Last Updated on December 16, 2020
As your baby gets older, you want them to have as many opportunities for fun and physical activity! A jumperoo, exersaucer, and a walker are interactive baby devices that can give your little one some aided exercise.
Whether it’s mobile like a walker or leg intensive like a jumperoo, you really can’t go wrong with any one of these. These devices are primarily used to give the parent a moment to accomplish something or a good old-fashioned break while your child has fun exploring either the toys, jumping, or walking.
With just as many similarities as they do differences, these three baby devices have many parents wondering, what is best for my child? When it all comes down to it, preferences are the name of the game.
You just won’t know for sure until you see the smile on your childs face. No need to worry about the impending decision, because with our help it’ll be an educated one. We decided to explore these toys a bit further and lay out the positive and negative attributes of each.
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This a great interactive toy for your child, focusing on staying put and jumping to their heart’s content. A jumperoo is a bit different from cheaper and more traditional jumpers, given that it has many other little toys to play with.
There is also cute music and lights that can go off to add to the playing experience. Your child also has to be able to hold their head up which is why it is recommended for 4 months at the earliest. This is a great, fun way to also build up their core.
Be sure to keep in mind that jumperoos tend to be more pricey than other baby devices. This is probably due to the extra interactive toys they have to play with while they’re jumping away.
It is a bit unfortunate considering they won’t last longer than 11 months, but that’s just how it is when you have a baby. Things tend to expire quickly, so your baby might as well have a wonderful time playing with it!
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First developed by Evenflo, this is a stationary playstation that lets your little one be surrounded by interactive toys and enough mobility to turn around but not to jump or walk. Some do offer a jumping feature, but traditionally they don’t.
Exersaucers were made to be alternative to mobile walkers, just for the extra peace of mind. The stationary aspect can be a positive attribute or a negative one depending on your preference. Some parents like their babies to have the opportunity to let out some energy.
It is the safest option, but if you’re upset about the lack of a jumping feature then you’re better off getting a jumperoo.
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These are the more simple choices among the three baby devices as well as the cheapest option. It gives your little one the ability to move around and practice walking whilst getting in some exercising. The customary table that comes with the walkers can be used for snacks or to lay out any toys they want to play with.
The exercise component to these walkers plus the walking practice, is really favorable. Safety is just something that needs to be taken seriously when using these devices. The babies are meant to be supervised when using the walker.
Babies are so curious, that there’s plenty of trouble they can get up to especially when they become mobile on their own for the first time. Just be cautious around stairs and pools when you decide to place your little one in a walker.
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First things first, don’t let your child venture off alone in a walker. Jumperoos and Exersaucers are a bit more flexible considering they’re not mobile. It’s still good to be in the same vicinity regardless because anything can happen.
Before buying a walker check the reviews for any concerns about tipping over, which has been reported to happen with other brands. All in all, it only takes quick, thoughtful planning before letting your child into whichever device.
These are toys and they can be wonderfully interactive and fun without the concern of the actual device causing any harm. Keep in mind that babies are not meant to be held in any of these devices for very long anway. No more than 10-20 minutes at a time.
This is to ensure that you’re not stunting any bone or muscle growth over time. You have to think of these as momentary distractions for your baby so you can get something else done in the meantime. They are not meant to babysit your children, because accidents are more often than not, probable to happen.
Taking safety precautions are all about being vigilant with your supervision and your surroundings. There’s no need to seriously worry when your child uses these devices, because the devices themselves aren’t dangerous. It’s the different environmental factors that make any possible situation dangerous.
If you have a big home then you might want to consider not buying a walker, instead opting for a jumperoo or exersaucer. Vice versa, if you’re in a tighter space than you can feel comfortable getting any of these three devices.
Just be aware of what your space entails, considering the furniture and possibility of stairs. Putting your child into a walker while you’re on an upper floor isn’t the best idea if you can’t give them your full attention. It’s the same story with backyard fun with a pool nearby.
Obviously, if you put your child in a walker with a pool nearby there’s only so much that can possibly happen in that equation. Being aware of your surroundings means you have to account for everything and every possibility.
The most important thing to every parent is their child’s safety and with extra precautions, you can be assured that your child will be safe in any of these products.
These products all have different amounts of time they can be used with walkers holding the most amount of usable time. Since some of these products have an expensive price tag, it is a bit disappointing to realize that the product’s expiration date is sooner than you think.
Alas, that is the way it goes with baby products. Which is why, the baby device that offers good resale value is something to seriously consider. Since a jumperoo offers a variety of things, it makes it a very good resale value item.
For our budget-friendly parents, this means you can enjoy the qualities of a premium item like a jumperoo, knowing you will be able to get some money back. We’ll list out the different product lifetimes down below.
As you can see they all vary, but some are distinctly different than others. It’s important to think about which qualities are important to you and for your child. An exersaucer has the least amount of longevity, but a good option for those who want their child to be momentarily distracted whilst playing with all the toys.
The jumperoo has jumping capabilities and toys whilst giving a longer time of use. The walker, of course, has the best time of use, because it starts the little ones early with walking practice.
The exersaucer, jumperoo, and walker are all great options for your baby and fun ones too. With that comes different implications, especially with the walker. Besides stunting muscle and bone growth, the walker is one of the more safety concerns due to their possibility of tipping over.
It’s important to work out which features excite you and what you think your baby would enjoy. Remember that the toys, lights, and music come with the jumperoo and the exersaucer, but the walker only offers mobility and not much else, but its simplicity is the selling point.
When it comes down to it, you can’t really go wrong. Just be sure to take the precautions, do the research, and use the products for a healthy amount of time on your little one. If you follow just those three things, then you won’t be disappointed.
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