Exersaucer question

[gulp!]

At what age did you put your child in an exersaucer? I think we put Emma in one at 4 or 5 months, but we're thinking of letting Krishan have a go of it now (3 months). He's got great head and neck control, which I'm guessing is the main concern? I know the manufacturer's recommended age is 4 months +, but I was curious if anyone started using it earlier?

[miacat]

We started using it at 3 months.

[Hammy]

We let Connor use his at 3 months as well.

[Susan]

we started at 4.

[jstauffer]

We started around 4-5 months I think.

[Michele]

We started around 5 months...I tried putting Jackson in earlier but he wasn't tall enough. Even at almost 5 months I had to pile blankets in the bottom so his feet would touch...

[bunybomb]

I think it was 3 months with Alex too.

[Dennis]

Around 3-4 months.

[Karri]

I think Norah was 5 mo, so about 3mo adjusted. She had great back & neck control. Elliott was a little after that, so more along the 6mo/4mo line.

[gulp!]

Great! thanks, everyone. Looks like it's time we pull out the "office", as we used to call it! :lol: I think Krishan's going to love it. :)

[Katrina]

3-4 months.. based on his head and neck control

[Jillian]

The weight guidelines is that baby has to be over 12lbs, so Janelle was 6 months before she reached this and by that point she could pull up on her own and wanted nothing to do with the exersaucer...

I figured we'd get it out for Caid when he can sit up unasisted (as in we sit him up and he can stay there) for at least a minute. :dunno:

[LisaBelle]

Carolyn was exactly 4 months

[Andrea1014]

How long do you think your child spends in it each day?

[miacat]

Matthew did 10-15 minute intervals maybe 2-3 times a day (so 45 minutes total). He didn't like to do anything for very long. Some kids like to be in their bouncy seat or exersaucer for much longer.

[LisaBelle]

Matthew did 10-15 minute intervals maybe 2-3 times a day (so 45 minutes total).

Carolyn does about the same thing... some days it might be a little more or less but that is about average.

[Amy]

Emily first went in one around 3 1/2 months, and loved it. We had to put a blanket behind her to take up extra space so she didn't slump a lot, but by 4 1/2 months she was in it alone. It was great for those times when I needed to take a shower, do laundry or something during her waking hours and wanted her to stay put and safe from the dog!!

[Theresa2]

We first put Kassidy in the saucer when she was 3 1/2 months. She liked it, but it realllly never was her favorite toy. She maybe played in it for 45 min-1 hr. each day.

[Alysia]

My ILs just bought Genavieve one on Monday. She is 5 months today.