Daughter Tipping over in Bouncy Seat

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Graco Baby Einstein Discover & Play Entertainer

I personally used and loved this one!!! Just wrap a blancket around waist and under arms to keep her from tipping over...my son loved it since he wes 3 months, he wanted to sit up...he would cry if he was layed down!!! Love, G.. :0)

N.,
I would go on craigslist.com and get an exersaucer for like $20. I did the same for a swing.
Good luck

My daughter is 6 months old and I started to use a boppy behind her at about 5 months so she could sit up at her playmat or you could put her on a padded floor with it behind her and put some toys in front of her.

We also started using the play saucer around 5 months and she loved it and still loves it. This is the Exersaucer I think you are talking about. She jumps in it and did at 5 months.

Good luck!
C.

Dear N.,

when my 2 children were that age, we didn't use any of the items that you mentioned. I usually put them down on the floor on a rug or blanket with something interesting nearby to look at or play with. My experience was that the babies were happier without too much stimulation around them -- I wonder if what seems like fussiness or boredom might just be overstimulation?

Some ideas are: if they are just learning to roll over, put a toy just out of their reach, and they could spend hours just looking at it and trying to move towards it, or put some artwork on the walls near them so they can stare at it, or just have them on the floor near you so they can watch whatever you are doing, probably the most interesting activity of all :)

Good luck!

It's too bad that you can't get your exersaucer out of storage right away, because that would be perfect! My son started using his at 4 months, and he didn't sit up until he was 6 months. They don't have to know how to sit up as long as you put a blanket around them for support. My son loved it and it was a great way for me to put him down for awhile and know that he was safe! It was really a lifesaver for me!
Another option would be a Pack n' Play. You could put some toys in it for her.
That toy that you are considering looks pretty much the same as a bouncy seat, so I don't think that would work.
Good luck in your search!

the word of the day is JUMPEROO JUMPEROO JUMPEROO!!!!! this was an absolute GODSEND to me. I put my daughter in it at 5 months because she outgrew her bumbo seat and bouncer. (she already weighed 10 pounds at birth) so you can imagine shes too big for lots of stuff already. she absolutely loves it. I dont think shes too young for it at all. my baby still loves it and now shes almost 10 months. I can do the dishes, prepare dinner, mop the floor. oh my god!!!! i should be a commercial for this thing!!! it practically saved my sanity. have a good one

If you can get the exersaucer, she should be ready for that, and in a couple months she may be past it. That has been a lifesaver for me. the bumbo seat only lasted about a month with mine, he kept wiggling out... but the exersaucer did the trick for everything. All my boys loved it for a long time.

I would try a saucer like this:

http://www.target.com/Evenflo-MegaSaucer-Circus/dp/B000BK...

If you can't link look at Target.com under "Evenflo megasaucer".

My daughter did not sit up until 6 or 7 months and before then I put her in the saucer and she kept bouncing up and down and play with the little toys on it. She liked it a lot.
However I do rememebr that around that age she went through little periods where things bored her pretty fast, so no matter what, I had to change her activity more often than usual. They were phases of 1 week or so, maybe your baby is doing the same.
Hope this helps.

Have you tried just a playpen? That gives her room to move and have toys and we know she wont fall outa that! and you know where she is at all times.

My son loved the Exersaucer at this age. If you can get one sooner, you might want to try it. Best of luck!

Put her on her back, so she can start moving her own body (and roll to tummy time.) Floor time is SO important for brain development. Parents have been recently brain washed into thinking that "baby einstein" videos will make their babies smarter, but what babies need to integrate both sides of their brains and bodies is more movement. When my 7 year old son was a baby, I "heard" about the importance of tummy time, but didn't really encourage it because 1) he hated it (and being on the floor in general) 2) I figured since he hated it, it didn't matter. I simply did not have enough information. When my 2nd baby was born (she is 3.5 now) my preschool director lent me a video and book she got called AMAZING BABIES. http://www.amazingbabies.com/book.htm
"Video - Documented and narrated by Beverly Stokes, this video is grouped into pre-locomotion and locomotion sections to enhance the viewer's observation skills and understanding of the natural progression of the baby's movement development, preverbal
communication, and play interactions."
The video was amazing to watch... lots of slow motion video of what the baby does in stages, things that are subtle, but you can definitely see a progression of skills. I don't have much time to read these days. The book has a lot of good info, but I barely had time to skim it. The video helped me a lot. Here are 2 great articles:

Article - Foundation for Learning is Laid in Infancy
http://www.lifetimeeyecare.net/documents/birth_to_three_a...
Article - Brain Dance for Babies
http://www.lalecheleague.org/NB/NBMarApr01p44.html

The video was so much fun to watch... Miss Eilene also shared some articles with me (and attending the S'cool Moves weekend workshop class back in December 2004 helped me to really "get it.") Debbie Wilson, a reading specialist showed us simple exercises to help kids who are having trouble with school - body movements that ALL babies go through - if
they are given floor time (in particular tummy time, so they can self-direct their movement.) Learning delays years later can result if babies miss (didn't get a chance to do) certain segments. (Nobody should panic! You can always make it up later.) These movements - on tummy, reaching, rolling, creeping, crawling, etc... help integrate both sides of the brain!!! That's why play - at the park - climbing (which is similar to crawling) is still important. (And perhaps why shouldn't get too frustrated when toddlers just want to move, move, move... Exploring = Learning. and rather than feeling frustrated, we should relax and enjoy it.) Anyway, Wilson's easy program is introduced in schools with low test scores. (Actually anyone could benefit - I think this program should be in all schools). Afterwards, the kids grades shoot up!
http://www.schoolmoves.com/

The thing that was great for me - was that I really didn't have to "do" anything. (Marlena was usually in the sling (I still think the in-arm stage is important) /car seat for errands in the mornings, but when I got home, I put her right down.) I put Marlena on the floor, on her tummy (months ago) and just put interesting baby toys in her reach for her to grab. Giancarlo wants to hand things right to her, and I tell him no. "Let her reach for it. Let her go to it. She needs to use her own body." I love that she can entertain herself (G hated that... but maybe I just didn't try enough... I should have stayed with him and
helped him get past it) and I can get up and do stuff.

Now she is crawling all over the places (still slowly) but I love to see her crawl because I know it's good for her.

If possible, order yourself that DVD. It will change your view on what your baby needs. I barely used a exersaucer with my son and didn't need one at all with her.

I wouldn't get too worried if your baby isn't doing exactly what the books says "normal" babies do at whatever month. Every baby is different. I just wanted to encourage you to put the baby on the floor (a playpen/exersaucer limits movement, so I personally wouldn't use it, unless the room was a total safety hazard. Most rooms aren't.)

BTW, the link you provided for that BE seat still looks flimsy to me. Fisher Price has a Infant-to-Toddler Rocker that I used with my 2nd that goes to age 3! It's VERY sturdy and strong. I used to put my daughter in it while I was in the shower, then she went to the floor and played when she was a little older. Try it out in the store and see if your daughter will propel herself out of it.
http://tinyurl.com/3ddvoh

Would propping her up against a boppy breast feeding pillow work? That's what we did with our twins before they were able to sit up well.

I used a similar small swing, like the one pictured from 2 months to about 8 months. My baby loved being able to sit up and look around more. Each baby has a different personality. Yours might love something like this because you can set the swing on low and she's still moving, feeling a little like she's being held/rocked. I used the Fisher Price Aquarium one.

I know you already said you made up your mind..but I had the exact same problem and thought I;'d send you my info. We actually went out and bought the Fisher pricew infant to toddler rocker. My daughter tried to get out of it but it strapped her in and when she sat it it just rocked. ..She loved it. She'd sit there rocking herself at times. It's red with blue metal legs. It's only about $30 at Walmart or Kmart. Try that before having to go buy another jumperoo or exersaucer cause really those two we have them also but they arent menat for babies who cant sit up by themeselves yet. Good luck.

p.s. my daughter is 2 and she still sits in her rocking chair..so it is way worth the money cause you will use it for a long time.

I have a great suggestion for a chair that is specifically made for young ones who don't have the back support to hold themselves up. You can purchase this seat at a Target or Babies R Us. It is semi soft and is designed so they won't fall over. I can't recall the name of it, but it really worked well for both of my daughters. I can send you a picture of it if you would like to send me your e- mail address. K. Mitchell ____@____.com

My son LOVED his exersaucer at that age. I rolled up receiving blankets and wrapped them around his waist & back to give him extra support until he was big enough to sit up on his own. The exersaucer really improved his ability to grasp at objects and focus his vision - he was a preemie so it took him longer to do these things.
He would only sit in the Jumperoo for a few minutes and then get bored.
The exersaucer is also great for relieving constipation - the kiddie jumps around enough that it gets things "moving" without medicine.

Put her on the floor or in a play pen. It's cheap and it's worked for tons of other people. I did this with my son (he was 4 months). Now he's 8 months, sits, stands, walks along furniture and is happy. He was completely entertained with a few toys teethers and stuffed animals, plus I did take the rattle thing I used on his car seat off to let him play with on the floor. Just keep an eye on him and your oldest one. Teach them how to play together. Mine still don't always play well together but they are learning!

Hi N.,

I too had the same problem w/ my now 10 month old daughter w/ the seat, she was pulling herself out of it around the same age your daughter is now. We did try to buy another and the same thing happened. We had an exersaucer, which she enjoyed, but what she LOVED and still does is the Fisher price rainforest bouncer, link is here: http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-K6070-Fisher-Price-Rai...

The great thing about this bouncer is you can move it up as they get taller, if she's anything like my daughter she will love the toys, it lights up and she'll love the feeling of standing up. It's really great for her legs! Also, it's very supportive of their heads as there is a cushion in the back and the seat is pretty deep so it supports their torsos very well. I bought ours at toys r us for around $70 so not that expensive.

Also, depending on how big she is you might want to consider a swing, however, both of my kids were out of their swings by 6 months due to their size (big babies), it just wouldn't "swing" any longer. I actually have a great swing that I used for both of my daughters, we still have it and i'd be happy to give it to you if you like. It's great because there is music and lots of lights! All of my friends w/ kids already have swings and they all agree ours was the best, due to the lights & little birdie that moves. Anyways, let me know as we're planning on giving it to charity soon, no more kids for us! Link on that is also below:

http://store.babycenter.com/product/code/17077.do?scid=SS...

I also agree w/ the tummy time above, however, my daughter HATES being on her tummy or back, it's much better now that she can sit up on her own. You may want to try the gym on the floor, or prop her up against the couch w/ pillows on both side of her and then give her a ton of toys. Only problem is you have to be there to catch her when she falls.

In any event good luck! I was just in the same situation as you so if you need any more suggestions feel free to ask me!

S.

http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-H0640-Fisher-Price-Inf...

I absolutely have to recommend the Fisher Price infant-to-toddler rocker. Both my boys had one of these. I swear by it! My first never liked it vibrating so I never put batteries in it. My second loved it and sometimes it would be the only way to get him to sleep. I bought toys that could dangle from it so I could swap them out so they didn't get bored of the same old ones as well. I used it to feed them in as well until they had to go into the high chair. It's super affordable and lasts until they are a good 4 years old depending on how big your child is. I only just recently retired mine and holding on to them in case we have #3.

That looks like a really cool investment I wish my son was young enough for one.
But to your question, there is always "tummy-time". That's what I did/do with both of my boys.That way I knew they were/are safe, for the most part.

good luck, have a great day!!!

Try an exersaucer. YOu can get one at Target or Walmart for under 50.

Maybe you could try a sand bag at the base of the chair to counter the weight. My daughter had a kids trampoline that would tip forward everytime she was on it. We got a 10 pound sand bag and the thing stayed put. Good luck.

My kids loved the exersaucer and jumparoo at 5 months. They grew out of it by about 8 months when they wanted to have more freedom, so if there's any way to get to those earlier, I'd recommend them.

Hi N.,

I also have a 5 month old daughter and was facing the same dilemma, so I dragged out the exersaucer (that belonged to my now 18 month old son), and she seems to love it. I didn't really think she'd be ready for it but she is. I know you can't get at yours now, but maybe it's worth getting one on sale?

And since our babies are so close in age, it'd be fun to compare more notes if you like. I live in Terra Linda, how about you?

Best of luck,
M.

If she has the motor skills to pull up in the bouncer, I'd be afraid she would do the same in the rocker. Even though it has mesh sides, I'm not sure I'd trust it - she's only going to get stronger and more mobile with time! I think a safer bet may be to lay her flat. She's at that age where she's getting into rolling. Have you tried the floor gym with different toys than she's used to? Vary it up and it may become like a brand new toy.

We had a floor gym that was just the standard type with two bendable arches that you hang stuff on. My son would get really bored and fussy pretty quick when lying under that. I bought another play gym, but this one had better music, a rotating mobile and mirror hanging above it, and hanging stuff on the sides. He absolutely loves it!! It has enough going on that he doesn't get bored. I've seen a couple different models like ours, so search around to see if you find one you like. Here's a link to the one I bought...

http://store.babycenter.com/product/toys/0+-+6+months/gym...

Good luck!

Hi N. M.,

Two things I would try. One, some holding and cuddling time with you, in between the other methods of entertainment. And two, a walker -- the type with a tray built in for placing a toy, a pacifier, a soft cloth diaper, a teether. Sounds like your child likes variety and a change of scenery often. That's how my daughter was. She's probably very bright. Time passes far more quickly for us when we get distracted by our day's responsibilities. It goes much more slowly for our babies. She might be longing for more cuddle time with Mommy. Try it and see.

One more thing...My sister uses the jumperoo with her 5 month old and she can't get enough of it. I would get that contraption out of storage right away. It may help a great deal!

Wishing you and your baby the best!

Lisa F. (stay at home mom of a 13 year old and 10 year old)

I haven't tried that seat, but it looks good and comfortable. It looks like it may be preety safe considering it reclines. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Hi N.:
Well, it's been a while since my little one was that little (my daughter is 6 1/2!), but it just seems like yesterday she was that little. I do remember her enjoying being on her back and playing things over her head. Fisher Price has some neat things on the market nowadays. Maybe something here will help...http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2341&e=alltoys...
Good Luck!
C.

P.S. I'm new to this site...can you fill me in on what WAHM stands for?

She's not too young for the exersaucer & jumperoo! At 4 months my son was also leaning out of the bouncy seat, and the Bumbo didn't keep him happy. I got him a seated toy like an exersaucer, only which jumped and spun around instead. He loved it and it kept him occupied for up to 30 minutes at a time. She may be ready for a walker soon after that. I know it's hard with a toddler and a baby, my second was born when my first just turned 19 months, so keeping the little one safe and happy is more important than ever!
If you can get your things out of storage sooner, I'd recommend it. Or find a used one on craigslist or something. Lastly, my son has really enjoyed being in a backpack--not just the Ergo style pack, he can't see over my shoulders in it, but an internal frame pack for light outdoor use is great around the house when all else fails.

Good luck!
J..

try pulling out the bouncer, we put our son in his at about 3-4 months because all he wanted to do was jump, since he was too small and couldnt reach the groun we put long skinny boxes under him so his feet touched and he loved it!

My 5 month old loves his Exersaucer and has used it happily for more than a month. He had a seat like the one in your link, but doesn't like it anymore. He also gets bored on the floor mats. When I have to cook, shower, etc... I either put him in the exersaucer, or the bouncy swing that hangs over the door. He seems to stay happier longer in the exersaucer.

Hi, I had the same issue, and loved using a 'jumper' that hung from the doorway. We had the 'Johnny Jumpup' (i think..), and that kept them happy while I did some chores/work. Good luck!

I am a mom of three year old twin girls and I understand how you feel when you need an extra hand, so to speak, when you can't hold the baby. My saving grace was the Exersaucer and the pack-n-plays that we had set up in our family room. This was the only way I could get anything done around our house and keep two little ones from getting into trouble. When our girls got too big for the pack-n-plays and wanted to be together I got the safety gates that linked together to form a large hexagon shape. We were able to add toys and books to the area and keep them in a safe, contained place...we called it our "twin corral." Hope this helps. I think the product you found on Amazon looks great, but it sounds like your daughter wants to move about so chances are she'll find a way to get out of that bouncy too.

I'd get the exersaucer out of storage or find another at a garage sale. She's not going to tip over in that. She may very well tip over in the seat you found on Amazon. You'll need to check the age range, but I'd bet she'd already too old for it or soon will be. Also, her weight is more important that the actual age range as she may be more advanced that the "typical" 5 month old.

Good luck!

I have an 8 month old who seems to only be happy when I'm holding her. I have to rotate her, from swing, to floor gym, to bumbo (but be warned they do tip out of these, although the bebe pod may work a little better) to her exersaucer or walker, to johnny jumper, or high chair. Most of these have a tray and I have suction cup toys I also rotate. When she's just not having any of that, I'll wear her on my back in my Ergo carrier. When all else fails, I remind myself she'll only be this little for such a short time and try not to make myself crazy by how little housework or work
I've gotten done, after all I'm doing the most important thing in the world, nurturing a little person :)

When my boys were that little I put them in the excersaucer and supported them with a rolled up towel around their bellies to keep them from slumping over. I know it's not ideal, but it will allow you enough time to get a little work done! Plus, you won't have to spend more money on something that will only be used for a month or two.

Hi there.

The best thing for your little one to be doing is lying down--belly or back--on a blanket (or even "baby gym") with a couple of toys within reach. Babies at this age just need to practice moving their little limbs and bodies. Rolling, pushing, grabbing--this is her work and how she will learn to sit up, crawl and eventually walk. I say you don't need anything else. Let her discover the way her body works!

N., have you tried a carrier so that she is not in your arms, but still near you? I got a lot of things done with my son in the ergo carrier. I too had a hard time trying to find a safe seat for him and never really had anything last for too long. He is now 13 months and I can still use the ergo for walks with the dogs, etc. The bjorn was really uncomfortable for me, but some really like it. Haden seemed much happier when he was in contact with me in those early months and is now a very happy independent little guy. Good luck!

The Water Rocker Seat that you are looking at seems like it may work for a while... until she is strong enough to pull herself out of the 3 pt. harness. Do you have a sling to put her in ... that way your hands are free to work etc,. but your darlin daughter is close to you and can watch whatever you are doing. At that age, she will probably be entertained by whatever you're doing. It sounds like she may have fairly strong head muscles and control, you may be able to face her outward in the sling so she can watch what you're doing easily. When my darlin' was your daughters age, she was in the sling quite a bit... she was even in a play that way. .... I hope you find something that works for you.

Hi N., by that age all my kids were in an exersaucer... like this: http://www.target.com/gp/search/601-###-###-####-###-###-... I have the top Evenflo one. Different brands make different styles...some open up later on to get more use out of them (in hindsight that would've gotten more bang for my buck). My kids loved these, especially at that age. My son started bouncing in the Jumparoo by 6months... but he also sat up well.
The seat you have the link to looks like it would be better at preventing what your daughter is doing in her regular bouncy seat...so its worth a try, but I would try an exersaucer...so much more fun :)