Why does the product say to stop using it when your baby can sit up? I don't want him to climb out so wondering if benefit is better than risk.
694751
I am really not sure why it says that to be honest. But, what I can tell you is that from about 4.5 years experience of using this (2 children later!) it has not been an issue after they were able to sit up. I would think that if they tried to stand on it, the material is soft enough that is would just mash down flat. Although, it is definitely sturdy enough not to look floppy or saggy per say! I have loved it and it is definitely worth the piece of mind and purchasing! As I stated in my review, it also keeps arms and legs in the crib which can be alarming when they wake up crying because a limb is stuck between the slats! Hope this helps! :)
694752
I am really not sure why it says that to be honest. But, what I can tell you is that from about 4.5 years experience of using this (2 children later!) it has not been an issue after they were able to sit up. I would think that if they tried to stand on it, the material is soft enough that is would just mash down flat. Although, it is definitely sturdy enough not to look floppy or saggy per say! I have loved it and it is definitely worth the piece of mind and purchasing! As I stated in my review, it also keeps arms and legs in the crib which can be alarming when they wake up crying because a limb is stuck between the slats! Hope this helps! :) I am really not sure why it says that to be honest. But, what I can tell you is that from about 4.5 years experience of using this (2 children later!) it has not been an issue after they were able to sit up. I would think that if they tried to stand on it, the material is soft enough that is would just mash down flat. Although, it is definitely sturdy enough not to look floppy or saggy per say! I have loved it and it is definitely worth the piece of mind and purchasing! As I stated in my review, it also keeps arms and legs in the crib which can be alarming when they wake up crying because a... » Read More I am really not sure why it says that to be honest. But, what I can tell you is that from about 4.5 years experience of using this (2 children later!) it has not been an issue after they were able to sit up. I would think that if they tried to stand on it, the material is soft enough that is would just mash down flat. Although, it is definitely sturdy enough not to look floppy or saggy per say! I have loved it and it is definitely worth the piece of mind and purchasing! As I stated in my review, it also keeps arms and legs in the crib which can be alarming when they wake up crying because a limb is stuck between the slats! Hope this helps! :) « Show Less
905235
Not sure of what the product calls for but I've had this for my baby since he was 4 months old. Personal recommendation is to use for a baby that is trying to crawl/walk/stand. This is what it helps by using their feet/legs to strengthen them. The springs on this product are very tight so unless the child can use their legs well I would not recommend. Because my son started so early this was the product of choice for me simply because of the height adjustment and it being lower than most other brands.
696445
I am unsure why, but Amazon adds the "children 3 and up, contains small parts" etc warning to many products that don't apply, products clearly designed for infants.Look at the manufacturer age instead- this one says 2 and up, so if it's sold in the US it contains no choking hazards.
425094
No but if your baby can sit up, they shouldn't move much. It's a fairly small tub and worked well for us.
801162
I have it for my daughter and she loves it! You could use it until your baby can stand up and reach it. If you lower the crib, you could still use it.
2219383
I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see any improvement in his flat head. I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see... » Read More I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see any improvement in his flat head. « Show Less
1842901
I used it unstrapped till my son reached toddler age... dont leave child unattended... i sat right with my child if he wasnt strapped to a chair securely...
315985
It is great for newborns thru approximately 6 mos or so. After that, they tend to want to sit up and it's not really designed for that.
1568970
My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of parental freedom and I intend to keep putting my kid in it so long as he fits and continues to enjoy it. My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of... » Read More My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of parental freedom and I intend to keep putting my kid in it so long as he fits and continues to enjoy it. « Show Less
332016
It sort of works that way...unfortunately, you can't really slide the baby because you have to sit up. It seems like the only way to not sit up is to put your baby in bed. I personally was not comfortable with that. This is the next best and safest thing.It also beats getting out of bed to walk to a bassinet or another bedroom. Worth buying!
1389654
We only used it once, and it was ok for an 11 month old. It is wider at the base than the top of the chair, that gives stability. Also, the baby is snugged right into that seat, which doesn't allow for much movement. Consider how your own weight feels in one of these folding chairs, although I realize that the baby chair is a bit higher off the ground. I am a safety nut with kids(retired teacher) and this seems like a safe chair.
1222441
It depends on the activity level, my son figured out how to climb out at 9 or 10 months and then we switched to a safety first one with no long front and that was taller! He does still like to sit in it and chase people around the house at 15 months so it is still used!
1417157
A lot of that has to do with whether or not your child can sit up on their own. We used a baby tub, then transitioned over to using it in the regular tub. No problems.
90501
my baby boy is 7 months old and we just had to put the fisher price nature's touch swing in the basement and retire it... he's sitting up now and would try to reach up and touch the rotating animals and leaves at the top of the mobile area - he would also use his stomach muscles to tryto pull himself upwards and out of the swing. so i think once your baby is big enough to sit up, then you've outgrown the usefulness of a swing. my son was 17 pounds when we retired his swing and i was getting nervous with him in it (even though he was always strapped in) that something could go wrong...
945985
I didn't use it all the time. When the baby was very small I didn't feel like he could flip himself out or anything and sometimes I didn't want to risk disturbing his sleep. I tried to put a blanket underneath him to avoid the buckles. But I'd say it's better to use it just to be sure.
1841754
It's like a harness so the child is not actually sitting in it. However, it "catches" the baby if s/he is getting tired and does not want to stand anymore. I hope this helps. Our nephew is a very early walker (first steps at 9 month!) so we bought this walker to boost his confidence, even though his legs were already very strong. He started zipping around in just a few minutes. In a few weeks, he was walking completely on his own, w/out a walker. However, he still likes the walker because it's like "driving" a car -- complete with looking over his shoulder while holding the wheel with one hand; just like Daddy! :)
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I think we lowered the mattress when our son was able to reach up and grab the bumper - we anticipated that he would be pulling up - sometime before he pulled up on the sides. My second son is 4 months and hasn't rolled over yet, so we haven't lowered it yet. If you have to ask yourself twice, that usually means just do it! You'll feel better. What's it going to hurt? It's better to lower it too early than too late.