Baby exersaucers are a great way to keep your child entertained while you can finish some errands around the house. Each einstein exersaucer comes with its own unique toys and sections that make sure the baby is having fun. One of the most popular baby Einstein exersaucers are the ones with the piano. The babies enjoy hitting each key and hearing the sounds come out. Another favorite is having the bouncer that helps your child walk.
But choosing the right baby exersaucer can be a challenging task. The price range is from $30 – $150, the more expensive having a little bit snazzy than the cheaper one. Something’s to consider before buying a baby Einstein exersaucer.
Parenting style
1. Distraction
Some parents consider the exersaucer as a distraction for their baby. The parents prefer to interact with their children by singing songs, reading stories or drawing activities. These parents prefer to have a more “hands” on approach in providing entertainment for their child. Some parents even consider the baby Einstein exersaucer as a “TV” for their children.
2. Love the freedom
On the other hand, some parents really enjoy having the exersaucer on hand because it helps free a couple of minutes for them to relax or run some errands. It’s not that it is a distraction for their child rather an entertainment unit that can help the parents with their child.
There is no right or wrong in the parenting style that is used. Just be sure about the reasons you purchase a baby exersaucer.
What age can I use an exersaucer?
It is best to put your child in the exersaucer around the 4 – 6 months. During this time, the child will have good head control and balance. They will be able to sit inside the exersaucer with little guidance.
It is important that the baby exersaucer should be used support their development i.e. when they are able to support themselves. The child will not immediately know how to use the toys and will chew at first. Over time they will learn to play with all the toys.
Jumperoo Vs Exersaucer
The jumperoo and exersaucer is essentially the same thing in terms of the activities except with the jumperoo , the child can bounce whereas in the exersaucer the baby can only rotate.
Jumperoo’s seem to be more popular with children around 3 – 4months because of their constant need to kick. The jumperoo will have your baby bouncing with delight. The jumperoo also makes a great exercise unit that helps increase the strength in your baby’s legs.
Exersaucers are more suitable for elder children because of the activities. The activities will help them use their intellectual capacity at a younger age.
Exersaucers aren’t all that bad
A study done a while ago stated how the use of exersaucer is a better alternative to using walkers(Inj Prev. 2001 Sep;7(3):223-7. Maternal use of baby walkers with young children: recent trends and possible alternatives. DiLillo D, Damashek A, Peterson L.)).
All the parents that have bought a baby exersaucer are in love with it. Their child thoroughly enjoys the exersaucers and all the activities it provides.