jolly jumper

[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!