I think I had registered for a FP brown cow or something like that b/c the one I wanted to register for, the FP Aquarium was too expensive ($114), but I ended up finding the aquarium one at a consignment show for only $13! But I've heard from on here and friends that are recent moms that the FP line is the best for swings and bouncers...
We registered for an infant-to-toddler rocker instead of a bouncer. I wanted something that our LO could use for a while. The one we registered for was the Fisher Price one:
I registered for a combo bouncer and swing from Target by Graco. It is more compact and takes up less space, plus 2 in 1 is more ideal. I really like the lamb and snug a bunny ones but they are very lightly colored and baby's enjoy more contrasting colors.
We have a FP hoppy days bouncer, which may very well be discontinued by now, but I think a lot of the FP ones are similar. DS LOVED that thing.
Thing of note for you FTM's if you don't already realize this: not all babies like bouncers and not all babies like swings. Your LO will probably like one or the other better. DS hated the swing. The bouncer was a lifesaver for us.
ETA: Also, we have the FP convertible rocker thing. DS hated it pre-rocker since it doesn't move (frankly, all it does is vibrate and have a toy bar) but now that he can use it as a rocker and get in and out on his own, he likes it.
We registered for the Bright Starts Comfort & Harmony bouncer. I think we're holding off on registering for a swing to wait and see how LO likes the bouncer. Of the babies I've known recently, all of them have been all about the bouncer... not interested in the swing.
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I preordered the Mamaroo plush for the den and I want to get a small, inexpensive bouncer to keep in the bathroom for when I shower.
THANK YOU!!! One reason I didn't get the Mamaroo was the style. The new plush ones are adorable. I just pre-ordered the Paint Dots Plush. Woo hoo!
I will still get a small portable bouncer/seat for upstairs.
That's the one we ordered too! And if you go on www.4moms.com they are giving away 1 plush a day until the new ones come out! I've been entering everyday!
We have a FP hoppy days bouncer, which may very well be discontinued by now, but I think a lot of the FP ones are similar. DS LOVED that thing.
Thing of note for you FTM's if you don't already realize this: not all babies like bouncers and not all babies like swings. Your LO will probably like one or the other better. DS hated the swing. The bouncer was a lifesaver for us.
ETA: Also, we have the FP convertible rocker thing. DS hated it pre-rocker since it doesn't move (frankly, all it does is vibrate and have a toy bar) but now that he can use it as a rocker and get in and out on his own, he likes it.
This! We will reuse our FP bouncer. They are awesome and DS used this item longest. He hated any fancy papasan style.
We also have the Little Lamb Swing, Rainforest Jumperoo, and an Evenflo Exersaucer. I found all of them on Craigslist at the end of first trimester/beg of second. I think I paid $10/$15 for the bouncer, $30 for the swing, $25 for the Jumperoo, and $15 for the Exersaucer. I also found a changing table for $30 with three baskets.
Swing Jumperoo I can't find my exersaucer, but I really like this one that grows with baby: Exersaucer
This. We registered for the matching swing also because it plugs into the wall....so we wont have to buy batteries all of the time. I actually already got the bouncer because I had a coupon for a full priced item and then had a $20 gift cert....so I bought the last one that was on the shelf at the store where I was.
I originally registered for the Snug a Bunny bouncer and swing, but we were gifted the FP Ocean Wonders bouncer and swing, so we will be using those. Can't beat free!
Re: What bouncer are you registered for?
I think I had registered for a FP brown cow or something like that b/c the one I wanted to register for, the FP Aquarium was too expensive ($114), but I ended up finding the aquarium one at a consignment show for only $13! But I've heard from on here and friends that are recent moms that the FP line is the best for swings and bouncers...
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Fisher Price My Little Snug-a-Bunny.
It's just so soft and cute.
We registered for an infant-to-toddler rocker instead of a bouncer. I wanted something that our LO could use for a while. The one we registered for was the Fisher Price one:
https://www.target.com/gp/detail.html?asin=B001HTJS60&colid=2TJKLL0DGHIWE&coliid=I1RJA2EP879L2E&bckreg=baby
fisher price how now brown cow..$30 @ target
I registered for a combo bouncer and swing from Target by Graco. It is more compact and takes up less space, plus 2 in 1 is more ideal. I really like the lamb and snug a bunny ones but they are very lightly colored and baby's enjoy more contrasting colors.
https://www.target.com/Graco-Duo-Swing-Bouncer-Collection/dp/B00434G2TM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=sweet%20pea&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-5&qid=1310054566&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Graco%20Duo%20Swing%20Bouncer%20Collection&node=1038590&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038590&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0
We did the Fisher Price Rainforest bouncer based on the amazing reviews! We already set it up (obviously not used yet) and it is so neat looking!
https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-K2564-Rainforest-Bouncer/dp/B000I2WB6G
This one.
We have a FP hoppy days bouncer, which may very well be discontinued by now, but I think a lot of the FP ones are similar. DS LOVED that thing.
Thing of note for you FTM's if you don't already realize this: not all babies like bouncers and not all babies like swings. Your LO will probably like one or the other better. DS hated the swing. The bouncer was a lifesaver for us.
ETA: Also, we have the FP convertible rocker thing. DS hated it pre-rocker since it doesn't move (frankly, all it does is vibrate and have a toy bar) but now that he can use it as a rocker and get in and out on his own, he likes it.
THANK YOU!!! One reason I didn't get the Mamaroo was the style. The new plush ones are adorable. I just pre-ordered the Paint Dots Plush. Woo hoo!
I will still get a small portable bouncer/seat for upstairs.
That's the one we ordered too! And if you go on www.4moms.com they are giving away 1 plush a day until the new ones come out! I've been entering everyday!
This! We will reuse our FP bouncer. They are awesome and DS used this item longest. He hated any fancy papasan style.
I have the Rainforest bouncer.
We also have the Little Lamb Swing, Rainforest Jumperoo, and an Evenflo Exersaucer. I found all of them on Craigslist at the end of first trimester/beg of second.
I think I paid $10/$15 for the bouncer, $30 for the swing, $25 for the Jumperoo, and $15 for the Exersaucer. I also found a changing table for $30 with three baskets.
Swing
Jumperoo
I can't find my exersaucer, but I really like this one that grows with baby: Exersaucer
P.S. I finally figured out how to insert links!!
This. We registered for the matching swing also because it plugs into the wall....so we wont have to buy batteries all of the time. I actually already got the bouncer because I had a coupon for a full priced item and then had a $20 gift cert....so I bought the last one that was on the shelf at the store where I was.
This. We actually already bought it. And we are registered for the matching swing
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