jolly jumper

[Jen27]

Hi
just wondering what your experiences of jolly jumpers are? are they safe when used correctly?

My MIL told me the other day she is getting one for her house for our baby. she also has a baby walker, which I am against as I think they are a bit unsafe. Its slightly annoying as I have researched alot into safe products with the nursery such as cot etc, and my MIL has set up a whole nursery of 2nd hand stuff without asking me what I think. (not that I am against 2nd hand, I just mean as there is no instructions etc with anything) I know she is only excited etc, but its a bit freaky when she lives a two minute walk away and has a whole nursery set up (cot, childs bed, change table, high chair, walker, and random dolls that are about 40 years old) before we have even had the baby, and constantly says she will be looking after the baby.

[Lolli]

Hun, Jolly Jumpers are safe provided they are set up correctly and bubs is monitored with them, and they are only used for limtied time periods.

I think the same could be said for your MIL- probably safe, but only if bubs is monitored when with her, and only use her for restricted periods of time

[Arimeh]

Yup they are safe, as long as the directions are followed correctly. Plus we always felt that being screwed directly into the ceiling was more secure than over the door (even though they provide a thing for that) but it felt a bit loose for us, so we didnt' do it.

My DS loved it - couldn't get enough of it. DD hated it so went in it twice I think.

We also had walkers, because they are good for a small period of time - ie, for a few minutes a day not a few hours! - and used with close supervision.

MIL's always have their own ideas though on whats best for your child

[helle]

I had never really had an opinion on them until a lady at a baby expo told me that the way the seat thing is made that they sit in is actually pressing down directly on two main atteries that run through their legs... but I would imagine for short periods of time and under supervision they would be fine, just make sure that when they're in it they're able to support their own weight on their feet a little bit and not totally on their groin

[tellytubby]

bahahahaha, LoriRae!! Thats hilarious! Thats how i feel about my MIL!!

I think they're totally safe, just don't overdo them and make sure they're secure (As Arimeh said putting it on a door frame doesn't seem very sturdy for my liking). DD loved hers! They're heaps of fun too, i loved watching them jump around

[Jen27]

Thanks so much everyone! I feel better now! I'm over-protective of our baby already If MIL gets a jolly jumper, I will let her know to only use it for a limited time

[CrazyLady]

Yeah they are safe but I make sure I put Charlie so her feet can be flat on the ground. stops her being supported by the harness only. I did rock climbing and I used to get tingly legs so I know about the nerves and stuff there

[LimeSlice]

Charlotte was in love with hers from the moment she could hold her head up until she was about 7 months old. (then we went away for months and she didnt have it anymore)

Anyway, like Mel we screwed ours directly into the ceiling (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET A BEAM NOT THE PLASTERBOARD!!!) as we didnt really have a doorway we could put it with enough space and just didnt think it was safe enough.
(They give you the pigs tail hook to use in the ceiling)

As for the whole nursery set up, tell her you think it is wonderful she is so eager, but get rid of the walker as you do not want bubs to use it and follow it with another ego stroking comment about how wonderful it will be to have a night off from bubs every now and then with her so close and so eager to watch the baby...

[Astrid]

I would be concerned about a 2nd hand Jolly Jumper. Friends of ours picked up one and it fell apart after one use. It is just one of those things I would not take the risk with. We were given a new one and frankly I just found it too much of a pain to set-up for the short amount of time it could be used.

[AliBaby]

They have been around for a veery long time! We had them when we were kids and are totally fine.

Just follow the directions.

DD loves hers! We have the frame to go with it. Takes up heaps of room but a bit safer.

[Nadine216]

What Charlotte's mum said. Make sure that they don't jump on their toes. That their feet is FLAT on the ground .

Enjoy. I so wish I had one for ds. He is currently jolly jumping on my lap and, well, my arms WILL fall of it this continues!!

[Winter]

Ummmm...I'm a bit freaked out at your MIL too!! Couldn't she just come to your house if you need a babysitter??

I have Jolly Jumper, really should use it more often as DD loves it, but I find it a pain in the bum to set up. I reckon the stand would be the way to go.

Oh and get MIL to lose the walker, if you are not comfortable with any bit of equipment, even slightly, YOUR baby is not to go in it!