Not walking: 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...
Exersaucer Advice
Asked by R.S. from Hartford
on January 7, 2010
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My son is 15weeks. He is very strong and has good head control. We put him in the exersaucer and put a towel behind him to stabilize him better. I am told as long as h...
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- We started putting our son in an exersaucer around 4 months old, because he was exhibiting a desire to do something with his legs. When we held him, standing on our la...
- Hi R., I used an exersaucer too. My father is a physical education professor. He told me I shouldn't have used it because the back is not ready for it. I f...
- I did the same thing with both of my kids. They are now 4 and 19 months and both very strong (and still alive!) You just get to where you need more variety of where yo...
What Next After Exersaucer?
Asked by P.J. from Chicago
on August 2, 2008
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Our almost 9mos old son seems to be getting bored w/his exersaucer. He can't walk yet so we like using it because it keeps him upright for a while after eating (he's ...
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- Don't do anymore exersaucers...here's some links to some toys my daughter liked around your son's age and some of them she still continues to play with. http://www.t...
- my kids loved exploring by cruising along the furniture, and also their intellitable was a huge hit. not being confined to a "thing" is a big perk once they start bein...
- What about one of those toys that are 3 in 1...I can't remember the name but I think it is Fisher Price...Learn to Walk? He is almost there and is probably pulling hi...
Exersaucer Opinions
Asked by K. from Dallas
on January 27, 2008
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We're buying an exersaucer for the baby and my hubby thinks the one where the baby sits and spins around the outside is cool. It's the only one I've ever seen where t...
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- We have the standard exersaucer where the baby sits in the middle and spins around. It is collapsible and will also rock if you put the feet up. Our five month old lo...
- Hi K., We bought the Rainforest Jumperoo for our daughter when she was 4 months (she's now 7 months). She absolutely loves it. We use it every single day and she ...
- My 8 month old LOVES the rainforest jumperoo. It's definately the best toy that we've purchased!
Jumperoo or Exersaucer
Asked by S.E. from Houston
on April 24, 2009
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I need help deciding whether to buy my son (four-months-old) an exersaucer or a jumperoo. Because he will only be in it for a short time, I only want to buy one of th...
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- The Precious Planet jumperoo got rave reviews on Amazon so we bought it for my son. He's only in it a few minutes a day since he's so little, but he LOVES it... :)
- I had both. If I had to choose just one, I'd get the exersaucer. (My daughter enjoyed both types of toys but the exersaucer was more entertaining. If she got bored w...
- My son loved his exersaucer. Buy it used!!! He will only use it for a little bit and the used baby stores sell them much cheaper. Most of the toys can be taken off and...
Exersaucer or Jumperoo?
Asked by N.T. from Chicago
on February 3, 2009
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We would like to buy an exersaucer or a jumperoo for our little guy. He'll be 4 months soon. He likes to "stand" and is pretty active, so I want something that will ge...
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- We had both! Ours like the exersaucer better but sometimes wanted to jump around. If you only want to buy one, which I totally understand, I'd suggest finding friend...
- Whatever you decide, they should not be in there any longer than 20-min per day. A good friend of mine who is a pediatric physical therapist at Children's Memorial is...
- My brother gave me his daughters exersaucer/entertainment things. My daughter loved it the moment I put her in. The great thing about it is that I can detach parts a...
Exersaucer Time
Asked by J.A. from San Antonio
on April 16, 2007
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My daughter just turned 7 months old. A month ago my mom bought her a HUGE exersaucer for her to play in. Sometimes she will play in it, completely engaged, for 30 min...
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- Hi J., From all that I've read, 30 minutes is a perfect time for babies to be in their exercausers. Any more than that, they'll probably need some physical contact fr...
- I don't think it is to long. My daughter was very content by herself alot. We still did play time togather. I think that as long as you get some play time with her ...
- My nephew is the same way, I wish my kids would have been. My suggestion is to let her play independantly for as long as she will. She will let you know when she is r...
Walkers???
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on November 28, 2009
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How many of you ladies used walkers for your little one? Did you like them? When did your kids start walking if you did use them?
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- We used a roll around walker for our son. We loved it. I didn't really buy it to teach him to walk but as a means to give him freedom without me having to worry about ...
- How is your little one doing? My second son was a late walker, and his pysical therapist told me at walkers and jumpers can be hard on little ones who are late walkers...
- I bought one because my kids were early walkers (one a nine months and one at ten months). I was hoping that it would give them freedom of movement, but limit where ...
Walker/saucer
Asked by M.G. from Boston
on October 5, 2007
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When should you put your baby in a walker/saucer?
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- My friends daughter's doctor told her that not only are walkers dangerous (stairs and things) but that the way they lean and walk in them can cause the bones in their ...
- I don't think walkers are recommended anymore for safety reasons. Walkers also develope the wrong muscles too early. Babies can use a stationary activity center as soo...
- Hi M....... I have never used a walker. But as far as the saucer, I believe it is once they can hold their head up on their own. Maybe around 4mo? I cant remember ...
Infant Walking Harness or Walkers
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on June 5, 2008
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What is your opinion on getting an infant walking harness. The one in particular I was looking at was at the One Step Ahead called the Walking Wings. Just open for su...
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- i put my 5 monthe old in a walker you just have to watch them closely ..
- I didn't like walkers. They don't really help with the concept of walking. Like other moms have suggested, a ride on car with handles on the back, or a push walker is ...
- I bought the walking wings and ended up taking them back the same day, because they didn't work and they were awkward. The thing that helped my daughter the most was h...
