(Part 3) Best baby activity & entertainment products according to redditors
We found 432 Reddit comments discussing the best baby activity & entertainment products. We ranked the 161 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
I like to keep it Simple. We live in a Two bedroom apartment, and we used this same set up for Big sister. I was given a beautiful Bassinet with my First child and I actually didn’t even use it because this little travel Crib similar to this worked better. I didn’t have to get up and down all night, I could simply sit up/reach down and get to her, once she was asleep it made it less tempting to co-sleep (just not a safe option for me and my husband)
I’ve used a diaper genie in the past, but I’ve found a paper bag with plastic bag worked just fine, just swap it out every few days.
With my first child we where in a 1 bedroom so a changing table was a luxury that we passed on and just decided to change her where ever, the couch, the floor, the bed, we managed just fine.
The swing we Choose again, in mind for small living is a version of This swing
The clothes organizer works just fine for all her small clothes
Don’t feel bad for going super simple! Once she’s to big or unsafe for the little crib, we do have big sisters crib waiting for her. 😊
There's another option! Look for a push from behind walker. We have this one and it's wonderful. It's stable enough that they can pull to stand on the handle, then walk being it in a totally normal stance. It has lights and sounds and fun stuff on the front so they can sit in front of it and play, too.
Walkers are banned for sale here in Canada, and every time it comes up in conversation someone says "oh, yeah, my uncle/dad/cousin fell down the stairs in one of those".
Honestly, I would go in a different direction. Those bins will buckle, making them hard to open.
Have you considered a drawstring playmat? A 5’ one like this will hold a few thousand pieces. Even if you have more pieces than will fit in one, I’d just get two. Playtime and cleanup are so easy.
Another, dustier option is a modular shelf system like the Ikea Trofast line. Even a rolling drawer cart like this should be easier to open and close, though again dust might be a problem.
Hope this helps; good luck!
They look like the hole fillers for this: https://www.amazon.com/Oribel-PortaPlay-Activity-Center-Friends/dp/B00Y1QE1FE/
Just had the chance to go check ours, it's definitely the same as from that activity center. Our kid loved it, super useful for us.
I got one that converts into a table when it is outgrown for sitting, and looks nice (although more expensive). We bought it in October 2015 and are still using, although as a table now. https://www.amazon.com/Oribel-PortaPlay-Activity-Center-Friends/dp/B00Y1QE1FE
We have this one Disney Baby Finding Nemo Sea of Activities Jumper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153QBFJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8A2LDbN08J5E4
I was at target when I bought it so my options were a bit limited but I liked how there was a lot to do and my daughter loves sea creatures
I'm so sorry your daughter is going through this. I am wondering if a baby walker (something like this that she sits in) would work for her/make her happy? It would support most of her weight and give her a bit of mobility when she's able to withstand a small amount of pressure on her feet.
We have this Skip Hop one and I recommend it! Our LO loves it and it really helped with tummy time and him being actually interested in it and not just putting up with it. There’s no noise (unless you pull the owl string- which is so fun teaching them to do on their own) and my LO loves the moving fox. I really like that it’s easy to clean, not over stimulating and has different positions.
It's something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-Exersaucer-Triple-Active-Learning/dp/B00AJSJE6O
They make all different kinds. The seats swivel 360* so they can spin and check out each little toy. The height adjusts so it's great for many months of growth.
I would like some advice please.
A week ago, MIL asked if I wanted this super fancy $160 baby bouncer. I said, "We had our eye on a much simpler/cheaper model. See our registry."
Today I get an email forward from her from Amazon that the bouncer has been ordered.
The one I wanted was $20 and small enough to cart from room to room single handedly.
Besides being really pissed that she didn't listen to me, I have no idea how to respond. I'm pretty sure I don't want it/can't use it the way I planned. In addition, do you know how many other things I could buy for the same amount?
What do?
Edit: So you can all share in my feelings, this is what we wanted, this is what she bought.
Edit2: DH called her and very nicely (surprising for him) thanked her but explained it wasn't what we want and could she please cancel the order. Crisis over.
We had a baby bouncer- not a rock n play but still inclined. Baby hated it, and the couple of times he fell asleep in it, it just freaked me out and I moved him right away. He did great in a pack'n'play bassinet with a mobile though!
Stuff that worked really well: thick XL over the shoulder burp cloths (great for all drools and spit ups, now that he's bigger great for wiping him after he eats solids), sleep sacks and a foam playmat - the kind with interlocking tiles.
What about one of the walkers that he can sit in rather than walk behind? Like this: http://smile.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Sounds-Lights-Discovery/dp/B00EVLIHWM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413171643&sr=8-2&keywords=baby+walker
We use this one, which is also good for the falls from early walking:
https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Care-Animal-Floor-Farm/dp/B00DTGGOO8
I think it's superior to the puzzle-piece foam tiles because the child can't take it apart, and it's also very easy to clean.
I bought a foldable playmat ... i got it second hand on Facebook Marketplace for $40. On Amazon they are $125. It’s 8x10 ft and now at 13 months she still plays on it.
https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Care-Play-Mat-Collection/dp/B00DTGGOO8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=baby+care+play+mat&qid=1567131708&s=gateway&sprefix=baby+care+play&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOVhNQjlDQzU5SVlOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDI0Mzc3M0k4QVdQVENEMlQ2NSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzcwMTgyMVdNOVNCS09IRThCSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
I'm in the same boat! My baby is almost six months old and the days can be so boring. I try to find a balance between playing/spending quality time together and letting her play by herself. That way I can tidy up around the house, make meals, and spend a bit of time watching TV or browsing on my phone because mama needs a break too!
The two things she loves right now is her Jolly Jumper and an activity centre like this one. They both keep her happy and occupied so I can do what I need to do during the day.
You are not alone in feeling this way! Soon they will be running around and getting into everything and we will miss these lazy boring days. One day at a time mama!
We got this so our cat can't get in. So far so good. We leave it open when when we're watching him, but if we walk away for a moment we close the dome cover so the cat can't get in.
Fisher-Price On-the-Go Baby Dome, Grey/Multi-Color [Amazon Exclusive] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XC6Y64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gTa.Bb4088SNP
We have this one, also a Graco. No complaints, although our dude is to the mobility point that we don't use it anymore. It's batteries though, so if you were to get one, I'd highly recommend picking up some rechargable batteries with C adapters. The good news about the batteries is that it means you can put it anywhere and everywhere, which saved our life when he was really small and wanted to be in it but close by us.
If you are shooting stationary I’ve seen people lay down a tarp.
What about something like this
Disney Baby Finding Nemo Sea of Activities Jumper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153QBFJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dz33CbWX6ANFR
And for the bigger things, you can usually find ones that fold up or are collapsible. I know there are swings and bouncers that can be folded when not in use. For bathtubs, there are ones like the Puj, that fit in the sink and can fold up when not in use, there are ones shaped like flowers that do the same, there are inflatable ones (though I don't think those are recommended for newborns), and I have a Fisher Price one that has a hook on one end so I can just hang it in the shower when it's not being used.
Some examples:
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00F2MQ0EQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eqNTCb35JC3SS
Puj Flyte - Compact Baby Bathtub - Infant, Newborn, 0-6 Months, In-Sink Baby Travel Bathtub, BPA-free, PVC-free (White) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008PZ9VXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7qNTCbYN2TGSE
Blooming Bath Poppy (Seafoam) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07HPFKQPT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xsNTCb7JRGWHR
Ingenuity Swing 'n Go Portable Baby Swings, Hugs & Hoots https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B017XNL39S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NtNTCbTQKC1HB
Fisher-Price Deluxe Take Along Swing and Seat, Pink/White https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B014D4HZWO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YvNTCb448JVTQ
I live in an apartment, and almost everything I've bought can be folded up or is otherwise easy to store. It's totally doable.
My baby is 15 weeks old. Here are a few things we really like right now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM86Z43/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_27FSDbR935S8W
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUNA0WK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_99FSDbSS1A7KM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPYKQFF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_7-FSDb897PA33
She's still a little young for books, but that's coming up soon and you can't really have enough of them.
Clothes are not always practical as they grow at different rates. My lo just moved into 6-9 month sleepers at 3 months old. Never enough wipes, ask for return receipts with diapers just in case.
A little early for baby proofing stuff yet, but baby gates and such will be helpful soon if you don't have them yet.
Our baby hated her bassinet for the first couple of months. She didn't like to lay completely flat so we ended up bringing her bouncer chair in our room (positioned flat) and she slept in that instead. I was worried at first but our doctor said it was perfectly fine and safe to do so. As she got bigger she eventually took to her bassinet. Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Love-3-Close-Bouncer/dp/B01KH8OW1W
No experience with it myself, but I saw this Tiny Love one the other day.
wow, I just looked them up for shits and giggles, they've come a long way in 5 years! It's all fancy schmancy now lol. I hope it works even better for y'all!
ours was closer to this one (but with a bunny instead of a puppy) https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-Snugapuppy-Deluxe-Bouncer/dp/B01N3LXXJN/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vibrating%2Bbaby%2Bchair&qid=1555526523&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1
the vibrations worked for my son, but your baby might prefer the swing, dunno. But I thoroughly endorse the whole line. I jump in to recommend them whenever I can. I think it was responsible for 90% of the sleep I got the first year or so. Good luck
I just recently bought this baby nest/lounger from amazon, Lietto Baby Premium Original price was 129.99 but it’s on sale for 94.99, it’s not as big of brand as dockatot or snuggleme but for the price is reasonable and not that expensive as the others. If you want to spend that extra go with dockatot.
Dockatot
We used this Fisher Price one and it was an instant hit. He’s 16 months, has been walking on his own since 10 months, and will still push it around/play with it sometime. And like others mentioned, it doesn’t have the annoying songs most V-Tech products have (my kid has their activity cube; he loves it but sometimes I just want to take a hammer to it).
Congrats man!
I have 2 girls, 3 and 5, and I am 32.
So read the book and watch the movie what to expect when you're expecting.
Seriously it helps, and the movie is pretty entertaining and funny.
Here's some things I think others aren't going to point out since I'm late to this thread.
Most women have no idea how to breastfeed. My wife and I attended two 3 week courses offered by the hospital we were delivering at. They were actually covered by insurance! One was on the actual birthing process, which, lets face it is going to happen one way or another. The other was a breast feeding course. It laid out not only techniques for breastfeeding that subverted the common knowledge (and REALLY work), but also pointed out that you are given access to a breastfeeding assistant in the hospital (I forget the technical name for her position but she would come in and work with the mom on initial breastfeeding.) Colostrum, immune system, bonding, none of these things can be found in formula. All the same there's no shame in it if breastfeeding simply doesn't work. But it is WAY cheaper than formula as well.
You'll also want to invest in a shit ton of nipple pads (nipple shields) and nursing bras and a good pump if you're going that route. Shit ton of nipple pads. They're basically maxi pads for your nips for when you spring a leak.
https://www.amazon.com/Lansinoh-Nursing-Packs-Disposable-Breast/dp/B06XPHR7DF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=breastfeeding+nipple+pads&qid=1556119448&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I point out all the stuff about this because I knew NOTHING about what all goes into breast feeding before my first kid, and I was shocked by a lot of it.
I would definitely plan time off, at least a couple weeks after the baby is born if not more. Take as much time off as you can. You'll always have work.
There's the possibility of a c-section, which is what my wife had. If that happens, she'll be prescribed narcotics to take home. You should control how many of those she has and when she gets them, she should also get laxatives. Every single time. Because narcotics block you up, and the last thing you want is to be constipated with a c-section scar healing. And if she takes too much (which is why you should be doling them out) she's definitely going to get constipated.
Get yourself whatever coffee maker is easiest to use. I prefer a keurig because it's so damned instant. Gonna be a lot of sleepless nights right off the bat. My wife takes over after I go back to work but the time I'm off we're basically bleary eyed half dead 24/7. So also have some shit to binge, and make sure you have a COMFY bed. My wife and me and my baby all just hung out in the bedroom for a week straight watching OITNB while she recovered from her c-section.
Your wife poops. You may have to witness and/or clean up after that depending on a lot of things. My wife got constipated and couldn't twist to wipe herself because of her c-section scar after she finally got it out of her. You just gotta man up and do that if it comes down to it, and don't make a face, and maybe make a stupid joke about it.
This is the single most important thing you'll buy:
https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Sweet-Snugapuppy-Dreams-Cradle/dp/B01MQM7W6M/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=baby+swing&qid=1556119614&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Seems dumb and gimmicky but this thing has all the science man. Great way to transition a baby into the world of the real and out of the womb. It actually plays a muffled heart beat like she would hear in the womb, while mimicking womb movement. It rocks back, forth, and most importantly SWINGS. Which gives the baby the sensation of being back in the womb. This is the babie's sleepy time chair. This keeps the baby asleep when it needs to sleep instead of screaming because it doesn't feel like it's in the womb.
Learn how to do a badass swaddle. Burrito that baby up. It doesn't like free motion in its hands and legs. It likes to be in a tight little wad, because it has been for 9 months. I don't think babies are fully cooked when they come out yknow? They still want to be in.
https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Maternity-Contoured-U-Shape-Bluestone/dp/B00DVKJXFE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=Pregnancy+pillow&qid=1556119831&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
Go ahead and get that RIDICULOUS pillow right away. I'd get it today. My wife....adored hers. It took the pressure off her hips at night and she could sleep like a baby on it. It's also GREAT for nursing. You will hate it. It eats the bed. But...this is about her.
It won't be long till you need the baby to have mobility so they don't freak out, and you'll want to keep them in a relatively small area. So get one of these bad boys:
https://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-Exersaucer-Door-Jumper-Owl/dp/B00O8RQYGU/ref=sr_1_38?keywords=baby+jumperoo&qid=1556119950&s=gateway&sr=8-38
Hot damn they're awesome. The kid is trapped, but they can jump around like crazy and it's fine. Probably won't need it until 6 months to a year after birth but.....trust me it's awesome.
That's all I can think of man. Good luck. Have fun. It's a crazy adventure.
I second the senior design project idea but wanted to pass along some other ideas as well. It seems the true intent is to create an exercise tool that will allow her to exercise her legs featuring adjustable resistance. Your idea uses a variable slide angle and gravity to adjust the resistance. I assume you've already considered a spring-assisted doorway type jumper and found it unsuitable.
You might also consider using adjustable resistance (through either weights or spring-type resistance).
Some simple (and inexpensive) ideas utilizing a horizontal sliding motion:
Ithis is the one we have
It doesn’t rock by itself. My daughter is 3months and even waving her arms and kicking her legs she barely moves it.
http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Starts-Playful-Portable-Swing/dp/B009WQKW4C/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=DA63964QOFUO&coliid=I24FXA6Z7JMT29
this is the swing we got, more compact than most
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Y0899-Infant-To-Toddler-Rocker-Turtle/dp/B00KA8ID06/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=DA63964QOFUO&coliid=I204XHAB3S2STT
this is the bouncer we got.. i like how it converts to a chair eventually.
Yayyyyyyyy! How exciting!!!
this is just too freaking adorable :)
My daughter loved this when she was a baby
This is silly and fun!
You are going to want this for sure. Helps cover up diaper smell!
For the due date.... I'm going to say.... May 21 because that's my birthday! :D
Comfy rocking chair
When it comes to cribs, pack n plays, rock n plays, bouncers and swings its upto the childs taste. Out of my nieces and nephews 1 always napped in a rock n play, 1 in the swing, 1 would sleeps anywhere, 1 would sleep on mommy or a boppy, 1 in the crib and my daughter would only sleep in the carrier or being held. She never used the rock n play, crib or pack n play but loved the bouncer and occasionally accepted sitting in the boppy or swing. They are all so different. With our little girl her reflux was so bad that if she was laid flat she would immediately throw up.
(I will edit to add more when I get a minute)
My daughter ate in one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Starts-Roaming-Safari-Walker/dp/B00GSX1XEU?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1
The toy part comes off and it’s just a tray. She used it between like 8-14 months and ate so great in it but was still contained while moving around!
Edit: now she’s 18 months and we put her in the high chair while everyone eats and then move her food down to her little desk thing and she eats more while running around after dinner. This way she still gets enough food but also knows to sit at the table when it’s dinner time.
We've gotten one of each of a lot of the big things like swing, bouncy seat, bopper thing, until we know if one or both hate them. So maybe instead of two swings get a swing and a [bouncy seat thing] (http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-Snugapuppy-Deluxe-Bouncer/dp/B00CZFAZGM/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1464294695&sr=1-7&keywords=bouncy+seat). Link since my powers of description are failing.... I figure we can always get another if they both want to be in the same thing. The only thing we got two of were cribs, car seats, and rock and plays.
There is this one by Graco for $28.00 off regular price.
Skip and hop makes a play mat with an arch that folds down to the ground, so it's good for lying down, tummy time and when they can sit they can interact. My girl is 11 weeks and dies over this thing !
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WANGKM2/ref=mp_s_a_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1502906365&sr=8-7&keywords=skip+and+hop+gym
Would you suggest Baby Einstein Jumper instead of the Anpanman style walker? I will definitely get him the walker with the toys on the front as it’s bilingual, he has yet to start playing with toys though. Is that normal for a 6 week old? He smiles at his crib mobile but doesn’t reach out and play yet!
I recommend this: Fisher-Price On-the-Go Baby Dome, Grey/Multi-Color [Amazon Exclusive] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XC6Y64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q5SvDbHMG509F
It keeps the baby covered and it is safe for overnight sleep.
Where did it say that?!? https://www.amazon.com/DockATot-Deluxe-Dock-Pristine-White/dp/B06XGYJ9NL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=nav_ya_signin&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=tyw77-20&linkId=16356096b903d217834c72892b79a799&language=en_US shows it is for sleeping