How Sturdy? Side to Side or Back and Forth? Does anyone know how sturdy this is? We are expecting in a few months and have a 2.5 year old boy. Obviously we will always make sure the toddler is careful, but wouldn't want this tipping over as he tries to peer in at the baby.Does it swing/sway side to side or back and forth? How Sturdy? Side to Side or Back and Forth? Does anyone know how sturdy this is? We are expecting in a few months and have a 2.5 year old boy. Obviously we will always make sure the toddler is... » Read More How Sturdy? Side to Side or Back and Forth? Does anyone know how sturdy this is? We are expecting in a few months and have a 2.5 year old boy. Obviously we will always make sure the toddler is careful, but wouldn't want this tipping over as he tries to peer in at the baby.Does it swing/sway side to side or back and forth? « Show Less
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It rocks back and forth only. I think it is reasonably stable, but if your toddler put his weight into it, the rocker could possible tip sideways. I wouldn't leave a toddler unattended with a newborn, anyway, though.
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Thank you, curlygirl. As for leaving a toddler alone with a newborn, obviously not -- just taking every precaution necessary to prevent any mishaps ;) I appreciate your feedback on this sleeper as we decide what things to get for our baby on the way :)
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Hi there,Thanks for your input. We ended up buying this rocker for our baby before he was born (he's now 9 months, so it's all packed away now). We loved it! We had no problems with it tipping. It's funny to see that I was so worried about it in my third tri-mester state :-)
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I'm clumsy and have run into the rocker from both directions (head on and from the side.) We have hardwood floors, and when I've knocked it hard enough to do more than rock, it's just either slid across the floor (without the baby in it) or rocked/stayed in place (with the baby in it.) Obviously, as someone else said, if your bigger boy grabbed on the side to take a look at his sibling, he could possibly exert enough pressure to tip it, but it would take more than a supervising parent would allow, so I wouldn't be as concerned about this risk.
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VERY sturdy, 1 year is the perfect age to start using it. My 2.5 year old has used it from 12 mo until now and it's getting too small.
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Hi my toddler is 20 months and about half the weight you are inquiring about however he is very active (since he was 5 months) and the playard has held up well. If you need a more accurate update in a couple months when he is heavier ask again and we will see how it is holding up.
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Yes! I have twin 21 month toddlers and when they get going the back of the trampoline tips up. I haven't had it actually go over, but it's a close thing...
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I've used mine several times with my now 3.5 year old son, it hasn't broken yet. It isn't as stable as I'd like it to be, but he still plays with it as a toy even though I haven't travelled with him more than a handful of times.
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None at all, unless balance is an issue for you now I wouldn't be to worried. If the right side was high on a side walk and left side was low on the street, I guess there is a possibility of flipping but all in all, flipping is something I would hold me back from at least trying it out. It seemed very stable to us. My two year old was playing on it. And if she can't flip it over I'd like to meet the person who can because she's the roughest toughest girl I know
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I bought it when my son was 11 months old..roughly 23 lbs..I've also had him forward facing since his first birthday. When he falls asleep his head does lay against the car seat. It's very rare that it falls forward like he did in the infant seat. I like it so much we bought a second for my husbands truck and ended up buying a third for my parents. I think it'd be ok gender wise. We were able to install all 3 seats using latch with no problem.
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I jiggled and wiggled it this AM and feel that a baby/toddler of 25lbs. and under would not probably be able to pull it over. There is a curved section on the lower level and it is not super strong, so if a baby pulled on that area, they might break it off, but not pull it over. I am presuming they are talking about a crawling child trying to pull itself up to standing. If they are talking about a child tall enough to pull on the scratching post part (it's wrapped in hemp rope or something similar); that area is about mid height and if they pulled from there, they might pull it over.
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I have not had any issue with this tipping over and I have a very wild 4 year old. I use this indoors only and don't secure it down. It might slide around a little bit but nothing big. We really enjoy this but if you have older kids 6,7,8 get a bigger one. This is perfect for my 4 year old and two other similar aged kids :) I hope that helps answer your questions.
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Every baby is different. Newborns will be fine in it, but mine did not like being in a swing in general. It has been worth the investment for me personally because after about 3 months, our baby started to like it and we used it a lot. Compared to other swings, it is very affordable and I loved that I could pack it up and take it places.
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As long as she can sit up on her own, hold on to the handles as needed she should be fine. My daughter and I started about age 2.5 and I felt she was secure. Good luck!
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Hi, my son only used this for maybe 2 1/2 weeks. I'm not sure how long you plan on using it for, but please keep in mind that it didn't feel very sturdy. With my son now at 8 weeks, I know for sure that he would be too big. I ended up giving it away when my two year tipped it over..thank goodness I was able to catch it.
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I would be careful with a 2 year old. How much longer before he turns 3? My children were 6 and 4 so my youngest is slightly older but not much. My youngest likes to jump off of EVERYTHING so he loves it!
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This manual says atleast 20 pounds and over one years old. I have seen people put kids younger than 1 in front facing carseats, but facing backwards is safest for them. My husband and I went by our baby....she loved her carseat and when she got near 1 years old she began to fight us and throw.fits when trying to put her in her carseat. We figured out that she was outgrowing it and not.comfortable anymore. We got this Recaro.and she loves it!!
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My daughter who weighed about 40 lbs played in it very rough, and it never seemed to be unstable at all. She was very aggressive while trying to learn to flip both frontward and backward, yet, I never saw it tip at all. Would I put two kids into it at the same time, no. Not because of the trampoline's shortcomings, but two kids should never be on any trampoline at the same time. The chance of one or both of them getting hurt is huge. They can't control themselves very well at that age and size and more likely than not, their heads are going to clash together, which is something that should never happen. Keep it's use to one child at a time and you'll have no problems with it. My daughter who weighed about 40 lbs played in it very rough, and it never seemed to be unstable at all. She was very aggressive while trying to learn to flip both frontward and backward, yet, I never saw it tip at all. Would I put two kids into it at the same time, no. Not because of the trampoline's shortcomings, but two kids should never be on any trampoline at the same time. The chance of one or both of them getting hurt is huge. They can't control themselves very well at that age and size and more likely than not, their heads are going to clash together, which is something that should... » Read More My daughter who weighed about 40 lbs played in it very rough, and it never seemed to be unstable at all. She was very aggressive while trying to learn to flip both frontward and backward, yet, I never saw it tip at all. Would I put two kids into it at the same time, no. Not because of the trampoline's shortcomings, but two kids should never be on any trampoline at the same time. The chance of one or both of them getting hurt is huge. They can't control themselves very well at that age and size and more likely than not, their heads are going to clash together, which is something that should never happen. Keep it's use to one child at a time and you'll have no problems with it. « Show Less
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My son is also big for his age - at 20 months he stands at 3 feet tall and 28 pounds. I do not feel like it tips easily, but I still havent figured out why I cannot get it to straighten out better.
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Personally, I wouldn't recommend it, but to each their own. Just as Triplethreat suggested, it is about the ability to understand...occasionally I have to tell my 3 year old (that is 32 lbs) to be still. If she gets into the ride and starts to lean, it throws off my balance and can be quite dangerous going around turns (especially passing others on the trails.) Also, keep in mind other factors, such as things being kicked, or splashed up in their face, and them not being able to tell you. Just my opinion, but I would get an inclosed one until your kiddo is a bit older.