![]() ![]() We included products at a variety of price points, and the most expensive jumpers and activity centers have features that warrant their higher price tag. But you don’t have to spend that much to get a high-quality jumper. Cost: Jumpers and activity centers can get expensive - some are upwards of $300, which is a lot for a product that only gets a few months of use.We prioritized jumpers that have features that make them a better longer-term investment. But some jumpers have features that allow them to be used for longer, such as those that convert into a toddler table. ![]() Longevity: Unfortunately, jumpers and activity centers have a pretty short lifespan: Most are only appropriate for babies from around 4 to 9 months old, depending on your baby’s neck strength and weight.We prioritized jumpers that come with a variety of toys that are well suited for the 4- to 9-month-old age group, as well as some that play music. Entertainment: The best jumpers and activity centers are fun and engaging for babies.We chose jumpers of various sizes to work with large and small spaces. Space: While very helpful, jumpers can take up quite a lot of space in the home.Per this guidance, all of the jumpers on our list are stationary. The AAP, however, does consider stationary activity a safer alternative. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a ban on the sale and use of these products. But these types of baby walkers aren't safe as they are a fall risk, and shouldn't be used. Stationary: Baby walkers, and even some jumpers, have wheels attached so baby can move while they play.We reviewed and selected jumpers based on the following criteria from leading experts, as well as What to Expect community members: How we chose the best jumpers and activity centers “Jumpers offer hands-free time for parents, can provide engaging stimulation and may even soothe some fussy babies,” says Micah Resnick, M.D., F.A.A.P., a board-certified pediatrician in Cincinnati, Ohio, with TriHealth and member of the What to Expect Medical Review Board. Not only are these products fun for babies, but they give parents a quick break to do things like tidy up, too - while keeping a watchful eye out, of course. Like many parents, I loved having a safe space to place my curious babies when they were in that 4- to 9-month range not quite ready to be fully mobile, but eager for independence and increasingly interested in playing with toys and gaining a new perspective of their world. And, in my experience, giving up floor real estate can be well worth it. Having a big, colorful piece of gear like a Jumperoo taking over your living room is certainly a rite of passage for many new parents. ![]()
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