Jumpers & Walkers
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Searching for Best Doorway Jumper
Asked by K.I. from Dallas
on March 24, 2008
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I am going to purchase a doorway jumper. Does anyone have any suggestions of which brand to buy or to stay away from? Thank you!
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- The Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo is great but limited the amount of time your child is using a jumper, saucers, or walkers these type of toys are great for enterta...
- Dont buy one!!!!! This is my opinion. But I never liked the jumper. This causes the kids to want to bounce in your lap while standing up (baby) which if one does not h...
- I used the Evenflo SmartSteps Jump and Go. My daughter loved it. Just be sure that you only use a jumper in doorways which have molding . . . the lip of the molding ...
Is My Son Ready for the Doorway Jumper?
Asked by M.A. from Pittsburgh
on March 7, 2007
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I was just given a second hand doorway jumper and I don't have the instruction booklet for it. Does anyone know what the recommended ages and weights are for it? My ...
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- M. MY son LOVes his to death sorry he is trying to help my type too lol. we started at 4 months b/c he was ready aslong as he can hold up his head i wount worry
- I got a doorway jumper at a yard sale, and both of my boys loved it. I didnt have a manual either, but just started using it when I thought they were ready. I would ...
- My daughter started using her jumper at the same age. The first time we put her in it she was all smiles. As long as he can hold his head up he should be fine. Just...
Walker
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on December 6, 2007
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Just a quick question...is the reason people think walkers are dangerous due to people leaving babies in them unsupervised? My son uses one at school and I am thinkin...
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- Actually most injuries occur when the babies ARE supervised. They can reach new things, roll into things with enough momentum to knock over things (like some gates), e...
- The only time they are a true danger is if you have stairs. But if you don't have any stairs or they are gated off, there is not danger to them. I had one for my daugh...
- The other problem with walkers is steps....even falling off one step can cause serious injuries for your little one. We used a walker with both my children - but the...
Recommendation for Infant Walker
Asked by S.G. from San Francisco
on July 20, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
I have a 9 month old son who has not started crawling yet. No signs of it either. He can stand up holding on to my fingers but not by himself. I'm cons...
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- I would not use a walker. He will learn to crawl when he is ready. Just provide him with floor time and entice him to move toward you or a favorite toy. Many perfectly...
- Hi S., My son (now 12--and walks fine :-) didn't crawl until his first birthday and didn't walk until he was about 16 months. His sister (now 9) never crawled. She ...
- Not sure that walkers are even made any longer. If you mean a push type toy that he can walk behind, we have a cute, simple one made by Fisher Price.
Crib Jumper!
Asked by J.B. from Cleveland
on January 10, 2008
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Hi moms. As of yesterday, we officially have a crib jumper on our hands! She's been living life on the edge for the past month...I've caught her balanced on the rail t...
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- My 15 month old daughter has yet to try it, but at 12 months my nephew was sucessfully climbing out of his crib! We were stunned, but my sister in law and brother re...
- as soon as my daughter could climb she was in a toddler bed (granted she only stayed in that like 2 months) but i got a bed that had rails but she was such a flopper t...
- Move her now...my daughter climbed out of her crib before she was a year old and while it was odd having a baby sleep in a toddler bed, it was safe. We put the baby g...
Introduce a Walker?
Asked by A.T. from San Francisco
on June 26, 2008
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Hello, my 7 and half month old son has not crawling yet, but can move forward on tummy. Can I introduce him a walker? Or I should wait to do that until he can crawl....
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- It's very important that your son learns to crawl before walking for proper left/right brain hemisphere functions. It can also affect his ability to speak. Walkers w...
- Hi A., Walkers are dangerous and the AAP doesn't recommend using them. They don't help a child learn to walk, in fact they can delay normal motor and mental developme...
- Some babies never crawl, but i would just keep giving him more and more time on his belly. Keep in mind that boys typically progress slower than girls.
Older Walker?
Asked by S.J. from Cleveland
on July 9, 2009
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I am looking for the older style baby walker.. The kind they had in the late 80's early 90's.. i have looked on craigs list and ebay. I dont know why but i like the o...
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- If your talking about the real old ones that fold out? They were discontinued. I don't like the new walkers either half of them aren't even Walkers. When I had my f...
- I agree that I love the style of old walkers also! My friend had one from when her 14 year old daughter was little that she let me use. I would ask M.'s with older chi...
- It isn't a good idea to use anything over 5 years old for your younger children. There are so many safety issues involved. The product could be worn down and not safe...
Thinking About Getting a Doorway Jumper
Asked by C.S. from Boca Raton
on August 27, 2007
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Hi moms,
Iam thinking about getting a doorway jumper for my son. Are they safe? Has anyone used them before? Can any one recommend a brand or something similar to use...
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- I agree with Devon P. I also have the Fisher Price Jumperoo and my daughter loves it.
- My sons loved the Jumperoo from Fisher Price, its a stationary one that sits on the floor. Seemed to be a little safer to me, I guess I was afraid that the door one mi...
- C., I had a doorway jumper for my middle son and it definitely is not a good idea. If your little one gets too excited he could bang his hang or squish a finger an...
Looking 4 a Doorway Jumper
Asked by F.S. from San Antonio
on September 9, 2007
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I'm looking for a doorway jumper. My daugher wants to be held ALL the time, I can't get anything done cause I ALWAYS have to hold her. What can I do to get her off tha...
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- Try Kids Junction in the Castke Hills area...they sell used items that are clean. Often you can find things like that for almost half the price, or maybe ebay too. Als...
- I think all kids go through a phase like this and I think the best thing to do is buy a sling and just do it till it passes because it will. Good Luck!
- I would recommend a jumperoo. My daoughter was the same way, but once i invested in a jumperoo, she would stay in their for up to an hour. It has music & lights & toys...
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...
