The Bouncy Seat
When Nathan and Emily were little, we never bought one of the bouncy, vibrating chairs. A good friend loaned us Nathan’s swing and activity gym. We bought an activity gym for Emily, and I think my mom bought a swing as well. I always thought that those chairs looked like a good idea, but I just never got around to getting one.
This time around, we received a number of gift cards for baby presents. I decided it was time to acquire a seat since I wasn’t even spending my own money. Now, five months later, I’m wondering why on earth I didn’t get one with Nathan and Emily.
This seat is *amazing*. Can I tell you all the things I love about it? First, it wasn’t expensive. It’s one of the cheaper of the big baby items we have, actually. Additionally, it’s small and doesn’t take up much space. Thank heavens! Moreover, it’s lightweight and easy to carry around the house even while hauling Chub-chub around. I also like that, being off the ground, he’s a little bit out of Nathan and Emily’s chaos and craziness.
The best part of the bouncy seat, though, is how much Joshua loves it. He’ll start laughing when you put him in it. He can occupy himself for over half an hour at a stretch while bouncing himself, playing with the toys with his hands and feet, and enjoying a higher (and safer) vantage point from which to observe his loony big brother and sister. This seat has allowed me to get so much more done now that I don’t have to hold him all the time. Hallelujah. That right there makes it worth every penny (that I didn’t spend – even better!).
I am so glad we finally got a bouncy seat for Joshua. I love how much he loves it, and it buys me some time to maybe fold some laundry or do dishes. Hypothetically speaking, of course.
What baby item has made your life easier? How has it done so?
I, too, love the bouncy seat! Ours is a hand me down and the “functions” only work half the time, but Braylin doesn’t mind… She loves it!
I used the bouncy seat at night a few times when Owen was gassy, he seemed to like being upright a little and the vibration calmed him. I put it right in the bassinet and let him sleep in it, it really saved the day. Go bouncy seat!
Bouncy seats really can be awesome. I’m glad to hear other babies are loving theirs as well!