Exersaucer question

gulp! · June 7th, 2004, 11:20 AM

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 · June 7th, 2004, 11:24 AM

We started using it at 3 months.

Hammy · June 7th, 2004, 11:36 AM

We let Connor use his at 3 months as well.

June 7th, 2004, 11:45 AM

we started at 4.

jstauffer · June 7th, 2004, 12:23 PM

We started around 4-5 months I think.

Michele · June 7th, 2004, 01:06 PM

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 · June 7th, 2004, 01:15 PM

I think it was 3 months with Alex too.

Dennis · June 7th, 2004, 01:50 PM

Around 3-4 months.

Karri · June 7th, 2004, 03:28 PM

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! · June 7th, 2004, 03:49 PM

Great! thanks, everyone. Looks like it's time we pull out the "office", as we used to call it!

I think Krishan's going to love it.

Katrina · June 7th, 2004, 06:12 PM

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

Jillian · June 7th, 2004, 07:37 PM

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.

LisaBelle · June 8th, 2004, 08:52 AM

Carolyn was exactly 4 months

Andrea1014 · June 8th, 2004, 09:45 AM

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

miacat · June 8th, 2004, 11:01 AM

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 · June 8th, 2004, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miacat

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 · June 8th, 2004, 02:32 PM

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 · June 11th, 2004, 12:35 PM

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 · June 12th, 2004, 02:13 PM

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

June 7th, 2004, 11:20 AM	#1
gulp! between here and there. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,874	Exersaucer question 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? __________________ This Castle Has Rules

June 7th, 2004, 01:15 PM	#7
bunybomb is still a cheer mom...... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 5,418	I think it was 3 months with Alex too. __________________ Becky until cheerleading is over for season!

June 7th, 2004, 01:50 PM	#8
Dennis . Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 19,604	Around 3-4 months. __________________ Check out my journal

June 7th, 2004, 03:28 PM	#9
Karri really? seriously? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: still freakin' stressed. Posts: 21,559	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. __________________ Easy Bakin' Living out Loud

June 7th, 2004, 03:49 PM	#10
gulp! between here and there. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,874	Great! thanks, everyone. Looks like it's time we pull out the "office", as we used to call it! I think Krishan's going to love it. __________________ This Castle Has Rules

June 7th, 2004, 11:24 AM	#2
miacat Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 45	We started using it at 3 months.

June 7th, 2004, 11:36 AM	#3
Hammy Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 316	We let Connor use his at 3 months as well.

June 7th, 2004, 12:23 PM	#5
jstauffer Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: WA State Posts: 3,080	We started around 4-5 months I think.

June 7th, 2004, 01:06 PM	#6
Michele well that sucked! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 8,358	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...

June 7th, 2004, 06:12 PM	#11
Katrina Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Metro D.C. Posts: 917	3-4 months.. based on his head and neck control

June 7th, 2004, 07:37 PM	#12
Jillian Umm...need something new... Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,251	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. __________________

June 8th, 2004, 08:52 AM	#13
LisaBelle Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 1,969	Carolyn was exactly 4 months

June 8th, 2004, 09:45 AM	#14
Andrea1014 Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 31	How long do you think your child spends in it each day?

June 8th, 2004, 11:01 AM	#15
miacat Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 45	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.

June 8th, 2004, 02:32 PM	#17
Amy Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ready for some SUNSHINE!! Posts: 4,208	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!!

June 11th, 2004, 12:35 PM	#18
Theresa2 Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 119	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.

June 12th, 2004, 02:13 PM	#19
Alysia My favorite Top Chef judge Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MV, WA Posts: 18,901	My ILs just bought Genavieve one on Monday. She is 5 months today.

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