Chair For Giant Infant?

[LittleScholars]

My own giant 8 month old has outgrown everything, but isn't ready for nothing. If I was a better mom I would go totally container free, but there are a few moments each day I need to know he is safely tucked away in something (e.g., when I'm in the bathroom, cooking on the stove). He is too big for a rocker, broke a spring on his jumperoo, and on the list goes. He spends 97% of his day on the floor and he DOES NOT like to play in a pack n play (and he sleeps so well in one I hate to ruin a good thing). He does like his high chairs, but he gets frustrated if he can't be near the kids and he has ants in his pants all day.

There may simply be no magical contraption for a kid this size and this age, but I figured if there is one you would all know. Making lunch today was super hard. In an ideal world I'd find a jumper with a 35 lb weight limit or something of the sort.

[Kajada]

You said he's too big for a rocker, but would something like this work? My son is also a bit of giant and this kept him contained when I really needed him to stay put for a few minutes. Mine is an older model of that rocker and has a 45lbs limit. I took off the bar with toys and gave him a book or something. It's still a pretty populair rocker/chair in my house.

[daycarediva]

Does he fit in a bumbo chair? Can you get a play yard/expandable gate to separate him some but allow him to play near the kids?

[Blackcat31]

Could you try something like this?



Looks busy enough to keep him entertained and easy enough to store so you aren't tempted to over use it and cause boredom for him...

[LittleScholars]

You said he's too big for a rocker, but would something like this work? My son is also a bit of giant and this kept him contained when I really needed him to stay put for a few minutes. Mine is an older model of that rocker and has a 45lbs limit. I took off the bar with toys and gave him a book or something. It's still a pretty populair rocker/chair in my house.

YES. You have saved me. Thank you!!!

[LittleScholars]

Does he fit in a bumbo chair? Can you get a play yard/expandable gate to separate him some but allow him to play near the kids?

I should try one!! I heard chunky baby legs don't always fit, but I could grab one off of a local mom swap. Great idea!! I have a play yard set up that he rarely goes in, but doesn't mind it at all.

[LittleScholars]

Could you try something like this?



Looks busy enough to keep him entertained and easy enough to store so you aren't tempted to over use it and cause boredom for him...

This is SO cool! He still isn't quite crawling (he's doing this sort of scoot and throw himself forward thing), but he trying so hard to pull up and stand. He might LOVE this for that purpose, as well.

You guys are the best.

[storybookending]

YES. You have saved me. Thank you!!!

8 months seems a little old for the rocker posted. Is he mobile at all? Children (at least here) are not allowed to be in those if they can sit independently.

Do you have an exersaucer? I sometimes still put my 14 month old in it when he's getting into things he shouldn't be when I'm cleaning or cooking. The 3 year olds call it "baby jail".

Here is an example.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Evenflo-ExerSaucer-Activity-Center-Mega-Splash/14978058?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228000555748&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=40331504432&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-58727144449&wl5=9019166&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=14978058&wl13=&veh=sem

[TheMisplacedMidwestMom]

Do you have an exersaucer? I sometimes still put my 14 month old in it when he's getting into things he shouldn't be when I'm cleaning or cooking. The 3 year olds call it "baby jail".

Here is an example.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Evenflo-E...&wl13=&veh=sem

This is what I use as well for those times... They are easy to move to from room too.

[LittleScholars]

8 months seems a little old for the rocker posted. Is he mobile at all? Children (at least here) are not allowed to be in those if they can sit independently.

Do you have an exersaucer? I sometimes still put my 14 month old in it when he's getting into things he shouldn't be when I'm cleaning or cooking. The 3 year olds call it "baby jail".

Here is an example.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Evenflo-E...&wl13=&veh=sem

I should have mentioned I'm also looking for non-daycare hours, so I think the rocker is going to allow me to shower again.

I bought my mom an exersaucer I'm going to steal back. The only problem is I think he is going to quickly outgrow it. It has a 30 lb weight limit, but we've already heard the plastic cracking under him. I don't know if my guy is just super hard on things or if the max weights are a little overstated.

And so everyone doesn't think I'm a terrible provider, I don't take infants other than my own!

[Kajada]

8 months seems a little old for the rocker posted. Is he mobile at all? Children (at least here) are not allowed to be in those if they can sit independently.

Do you have an exersaucer? I sometimes still put my 14 month old in it when he's getting into things he shouldn't be when I'm cleaning or cooking. The 3 year olds call it "baby jail".

Here is an example.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Evenflo-E...&wl13=&veh=sem

It's an infant-to-toddler rocker, so 8 months is fine. The one pictured has a weight limit of 40 pounds. The Amazon listing has a picture of a kid much older than 8 months using it. I have 3 and 4 year-olds in my care who use mine as a reading chair (not quite the same rocker, but very similar). In my province, we can use a rocker or chair like, with straps, to contain younger children for a short time when absolutely necessary, and older kids can use it without the straps whenever, as long as they're under the weight limit. It's only a lap restraint though, not chest/shoulder, so yeah, check your regulations.

[storybookending]

It's an infant-to-toddler rocker, so 8 months is fine. The one pictured has a weight limit of 40 pounds. The Amazon listing has a picture of a kid much older than 8 months using it. I have 3 and 4 year-olds in my care who use mine as a reading chair (not quite the same rocker, but very similar). In my province, we can use a rocker or chair like, with straps, to contain younger children for a short time when absolutely necessary, and older kids can use it without the straps whenever, as long as they're under the weight limit. It's only a lap restraint though, not chest/shoulder, so yeah, check your regulations.

Yeah this is why the center I was at had to get rid of ours. It was also an infant to toddler rocker but if I child could sit up on their own in it it just looked unsafe. If it had shoulder belts it would've been fine but just the lap belt and a sitting child not wanting to be in it can almost tip it. Buckles were not allowed to be used after the child could sit up themselves for this reason. It either needed to be used by I child that could not sit unassisted or an older child without buckles only.

[rosieteddy]

You could also try equipment for special needs.Sometimes they have chairs or walkers for bigger children.Whatever the reason that might be handy.

[Alwaysgreener]

You said he's too big for a rocker, but would something like this work? My son is also a bit of giant and this kept him contained when I really needed him to stay put for a few minutes. Mine is an older model of that rocker and has a 45lbs limit. I took off the bar with toys and gave him a book or something. It's still a pretty populair rocker/chair in my house.

I have a similar rocker for toddlers to sit in to look at books. It was gifted to me so no accessories.

Could you try something like this?



Looks busy enough to keep him entertained and easy enough to store so you aren't tempted to over use it and cause boredom for him...

This is what I would get. Keeps him safe from all the little feet could step or trip on him.

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[Blackcat31]

Could you try something like this?



Looks busy enough to keep him entertained and easy enough to store so you aren't tempted to over use it and cause boredom for him...

I posted a pic but not the link to buy....in case you do want to purchase this or something similar here is the link https://www.amazon.com/Pavlovz-Toyz-.../dp/B003JFJ6I0