.

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing feeding reinforcement in real-time or near real-time based on physiological sensor data acquired during feeding. In some examples, music reinforcement is rendered when one or more feeding features indicative of one or more feeding behaviors are detected using the physiological sensor data. When at least one feature is not detected, the music reinforcement is stopped. In this way, contingent reinforcement is provided in real-time or near real-time based on detection of the one or more feeding behaviors to encourage and improve independent feeding behavior.

The present invention relates to a thermotropic liquid crystal glass in a crystal or quartz shell for indicating a temperature of a food item and thereby preventing individuals from consuming food at undesirable temperatures or accidentally touching or consuming items that are too hot or too cold. The glass shell includes a plurality of thermotropic liquid crystals that absorbs heat from food items and changes color to exhibit at least one of violet blue, blue, green, yellow/amber, brown, gray, and black color. The hot food causes crystals to change to violet blue and alternatively, when exposed to cold food, the crystals turn black. In some embodiments, kitchenware can be integrated with the glass shell or alternatively, can be detachably attached to the kitchenware. In exemplary embodiments, the glass shell can be positioned onto dishware (i.e., plates, bowls, cups, and mugs) and metal utensils (i.e., forks, spoons, and knives).

A system for monitoring infant feeding habit includes a nipple having an embedded pressure sensing passage and pressure sensing opening. The pressure sensing opening is proximate the nipple feeding opening. The pressure sensing passage allows monitoring of change in pressure of infant sucks and swallows throughout feeding.

A feeding-bottle cover includes a feeding-bottle cover body shaped like a cake or sphere, a heating component, and a controlling component. A nipple portion is provided on an upper surface of the feeding-bottle cover body. A feeding-bottle port is provided on a lower surface of the feeding-bottle cover body. A channel is provided between the feeding-bottle port and the nipple portion. The heating component and the controlling component are disposed inside the feeding-bottle cover body and electrically connected to each other. The heating component and the controlling component are electrically coupled to each other and disposed inside the feeding-bottle cover, and the heating component can be controlled by the controlling component to heat the feeding-bottle cover body so as to simulate a body temperature.

A partitioning component for a feeding bottle device. The feeding bottle device comprising a teat component defining a teat volume therein and a container component defining a container volume therein. The teat component being attachable to the container component by means of an attachment component. The partitioning component comprises a first passage allowing a passage of fluid from the container volume to the teat volume and a second passage allowing a passage of fluid from the teat volume to the container volume, wherein the second passage is provided in the form of a one-way passage. The invention further relates to a corresponding feeding bottle device and a feeding method. The solutions according to the invention reduce the risk of colic-like symptoms for the infant.

The present invention relates to a partitioning component (210) for a feeding bottle device (100), the feeding bottle device (100) comprising a teat component (110) defining a teat volume (115) therein and a container component (120) defining a container volume (125) therein, the teat component (110) being attachable to the container component (120) by means of an attachment component (130). The partitioning component (210) comprises a first passage (212) allowing a passage of fluid from the container volume (125) to the teat volume (115) and a second passage (214) allowing a passage of fluid from the teat volume (115) to the container volume (125), wherein the second passage (214) is provided in the form of a one-way passage. The invention further relates to a corresponding feeding bottle device (100) and a feeding method. The solutions according to the invention reduce the risk of colic-like symptoms for the infant.

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing feeding reinforcement in real-time or near real-time based on physiological sensor data acquired during feeding. In some examples, music reinforcement is rendered when one or more feeding features indicative of one or more feeding behaviors are detected using the physiological sensor data. When at least one feature is not detected, the music reinforcement is stopped. In this way, contingent reinforcement is provided in real-time or near real-time based on detection of the one or more feeding behaviors to encourage and improve independent feeding behavior.

In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a baby bottle apparatus, comprising: a nipple (11); a liquid container (12); a flexible tube (17) connecting the nipple to the container; a normally-closed valve, for controlling the flow of fluid from the container (12) to the nipple (11); at least one lever (13), for opening the valve for fluid passage from the container to the nipple; thereby allowing a user to control fluid flow from the baby bottle apparatus. Preferably, the mechanism for limiting the distance between the parallel bars comprising a rotatable ring (15) having a different outer diameter therealong, such that a movement of each of the levers (13) is limited by the ring (15).

A device for storage and supply of at least one oral requirement-fulfilling element for an infant and/or a toddler includes a storage unit for storing the oral requirement-fulfilling element, a filling unit for filling the storage unit with the at least one oral requirement-fulfilling element, and an output unit for retrieving the at least one oral requirement-fulfilling element from the storage unit. A conveying apparatus conveys the at least one oral requirement-fulfilling element from the filling unit to the output unit.