US20120317722A1

Movatterモバイル変換

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Publication number: US20120317722A1
Application number: US13/488,528
Authority: US
Inventors: Jennifer Pary
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-06-15
Filing date: 2012-06-05
Publication date: 2012-12-20

Abstract

A changing table cover is made from a material that forms a pocket, closed around a portion of its periphery and open around enough of the remaining periphery to accept one of any typical target changing tables. Part of the open peripheral edges optionally have disengageable fasteners. When the changing table cover is placed over a changing table, the inside surfaces of the pocket contacts the changing table while one of the outside surfaces contacts the child. When removed from the changing table, the inside surface remains contained and does not contact the outside surfaces, thereby reducing contamination from any undesirable material that was transmitted to the inside surfaces from the changing table. Preferably, the changing table cover folds into a pouch for ease of transportation.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application, Ser. No. 61/497,443, titled “Booty Roo,” which was filed on Jun. 15, 2011, inventor Jennifer Pary, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

FIELD

This invention relates to the field of child-care devices and more particularly to a system for protecting a baby from the cold, hard and germ-ridden surface of public changing tables.

BACKGROUND

Many public facilities provide changing tables to facilitate changing of a diaper of an infant or small child. Such changing tables are often located in restroom facilities such as public restrooms. Even if changing tables were not typically located in restroom facilities, the surfaces of the changing tables are typically hard, cold, and include a plethora of germs and viruses on their surfaces, especially when the surfaces are textured as often is the case. The entire system is further impacted by babies or toddlers who further add to the germ and virus collection, especially as they squirm and fidget because of the uncomfortable feeling of the hard and cold surface, leaving behind their own germs, viruses and fecal matter for the next user of the changing table. After several uses, the typical changing table is a virtual cesspool of germs, viruses, and fecal matter.

To combat some of the issues, several devices of the prior art have been used with limited success. For one, a disposable paper-like sheet is sometimes provided to shield the baby/toddler from the surface of the changing table. Unfortunately, because of the cold and hard surface of the changing table, the baby/toddler often squirms and displaces this sheet, transferring germs/viruses/fecal matter to and from the surfaces of the changing table. Often such covers do not completely cover the changing table, can rip or tear, and, because of their construction, make a crinkly noise, attracting the child to play with or even ingest these covers. One such cover is shown in U.S. Pat. Publication No. 2007/0078419 to Bredfeldt. In this, a stretchable material is provided to cover the changing table surface, for example, in a roll that is perforated at lengths that match the changing table width. This system is to be provided by the operators of the facility and, when provided, has to be maintained to make sure sufficient product is available when needed without running out. This system, being that it is provided at some changing table sites, doesn't solve the basic problems cited above, unless this system is provided at every changing table site, which would be difficult to attain. Therefore, it is desired that each parent has a device that protects them and their child from the issues stated above and that device is portable for situations where there are no provisions at a given changing table.

Various other solutions have been proposed in the prior art, all of which having issues.

One example is U.S. Pat. No. 7,761,944 to Skophammer, for a device that unfolds to cover a changing table and then folds back up into its own carrying case. This device is not ideal, in that, as it is folded into the duffel mode, sides that have contacted the changing table come into contact with the sides on which the child rests, thereby contaminating the sides on which the child rests with whatever was on the changing table. When later placed in a diaper bag, the sides that contacted the changing table are free to contact other items in the diaper bag such as pacifiers, nipples, bottles, etc. Furthermore, a contaminated side of Skophammer's changing table cover (that which contacts the changing table), when folded into the duffel configuration, becomes an outside surface of the duffel, passing whatever germs/viruses/fecal matter that was on the changing table to whoever comes into contact with the outer surface of the duffel.

Other examples as disclosed in the prior art do not fold into a convenient pouch that serves to protect users from contact with a soiled surface of the changing table cover, either that which contacted the changing table and/or that which the child was changed (e.g. may have been soiled during the changing process). Furthermore, the examples disclosed in the prior art also promote contact of the side which contacted the changing table with the side that contacts the child, thereby allowing transfer of germs, viruses, and/or fecal matter from the soiled side to the child side on which the child will rest during the next changing. Therefore, germs, viruses, and/or, fecal matter that was on a changing table the first time these covers were used have the potential of affecting the child on subsequent uses of the covers of the prior art.

What is needed is a device that will insulate the child from the cold changing table, provide improved comfort to the child, and reduce contamination from the changing table.

SUMMARY

The following describes and claims a changing table cover that is made from sheets of material that are partially closed around a portion of the periphery of the materials forming a pocket, and optionally has removable or disengageable fasteners around another portion of the periphery. Another portion of the periphery is left open for clearance around the area where the changing table is attached to a wall. When the changing table cover is placed over a changing table, the inside surfaces of the pocket contacts the changing table while one of the outside surfaces contacts the child. When removed from the changing table, the inside surfaces remain contained and do not contact the outside surfaces, thereby reducing transmission of any contamination that was picked up on the inside surfaces of the cover from the changing table. Preferably, the changing table cover folds into a pouch for ease of transportation.

In one embodiment, a changing table cover is disclosed including an upper sheet of material sized and shaped to cover a target changing table surface and a lower sheet of material having a substantially similar size and shape as the upper sheet of material. The upper sheet of material is joined to the lower sheet of material around a first portion of the peripheral edges (e.g. by stitching, adhesive, snaps, continuous material folded over, etc.) forming a pocket. A second portion of the periphery optionally has removable or disengageable fasteners. Another portion of the periphery is left open for clearance around the area where the changing table is attached to a wall. When the changing table cover is placed over a changing table, the inside surfaces of the pocket contacts the changing table while one of the outside surfaces contacts the child. When removed from the changing table, the inside surfaces remain contained and do not contact the outside surfaces, thereby reducing transmission of any contamination that was picked up on the inside surfaces of the cover from the changing table. Preferably, the changing table cover folds into a pouch for ease of transportation.

In another embodiment, a changing table cover system is disclosed including an upper sheet of material being of substantially rectangular shape and sized to cover a typical changing table surface and a lower sheet of material being of substantially rectangular shape and substantially similar size as the upper sheet of material. The upper sheet of material is joined (e.g. stitched or folded over) to the lower sheet of material at two adjacent edges forming a pocket, wherein a first edge of the two adjacent edges is longer than a second edge of the two adjacent edges. A carrying device is interfaced to the first edge. The carrying device has a pouch that is sized to accept the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material after the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material are folded.

In another embodiment, a changing table cover system is disclosed including an upper sheet of material being of substantially rectangular shape and sized to cover a typical changing table surface and a lower sheet of material being of substantially rectangular shape and substantially similar size as the upper sheet of material. The upper sheet of material is joined to the lower sheet of material at two adjacent edges forming a pocket, wherein a first edge of the two adjacent edges is longer than a second edge of the two adjacent edges. A carrying device is interfaced to the first edge. The carrying device has a pouch, the pouch is sized to accept the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material after the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material are folded. There is at least one temporary fastener (e.g. hook and loop material, snaps, buttons, etc.) situated on another edge of the pocket (the third edge of the pocket is the edge located opposite of the second edge of the pocket).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention can be best understood by those having ordinary skill in the art by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of the changing table cover completely folded and stored within the pouch.

FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of the changing table cover completely folded and stored within the pouch.

FIG. 2 illustrates the changing table cover unfolded and ready to be positioned over the changing table.

FIG. 3 illustrates the changing table cover unfolded and installed over the changing table.

FIG. 4A illustrates a rear view of the changing table cover deployed from the pouch.

FIG. 4B illustrates a top view of the changing table cover deployed from the pouch.

FIG. 4C illustrates a bottom view of the changing table cover deployed from the pouch.

FIG. 5 illustrates the changing table cover being folded into thirds.

FIG. 6 illustrates the changing table cover after having been folded into thirds, now being folded in half.

FIG. 7 illustrates the changing table cover after having been folded in half.

FIG. 8 illustrates the changing table cover being tucked into the pouch.

FIG. 9 illustrates another style of the changing table cover unfolded and ready to be positioned over another style of the changing table.

FIG. 10 illustrates another style of the changing table cover unfolded and installed over another style of the changing table.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Throughout the following detailed description, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements in all figures. Throughout this description, two primary surfaces of the changing table cover will be referenced as the outer surface and the inner surface. Throughout this description, a “child” is described with respect to the changing table cover for brevity purposes and it is anticipated that any baby, infant, toddler, child, etc., use the disclosed changing table cover. The child typically contacts the outer surface and, when used on a changing table, the inner surface makes contact with the changing table. Note that it is anticipated that there are many times that the changing table cover is used absent of the changing tables such as spread out on the floor. One aspect of the changing table cover is that, during both use and storage, the outer surface and the inner surface do not come into contact with each other. This is desirable because the inner surface will be subjected to germs, viruses, and potentially fecal matter and/or other undesirable materials when it contacts the changing table. Therefore, if the outer surface was allowed to contact the inner surface, it is possible that any germs, viruses, and potentially fecal matter and/or other undesirable materials will transfer to the outer surface. This is not desirable due to the fact that these germs, viruses, and potentially fecal matter and/or other undesirable materials, will then be present on the outer surface during the next use of the changing table cover, having the potential of contact with the child during changing.

Referring toFIGS. 1 and 1A, the changing table cover completely folded and stored within thepouch20 will be described. As shown, the changing table cover10 (seeFIGS. 2-9) is completely folded and stored within apouch20. Thepouch20 is, or is part of a carryingdevice22 that has, optionally, ahandle24 and/or asecondary pouch26 for carrying items such as diapers, wipes, etc. Note that because the changingtable cover10 is substantially contained within thepouch20, there is little chance for a contaminated portion of the changingtable cover10 to come into contact with the person transporting the carryingdevice22. Additionally, this is advantageous because the carrying device is a familiar object and older children often crawl to the carryingdevice22 and make contact with such.

Referring toFIG. 2, the changingtable cover10, ready to be deployed onto a typical changing table5 will be described. In this view, the changingtable cover10 has been removed from thepouch20 and is positioned to be placed over a typical changing table5, as found in many restrooms. Theouter surface12 of the changingtable cover10 is preferably made of a soft material that is washable, providing for comfort to the child and enabling cleaning for reuse. In some embodiments, theinner surfaces15/16 are part of the same material. In some embodiments, theinner surfaces15/16 are surfaces of another sheet of the same material or a sheet of a different material, as long as theinner surfaces15/16 are also flexible for folding. In some embodiments, theinner surfaces15/16 are fabricated from a higher friction material such as a soft rubber, etc. In some embodiments, theinner surfaces15/16 include sections or strips of a higher friction material such as rubber.

The changingtable cover10 is preferably rectangular in shape and sized to cover the largest expected changing table5. The changingtable cover10 is open at two edges and closed along aforward edge14 and aside edge19. The changingtable cover10 is positioned to be placed over the changing table5 with theclosed edge14 away from the changing table5 so that theclosed edge14 will cover the forward edge of the changing table5 as shown inFIG. 3.

It is anticipated that theclosed edges14/19 be fabricated in the closed mode in any way known in the industry. As an example, but not limited to, stitching, adhesives, fasteners, rivets, etc. It is also anticipated that eitherclosed edge14/19 be formed by folding a continuous sheet similar to one closed edge of a pillow case. Although the left edge is shown open and theright edge19 closed, an opposite configuration is also anticipated.

InFIG. 2, the left side edge is shown folded open, showing theinner surfaces15/16. The topinner surface15 contacts the top surface of the changing table5 while the bottom insidesurface16 contacts the bottom of the changing table5.

In some embodiments,removable fasteners17/18 are positioned at the open edges of the changingtable cover10 to help maintain stability while the changingtable cover10 is covering the changing table5, being that the changing tables5 are typically made from a hard plastic that provides little friction to a cloth changingtable cover10.

In some embodiments,optional strap portals11 are provided forstraps6 from the changing table5 to be passed when the child needs to be strapped to prevent falling.

Note that inside surfaces15/16 of the changingtable cover10 substantially surrounds the changing table5 when deployed. In this way, after the changingtable cover10 is removed from the changing table5, the bottom insidesurface16 abuts the top insidesurface15, thereby sealing any germs, viruses, and/or fecal matter that was transferred from the changing table's5

surfaces

8 to theinside surface15/16 of the changingtable cover10. This feature reduces exposure and/or transfer of germs, viruses, and/or fecal matter from the inside surfaces15/16 of the changingtable cover10 to the outside surfaces12 of the changingtable cover10, in particular theoutside surface12 on which the child will rest when subsequent changing is required before the changingtable cover10 is laundered.

Referring toFIG. 3, the changingtable cover10 installed over a typical changing table5 will be described. In this view, the changingtable cover10 is positioned over a typical changing table5. The outer surface (child side)12 of the changingtable cover10 is preferably made of a soft material that is washable, providing for comfort to the child and enabling cleaning for reuse. The changingtable cover10 is preferably rectangular in shape and sized to cover the largest expected changing table5. The changingtable cover10 is open at two sides and closed along aforward edge14 and aside edge19. The changingtable cover10 is placed over the changing table5 with theclosed edge14 at the front edge of the changing table5 so that theclosed edge14 will cover the front edge of the changing table5 as shown inFIG. 3.

In this view, the changingtable straps6 have been fed through theoptional strap portals11 and are ready to be secured around the child. Also, the carryingdevice22 extends from the changingtable cover10, exposing the optionalsecondary pouch26 for quick removal of contents such as diapers and/or wipes. It is anticipated that the carryingdevice22 is formed as a continuation of the material from which the changingtable cover10 is made or that the carryingdevice22 is affixed to the changing table cover10 (e.g. sewn or attached with fasteners). In some embodiments, the carryingdevice22 is separate from the changingtable cover10.

Referring toFIGS. 4A,4B and4C, various views of the changingtable cover10 deployed from thepouch20 will be described. Although any material is anticipated, a soft cloth is preferred. In some embodiments, one layer of cloth is used and the inside surfaces15/16 are one side of the layer of cloth while the outside surfaces12 are the other side of the layer of cloth.

In other embodiments, multiple layers of material are anticipated with or without fillers (e.g. stuffing as in pillows). In such, a soft material, preferably cloth, is anticipated for the outside surfaces (e.g. child side)12. One such material is cotton or a cotton blend, but other suitable materials will work equally as well. In this embodiment, it is anticipated that the inside surfaces14/15 are made of the same material or a different material. Since the inside surfaces14/15 are not intended to come into contact with the child, it is anticipated that the material used to fabricate the inside surfaces is any foldable material and, in some embodiments, is the same material (e.g. cotton) as the material used to fabricate the outer surfaces12. In some embodiments, the material used to fabricate theinner surfaces14/15, or at least the topinner surface15 is a non-skid material such as rubber, which will reduce slippage and movement of the changingtable cover10 with respect to the changing table5.

It is anticipated that any color and/or pattern be present on the materials used to fabricate the changingtable cover10 and the carryingdevice22. In one embodiment, the color and/or pattern of theinside surface15/16 is different from the color and/or pattern of theoutside surface12 to provide a visual contrast.

Note that the carryingdevice22 is a continuation and/or is affixed to theedge14 of theouter surface12 and, thereby, hangs from theedge14 when the changingtable cover10 is positioned over a changing table5. In this way, in embodiments in which there is asecondary pouch26, thesecondary pouch26 is in a position for dispensing contents such as diapers, wipes, etc.

Referring toFIGS. 4A-4C, various views of the changingtable cover10 deployed from the pouch are shown. These views show theclosed edges14/19 and the bottom of the changingtable cover10 that is not visible in other views.

Referring toFIGS. 5-8, the changingtable cover10 is shown being folded into thepouch20. The method of folding and stowing the changingtable cover10 into thepouch20 is an example of such and it is anticipated that other methods and folding patterns be incorporated to provide similar results.

After removing the changingtable cover10 from the changing table5 (also removing thestraps6 from the optional strap portals11), the changing table cover is held by its corners with the carryingdevice22 positioned towards the ground, then, as shown inFIG. 5, the changingtable cover10 is folded into thirds. Next, thetop half32 of the changingtable cover10 if folded over thebottom half33 of the changing table cover, in half, as shown inFIG. 6. Now, the changingtable cover10 is folded into thepouch20 as shown inFIGS. 7 and 8. Note that, when within thepouch20, theinner surfaces15/16 are not visible or accessible, thereby reducing any exposure to one handling the carryingdevice22 to any germs, viruses and/or other matter that has transferred onto theinner surfaces15/16. Only a small section of theouter surface12 is exposed.

Referring toFIG. 9, the changingtable cover110, ready to be deployed onto an oval shaped changing table105 will be described. In this example, the changingtable cover110 is shaped similar to the changing table105, which is substantially oval (with flattened hinge side). InFIG. 9, the changingtable cover110 has been removed from thepouch120 and is positioned to be placed over a changing table such as an oval changing table105. In this example, the changingtable cover110 is shaped to conform to the shape of the changing table105, being substantially oval, although any shape of changingtable cover110 is anticipated to cover any shape of changing table5/105. For example, the rectangular shaped changingtable cover5 is perfectly suitable for covering a range of shapes of changing tables, including the oval shaped changing table105. It is anticipated that the changingtable cover10/110 be of a different shape than that of some or all anticipated changing tables5/105 (e.g., some overlap is acceptable), though the size of the changingtable cover10/100 is preferably larger than the largest anticipated changing table5/105.

Theouter surface112 of the changingtable cover110 is preferably made of a soft material that is washable, providing for comfort to the child and enabling cleaning for reuse. In some embodiments, theinner surfaces115/116 are part of the same material. In some embodiments, theinner surfaces115/116 are surfaces of another sheet of the same material or a sheet of a different material, as long as theinner surfaces115/116 are also flexible for folding. In some embodiments, theinner surfaces115/116 are fabricated from a higher friction material such as a soft rubber, etc. In some embodiments, theinner surfaces115/116 include sections or strips of a higher friction material such as rubber.

The changingtable cover110 is preferably shaped and sized to cover the largest expected changing table105. The changingtable cover110 is open around one portion of a peripheral edge and closed along anotherperipheral edge114/119 where a pocket is formed. The changingtable cover110 is shown positioned to be placed over the changing table105 with theclosed edges114/119 (pocket) away from where the changing table105 mounts to a wall so that theclosed edges114/119 will cover the forward edge of the changing table105 as shown inFIG. 10.

It is anticipated that theclosed edges114/119 be fabricated in the closed mode in any way known in the industry to form the pocket. As an example, but not limited to, stitching, adhesives, fasteners, rivets, etc. It is also anticipated thatclosed edges114/119 be formed by folding a continuous sheet. Although specific edges are shown open andspecific edge114/119 are shown closed, an opposite configuration is also anticipated. It is anticipated that any percentage of theedges114/119 be closed as long as the changingtable cover110 is capable of being installed over at least one target changing table5/105.

InFIG. 9, the left side edge is shown open, exposing theinner surfaces115/116. The topinner surface115 contacts the top surface of the changing table105 while the bottom insidesurface116 contacts the bottom of the changing table105.

In some embodiments,removable fasteners117/118 are positioned at the open edges of the changingtable cover110 to help maintain stability while the changingtable cover110 is covering the changing table105, being that the changing tables105 are typically made from a hard plastic that provides little friction to a cloth changingtable cover110.

In some embodiments,optional strap portals111 are provided forstraps106 from the changing table105 to be passed when the child needs to be strapped to reduce risk of falling.

Note that inside surfaces115/116 of the changingtable cover110 substantially surrounds the changing table105 when deployed. In this way, after the changingtable cover110 is removed from the changing table105, the bottom insidesurface116 abuts the top insidesurface115, thereby sealing any germs, viruses, and/or fecal matter that was transferred from the changing table's105

surfaces

108 to theinside surface115/116 of the changingtable cover110. This feature reduces exposure and/or transfer of germs, viruses, and/or fecal matter from theinside surfaces115/116 of the changingtable cover110 to theoutside surfaces112 of the changingtable cover110, in particular theoutside surface112 on which the child will rest when subsequent changing is required before the changingtable cover110 is laundered.

Referring toFIG. 10, the changingtable cover110 installed over a shaped changing table105 will be described. In this view, the changingtable cover110 is positioned over a typical changing table105. The outer surface (child side)112 of the changingtable cover110 is preferably made of a soft material that is washable, providing for comfort to the child and enabling cleaning for reuse. The changingtable cover110 is optionally shaped and sized to cover the largest expected changing table105. In this example, the changingtable cover110 is shaped and sized to cover a subset of all possible expected changing table105 sizes/shapes, for example a substantially oval changing table105.

The changingtable cover110 is open at along part of the periphery and closed along another part of theperiphery114/119. The changingtable cover110 is placed over the changing table105 with theclosed edge114 at the front edge of the changing table105 so that theclosed edge114 will cover the front edge of the changing table105 as shown inFIG. 10.

In this view, the changingtable straps106 have been fed through theoptional strap portals111 and are ready to be secured around the child. Also, the carryingdevice122 extends from the changingtable cover110, exposing the optionalsecondary pouch126 for quick removal of contents such as diapers and/or wipes. It is anticipated that the carryingdevice122 is formed as a continuation of the material from which the changingtable cover110 is made or that the carryingdevice122 is affixed to the changing table cover110 (e.g. sewn or attached with fasteners). In some embodiments, the carryingdevice122 is separate from the changingtable cover110.

Equivalent elements can be substituted for the ones set forth above such that they perform in substantially the same manner in substantially the same way for achieving substantially the same result.

It is believed that the system and method and many of its attendant advantages will be understood by the foregoing description. It is also believed that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction and arrangement of the components thereof without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention or without sacrificing all of its material advantages. The form herein before described being merely exemplary and explanatory embodiment thereof. It is the intention of the following claims to encompass and include such changes.

Claims

1. A changing table cover comprising:

an upper sheet of material shaped and sized to cover at least one typical changing table surface; and

a lower sheet of material being of substantially similar size and shape as the upper sheet of material, the upper sheet of material joined to the lower sheet of material around a first portion of the periphery of the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material forming a pocket, a second portion of the periphery of the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material forming an opening, the opening large enough to accept the at least one typical changing table surface.

2. The changing table cover ofclaim 1, further comprising at least one temporary fastener situated on a portion of the second portion of the periphery of the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material.

4. The changing table cover ofclaim 1, further comprising a pouch, the pouch interfaced to the first portion of the periphery of the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material; the pouch sized to accept the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material after the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material are folded.

5. The changing table cover ofclaim 4, wherein the pouch interfaced to the first portion of the periphery of the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material.

6. The changing table cover ofclaim 1, wherein the the first portion of the periphery of the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material are joined by stitching.

7. The changing table cover ofclaim 4, wherein the pouch is a carrying device and the pouch includes a handle.

8. The changing table cover ofclaim 4, wherein the carrying device further comprises a second pouch for transporting accessory items.

9. The changing table cover ofclaim 1, wherein the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material are made from fabric.

10. The changing table cover ofclaim 9, wherein the fabric comprises cotton.

11. A changing table cover system comprising:

an upper sheet of material being of substantially rectangular shape and sized to cover a typical changing table surface;

a lower sheet of material being of substantially rectangular shape and substantially similar size as the upper sheet of material, the upper sheet of material joined to the lower sheet of material at two adjacent edges forming a pocket, wherein a first edge of the two adjacent edges is longer than a second edge of the two adjacent edges; and

a carrying device having a pouch, the pouch sized to accept the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material after the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material are folded, the carrying device interfaced to the first edge.

12. The changing table cover ofclaim 11, further comprising at least one temporary fastener situated on a third edge of the pocket, the third edge of the pocket being located opposite of the second edge of the pocket.

13. The changing table cover ofclaim 12, wherein the fastener is hook and loop material.

14. The changing table cover ofclaim 12, wherein the pouch is interfaced to the first edge by stitching.

15. The changing table cover ofclaim 12, wherein the upper sheet of material is joined to the lower sheet of material at the two adjacent edges by stitching.

16. The changing table cover ofclaim 11, wherein the carrying device includes a handle.

17. The changing table cover ofclaim 11, wherein the carrying device further comprises a second pouch for transporting accessory items.

18. The changing table cover ofclaim 11, wherein the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material are made from fabric.

19. The changing table cover ofclaim 18, wherein the fabric comprises cotton.

20. A changing table cover system comprising:

an upper sheet of material being of substantially rectangular shape and sized to cover at least one typical changing table surface;

a lower sheet of material being of substantially rectangular shape and substantially similar size as the upper sheet of material, the upper sheet of material joined to the lower sheet of material at two adjacent edges forming a pocket, wherein a first edge of the two adjacent edges is longer than a second edge of the two adjacent edges;

a carrying device having a pouch, the pouch sized to accept the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material after the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material are folded, the carrying device interfaced to the first edge;

at least one temporary fastener situated on a third edge of the pocket, the third edge of the pocket being located opposite of the second edge of the pocket;

whereas, after removing from the at least one typical changing table and folding, inside surfaces of the upper sheet of material and lower sheet of material that contacted the at least one typical changing table, contact each other and do not contact outside surfaces of the upper sheet of material and the lower sheet of material.