Jumpers & Walkers: Toddler
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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 or Jumparoo?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on August 18, 2011
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I LOVE when babies are in walkers! Its so cute! I love them being able to fly around the house and crack up in their walker. Both my other kids used to chase in me...
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- A jumperoo, walkers actually are bad for them and delay walking.
- You have to have both!! Buy second hand :) Jumparoos are the BEST... but walkers give them mobility and encourage walking (despite what peds says!) I have 3 kids an...
- Both!!! Our daughter loved both.. But the Jumparoo while we played music was hilarious!! She would laugh and laugh.. She did not use the walker for very long, she ...
13 Month Old Is Only 19 Pounds
Asked by T.M. from Toledo
on April 29, 2009
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today we went to Braydens dr appt.. a well check.. well, when she put him on the scale and it said "18" pounds, she wasnt suprised, but inside i was like, What the? ...
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- I would not worry too much, my daughter was only 17 pounds at 12 months (she to was breastfed as well as ate other foods when she was around 10 months) We put her on p...
- Keep doing what you're doing, he sounds fine. My 2nd child was like that... 19 pounds at her 1 year check-up. She didn't gain hardly any weight between the 6 month an...
- I wouldn't worry about it at all!! This same thing happened to me with my daughter and the Ped. wanted us to see nutritionist and everything but we pretty much told hi...
My 6Mo HATES Her New Walker!!
Asked by S.R. from Providence
on October 12, 2009
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Alyssa is 6mo old and she is used to her jumper. but i met someone on Craigslist.org who said they would trade my jumper and a changing table i was selling on Craigsli...
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- Sounds like she is just wondering where her jumper went. If you give it a few more tries she may get used to it. Or...you can always go back to CL and see if you can t...
- get rid of the walker and get yourself a good sling! Not only is carrying your baby better for her development, you will find it easier to get things done around the h...
- Walkers can be extremely dangerous. My advice is to keep her in the bouncer or get one of those walkers that stay still. Both bouncers and walkers tell you the age i...
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.
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...
17 Month Old Not Talking? Help?!
Asked by A.C. from Saginaw
on March 5, 2008
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My son will be 17 months old on the 3/17. We were late for his 15 month check up so we saw a different doctor (in the same office but not the doc we normally see). He ...
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- Hi A., I wouldn't worry yet...but I would consider getting a free speech and language evaluation through the early on program through your school district. Each di...
- Hi A., It sounds like your son is doing just fine. He understands what you are saying and he does say a few words so I wouldn't be to concerned. He could be just a b...
- It sounds to me like you are doing well with helping him develop his speech; I would keep an eye but not be too worried. Each child works at their own pace and as long...
17 Month Old Not Talking
Asked by M.H. from Lincoln
on August 26, 2008
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My little girl seems to be very lacking in the amount of words she says. She babbles a lot and sometimes says mama or dada but i can't tell if she actually knows what ...
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- I also have an 18th month old that seems to be at the stage your daughter is verbally. The difference is probably that I also have a 7 year old that did the exact sam...
- if you are really worried about it I would go see the doctor. Try teaching her words and see if she goes for that. Maybe she has no reason to talk, when she wants mi...
- I have an 18 month old (born Feb 2007) who also doesn't talk. He doesn't say ANYTHING...doesn't even repeat words after us. But I'm not very worried. I've talked to MA...
