Baby Einstein Neighborhood Friends Activity Jumper with Lights and Music, 6 Months+

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Supervise your baby closely. Jumpers can be fun and entertaining for babies, which means you can get a couple of minutes hands-free. But your child should still be closely supervised when using these products. "Just because a baby is in an Exersaucer or activity center doesn’t mean they are completely safe and don’t need to be monitored closely," says Christina Johns, M.D., a pediatrician and senior medical advisor at PM Pediatrics in Lake Success, New York. For example, they can get their fingers caught or pinched with some of the activities on the tray. Space: While very helpful, jumpers can take up quite a lot of space in the home. We chose jumpers of various sizes to work with large and small spaces.

Before you go on the search for a baby jumper, explore your baby’s playing habits. Do they enjoy toys that have flashing lights or are they more partial to sound and music? Do they like rattles and things they can shake, or do they enjoy hammering on buttons? Pay special attention to the toys your baby jumper has, as this is what will stimulate your baby’s mind and keep them engaged while they play. The Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo has a number of toys circling the seat. It plays sounds and has lights to reward each of your baby’s moves. Other baby jumpers have exciting activities all around their seat. Whenever your baby jumps, lights flash and sounds play from the toys. You’ll even find models that allow your baby to play the piano with their feet. Having a big, colorful piece of gear like a Jumperoo taking over your living room is certainly a rite of passage for many new parents. And, in my experience, giving up floor real estate can be well worth it. Like many parents, I loved having a safe space to place my curious babies when they were in that 4- to 9-month range; not quite ready to be fully mobile, but eager for independence and increasingly interested in playing with toys and gaining a new perspective of their world. Babies need lots of engagement and stimulation throughout the day so they can learn new skills and develop new mobility. While it’s a great idea to let them enjoy some tummy time on a blanket on the floor, sometimes they need a little bit of a change in scenery. This where a baby jumper, also known as a jumperoo or exersaucer, can come in handy. FISHER-PRICE BABY BOUNCER JUMPER TOYS - Our baby activity seat bouncer for baby boy and girl embody a deep rooted belief that play is the way children learn best. As the #1 infant and preschool company in the world, we are the only kid brand committed to all the years between 0 and 5. From little moments to big milestones we’re dedicated to helping families throughout every age & stage. The huge plus of this model is that it converts to a useful preschool table when your baby starts cruising, which means taking steps while holding onto something. The springboard is designed to take the place of the seat, forming a flat tabletop, and the whole thing becomes a great table for coloring, playing with dough and other toddler and preschool activities.The jumpers with all the different toys and the option to hang more toys are great," said Good Housekeeping Institute Executive Director of Textiles Lexie Sachs, a mom of two young kids. "I tried out more simple activity centers, hoping for something that looks less babyish, but my kids weren't impressed." And, she noted, since she wanted to keep a baby in the jumper while she made dinner or got dressed, she needed it to hold their attention for 15 minutes. In addition to being well-suited for smaller spaces, this is a great travel seat. It weighs just seven pounds, making it the second-lightest product on this list, and comes with a carrying case. If you choose to use it outside, the floor mat is a nice feature to keep baby’s feet clean. Some parents say there can be a bit of a learning curve to assemble the seat, but that it’s easy enough to do so once you get the hang of it. This fun-filled baby jumper has 3 play stations and more than 12 activities to explore. The light-up piano lets your baby compose their first musical masterpiece, while the spinning frog bead chaser encourages hand-eye coordination. The Neighbourhood Friends Baby Einstein jumperoo features extra toy loops, so favourite toys are always in reach.

Instead of having springy cords that hold the seat, this jumper has a springboard on the seat's underside. It moves your baby in a side-to-side motion, like they're surfing — not so much up and down. If you really want your baby to bounce, you might try a different jumper. My son loves it. We limit the amount of time he spends jumping and alternate with tummy time and other non-jumping activities. When we take him out of the Jumperoo he looks longingly at it from across the room!" Fortunately, we've been reviewing activity centers and exersaucers for over 10 years, and if we made our own, here is what it would look like: Some jumpers come with lots of included activities, and many offer space for you to add your own toys.

This Fisher-Price Jumperoo also has a short lifespan. Unlike some of the other jumpers and activity tables on this list, it’s not multi-use and needs to be retired once your baby meets the maximum weight (25 pounds) or starts to walk. But the brand also has a 2-in-1 version of the Jumperoo that can turn into a toddler car. If longevity is a priority, this one might be a better fit. Our daughter loved it, and we loved it because it gave us a break for a few minutes," saysChristine Mattheis, What to Expect Group VP, Content & Brand Solutions, mom of a 3-year-old. Full disclosure: Some of these activity centers, including the Infantino and Oribel models, were sent to us as free test samples by the manufacturer. The Best Baby Exersaucers of 2023! 1. Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo. A baby jumper is a seat surrounded by fun activities that your baby can enjoy. Often, the seat is attached to an elasticized strap to it provides some flexibility and mobility. Babies sit in the seat and push off with their still-developing leg muscles. Being able to move up and down is a key aspect of the baby jumper. It provides a lot of entertainment for babies and parents alike. Make sure the jumper is in an open, level space . It will be safest if you keep it within your eyesight, and your baby will be happiest if they can see you too.