多功能哺乳巾的研發與創新之研究

Innovative Design for Multi-function Breastfeeding Covers

近年來母親哺餵母乳的比率越來越高，但哺乳室設置有限，哺乳室不足且無法讓嬰兒等待的情況下，有些母親只好在角落或是比較隱密的地方哺餵母乳，因此產生隱私問題，影響母親哺乳意願。研究者透過質化研究及量化研究，發明並改良多功能哺乳巾，設計出具隱密且適合母親哺乳的哺乳巾，讓照顧者用多功能哺乳巾哺育母乳，此外，研究者設計可拆式領口，可在哺乳巾加裝不同配件，使哺乳巾具備更多功能，如嬰兒長大後可以當作雨衣及披風、小被子、尿布墊、推車遮陽、遮雨布、圍裙等，讓嬰兒可以從小用到大，也增加哺乳巾使用的便利性與環保概念，發揮其最大功用；此多功能哺乳巾通過新型專利，榮獲國際發明競賽金牌獎。30位具哺乳經驗的母親試用結果比較，也發現多功能哺乳巾在材質的選擇、布料的觸感、隱密性、收納方便、輕鬆穿脫、方便攜帶的特色顯著優於傳統哺乳巾；多功能哺乳巾的功能方面，在遮陽擋雨、當嬰兒包巾、被子、枕頭、披風、雨衣使用、口袋可收納物品的功能，顯著優於傳統哺乳巾。

There are growing numbers of mothers willing to breastfeed in recent years; however, limited breastfeeding rooms in public have forced some mothers to breastfeed in the restaurants, corners, or somewhere relatively private. Such barriers to privacy have largely impacted the willingness of breastfeeding. Through qualitative and quantitative studies, the researchers designed and improved multi-function breastfeeding covers for more privacy protection and straightforward applications. The researchers expanded the functions of breastfeeding cover to a raincoat, cloak, blanket, diaper pad, stroller cover, apron, etc., via the detachable collar, by which various accessories can be attached. This extension maximizes the utility and continued use when the child grows up, largely improving the versatility and greenness. With a utility model patent obtained, we won a gold medal in the international invention exhibition. Here we developed and demonstrated that “multi-function breastfeeding cover” is significantly superior than traditional ones in the features including choice of materials, touch of the fabric, the hidden characteristics, easy storage, and easy to wear and carry. Multiple functions of our breastfeeding cover such as a protection from sun and rain, a wrap, blanket, pillow, cloak, raincoat, as well as pockets for storage, are also significantly better than traditional ones.