In circumstances where a mother is nursing or where any caregiver isotherwise attending to an infant by holding it in his or her arms, it isknown that there is considerable loss of mobility for the caregiver whichresults in difficulty in accomplishing tasks that might otherwise beperformed while sitting.In this invention there are fittings and accommodations suitable for:retaining a book or other documentation; holding beverage containers;supporting implements; and affixing washcloths, bibs and the like. In thisfashion, the caregiver is able to read a book, have access to refreshment,have access to accoutrements such as washcloths, bibs, toys, etc.A reasonable application of this invention would be made by a nursing motheror other caregiver to hold a book, baby bottle or other refreshment, andwashcloths or bibs in a secure manner and easily accessible throughout theperiod of relative immobility due to attending to the needs of the infant.The invention is comprised of a flat rectangular surface set back a fewdegrees from vertical with a smaller surface extending at right angles fromits bottom edge. The assembly is supported by a stand of adjustable height.The flat near-vertical rectangular surface is angled in a fashion to serve asa book support to provide easy viewing of desired reading material and has,integral to its construction, a strap comprised of clear plastic affixed withelastic. The lip, or protrudence from this support holds the weight of thereading material and has, integral to its construction, slots, clips, andretainers suitable for securing beverage containers, washcloths and othernecessary accoutrements.
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