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Jumperoo - how long can I leave him in it?

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Irishfarmer · 30/12/2022 12:40

Santa brought DS (5 months) a jumperoo and to say he loves it is an understatement!!

I've read to only leave him in for 15/20 mins at a time but I can't see why this is. Will it damage him? He loves it and hates when I take him out.

He is a baby that does not stop moving, today he has spent approx 2 hours rolling on the floor. He can 'crawl' well on his back and is getting there on his front. I put him into hi bouncer (baby bjorn) and he just pushes to bounce.

He doesn't really sleep during the day, if it he does it's when he's feeding and will sleep on me for 30 mins max.

Can I leave him in the jumperoo for longer?

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countrysidebliss · 30/12/2022 12:43

For half an hour yes, but no longer. It's not good for their hips at all.

Rowen32 · 30/12/2022 12:49

It's not good for their physical growth/development.. They're not meant to be put in anything like that where their natural postures are impeded..
Same as lots of things, they're marketed and sell well but actually, they're not meant to be used at all..

Sugaspunsista · 30/12/2022 12:50

It can cause bowed legs apparently

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NannyR · 30/12/2022 13:00

I agree with the previous posters, time spent in "baby containers" should be limited, keeping a baby in a position that they can't naturally get into themselves isn't good for their development. Lots of time on the floor, allowing them to roll and move on their own terms is best.

OverTheHillAndDownTotherSide · 30/12/2022 13:01

It’s not called the Circle of Neglect for nothing. ;)

Omgwhatthehell · 30/12/2022 13:04

Santa also bought my 5 month old a jumperoo!
I did a lot of searching on the internet to try to work out how long he can be in it. The advice seems to be roughly a maximum of 15/20 minutes, no more than three times a day.

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Irishfarmer · 30/12/2022 13:04

OverTheHillAndDownTotherSide · 30/12/2022 13:01

It’s not called the Circle of Neglect for nothing. ;)

😂😂

Perfect thanks everyone, I'll stick to 15/20 mins.

He quite likes the floor too so I'll leave him down there.

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SquigglePigs · 30/12/2022 13:06

DD loved hers too. We were leant one by a friend. We went for a little and often - 5-10 mins a couple of times a day, rather than for a long period in one go. It isn't great for them for chunks of time but we didn't use the type of carrier that's also an issue so I decided small periods of time was ok on balance.

qpmz · 30/12/2022 13:09

I wouldn't worry about bowed legs - that would be from extreme use! I totally get that babies love them and you get a well deserved rest when they're on them. I would work on day naps as 30 mins a day is nothing for a 5 month old and means you don't get the breaks. You could be enjoying 2-3 naps of a longer duration. Does he sleep in the buggy or car?

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Irishfarmer · 30/12/2022 14:54

qpmz · 30/12/2022 13:09

I wouldn't worry about bowed legs - that would be from extreme use! I totally get that babies love them and you get a well deserved rest when they're on them. I would work on day naps as 30 mins a day is nothing for a 5 month old and means you don't get the breaks. You could be enjoying 2-3 naps of a longer duration. Does he sleep in the buggy or car?

He sometimes sleeps in the car, never in the buggy too busy looking around. He's asleep now as he had been feeding, but if I unlatch him and move him those little eyes will open. I can't complain he sleeps about 10hrs at night with 1 quick feed/ change about 3am.

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BHRK · 30/12/2022 14:56

Ha! Three kids here, all loved the Jumperoo. All have developed perfectly normally. Sure I left them for half an hour at a time…

SchrodingersKettle · 30/12/2022 15:00

I’ve no idea what the answer is I love the question - I also had a baby who I think would have cheerfully stayed in it for an hour if I had let him!

I stuck to about 15 mins. he has really well developed thighs now, not bowed - and he got to grips with his balance bike really early - am sure the jumperoo was responsible for his precocious leg muscle development. Or maybe it’s the rugby player genes. Who knows.

EJRB · 30/12/2022 15:45

People will tell you 15/20 minutes is fine but it isn’t. It really isn’t. Nothing positive comes from these things OP, it doesn’t help them to gain strength or balance, it doesn’t help them to walk, they’re just one big risk. Why would you want that? Seriously spend some time researching these things and you’ll see why they’re banned in a lot of countries!

alark · 30/12/2022 18:02

If he likes being on the floor that's great for him. Have a look at Milestones and Motherhood on instagram for why "baby containers" should be limited and different things you can do with him on the floor to help his development Smile

qpmz · 30/12/2022 20:37

EJRB · 30/12/2022 15:45

People will tell you 15/20 minutes is fine but it isn’t. It really isn’t. Nothing positive comes from these things OP, it doesn’t help them to gain strength or balance, it doesn’t help them to walk, they’re just one big risk. Why would you want that? Seriously spend some time researching these things and you’ll see why they’re banned in a lot of countries!

Neither does sitting in the car/buggy/bouncer help them to gain strength and walk etc. It doesn't mean they're a big risk too! The benefits are variety (when bored of the floor), fun and giggles for baby and allowing the parent a short break to put the kettle on.

We're not talking constant use throughout the day and far less than a long car journey to visit relatives!

Onthecuspofabreakthrough · 30/12/2022 20:44

EJRB · 30/12/2022 15:45

People will tell you 15/20 minutes is fine but it isn’t. It really isn’t. Nothing positive comes from these things OP, it doesn’t help them to gain strength or balance, it doesn’t help them to walk, they’re just one big risk. Why would you want that? Seriously spend some time researching these things and you’ll see why they’re banned in a lot of countries!

Are you thinking of a baby walker, rather than a jumperoo?
my sanity was certainly benefited by having something he would sit in for 15 minutes

Merryclaire · 31/12/2022 09:07

I leave DD in there for as long as she’s happy in there - sometimes 30 minutes. Usually goes in it once or twice a day.

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