So, I've officially entered the stage of watching kids' cartoons with them. I find myself eating while my daughter is watching Dora the Explorer, Little Bear, Blue's Clues or whatever is playing on Nog'in and actually watching it and paying attention, haha. Sure my baby is only 5 1/2 months old, but she needs that kind of stimulation and she loves it, ok ok, I like it too.
Grandma and Grandpa came over yesterday because grandpa hadn't seen her in a while, and as soon as he picked her up she started screaming and crying. My guess is because she hasn't seen him in a while and forgot his face, whereas she see's grandma about 3 times a week. He got kind of sad but understood it was probably because she hadn't seen him. Although she does not do well with strangers, if a stranger picks her up, she will immediatly start crying if she can not see me, or I am right in front of her when the person is holding her, even then she'll whimper and fuss. Has anyone ever experienced this with an infant? Where they're baby does horrible with strangers? Or is your little one open to everyone? I was like this when I was an infant - as my mother tells me - and my older sister was the opposite, she loved being held by anyone and everyone.
So, she finally can touch the floor when I put her in her bouncer, and she's tall for her age 25" at her 4month check up. We decided to go with a bouncer verses a walker because she's so young, and she'll probably get a walker for her baptisim. After spending days and countless hours online, reading mother's reviews on Walmart.com and Target.com on the bouncers they bought, we finally went with the Fisher -Price Rainforest Jumperoo
And a smart investment it was. It has a lot of things she can play with, and a couple of things light up and the music turns on every time she jumps which is an incentive for her. But a warning to all mothers, the music is beyond annoying! We don't turn on the music anymore, and she's ok with that, thank God. But there's enough toys to keep her occupied, but not enough to over-stimulate her. It's got 3 levels to change too as she gets older and gets taller, we can adjust the height, and she can swivel in the seat. It doesn't take up very much room, but it is bit bulky but so worth it. She loves it and after about a month of having it, she gets-a-jumping and it is adorable
As you can see, she's mesmerized, haha.
So, if you thinking about getting one, or don't know which one, I would DEFINITELY recommend this one.
Any products you would recommend?
Comments (3)
I LOVE Blue's Clues. Unfortunately, now that my baby is 8, I don't get to watch it anymore. LOL Steve ROCKS!!! Blue's Clues and Sesame Street are THE best children's shows ever made.
That's a beautiful baby you got there.
Welcome to my crazy life. I look forward to getting to know you.
aww she's so cute!
the only way husband would let me bring that bouncer home is if i promised never to put batteries in it. he's the oldest of ten kids and adamently against toys that make noise. lol.
love the jumperoo~ you are right, it was def a gREAT investment. I would recommend any of the fisher price toys. We seem to have all the rainforest theme stuff -even the highchair and booster seat.. LOVE the rainforest play gym- but beware becuase it has repeated music too!!! THe music on all the rainfrest themed toys got tiresome at first, but somehow it just doesnt even phase me anymore! Anything that makes my daughter happy makes me happy