Independence: Exersaucer
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Walker V. Exersaucer
Asked by L.A. from New York
on March 18, 2011
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Ladies,
our five month old loves to "stand" and to "pedal his feet". He isn't happy in his swing, insists on being upright, and hasn't managed a crawl. I'd love a ...
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- The issue with the walkers isn't just stairs; it's that the baby can literally wheel himself into trouble - like over to the coffee table where a hot drink might be si...
- I would recommend an exersaucer. We had both a walker and an exersaucer with both of our children. I didn't really have safety concerns. And with the short amount o...
- Hello, we chose an exersaucer over a baby walker because the AAP does not recommend walkers: http://aapgrandrounds.aappublications.org/cgi/content/extract/3/1/1 an...
Independence for 11 Month Old
Asked by R.M. from Detroit
on January 8, 2009
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Does anyone have advice on how to help my 11 month old spend some play time alone? My husband and I have to constantly be entertaining him. He won't even sit in his ...
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- I'm sure you've got lots of wonderful toys for him to play with, but if you really need to get something done I found the Baby Einstein DVDs really great - I know that...
- Hi R. Every baby has a different personality...that being said, my 13 month old stopped having anything to do with being confined in an exersaucer 5-6 months ago......
- One thing that has worked for me is keeping my baby in the same room as me - in the highchair with some dry cereal snacks while I clean, on the floor with a toy while ...
Fussy 4-1/2 Mo... What's Wrong?
Asked by N.S. from Los Angeles
on June 18, 2009
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I have a wonderful 4-1/2 month old daughter. I recently had to go back to work full-time... very sad about this, but I am very lucky to have my mother and mother-in-la...
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- Hello N., My son had very, very bad reflux during his first year. The position that relieved him the most was upright in someone's arms. The walking around part is si...
- Have you check the dosage on the reflux meds? They usually need to be upped as babies gain weight. My daughter had reflux, but she screamed even when we held her. ...
- Totally normal, in a lot of societies, the baby's feet never even touch the ground until they start to walk. Get a sling & a backpack & alternate them...your moms can...
Are Exersaucers and Jumpers Bad for My Baby's Development?
Asked by L.B. from Portland
on March 3, 2009
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The day AFTER my mother-in-law bought a jumparoo and a co-worker gave me an exersaucer and my husband ordered a jumper for the door frame I took my son to his 4 month ...
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- You have great perspectives from other moms below. We used both with my daughter, in moderation, following manufacturer guidelines for physical readiness. This may be...
- I suggest that this on another of those ideas which change "with the wind." Previously specialists said to use them. Now a few specialists say not to use them. I've...
- I used the excersaucer for times when I needed him near but, didn't want to drag the play yard around the house. Like when I was baking, didn't want any burns and the...
9 Month Old Doesn't Interact Very Much... Worried!
Asked by T.M. from Phoenix
on February 7, 2011
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My son is a little over 9 months old. Since he has learned how to crawl, stand and cruise, he doen't like to play with me (or anyone) anymore. He just wants to stand...
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- My DS was the same way and still is sometimes. I wouldnt worry, he is just exploring. My DS now will sit and interact for a bit then I have to catch his attention ag...
- My daughter was the same when she began to move and still is not good at sitting down and playing (2 1/2 years old). He's just exploring his world and his new skills....
- Lol. My son is 9 months too. He is exactly the same. And this is a perfectly normal part of development. No worries! :)
Is a Stationary Jumper/entertainer Worth It?
Asked by L.L. from Tucson
on March 23, 2009
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Hi Everyone! My daughter is in that squirmy age of 5 months. She's just discovered rolling (one direction) and the independence has gone to her head : P. She's growing...
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- Those bumble/bumbo (the name escapes me) chairs are a great tool for helping train babies to sit up. I used one with my son and it worked great. You can get them at ...
- L., Some of the advantages of a stationary entertainer that you may consider are that it may give your daughter some extra independence and opportunity to develop new...
- Just my 2 cents... We bought one for our son - off of Craigslist for I think was $25. It offered hours of entertainment, and some security when he wanted to be more m...
Help with a 6 Month Old Who Wants Constant Attention!
Asked by L.L. from Dallas
on May 19, 2008
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We have a beautiful 6 month old girl. I am finishing out the school year and will stay at home with her next year. She is currently in daycare. On evenings and week...
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- Get yourself a sling or an ergo or something like that so you can wear her while you're doing things. The more attention you give her, the less she'll need. It kind ...
- Do you really want to "break" your child of wanting to be with you? A childs infancy is when you set the foundation for all the years to come. The experts say that t...
- L. stop whatever ur doing n jusy play w/ ur baby it'll take 15 min tops n everyone will be better off (u to)my son is 9 mon n for a while he was just real moody always...
Necessary to Have Both a Jumper and an Exercise Saucer?
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 1, 2008
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I'm a very practical person, so when I became pregnant with my first son, I checked with friends to see what I could get second-hand before registering for new product...
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- Hi M., If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't invest any money into those products. They outgrow everything so fast and they barely use it. Even with 3 childr...
- Hi, when my daughter was that age i used the fisher price jumperoo and she just loved it. They are pretty similar so i would just recommend you getting one there is no...
- Every baby is different, but my daughter loved both of these. They do two totally different things. The jumperoo (in my opinion) helped develop my daughters legs in st...
Consignment Shops for Clothes / Baby Furniture
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on October 5, 2005
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I'm in McKinney and would like to know of any consignment or good 2nd hand stores that have maternity clothes (plus and regular sizes) and also consignment stores wher...
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- Hello... You know of Kid to Kid on Eldorado, next to Kroger, right? That and A Little Behind (on Virginia, near 75, right after the "Welcome to McKinney" sign) are th...
- HI, There is a great place called Ring Around the clothsie near the corner of Main Street Frisco and Preston. Head west on Main st and it will be the first shopping s...
- Kid to Kid on El Dorado in Mckinney at Lake Forest intersection seems to have decent second hand baby stuff, we recently purchased an exersaucer there.
Walkers or Jumpers
Asked by A.B. from Los Angeles
on November 30, 2007
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I have a four month old who just wants to stand all the time. If I put him down in a car seat he arches his back and kicks his feet to try and flip himself out, fortun...
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- walkers are a big no-no in todays day, if you use jumpers, use the ones that are stationary on the ground, not the ones known as jolly jumpers(the hang from a doorway ...
- Hi A., I have 2 very active daughters, one 10 months old and the other 2.5 years old. Both did not like tummy time and wanted to bounce all the time!! I purchased...
- Have you tried an activity center for him?? They are like walkers but less dangerous and they can't actually move around in them. My 4 month old LOVES his. I have the ...
