Older Child: Exersaucer
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Exersaucer Vs. Jumperoo
Asked by L.M. from Boston
on November 18, 2007
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Hi, my daughter is 4 months old and her doctor said she's ready for the exersaucer. The only problem is I am torn between the jumperoo and an exersaucer. My daughter s...
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- I would tell you that I have both. My oldest son (almost 2) LOVED them both!! My youngest, almost 9 months really didn't get to use the Jumperoo because his older bro...
- Exersaucer was the best thing I found when my 10 year old was an infant. In addition they jump and spin, the jumperoo only jumps I think. good luck.
- My son (now 2 1/2) loved, loved, loved his jump-a-roo. He didn't care for the exercaucer. However, very good friends of ours tried both with their daughter (1 week o...
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 ...
Daughter Tipping over in Bouncy Seat
Asked by N.M. from Chico
on November 26, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My almost 5 month old daughter is uable to sit up unassisted, yet she pulls herself up to sitting while in her bouncy seat and then tips over the side. I've...
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- Dear N., when my 2 children were that age, we didn't use any of the items that you mentioned. I usually put them down on the floor on a rug or blanket with somethin...
- It's too bad that you can't get your exersaucer out of storage right away, because that would be perfect! My son started using his at 4 months, and he didn't sit up u...
- the word of the day is JUMPEROO JUMPEROO JUMPEROO!!!!! this was an absolute GODSEND to me. I put my daughter in it at 5 months because she outgrew her bumbo seat and b...
Attachment/Seperation Anxiety Help!
Asked by L.H. from Cleveland
on October 23, 2006
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Branson has become very attached to his Mommy the last couple weeks! Which is great, but I can't get anything done. He always wants to be held. Usually if I put him...
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- Hi L., My name is B. and I have an 18 month old boy. My son went through that phase (and sometimes still) were he was attached to my hip. Around that age it is co...
- I think it will just be a phase. My daughter did this from age 11 months until 14 months. I thought I was going to lose my mind! She's 16 months now and life is good a...
- I have a son who is now 3..My son started going through this stage @ about 8 mos-i was told this is normal in the 7-9 month stage-it is exactly what you called it, sep...
How Much Do You Hold Your "Young" Babies?
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on January 24, 2011
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Ok moms, this question might sound dumb, but I'm exhausted! My baby is 4.5 months old, and I feel like I can never put him down for more then 5 minutes at a time. I ho...
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- I baby wear for this reason. In house and out of it. That way I have hands free and can still get him to nap. I use a mobi wrap like thing (I made my own out of bat...
- I hold my son constantly, co-sleep, or more accurately he sleeps and I sit awake cause I hate having him in my bed, it scares me to death, and I wear him often. That ...
- 4.5 months is young for the "let them scream, they'll get over it" philosophy. You really should invest in a baby wearing device. I had a Moby and I loved it. It t...
11 Month Old Outside Play
Asked by R.K. from New York
on April 26, 2011
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Ok so when my daughter was a baby the first summer she wasn't crawling yet then the next year she was walking. I am at a loss. My son is 11.5 months and still crawling...
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- my babys not walking yet but everything ive read about walkers said they are only really dangerous if u have stairs in your house, if you leave them unattended or if y...
- Have you thought about a walking push toy? My son wouldn't bend down while he was using it and learning to walk, but he loved it!! It didn't let him walk on his tippy ...
- You can get a "play yard gate" which is one of those free standing gates that creates a play yard. You can use them indoors or outdoors and they're an alternative to ...
Need a Great First Trampoline for a 1-Year-old Who LOVES to Bounce!
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on January 8, 2008
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Hi Mamas!
My little girl just turned 15-months-old and she LOVES to bounce! She practically wore out her Exersaucer and Johnny-Jump-Up as an infant because she woul...
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- Lilykids.com has a trampoline like you are talking about. My best friend has one for her daughter- and she just loves it. My son loves to jump and bounce,too. Lucki...
- I suggest going to www.OneStepAhead.com or www.LeapsandBounds.com (same company, but serving different ages of children.) I know that I have seen a tiny trampoline wi...
- I'ma mother of 2 boys -- both who love to bounce. However their love to bounce and my need for knowing they're diong something safe are two totally different things. ...
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...
Help! I Have a Child That Wants Be Held All All the Time.
Asked by T. from Phoenix
on March 4, 2008
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I have a 6 months old son that wants to be held all the time. Until about 2 weeks ago when he contracted the stomach flu and was held pretty much all day for 3 days st...
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- T.- This is very normal for them to want to be held after a sickness. Especially the flu. When they get sick like that it actually can scare them and they want to be ...
- I have four children, and all but one went through that. Of all the baby carriers I've used, I recently found an "Ergo Carrier." Wish I found it earlier. I can carr...
- Try to swaddle him. If you have a swing it may help due to the rocking. If that does not work, have soothing music such as jazz or classical next to him along with one...
My Little Girl Will Not Stop Whining
Asked by K.A. from Minneapolis
on April 16, 2007
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My little girl is now 6 1/2 months old. She is healthy. She is not a good sleeper. She is a great eater. She is only happy when being held.
At her 4 month visit, I...
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- I feel for you K.. First, check with your doctor about your symptoms. Second, work out a schedule with your husband for night wakings. My husband I would alternat...
- I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Just remember that it will get better with time. My first thought was to ask if your daughter was in daycare when you used to ...
- Sorry I don't have much advice, but I can comiserate... my daughter is the same age and does the exact same thing!! My older daughter was nothing like this and it's d...
