Angela Dawn Stracener

US Patent:

20050090836, Apr 28, 2005

Filed:

Sep 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/946501

Inventors:

Angela Stracener - Pitkin LA, US

International Classification:

A61D001/10
A61B017/42
A61B017/46

US Classification:

606119000, 606120000

Abstract:

The present invention discloses a care kit for an umbilical cord for a newborn child. The care kit comprises a supply of materials necessary to care for an umbilical cord until it falls off which is estimated to be about two weeks. The present invention includes a wet umbilical cord cleaner, which have been wet with a disinfectant, and a dry umbilical cord cleaner to clean off any excess alcohol. Also included are clear adhesive dressings which are used during sponge baths to keep the umbilical cord dry. Additionally provided, are a convenient carrying case along with instructions for the umbilical cord care to prepare the parent for reporting back to the baby's doctor.