US 20080289 109A1 (19) United States (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2008/0289.109 A1 JacksOn (43) Pub. Date: Nov. 27, 2008

(54) HUMAN HAND MIMETIC AND PEDIATRIC Publication Classification SUPPORT SYSTEM DEVICE (51) Int. Cl. A47G 9/10 (2006.01) (76) Inventor: Yamile Jackson, Houston, TX (US) (s2 usc.. 5/632; 5/424; 5/655 Correspondence Address: (57) ABSTRACT BUCHE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. A human hand mimetic and pediatric Support system device 875 PROSPECT, SUITE 305, SUITE 205 to provide comfort, positioning aid, sense of security and LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (US) Support for , especially premature infants or other users lacking full mobility. This device consists of a cavity in (21) Appl. No.: 12/123,337 the shape of a human hand (glove/mitten) partially or totally filled with a freely flowable material and closed at the cuff. An (22) Filed: May 19, 2008 optional extension to the cuff mimics an arm/forearm to pro vide extra length, weight and/or flexibility of usage. This Related U.S. Application Data device provides continual gentle pressure and Subtle restraint by mimicking the touch of a human hand and conforming to (62) Division of application No. 10/414,518, filed on Apr. the contour of the body. The device may be used directly 15, 2003. touching the skin, is washable without disassembly, and it does not interfere with medical or other equipment. It may be (60) Provisional application No. 60/374,296, filed on Apr. used under or over the body of the (excluding the face) 22, 2002, provisional application No. 60/383,932, or to secure external items in place Such as pacifiers, bottles, filed on May 30, 2002. paperwork, toys, tubes, etc.)

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HUMAN HAND MIMETIC AND PEDIATRIC interfere with hospital equipment such as tubes, cables, etc. BOLSTER SUPPORT SYSTEM DEVICE Moreover, the items that are rolled (towels, t-shirts, etc) may unroll and not provide the support needed; and, the families of CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED the infants, for the most part, must provide the stuffed ani APPLICATIONS mals, so not every infant has one to use for comfort. 0001. This application is a divisional of Ser. No. 10/414, 0010. The human hand mimetic and pediatric bolster Sup 518 for a “Human hand mimetic and pediatric bolster support port system device of this invention provides the intended use system device' which was originally filed on Apr. 15, 2003, of all the devices mentioned above by assisting as: claiming priority from provisional application Ser. No. 0011 Positional aid: by providing boundaries and the abil 60/374.296 (filed Apr. 22, 2002) (“Human hand mimetic ity to use the device on top/under/around or away from the device') and also claiming priority from provisional applica body when laying in any position or sitting up, or by assisting tion Ser. No. 60/383,932 (filed May 30, 2002) (“Pediatric with positioning and securing external elements such as Bolster Support System'). This application incorporates by medical equipment (tubes, etc), , pacifiers, etc. reference all prior disclosures referenced in this paragraph. 0012. It provides support by preventing rolling of the infant by applying pressure to any body part (except the face) STATEMENT REGARDING FED SPONSORED while in prone position (i.e., on top of the back, legs, back of R&D the head, etc, or under the stomach, etc.) or Supine position (i.e., under the head, or under or on top of arms, legs, etc.) or 0002. Not Applicable sideling (i.e., on the back of the head, or on top of the hip, as back Support, on or between the legs, etc.). The device also REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A may include and extension to the cuff to simulate an arm/ TABLE, ORACOMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING forearm to give extra Support by increasing the Volume and APPENDIX maintaining the density. In addition, this extension may be 0003) Not Applicable converted to be a pediatric bolster support system by shifting and securing the pellets to the extension's side and making its BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION density 100%, that way, the extension becomes harder, less 0004. This invention relates to a device to provide com flexible and heavier, providing extra support to the infant. fort, positioning aid, sense of security and Support for infants, This device, when converted to the pediatric bolster system, especially premature infants or other users lacking full mobil may not be placed over the infant as it does not totally con ity. It provides continual gentle pressure, aid in positioning, form to the shape of the body and it may be too heavy for and Subtle restraint by mimicking the shape/weight of a static premature infants. human hand and providing an optional extension that may be 0013 Sense of security: to the infant by placing it fully or converted to a pediatric bolster Support system device. partially over the body (except the face), giving the sense of 0005. The caregiver of premature and term infants must being touched and accompanied. It conforms to the body and determine the position that is more comfortable for the infant is Sufficiently heavy to prevent slipping. It can be used safely given his/her specific situation and medical condition. At the in any environment, is convenient, practical, washable with present, there are a variety of devices that are currently used out disassembly, and it is inexpensive, giving the possibility to assist on the comfort of infants: to provide one device for each infant minimizing potential 0006 Positional aids: Nurses use different elements to contamination due to sharing of devices among infants. It also secure the position of the infant and/or the medical equipment gives a sense of comfort for the infant's family as the shape of and other items both touching the infantas well as away from the device is appealing and familiar to them by resembling him, i.e., they tape the items to a nearby and/or to a their own hands that stay with the infant while they cannot be small stuffed animals to secure the position of the medical with him/her. At the end of the hospitalization, the family may equipment (i.e., tubes, cables, etc) and other devices (i.e., take the device home with them and use it for support in the pacifiers, blankets, paperwork, etc.) car seat during transportation. 0007 Support: Towels, blankets, cloth diapers and even 0014. Many products have been developed to assist t-shirts are rolled to give Support and assist on positioning the infants, including U.S. Pat. No. 5,996,152 of Wilson (1999). infant while laying or sitting down. These devices are made In that patent, the sleep promoting and comforting device for out of cloth and they are soft and flexible thus they do not infants uses clips that may not be suitable for premature provide Sufficient Support, they also can unroll easily. infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as many 0008 Sense of security: caregivers often “swaddle’ of the premature infants in incubators or warmers do not wear infants in towels or blankets to give them some Support and clothing. Moreover, the use of clams and rod-like structures boundaries, in addition, Some place light and Small stuffed and the device that covers a great deal of the infant’s body may animals over the infants (on the chest or below and/or on the interfere with hospital equipment/devices such as warmers, back of the head) when they cannot use their own hands to IVs, tubes, etc. In addition, different sizes of the device must offer continual gentle pressure to their patients. However, be made to fit the different infant sizes. A device that can be these items do not conform to the body and may be too light used not only for term newborn infants but for premature defeating the purpose of its use. Currently, it is common to see infants as well and one that does not require different parts 1 to 5 infants for each nurse and the nurses can not use their that may malfunction or interfere with medical devices will own hands to give constant Support or restraint. be desirable. 0009 None of these devices above are made for the pur 0015. Further, U.S. Pat. No. 6,161,239 of Grazel (2000), pose mentioned; moreover, they do not conform to the the infant positioning device must be made to fit the weight infant’s bodies and while not serving the purpose well, they and height of the infant as the elongated sleeve is used to may be unsafe by creating a Suffocation hazard and also may surround or wrap about the infant, therefore, different sizes of US 2008/0289 109 A1 Nov. 27, 2008

the device must be provided to fit infants of different sizes, 0021 Accordingly, several objects and advantages my i.e., for those weighing 2 pounds or less up to those weighing HUMAN HAND MIMETIC AND PEDIATRIC BOLSTER 7 lbs or more. Moreover, this device is not to be placed on top SUPPORT SYSTEM DEVICE are: of the infant but surrounding him/her. It would be preferable 0022. 1. To provide a device that will provide continual that the same size device could be used on different size users gentle pressure and Subtle restraint to the user by mimicking and for its design to allow it to be placed on top, under, away a human hand and by the infant to provide flexibility of use and provide 0023 2. To promote rest and sleep to the user by soothing, sense of security, aid in positioning, Support and comfort. providing boundaries and a sense of being accompanied. 0016. Likewise, the following patents disclose devices 0024 3. To assist on the comfort and safety of the prema that provide infant support and/or comfort: U.S. Pat. Nos. ture infant child seat, strollers, etc., by placing it on the sides 4,538,310 (Scott, 1985), 4,783,865 (Stotler, 1988), 5,048,136 of the infant to prevent movement or shifting while restrained. (Popitz, 1991), 5,014,376 (Doran et al), 5.272,780 (Clute, 0025 4. To provide a device to be used in any place, 1993), 5,375,278 (VanWinkle, 1994), 5,581,832 (Bridley, including hospitals, daycares, car seats, at home, etc. 1996), 5,499,418 (Tan, 1998), and 5.988,752 (Richards, 0026 5. To assist patients while they remain hospitalized 1999). None of these devices are used to be placed on top of or at home, without interfering with medical equipment. the infant but below or besides him/her. Moreover, none of the 0027 6. To provide a device that is safe, small, light weight, convenient, transportable, washable without disas devices in these patents may be used to combine comfort, sembly, easy to use, that may be used directly on the skin and positioning aid, Support and a sense of security for the user. at the same time it is effective and affordable 0028 7. To provide a device that is affordable to hospitals, BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION contributing organizations or individuals so each infant may be the owner of his/her own device and take it for use at home 0017. This invention is a device used to provide comfort, minimizing the risk of contamination by sharing. sense of security and Support for infants and other users by 0029 8. To give support and gentle pressure to the infant mimicking a human hand and providing a pediatric bolster while performing activities such as massages, playing times, Support system device. The invention comprises a cavity with therapy, etc. the shape of a human hand (glove or mitten) and may also 0030) 9. To provide extra uses if it contains optional inter include an optional appendage or extension to the cuff to nal or external apparatus such as a vibrator, warmer, rattle, mimic a forearmfarm to form a pediatric bolster Support sys music/message player, etc. tem device to provide ease of positioning, extra weight or 0031 10. The ability to convert the device to a pediatric support. Both the hand and the extension may be partially or bolster support system device by shifting the filling to either fully filled with a freely flowable material and may have the side to increase the density volume to 100% and securing it capacity to conform to the contour of the infant and provide with a tying mechanism. The density Volume of the hand and adequate subtle and continuous pressure to mimic a human forearm/extension sides of the device may be made heavier/ hand. It also gives a sense of comfort for the infant's family as lighter, hard/soft, and be used as a pediatric bolster Support the shape of the device is familiar as it mimics their own hands system device when the density volume is increased to 100%. that stay with the infant while they cannot be with him/her. 0032) 11. To give the flexibility to be used on any lying 0018. The sack or cavity is made of a soft and fully wash position and over/under/away from the infant: able material and may be safely placed directly on the infant’s 0033 a. Under the infant—as a , neck roll, leg sup skin. Contained within the cavity is any free flowable material port under the knee, to raise the head or body, between the legs although it is recommended the use of pellets of a material while sideling, under the stomachwhile in prone position, etc. such as polyethylene that is washable and inert to fluids, 0034) b. Over the infant mimicking a human hand touch medicines, or other materials that may be spilled on the ing back of the head while immobilized, over the hips, arms, device. legs, buttocks or other body part except the face. When the 0019. It may be used under/over/by any part of the body device is converted to a pediatric bolster Support system excluding the face of the infant to prevent Suffocation, and, device it is discouraged to use it over premature infants as it while lying down in any position (prone, Supine, and sideling) does not conform to the body and it may be too heavy. or sitting up. In hospitals and at home care, it can be used 0035 c. By or around the infant—as back support to pre without interfering and even securing medical equipment vent roll-overs, as head support to prevent the child from moving it to the back, around the infant to provide bound Such as tubes, and other equipment. aries, used to secure objects like pacifiers, etc. 0020. The device is washable without disassembly, and 0036 d. Away from the infant—as a weight or securing may also be used to secure external objects in place Such as pacifiers, blankets, papers, toys, tubes, monitor probes, and other objects such as paperwork, blankets, or medical equip other hospital or home devices by the weight of the device or ment like tubes, monitor probes, etc. using a tying mechanism found at the end of the device. The 0037 12. To provide a comfort item to children that is safe hand and/or the extension may contain internal or external and familiar to the user and caregivers apparatus Such as a vibrator, warmer, rattle, music/message 0038 13. To prevent/eliminate odors when filled partially player, etc. In all hospital units, such as cancer units, intensive with deodorizing pellets. care units, and at any place, the device assists on giving the 0039) 14. To assist on aromatherapy if partially filled with patients a sense of being touched and comforted by someone scented pellets. while they lack full mobility; moreover, the size of the user is 0040 15. To assist patients of any size that lack full mobil unimportant. ity. US 2008/0289 109 A1 Nov. 27, 2008

0041 16. The shape of the device resembles a human hand that stay with the infant while they cannot be with him. It also and it is appealing and familiar to the user, the caregiver and mimics the weight and comforting touch of the hands of the their families and may be made of different sizes caregiver. 0042. 17. Because of the flexible nature of the materials, 0050. The material is washable and may be in direct con the device will contour the Surface where is placed on making tact with the sensitive skin of the infant, such as a Smooth the size of the user unimportant. 100% cotton or 100% polyester to prevent marking the skin of the infant. The seam (part 2) closes the cavity at the end of part BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 1, FIG. 1 shows it 2 cms from the end of the device. Part3a is the optional tying mechanism, for example a string-like that is 0043 FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the human hand used to assist on securing external devices or to store by mimetic device of the present invention; Part 1 is the sack in hanging it. This string is made of 100% cotton or 100% shape of a hand, part 2 is the seam that shuts the cavity at the polyester, a soft, washable material that allows easy tying/ end of the device, and Part3a at the cuff is the optional piece untying and the length 30 cms attached to the device at the of material that serves as a string that may be used to assist on middle of the string by the seam (part 2). The caregiver to securing external devices and/or hanging the device for stor ensure the safety of the child and prevent choking may age shorten this length. 0044 FIG. 2 shows part 1, 2 and 3a of FIG. 1, and part 4 is 0051. Now turning to FIG. 2, there is shown the flowable the freely flowable material that is the content of the cavity. material (part 4), preferably a material Such as pellets that is The device may be filled partially or fully. washable and inert to fluids, medicines, or other materials that may be spilled on the device. In addition, the material should 004.5 FIG. 3 shows the hand shaped cavity (Part 1), the provide sufficient weight to offer support and subtle restraint. seam (Part 2), the tie mechanism (Part3a), the freely flowable It may comprise a polymeric plastic composition and in the material (Part 4) and Part 5 is the optional and permanent preferred embodiment, the composition is of a high-density extension to the cuff that mimics the arm/forearm with an polyethylene (HDPE). Also, the pellets (part 4) may be additional optional string (part3b) at the seam. This extension Smooth and spherical with about one-eighth to one-quarter of forms a pediatric bolster Support system device as the Volume an inch of diameter. Other shapes may be used, yet, their size density of either side (hand-part 1 or forearm-part 5) may be should be equivalent. It may also be filled partially with controlled by using part 3a to tie it around the device at the deodorizing pellets to prevent/eliminate odors, or with cuff preventing the shifting of the pellets (part 4). Part 5 scented pellets to assist on aromatherapy and use in other resembles a long cuff or sleeve. environments. 0046 FIG. 4 shows an infant with the pediatric bolster 0.052 Together with the type of material, the fill density of Support system device of this invention being used while the cavity is important. The fill density and pliability are given sideling. The string (part 3a) is used to secure the increased by the amount of pellets inside the cavity. It should be filled so volume density of the extension (part 5) to 100% to provide that the cavity is flexible, it gives enough Support and restraint extra support. Note the “hand” (part 1) is almost empty of and can be used over an infant. That is, between 100 and 300 pellets (part 4) as they were shifted to the extension side and grams to resemble the human hand weight, or filled between secured with part 3a. 60% and 80% of the capacity of the cavity. 0047 FIG. 5, shows the human hand mimetic device (part 0053 FIG. 3 shows the hand shaped cavity (Part 1), the 1, 2 and 3a) without the extension (part 5) placed on top of the seam (Part 2), the freely flowable material (Part 4) and Part 5 child while sideling to give him continual gentle pressure and that is the optional extension that mimics the arm/forearm that subtle restraint and boundaries. The device may also be used may be converted into the pediatric bolster Support system over or under any part of the body except the face (i.e., back device. This extension provides the device with extra room of the head, back, legs, stomach, etc) while laying in any for more pellets to provide more weight and more area of position or sitting up. Support by retaining the density and increasing the Volume. If 0048 FIG. 6 shows an external object, this case a pacifier, the extension (part 5) is used, the size recommended is 25 cm being secured and positioned by pediatric bolster Support of length and 5 cm of diameter. The seam at the end of the system device. In this case, the string (part 3a) at the cuff is extension may be a straight seam to make a flat end, as shown used to secure the increase of the volume density of the in part 2, or one that makes the end round or circular, square, extension (part 5) by decreasing it at the hand (part 1). As rectangular, etc., to eliminate the edges of the flat end. other option, the “fingers' of part 1 may also be used to assist 0054 The weight of the device will increase but the den with positioning when the Volume density is increased in the sity volume remains 60-80% of the total cavity. If the exten hand side (part 1) of the device and decreasing it at the sion is made, an extra string (part3b) is provided. Both strings extension (part 5) side of the device and securing it by tying (part 3a and 3b) may be used to secure external items to the the string (Part3a) around the device. The optional string at device or to hang the device for usage and/or storage. The the cuff (part 3a) may also be used to secure external items. string at the cuff (part 3a) is also used to tie it around the cuff to secure the volume density of either side of the device DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION according to the user's preferences and needs. As the density volume of one side (part 1 or part 5) increases by shifting the 0049 FIG. 1 shows a perspective of the human hand pellets (part 4), the other side is decreased. By increasing the mimetic device (part 1) constructed in accordance with the density, that side of the device becomes heavier, fuller, less present invention. As can be seen, the device resembles a flexible and may be used as a bolster support system device human hand, where the part 1 is of the shape of a hand or for extra-Support. By decreasing the density, the side becomes glove. The recognizable shape of the hand provides a sense of flatter, lighter and more flexible. The string at the cuff (part comfort for the infant's relatives as it mimics their own hands 3a) is tied around the cuff to secure volume density of either US 2008/0289 109 A1 Nov. 27, 2008

side of the device (the hand/part 1 or the forearm extension/ wherein the weight of the pellets may range from 100-300 part 5). The device may be used under or over any part of the grams; (6) a comfort, positioning aid, Support and sense of body excluding the face of the infant, and, while lying down security device as defined in claim 2 where said pellets are in any position (prone, Supine, and sideling). spherical in shape and about 1 to 3 mm in diameter; (7) an 0055. Now turning to FIG. 4, it shows an infant in the optional extension to the device as defined in claim 1 that sideling position with device converted to the pediatric bol increases the length of the cuff by 25-30 cms to mimic a ster Support system device of this invention. In this use, the forearmfarm or sleeve. This extension increases the volume extension (part 5) lies directly on the back of the infant pro and weight of the devicekeeping the same fill density of claim viding Support to avoid rolling over. The Volume density of 4 and increasing the weight of claim 5. This sleeve potentially the forearm (extension—Part 5) is increased to 100% by converts into a pediatric bolster Support system device; (8) an shifting all the pellets to the forearm/extension section and optional tying mechanism added to the device as defined in tying the string (part 3a) around the cuff to secure it. This claim 1 where said tying mechanism is a string at the cuff and allows the device to get heavier, decrease flexibility and pro at the end of the “extension' as defined in claim 7. These vide extra support. In this case, the “hand” side (part 1) is strings of 25-30 cms of length are placed to secure external almost empty of pellets. It is discouraged to use the device items, to store the device by hanging it, or to secure the pellets over a premature infant when it is converted to the pediatric (as defined in claim 4) in either side of the device (the hand bolster Support system device, as it does not conform to the and the extension) to modify the volume density of both sides. shape of the body and may be too heavy for the tiny infants I claim: creating a possible safety hazard. 1. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric Sup 0056. In FIG.5, the device is placedon the top of the child port system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of while sideling to provide comfort. In this figure, the device (a) Securing an infant in a prone resting position with head does not include the extension (part 5). In hospitals it can be turned sideways: used without interfering with medical equipment such as (b) Placing the length of said device over an infant; tubes, monitor probes, warmers, incubators, ventilators, and (c) Ensuring that device extends and contours over the hips, other equipment. Because of the flexible nature of the mate buttocks, and back of the infant; rials, the device will contour the surface where is placed on (d) Whereby the infant is provided, boundaries, support making the size of the user unimportant. and the comfort and weight of a human hand on his or 0057 Lastly, FIG. 6 shows the device converted to the her back. pediatric bolster support system device holding an external 2. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric Sup object, this case a pacifier. It is tied and secured by the string port system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of (Part 3b) at the end of the extension (part 5). Also, to convert (a) Securing an infant in a prone resting position with head into the pediatric bolster Support system device, the String at turned sideways: the cuff (Part3a) secures the pellets in the extension side (part (b) Placing a hand shaped cavity of the device over the hips 5) of the device to increase the volume and make it less and buttocks of said infant; and, flexible to be able to support the pacifier. As other options, the (c) Whereby the infant is provided support and the comfort “fingers' of Part 1 and the string at the cuff (Part3a) may also and weight of a human hand on his or her backside. be used to assist with positioning/securing of items. The 3. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric Sup device may also be used as a weight, near or away from the port system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of infant, to keep blankets, toys, and/or other devices Such as (a) Securing an infant in a resting position on his or her medical equipment in place (i.e., tubes, IVs, Ventilators, side; monitor and other cables, etc). (b) Wrapping the length of a hand shaped cavity and an 0058. It is explicitly stated that the claimed device is not extension of the device around the infant, so that said limited to the explanation of the chosen alternatives but hand shaped cavity rests next to the infant's head and encompasses other modifications/alterations within the scope said extension extends the length of the infant's back; of this ingenious concept. and, 0059. Original claims to the parent application disclosed: (c) Whereby the position of the infant is stabilized and (1) a flexible device with a cavity of a shape of a human hand rollovers of the infant are prevented. (glove or mitten), that provides comfort, Support, positioning 4. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric Sup aid and sense of security to infants, especially those born port system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of prematurely. This cavity has a predetermined fill density to (a) Securing an infant in a resting position on his or her allow flexibility and contour of the body of the infant. The side; material of the filling is high-density polymer pellets and the (b) Placing an extension of the device between the legs of cavity's is a soft, washable material that may be in contact the infant as a pillow; and, with the skin of the infant; (2) a comfort, positioning aid, (c) Whereby the infant remains in a more natural posture Support and sense of security device as defined in claim 1 providing comfort, boundaries, and a sense of security. wherein the composition of said pellets is high density poly 5. A method of using the hand and mimetic and pediatric ethylene (HDPE); (3) a comfort, positioning aid, support and Support system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of: sense of security device as defined in claim 1 wherein the (a) securing an infant in a Supine resting position; material of the cavity is a soft, Smooth, washable material (b) placing said device beneath the infant's head as a pil such as 100% cotton or 100% polyester fabric; (4) a comfort, low; and, positioning aid, Support and sense of security device as (c) whereby the infant's head is maintained in a safe and defined in claim 1 wherein the fill density of pellets comprises comfortable position without compromising the spine. 60 to 80% of the total cavity; (5) a comfort, positioning aid, 6. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric Sup Support and sense of security device as defined in claim 1 port system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of US 2008/0289 109 A1 Nov. 27, 2008

(a) securing an infant in a prone resting position; 9. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric Sup (b) placing said device beneath the infant's stomach so the port system device comprising the steps of: device is perpendicular to the infant; and, (a) manipulating said device so that freely flowable mate (c) whereby the infant's position is maintained for the rial is moved from a hand shaped cavity into and con safety and comfort of the infant. fined in an extension (that mimics an arm) of said device; 7. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric Sup (b) placing said extension of said device lengthwise along port system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of the length of an infant from a top of said infants head, (a) securing an infant in a sitting position; down along said infant’s spine; and, (b) placing at least one device on at least one side of said (c) whereby unwanted movement of the infant's head is sitting infant so that the length of said device is parallel restricted, which is particularly useful during infant to the length of and touching said infant; and, intubations and to prevent against unintended tube (c) whereby the infant is provided support to remain removal. upright, and assisting a correct posture by protecting the 10. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric spine against unnecessary lateral movements. Support system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of: 8. A method of using the hand mimetic and pediatric Sup (a) Securing an infant in a Supine resting position; port system device of claim 25 comprising the steps of (b) Wrapping the length of a hand shaped cavity and an (a) Identifying loose items near an infant and incubator, extension of the device around at least one side of the (b) placing the length of said device over loose items in an infant; infant ; and (c) whereby the infant is provided support and boundaries. (c) whereby said loose items are secured within said incu bator and do not get tangled with said infant. c c c c c