Equipment for Nine Month Old

[Preschool/daycare teacher]

I have a family coming tomorrow to see where I live and all, and they have a 6 year old who is home schooled and a nine month old. They would only be part time. I haven't taken babies before because I enjoy the toddler aged and older ones a lot more and I'm not really set up for baby care. However, I know this family from the church I practically grew up in and I know they'd be an easy to work with family, so that's why I'm willing to take a baby now. BUT I don't have any equipment for her, just toys. Is it really necessary to have things like swings and walkers and exersaucers and all for this age? I am very limited on space so I don't even know where I'd put that stuff Also, what can I expect developmentally from that age group?
Oh, and I may not even get this family because they live about thirty minutes away (but the mom works in my town), so they are trying to decide between me and another lady in their own town.

[Indoorvoice]

No I don't use any baby equipment except a high chair and I have a 9 month old here. I do have a gated play area set up just for him so he can play safely away from the big kids. He plays on the floor pretty much all day and I just switch out his toys during the day.

[auntymimi]

No I don't use any baby equipment except a high chair and I have a 9 month old here. I do have a gated play area set up just for him so he can play safely away from the big kids. He plays on the floor pretty much all day and I just switch out his toys during the day.

This is me as well. In fact, containers for babies are not allowed by my licensing, only pack and plays and then only to sleep.

[LysesKids]

This is me as well. In fact, containers for babies are not allowed by my licensing, only pack and plays and then only to sleep.

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[MunchkinWrangler]

I'm required to have a changing table, high chair, and pack n play or crib for infants. Everything else is optional. As long as you have age appropriate toys I think that should be enough, infants that age are working on crawling, pulling up, etc.

[auntymimi]

I'm required to have a changing table, high chair, and pack n play or crib for infants. Everything else is optional. As long as you have age appropriate toys I think that should be enough, infants that age are working on crawling, pulling up, etc.

Oh, yeah a high chair too. We aren't required to have a changing table in FCC yet, but I do have a mat I use.

[Preschool/daycare teacher]

Thank you! This makes me feel better about my lack of equipment I'm not big on putting little ones in exersaucers and all that when they can just crawl around and play freely, but I know with my niece and nephew it was a saver for my sister to have that for them so she could get other stuff done. Plus parents often expect to see those types of things.

[LysesKids]

Oh, yeah a high chair too. We aren't required to have a changing table in FCC yet, but I do have a mat I use.

I have a mat for diaper changes too & I use my Handysitts at the tables for meals... I don't have room for 4 highchairs

[Blackcat31]

I'm required to have a changing table, high chair, and pack n play or crib for infants. Everything else is optional. As long as you have age appropriate toys I think that should be enough, infants that age are working on crawling, pulling up, etc.

Oh, yeah a high chair too. We aren't required to have a changing table in FCC yet, but I do have a mat I use.

We are NOT required to have a changing table.

I've been in this business for 25+ yrs and have never owned a changing table.

The ONLY thing(s) we are required to have for an infant (under 12 months) is an infant seat OR high chair and a crib.

9502.0415 ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
Subp. 5. Newborn or infant equipment. The following minimum equipment is required for each infant or newborn:
A. an infant seat or high chair; and
B. a crib, portable crib, or playpen with waterproof mattress or pad which meets the requirements in part 9502.0425, subpart 9.

[Miss A]

I have a swing, walker, exersaucer, bouncer. And jumper. Do I use them all? No way! But, I have a baby who loves the walker, and we use that one regularly. I do more time in the floor, lots of tummy time, and I sit with them a lot, helping them to learn to sit up. We swap toys out regularly, set up picture books and read often, and all around spend time letting the infant explore their environment.

[Leigh]

I use only an jumparoo. It's a lifesaver when I'm trying to cook lunch and can't monitor the baby on the floor with the other kids. I just keep it in my kitchen so I can keep an eye on baby while I cook.

[Ariana]

the only thing I will recommend is some furniture that they can pull themselves up on and make sure anything you have is securely fastened and won't topple over. My daughter was the only infant I had and having a train table was great because she loved to cruize around it and play with anything that was on the table!

At this age kids are perfecting their crawling and possibly pulling themselves up (depending on the baby). Manipulating and exploring objects.

[MunchkinWrangler]

You're right, Blackcat, changing table not a requirement! In my county I was required to have a vinyl changing pad, though. I personally need a changing table because it's tough on my back, it's easier and nice to have the extra space for blankets and burp cloths.

[Blackcat31]

You're right, Blackcat, changing table not a requirement! In my county I was required to have a vinyl changing pad, though. I personally need a changing table because it's tough on my back, it's easier and nice to have the extra space for blankets and burp cloths.

:: I don't have a changing table for that same reason.

I couldn't lift the kids I have up onto the changing table to change them so it's easier to use the floor. LOL!

I use a vinyl Kindergarten rest mat to change them on the floor.

[Alwaysgreener]

:: I don't have a changing table for that same reason.

I couldn't lift the kids I have up onto the changing table to change them so it's easier to use the floor. LOL!

I use a vinyl Kindergarten rest mat to change them on the floor.

I use the table because being on the floor is what hurts me.

I opted not to have all the equipment, some if it is useless, I have been selling them off. I plan on keeping the bouncy for younger infants, cause it has a vibration and recline. (I get a lot of interviews that the infant has re-flux and need to sit at recline)
I have 2 play yard (hexagon gate), booster seats (portable high chair), Push behind walkers (some you can ride on too), pack n play with sheet (playpen not allowed), bouncy, changing pan/ table, bottle warmer.