We have both a Fisher Price Jumperoo and a Jolly Jumper and DD1 hardly used the JJ as the jumperoo was so much easier and much more fun for DD. Sure, the jumperoo took up more room and was constantly on display but it was quick and easy to put DD in and she loved it! No issue with her hips or development either. She crawled at 8 months and walked on her first birthday after months of cruising. No toe walking here either.
We also used the FP jumperoo, DS looooooooved it. He didn't like the jolly jumper at all, ended up selling it on ebay when it sat under the bed for 6 months....
I would be speaking to DS's physiotherapist before I used one, he is nowhere near ready yet anyway.
I was curious as to if many people used them anymore.. I hadn't really heard of them for a few years but then 2 of my friends with babies recently were talking about them..
We have a jj and a stand that it attaches to. Used it HEAPS for #1, she loved it. #2-#7 have rarely used it though. In fact i forget that we have it. So i guess that says alot about what i think lol.
Mine have all been in a jumperoo but not a JJ. IMO the jumperoo is better - has its own stand and things too look at and play with so jumping isn't all they can do. The Jumperoo seems to have less jump in it than the JJ, so they can't get as high so less impact. My kids have never really jumped in it at all actually, then just stand and slowly rotate to play with all they toys. I have put mine in it from about 10 weeks old with a pillow under their feet so they weren't on tip toes (they were all weight bearing and could hold themselves up well by then).
An exersaucer is another option if you want him upright but not jumping.
Registered User
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks