exersaucer alternative

cutekissis101

maybe something that is safer and that they are not held up in. I cant think of anything right now. any suggestions?

PrincessLinLin

How is an exersaucer not safe? I know they are a lot safer and do not delay walking the way walkers do. 

cutekissis101

PrincessLinLin:

How is an exersaucer not safe? I know they are a lot safer and do not delay walking the way walkers do. 

I was told at a safety seminar  that they aren't good for the development of a baby's legs. They said that you shouldn't have anything holding them up on their feet like that, and it wouldn't be comfortable for them to be hanging in the air.  They said when they are ready to stand they will pull themselves up.

PrincessLinLin

Hmmm, maybe try one of those doorway bouncer things? I'm not sure what else would work for standing, unless you just get one of those activity stations that sits on the ground.

cutekissis101

PrincessLinLin:

Hmmm, maybe try one of those doorway bouncer things? I'm not sure what else would work for standing, unless you just get one of those activity stations that sits on the ground.

yes that's what i want maybe a seat that sits on the ground with toy. One where they are not standing, but i didn't know what to search for.  When he can stand I think I will use a super yard to let him play in.

PrincessLinLin

cutekissis101:

PrincessLinLin:

Hmmm, maybe try one of those doorway bouncer things? I'm not sure what else would work for standing, unless you just get one of those activity stations that sits on the ground.

yes that's what i want maybe a seat that sits on the ground with toy. One where they are not standing, but i didn't know what to search for.  When he can stand I think I will use a super yard to let him play in.

just search BRU activity centers 

CD+AL

Honestly, we used a jumperoo (same concept as an exersaucer in terms of holding them up and poor hip positioning), but we didn't leave him in it for hours at a time or use it constantly.  He loved it, and it was a great distraction when he needed one and a great workout for him.  DS has been fine, ahead of developmental milestones all along (including crawling and walking) and doesn't have any trouble with his hips/legs.  We did, however, buy a carrier that had the proper hip positioning b/c he spent A LOT more time in the carrier than the jumperoo.  (Plus, the better carrier was a lot more comfortable for me anyway, but that's beside the point in this post.)

If you want to use an exersaucer/jumperoo, use one in moderation...DC will be fine.  If you don't want to use one, just dismiss everything I've just said.  I just wanted to throw it out there for you in case it helps you or someone else.

KristinKD

cutekissis101:

PrincessLinLin:

Hmmm, maybe try one of those doorway bouncer things? I'm not sure what else would work for standing, unless you just get one of those activity stations that sits on the ground.

yes that's what i want maybe a seat that sits on the ground with toy. One where they are not standing, but i didn't know what to search for.  When he can stand I think I will use a super yard to let him play in.

A jumperoo really isn't any different than an exersaucer if you're concerned about it holding them up on their feet or making them uncomfortable. Both have seats that position their legs the same way, and both have different height levels that should be adjusted so that their feet barely touch the ground. If baby can stand while seated, it means the seat needs to be raised. And, like CD+AL said, they're meant to be used for short periods and not for hours on end.

FWIW, we had both an exersaucer and a jumperoo, and I can't say enough how much DD loved both but especially the exersaucer. Neither seemed to interfere with her development, as she crawled and walked fairly early.

melody921

You could try the Jumperoo, if you're looking for something that moves (these are supposed to be safer than doorway jumpers). Or, if you're just looking for a way to keep the baby occupied, you could go with a stationary infant seat that has toys attached to it. We got an exersaucer though. I don't see how they're unsafe.

ABAMom

Exersaucers are safe....You are not supposed to put your LO in the exersaucer until their feet are flat on the floor.

homebird

If you don't want to put them in a seat-type toy to encourage them to stand/pull up, try an activity table (or something similar):

https://www.target.com/Chicco-Music-n-Play-Table/dp/B00005BRFM/ref=br_1_8?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=240653011&node=240653011&searchRank=pmrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Chicco%20Music%20n%20Play%20Table

https://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog%C2%AE-Learn-Groove-Musical-Table/dp/B000ETRENI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1266848873&sr=8-2

ChristinaD09

We're using one but won't leave him in it for very long.  Its not something you are supposed to leave them in and walk off from, for example.  BUT that said, an activity table is a GREAT idea.  You can't use it until 6 months (or at least that is what they say).  But here is the one we are getting:

https://www.target.com/gp/detail.html?asin=B000ETRENI&colid=38I0I9K6KC77U&coliid=I2POHM1G17GMA4&bckreg=baby

There are 2 big ones out there, and one is supposed to be better than the other, but I can't remember which honestly.  I *think* it is this one.  The other is the Fisher Price.  HTH!