Are jumperoos worth it?

[thattravelphotographer]

I have a very active 4.5 month old who just loves being upright and able to move. We have a door bouncer which she absolutely loves, but its not something I feel I can put her without me sitting on the floor with her. Just wondering how worthwhile a jumperoo would be, or would it be a two minute wonder that she quickly outgrows?

[Dominoz]

Definitely get one. Worth every penny. Not used for long and I've bought new twice. Would definitely buy from Marketplace if I were to do it again.

[thattravelphotographer]

Thank you all for your replies - you have me sold! I learnt pretty early on that Gumtree/eBay was a mums dream for things like this, so have no problem buying one second hand.

[ReeseWitherfork]

@LajesticVantrashell

I still maintain there are only 20 Jumperoos in the UK and they just keep being sold and re-sold on FB and eBay!!!

I have the same theory about Moses baskets and next to be cribs.

[Kab30]

Was a lifesaver in this house x

[Trailing1]

Paid full price for ours and regretted it hugely when DC1 despised it.
DC2 Used it for a few weeks but that was it.
If you do invest in one try to get a second hand one, that way if it doesnt work out you wont have wasted too much money.

[Mummyamy123]

Hell

Yes!!

Worth every penny and can sell on and get your money back! Even more so if you buy second hand in the first place.

It’s buying sanity......

[chunkyrun]

Mine absolutely loved it! Bought one second hand, didn't mind parting with it a few months later when they quickly grow out of it

[ClinkyMonkey]

DS1 loved his - he's 12 now and would probably still try to climb into one if he could

We kept it for DS2 when he came along 4 years later and he hated it with a passion. The look on his face was pure contempt, as if to say 'What the hell is this ridiculous contraption?' He's still a cynical wee so-and-so!

[minipie]

Total godsend for my easily bored, only-happy-upright but slow to sit independently DD1.

We had a jumperoo, Galt play nest, playmat, and eventually a sit in walker (so shoot me) and she used to do 5-10 min max in each before she got bored and wanted to be carried. Those 5-10 mins were my lifeline. (Only napped in moving buggy).

Depends on your baby whether it’s worth it really!

[mistermagpie]

One of my three likes it and the other two had no interest. They are massive and annoying and kind of unnecessary so I vote no!

But if you do want one there are loads on gumtree because they are massive and annoying!

[countdowntobaby2020]

We've had ours about six weeks and honestly if he gets bored of it/grows out of it tomorrow it was still worth every penny! He absolutely loves it and happily plays in it whilst I get jobs done and it's also helped him develop in terms of strength and the way he is able to interact with the toys (rather than just slapping them to begin with haha) Agree what others have said about it taking up loads of space, it is a massive eyesore but I definitely recommend!

[museumum]

Oh and my top tip is to never put batteries in it and they won't have any clue that it could have sound effects. It's more than enough stimulation without anyway.

[allfurcoatnoknickers]

Mine LOVED it. I got one that played a round of applause when he got to 100 bounces and he used to giggle like mad.