Toy for a Large Baby??

hi -

I agree with Sarah. Canada has actually banned baby walkers and the American Academy of Pediatrics has called for a ban on their use (http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/... ) and published a study about delays and baby walkers (http://aapgrandrounds.aappublications.org/cgi/content/ext...) .

Here are a list of possibilities
http://babyproducts.about.com/od/swingssaucersbouncers/tp...
http://www.consumersearch.com/baby-activity-centers
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Einstein-Discover-Activity-Cen... (holds up to 30 pounds)

good luck!

I'd encourage you to reconsider the walker because they can be dangerous. Babies have fallen in them and had head injuries or broken arms. There are other brands of stationary activity centers that might have a higher weight limit.

My pediatrician sent home a flyer at my baby's 2 month appointment that says this:
WALKERS ARE HARMFUL: Over 40% of children who use walkers have an accident requiring medical attention. They may suffer fractures, concussions, and in some cases even death. Do not buy a walker!

I have big babies (although not quite as heavy as yours) and our MegaSaucer is 6 yrs old. I've lent it to friends, too, so it's been through 4 kids just fine. I hope I'm not the only one who's had a MegaSaucer last!

So when I had my first baby there was this huge scare out there that these walkers are SO dangerous. I can honestly say that I am not sure I would not have purchased one but it is something to think about. It is so easy for kids to go down the stairs, tip over, etc. and really get hurt.

Now that being said, there are a couple of things that my kids just loved. There are other excer-saucers on the market that are not EvenFlow so you might want to look around a bit. The down side is, I have three kids and only one liked it though. Another thing that all three loved were those play stations that you move around as they get older.

Hope this helps, enjoy!

my son had the step and play piano by fisher price. i dont know if they still sell them i bought mine used. but you could try and find one. they are very large take up a lot of room but my son loved it and with number 2 on the way i am happy have it ready for when this one can sit up :) good luck

Chicco makes a ride on toy that is stationary to begin (it rocks like a rocking chair) and has straps that hold your baby in place - my son is 2 1/2 and still will ride on it. I can;t think of what it is called but it has parent handles to push them around that you can take off when they are old enough to ride by themselves and my son began using it about 5 months!

Just in case you are unaware, baby walkers are not recommended for babies because they cause delays. I was unaware of this until I took my premie in for physical therapy and they jumped all over me for having one. I had been given two for shower gifts and was getting ready to set them up at the time. I have since heard from several people in early childhood developement how bad they are for babies, especially really young ones like yours. In my opinion weight isn't what you should be considering, age appropriatemess and delay is. And yes I know many people who have used them, most adults had one when they were young, but if you read or ask someone in the feild they will explain the delays that occur and the reasons for not using them.

You know too this is just a "guideline" for weight. My son is 8 months and is too big for his swing but he's still in it (strapped of course). He's 20lbs and loves his jumparoo so when he is done with it I will get rid of.