Jumperoo - yes or no?

[mrsmilkymoo]

Dd is five months and some of the other mums with similar aged dc have been recommending the jumperoo. Dh isn't keen as he thinks it might hamper her development with regards to walking. I think they seem very expensive! So, can anyone share any positive or negative experiences? She seems to have a lot of energy and doesn't nap well during the day so wondered if she might enjoy bouncing around in one.

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We borrowed one. It had its place. I wouldn't have bought one (certainly not a new one!). Thry take up a lot of room.

I do agree, and I knew I wouldn't be able to put my point across well. We all need a cuppa sometimes! I'm sure the jumparoo doesn't do any harm, I just personally don't really like one and wouldn't want one in my house!

ch1134 oh how I'd love to purge the house of toys

My sister jokes that the bouncy chair is the only way she could sit down for a meal when DN was that age.

This was in the 90s when they were like swings in a door frame. Her DH would give it an occasional push to keep bouncing. DN would laugh hysterically.

Kid is an adult now, and perfectly developed.

Go for it.

Oh look, they still make door frame bouncers. This one is £20!

www.kiddicare.com/p/Lindam_jump_About_Plus_Door_Bouncer.htm?product_id=546042&gclid=CjwKEAiA_s2lBRCe1YPXxtSe-DcSJACCIh3LFQ3rO0D7gbyBqXImWVHqMjksiQgRU12TVdZPDY3CNhoCL-zw_wcB

Yes, they're great! DD was in hers for ages (over a year) and she's tall. And when i had jobs to do it was a safe place where I knew the cats wouldn't climb on top of her.

She has never needed to be upright and entertained all the time either; my DD can also entertain herself for ages.

My son loves his. I think they do encourage learning about 'cause and effect' - the baby has to jump to hear the noises and lights etc.

I absolutely dispute the 'lazy parenting' argument - I spend ages interacting and playing with him. But you cannot do that every second of the day! I think it bores the baby to have you there all the time, if nothing else. They need some time to entertain themselves.

I also have absolutely no problem with the taking up of space. They are his toys. He lives in this house too! Why would you want a 'designer house' where no-one can tell you - shock horror - have a baby?

Yes they are brilliant. Ours has been lent and come back, has done 6 babies so far. I had a chat with my DS's Physio about them and her view was they are fine for short periods. They have to say they don't recommend though as some people will overuse so it's easier to say not recommended at all. What they don't ever recommend are the sit-in walkers as they are dangerous and encourage bad walking position.

As for delaying development, well mine all crawled early so I don't think it's a problem. And once they crawl they will not want to be confined in the bouncer any more :)

With 3 children I do need somewhere safe to put the baby while I put the washing on or cook meals. I have the floor, the high chair and the jumperoo, different options are good. They do take up space but fold a bit when not in use so you can put to one side

Thanks for all the input! cupcakes although I used to live in Kent, we're now 500 miles north, otherwise I would definitely be interested. lazymummy, good idea, there are a few folk who have one we could try...when the snow stops! I think we'll probably end up getting one but be aware of how long she's spending in it.

Loved it.

And there is no way of knowing whether it delays walking or other milestones

Just because a child didn't walk until 14 months or whatever doesn't mean the jumperoo caused it, so I'd ignore most of the anecdotal stuff on here.

In my experience my son loved it and I know lots of other children who also loved it