We purchased a johnny jumper a few weeks ago to help Livia build her leg strength. Unlike another amazing child, this one has taken a wee bit longer to put weight on her legs (though, as my mom said, “Some kids are born standing!”). The Prairie Box doorways are not very jumper-friendly—the wood trim is too deep for the plastic clasp—so we had to work awhile to find a place to hang it. Two solutions were discovered: 1) a simple hook fastened a doorway where the clasp can hang temporarily, or 2) a 6′ 5″ uncle can hold it. Voila! Problem solved!
Note the red balloon affixed to the hook in the doorway. It was meant as a beacon to warn 6′ 5″ uncle against head damage, already twice incurred. Being tall comes with risks.
4 Comments
Jeannette Dec 13, 2004 1:32 PM
I love the johnny jumpers!! Our friend’s kid had one, and she was so hilarious in it that we would go over to their house just to watch her. We definitely will have to get one for elvis.
Kristen Dec 13, 2004 10:56 PM
Kate loves her Jumpster. She can jump in it up to 45 minutes happily (when she wants to!)
bobw Dec 14, 2004 9:13 AM
I’m glad you agree that our child is amazing :-)
while he does love to stand, he’s not quite standing on his own as the picture may imply. michelle took that shot quickly while he was leaning on the chair. but if you hold his arms, he’ll happily stand on your lap for a while. but perhaps we’ll bust out our jumpster soon.
enough about caleb…yay for jumping Livia!
RT Dec 14, 2004 10:06 AM
I’m thinking it will be some time before these kids stand on their own, but I think that pic of Caleb is really cute! What a strong-legged baby! Livia is very close to sitting up on her own. It amazes me how fast she develops some skills. The day after I wrote her seven month letter she was doing new, impressive things.