Bouncers and motor development?

Question

I'm debating whether to get a jumparoo or something similar. I've read that it can inhibit motor development and better for them to explore without being restricted which makes sense. But also as my little guy gains more and more weight and wants to be bouncing more and more, I'm think as long as in moderation (not in it too much) it may not be bad thing either.

Anyone have any solid research that I could review on this?

Thanks!

Answer

I think, just by experience that the floor is where they best can develop their motor skills. They are free to twist, turn, roll this way and that and have a good stretch out. I put my 5yo in a bouncer and exersaucer all the time when she was a baby and she was quite slow at developing her motor skills. This time round I'm keeping my 6 month old mostly on the floor to play and already I see a big difference in her motor skills compared to my 5yo when she was this age.

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I am getting a jolly jumper for my girl nect month. She loves to kick so i am hoping she enjoys bouncing! Anything like that they are only really supossed to be in them for a sgort period of time (15 min or so) as to not cause any damage or weird growth if constantly in the same position.

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We got baby girl the skip hop activity center. It changes into an activity table as she gets bigger. The bottom wiggles, so she has to maintain her balance. We only put her in it about 10-15 min at a time.

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No research to give you to read, but I put my oldest in a jumper from time to time...maybe 10 minutes a time for  2-3 times a day...and he took his first steps at the end of 8 months. No delays for him!

Bouncers and motor development?

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