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big toy for 5 month old, recommendations please

33 replies

biggree · 16/04/2016 21:30

she's got the following:
door bouncer
baby gym
chair that swings and plays tunes
bumbo

we need something similar for her aunty's house, as we often stay for hours when we visit, it would be nice to get baby something she hasn't already got at home

I'd be grateful for any recommendations as there aren't that many people I can ask in real life as we've been prevented from going to baby groups due to medical issues

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AngelBlue12 · 16/04/2016 21:33

Jumperoo :)

attheendoftheday · 16/04/2016 21:35

Another vote for jumper. My kids loved theirs at that age.

attheendoftheday · 16/04/2016 21:36

Jumperoo obviously.

Ffion3107 · 16/04/2016 21:36

I'd recommend a sit me up donut! Lots of things to see/touch on it and you can place a few plastic balls in too Smile

LeonoraFlorence · 16/04/2016 21:38

I have 4 DDs and they've all loved the jumperoo :)

TitusAndromedon · 16/04/2016 21:38

Jumperoo. We also have this: www.amazon.co.uk/Fisher-Price-CCB70-Newborn-to-Toddler-Play-Gym/dp/B00NFETGHQ

My twins are almost five months old and both keep them happy and occupied for ages.

Iguessyourestuckwithme · 16/04/2016 21:40

Why not take your door bouncer with you?

LeonoraFlorence · 16/04/2016 21:41

We also have the play gym linked to above for DD4. She loved it when tiny but lost interest a bit whereas the jumperoo has remained a favourite :)

biggree · 16/04/2016 22:04

thanks all, seems like the jumperoo is a favourite, which is a shame as they're so expensive! Will see if aunty's feeling generous...

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TitusAndromedon · 16/04/2016 22:46

I know Asda have one on offer in their baby event, and Tesco have s baby event that might be worth checking. We got ours for £30 from an NCT nearly new sale. It's in great condition.

wasonthelist · 16/04/2016 22:49

My DD had an big Octopus from Boots - each tentacle was something different - she loved all the different textures and sounds they made.

mrsmeerkat · 16/04/2016 22:55

ball pool or travel cot with balls works well.

It is a tricky age (I have two under 2.5) but anything new is good for them. Have you tried treasure baskets?

MargaretCabbage · 16/04/2016 22:57

I was going to say Jumperoo too. If you're on Facebook it might be worth trying a local baby product selling group, they often go for about £30 around here.

Catsize · 16/04/2016 23:07

I am confused. Has the aunts a) volunteered to buy something and b) volunteered to store it at her house?

Catsize · 16/04/2016 23:08

Aunty

putthePuffindown · 16/04/2016 23:22

Keep an eye out on Gumtree (etc) for one. I managed to find one for £15! Had to bleach the hell out of it, but would have done that anyway. DD's still a bit wee for it yet, but she was transfixed even just watching me clean it.

biggree · 17/04/2016 01:08

thanks again everyone, i'm googling treasure baskets now and the octopus sounds fun too

catsize the aunty has offered to buy it and has space to store it, the aunty totally loves DD :-)

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BuggerLumpsAnnoyed · 17/04/2016 06:55

If your aunty gets you something else, I would still get a jumperoo. DS2 is 4 1/2 months and its the only way I get anything done! A lot of people pick them up second hand for about £25/30. Mines on its second child, is still in pretty good condition and I reckon I could sell it no problem.

Cons; it's so fucking big and ugly.

icklekid · 17/04/2016 06:57

Ds loved his playnest at that age as could see our and I could fill with toys! www.amazon.co.uk/Galt-Toys-1004057-Farm-Playnest/dp/B00AN1KU1K

Waffles80 · 17/04/2016 07:22

Look on eBay/Gumtree/preloved or FB selling sites for a jumperoo. We got one in excellent condition for £30.

1Potato2 · 17/04/2016 07:38

Another vote for Jumperoo. Used from 4 - 9 months or so. There is a compact, fold away version too.

Catsize · 17/04/2016 09:15

See if you can try someone else's jumperoo on first. My son loved it, my daughter hated it.

woodwaj · 17/04/2016 09:53

If you can find one second hand (they are discontinued now) my vote is for a ballapalooza (Fisher price) it grows with the child helps to encourage standing/walking and every single child that has seen it in my house has loved it (8 has been the oldest) I paid 20 quid and it's been worth every penny. Its quite big though!

Cakescakescakes · 17/04/2016 09:54

Jumperoo every time!

woodwaj · 17/04/2016 09:56

Here it is!

big toy for 5 month old, recommendations please