In this article we will tell you from what age you can use children's jumper, and what kinds of this device are best for your child.
When can I put a child in a jumper?
Although many manufacturers of such devices indicate that they can be used after the performance of the baby for 3-4 months, that is, when the crumb has already learned to hold his head well, in reality it can be very dangerous. During jumping in jumpers, the immature spine of the baby receives a huge load, which can provoke various disruptions to its development and even lead to serious injuries.
In addition, some types of children's jumpers are not equipped with additional support in the armpits, which means that they should not be used at all until the child's self verticalization.
According to most modern pediatricians, jaunts are designed for children from 6 months. At this age, the spine and the musculoskeletal system of the kids are already strong enough to allow the crumb to sit without the support of adults.
Meanwhile, all the young children develop differently, and in some cases, by the beginning of the second half of life, babies are still not ready to sit on their own. Especially often this situation is observed in weakened and premature babies, which develop with minor deviations. In this case, before using this device, you should always consult a doctor and clarify whether it is possible to put in a jumper at 6 months specifically your child, taking into account the characteristics of its development.
Types of jumps for children from 6 months
Today in the range of children's shops you can find a large number of different types of jumps for kids from 6 months.
You can classify them as follows:
By the method of fastening:
- domestic models with fastening in the doorway with the help of nails or hooks. The most unreliable and inexpensive option. Similar imported models are attached to the door thanks to special fasteners in the form of clips;
- jumping-swing, which are performed in the form of a standing structure on the legs. This option is one of the safest for small children, but not all parents can afford to buy it. First, the swing-swings are quite expensive, and secondly, in order to accommodate them in your apartment, you need about 4 square meters of free space.
According to the nature of the spring element:
- cheaper models are equipped with an ordinary rubber band. If you prefer this option, you should definitely make sure that this element of children's jumper is additionally equipped with nylon cords. Otherwise, this model is potentially dangerous for your child;
- in more expensive models, a metal spring is usually used.
By the design of the seat:
- again, inexpensive models of domestic production are equipped with a seat in the form of panties with the obligatory presence of fixing elements, such as special rollers under the arms and a tape that wraps around the waist;
- Finally, more expensive imported jumpers have a soft high back seat, additionally equipped with a circular bumper or table top. Such models are relatively safe, but they are quite expensive and take up a lot of space. Nevertheless, most modern parents give their preference to this option.
