Method of using cleansing composition that improves touch between caregiver and child
Inventors
Fevola, Michael J. • Lee, Christina Irene • Nikolovski, Janeta • Rotella, Katie • Walters, Russel M. • Bishop, Christina • Dexter, Marni
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-10383804-B1
Publication Date
2019-08-20
Expiration Date
Abstract
Compositions and methods for improving the experience of bath time that promotes good skin-to-skin contact between caregiver and child are disclosed.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to improving the experience of bath time between a caregiver and a child. The approach centers on employing a cleanser that promotes good skin-to-skin contact between caregiver and child, with the intent of supporting pleasantness and soothing touch associated with natural skin contact.
The invention addresses a problem in which conventional cleanser formulations can interfere with skin behavior relevant to touch. The document describes that surfactants remove or disrupt skin lipids and lipid order, conditioning agents change friction, and barrier fortifiers or films can mediate touch, reducing the naturalness of caregiver-child skin contact.
To solve this, the document proposes restrictions on cleanser components aimed at minimizing film or residue and minimizing harsh surfactant and conditioning effects, while maintaining mildness on infant skin. The cleanser is described as comprising PEG 80-SL, an amphoteric surfactant, an alkyl taurate, and decyl glucoside.
Claims Coverage
The only independent claim identified is supported by the record for clm-00001, and it contains a single core inventive requirement with one set of specific cleanser components that promote good skin-to-skin contact.
Cleanser configured to promote good skin-to-skin contact during bath time
A method of improving the experience of bath time by employing a cleanser that promotes good skin-to-skin contact between caregiver and child.
Specific cleanser composition for bath-time skin-to-skin contact
The cleanser comprises PEG 80-SL, an amphoteric surfactant, an alkyl taurate, and decyl glucoside.
Across the independent claim, the inventive coverage focuses on bath-time improvement achieved by using a cleanser that promotes good caregiver-child skin-to-skin contact, where the cleanser includes PEG 80-SL, an amphoteric surfactant, an alkyl taurate, and decyl glucoside.
Stated Advantages
Improves the experience of bath time by promoting good skin-to-skin contact between caregiver and child.
In the human comparison, increased caregiver talking or singing and eye contact during bath time.
In the human comparison, more playful touch during bath time.
In the human comparison, reduced functional washing time.
In the human comparison, fewer infant negative vocalizations (crying or yelling) versus a commercial wash.
Documented Applications
Improving the experience of bath time between a caregiver and a child using a cleanser designed to promote good skin-to-skin contact.
Caregiver-child bath experience evaluation using measures such as the Parent-Infant Caregiving Touch Scale (PICTS) and Facial Action Coding System (FACS), along with observations including talking or singing, eye contact, and touch behaviors.
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