Fisher-Price Precious Planet Jumperoo Review

Any new mom would agree that having something safe to put your baby in – something that will keep your little munchkin happy long enough for you to actually shave your legs –  is worth any amount of money. I like to call Fisher-Price’s Precious Planet Jumperoo my “saving grace.”

Before this jumper, I had a hard time keeping my little one entertained long enough for me just to take a shower. Now, I can put the jumper in the bathroom while I get ready for the day. Not only is my baby engaged and having fun, but I actually have time to shampoo my hair, and shave my legs! I consider that a precious miracle.

The Precious Planet Jumperoo design is extremely lightweight and portable, allowing me to take it from room-to-room. I can cook dinner, fold laundry, or work on a craft project and my 6-month old daughter can have a blast bouncing up and down right next to me. Everyone wins.

The features of this jumper include:

• A safe, comfortable infant seat that comes up high enough in the rear to offer ample back and hip support but is small enough so your baby won’t flop from front to back while properly developing leg and muscle strength
• A height-adjustable seat that turns 360-degrees so baby can play with the toys all around the jumper which encourages baby independence and play skills
• A range of nursery melodies with volume adjustment
• A variety of toys in bright colors to engage baby and promote motor skills
• 100% removable and machine-washable seat cover

The Jumperoo was a little complicated to assemble. My husband required Grandpa’s helping hand.

The dimensions are a little wide. You may have problems fitting it through narrow doorways; we have to shimmy through a few of ours.

One particular toy, a dangling hippo, tends to smack loudly against the side of the Jumperoo during bouncing sessions.

Product is advertised to be able to use at birth, but I would not recommend it for any infant under 3-months old.

Lacks wheels that could be locked in place when in use. This would make portability even easier.

I do not think this product is very environmentally conscious. There are no recycled materials within the product itself and packaging.  Three ‘AA’ disposable batteries are also required for operating the lights and music. One would think a company that markets a product with “Precious Planet” in the name, would find a way to make it more eco-friendly. However, this is a product that would be perfect to keep for the next baby, or pass on to a friend. This link to the 2009 Global Citizenship Report should give you an idea of the level of commitment Mattel (who owns Fisher-Price) has to the environment

• Eco-Awareness:
  
• Luxurious:
  
• High-Design:
  
• Good Value for your Money:
  
• Good Gift:
  
• Appropriate for Ages:
  6-12 months