Favorite/most helpful things you have bought

[amiee]

DH and I are thinking of buying a few more things for babygirl. We have a few toys that connect onto her playmat, plenty of books, a toy that vibrates across the floor, and a few stuffed animals. We've been trying to decide what would be good to buy for her to play with in the near future.

We are considering a sitting mat (like bumbo but more versatile) b/c she loves to sit, but doesn't enjoy the vibrating chair as much now. I have a 10 yr old but can't remember what I had for him then and honestly a lot of cool things have came out since then. We are looking at things that could last for a bit or will be coming up for use in the next few months. She is 10 days shy of 4 months.


So, I thought I'd ask around and see what everyone else has found their lo likes/plays with. Also other helpful/useful things you have that seem to fit this slightly older age well for ease of use etc.

Thanks!

[rayray007]

C is starting to enjoy the jumperoo? Otherwise they spend most of their time in their bouncers and on the playmat.

[ljob22]

the exersaucer is great for stress free playtime so you can shower, cook dinner, etc. jumper serves same purpose but i believe they are more expensive and we had to use judiciously with my oldest b/c it was like a laxative for him. (tmi?)

also those little tables can be useful b/c they can sit up and play w/ them, then use once they stand. i'd try to find on craigslist or garage sales. most people prob can't wait to get rid of them once the kids outgrow them.

biggest negative is all of the above things have lots of lights/noises, but you could always not put in batteries.

[jesster88]

We started using our fisher price space saver highchair a few weeks ago and DS seems to like the change of view. We give him a few toys and he can play while we eat dinner. Otherwise playmat time. I think he does best with simple activities/one or two toys at a time and change it up when he gets bored. DS is about the same age as yours.

[amiee]

Hmmm. I could have swore I answered this post, but must not have went through.


She does sort of like the jumparoo thing, but doesn't jump much- however I can at least attend to a few things that way.

I hadn't thought of a high chair- I bet she would love that! Great idea!

Thanks ladies!!

[littleapplemom]

This high chair has been amazing for our LO. He's 5m2w. It has an infant cushion and grows with baby. Also, high chair tray toys that suction to the tray.

www.gracobaby.com/products/pages/blossom-4-in-1-seating-system-vance.aspx
www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3687560&cp=&parentPage=search

He loves anything with music, piano is his favorite. We put it down on his playmat and it encourages him during tummy time. He wants to push the buttons.

www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12475965&cagpspn=plat_11994852&camp=PLAPPCG-_-PID11994852:TRUS&eESource=CAPLA_DF:12475965:TRUS

[amiee]

littleapplemom, Thanks so much!!