Leah does not sit. She has been anti-sitting since she was three months old, where I realised the only way I could burp her without her complaining was to put her over my shoulder. I think her issue is with bending per se - she seems to have a rather large tummy, and bending in the middle probably ... Read review
British made, this door bouncer consistently achieves top marks for design and ... more
performance. A great invention and an excellent toy and exerciser for the baby. Has easy fit clamps to secure in the doorway (no DIY). Detach the harness section with cross ...
The Door bouncer is compact and is suitable for babies from 3 months as long as they can ... more
support their own head until they weight 11. 5 kilos25 lbs. it s harness is padded with a lightweight foam to ensure the child is comfortable during exercise, and the saddle is deigned to give extra support needed for the babies back
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The Door bouncer is compact and is suitable for babies from 3 months as long as they can ... more
support their own head until they weight 11. 5 kilos25 lbs. it s harness is padded with a lightweight foam to ensure the child is comfortable during exercise, and the saddle is deigned to give extra support needed for the babies back
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Advantages: lets baby practise standing up, keeps him/her happy for a while! Disadvantages: only to be used for 20 mins at a time, a bit tricky to get on and off with one adult
...known and respected make. The tippitoes one has passed lots of strict safety tests (for example, the straps are not close enough to ever come in contact with your baby's face.)
It is suitable for up to 20 minutes at a time, or until baby gets bored, whichever comes first. It's NOT safe to leave your baby in the bouncer unattended.
When your baby is old enough to find bouncing a mediocre hobby, you can use the bouncer ... ...letting baby practise their first steps!
The harness is washable at 30 degrees.
Best price I could find: Tesco, £19.99
Technical info: check before you buy:
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This bouncer is suitable for babies of 3 months plus, if they can support their own head, up to a weight of 12kg/26lbs. Leah is approaching 20lbs already, so I doubt it will last ... more
Leah does not sit. She has been anti-sitting since she was three months old, where I realised the only way I could burp her without her complaining was to put her over my shoulder. I think her issue is with bending per se - she seems to have a rather large tummy, and bending in the middle probably just isn't comfortable. Either that or she is just awkward like her mother. Whatever the reason, she prefers to stand, and preferably to bounce. This is fun for about ten minutes, and then your arms begin to ache...
Hence the bouncer. This is, quite simply, a way for her to stand or bounce without me having to hold her up all the time. She can bounce around with her toes just touching the ground, and her weight supported in the harness. All the fun of standing, with none of the exhaustion factor for her mother.
She got the hang of it after two or three trys, and is now content to bounce herself around in circles and thinks it's hilarious. She's probably already too heavy to make it as a ballerina, so this tippy-toe stuff is probably the closest she will ever get!
You attach the bouncer to the middle of an internal doorframe, get baby into the harness (a bit like putting on a pair of trousers, but with a snap clip) and then transfer the baby in the harness onto the bouncer. There are two loops that you put arms through, and then simply slot the top of the loops into the balancing bar, which is hanging from your doorframe. I do find it easier with another person around to help me, but it's not that hard to manage it yourself, which is a plus point compared to some other bouncers which look like they require a technology degree to set up. The whole thing comes apart into sections, and stores neatly away without taking up too much space (i.e. you can shove it under the sofa and forget about it.)
The harness is padded with foam, which keeps baby comfortable and also makes sure that he or she cannot overheat if they get carried away with a big bouncing session! I was initially a bit worried about the safety aspects of bouncers, which is why it was important to me to choose a well known and respected make. The tippitoes one has passed lots of strict safety tests (for example, the straps are not close enough to ever come in contact with your baby's face.)
It is suitable for up to 20 minutes at a time, or until baby gets bored, whichever comes first. It's NOT safe to leave your baby in the bouncer unattended.
When your baby is old enough to find bouncing a mediocre hobby, you can use the bouncer as a baby walker by holding the balancing bar and letting baby practise their first steps!
The harness is washable at 30 degrees.
Best price I could find: Tesco, £19.99
Technical info: check before you buy: ------------------------------
This bouncer is suitable for babies of 3 months plus, if they can support their own head, up to a weight of 12kg/26lbs. Leah is approaching 20lbs already, so I doubt it will last her beyond 6/7 months of age (but she is pretty big for her age.)
The bouncer must be used on an interior doorframe only. The walls must be at least 10cm thick and no more than 17cm. The doorway opening must be a minimum of 75cm. There must be a permanent secure level architrave at least 1.5cm wide on each side.
Advantages: Good fun, strengthens legs Disadvantages: They cant stay in it too long
Tippitoes doorway bouncer
Well having an active baby is not that easy, so as soon as my little girl was able to support her head properly on her own, I went out in search of a door bouncer, and this is what I came across, amongst others but this is the one I chose.
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What is a door bouncer
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Well with a door bouncer it is something that you can attach to your door frame and your baby is put in ... ...have a suitable door frame, tippitoes will supply you with a screw hook to screw into a beam/joist and the appropriate webbing.
To do this just call 0845 600 8595 (UK ONLY)
All in all a great purchase. I hope this helps.
Thanks for reading.
Jo
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funkyjo 14.03.2005
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Advantages: Very supportive for baby, Compact storage. Easy to clean. easy to assemble on your own Disadvantages: The spreader bar is not entirely comfortable to hold if using the bouncer as a baby walking aid
...have used the green doorway tippitoes door bouncer for both of my children. Both Children were able to hold their heads up well before three months and so It was just a matter of waiting until they were near the recommended 3 months and big enough for their body length to fit in the harness. My daughter was so petie that at 3 months her armpits only just managed to clear the side harness! My son however was that much bigger and had a more comfortable ... ...5ft nothing!
I love this tippitoes door bouncer that U have already recommended it to 5 people all of whom either bought it themselves or were given it as a requested gift. I also bought one for my sister and she was equally delighted.
I used the bouncer up to 10 months for my very petite daughter and by 11 months she was walking so I packed it away ready for the next one. My strong son has been using it since 10 weeks old and has so much fun in ...
Bubblesmum 19.04.2005
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Advantages: Machine washable sling, very supportive for baby Disadvantages: Not very easy to get baby into sling
This is labelled as the most supportive door bouncer available and is medically approved. It certainly does seem to live up to it’s reputation and although it took my son a couple of months to get the hang of bouncing he loves it now. I’ve found it difficult to get my son into it though, it isn’t just a case of hanging it up and popping him inside as I first thought. You have to hang the frame on the door and then lie your child down while you strap ... ...this bit!). Once in you then attach the straps to a horizontal pole and then lift him up and hold him in one hand while hooking him up to the hanging part (not easy if your child is heavy!). It is obviously a lot easier if you have two people to do it.
Once in though it will keep him happy for half an hour and he is just so amazed that he is standing up without being held by anyone! Also, a tip for those of you who also own a Fisher Price Sparkling ...
Alexmouse 12.04.2001
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Advantages: gentle safe exercise for baby Disadvantages: none
...It is the Tippitoes baby bouncer which i have seen in action with my friends little girl and just had to buy one. It is a bouncer that you hang in your doorway and can amuse your baby from 3 months old. Weight up to 25lbs and is medically approved which cant be bad. It has a blue padded supportive seat and brightly rainbow coloured straps. My friends little girl has so much fun in hers and is so ready for a nice long nap after a 15 minute session ...
sveale 14.01.2001
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Advantages: Strong and secure Disadvantages: Not easy to get baby in and out
I bought the tippitoes for my daughter when she was 4 and a half months old. I shopped around which was worthwhile as there is a difference of about £5 between retailers. I bought it from John Lewis in the end where it was £19.
The main disadvantage of this bouncer is that I found it fiddly to get my daughter in and out. You either take the harness off the frame and liel the child in whilst trying to pull it up like a giant pair of pants (while ... ...child over it while attached to the framethen once their feet are in the hole you sort of drop the child in! Then away they bounce. My daughter took a few days to understand how to bounce rather than hand but now at 6 months will happily hop about for about 10 mins. Freya (my daughter) is now very strong on her legs and I put a lot of this down to the bouncer. I also like the fact that when she is a bit more steady on her feet I can use the harness ...
Alijaney 24.04.2003
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