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I only have the one kid, but I still find the bouncy seat pretty useful. And although I know I could live without the swing, I don't want to. She takes her morning nap in the swing (usually, today she's in a carrier because that's what she wants).
The bouncy chair is great for the things the PPs have suggested. I used to keep one in my bathroom (now that she's getting bigger I put the bumbo in there next to the toilet, and she sits in that for the minute it takes me to pee)
My dd is rarely held and happy unless she's asleep. But sometimes she likes to sit in the bouncy and kick and watch things go by. I have even put her in front of the TV while I cook a quick dinner
(yes yes, I know... but this is a high-needs kid, and sometimes I HAVE to make dinner, and nothing else will keep her happy).
But, that said, she doesn't spend a lot of time in the chair. She won't let me leave her there long. As soon as she starts crying I pick her up, unless I'm in the middle of something quick, and then she gets picked up absolutely as soon as I hit a stopping point.
I remember when my friend brought us two bouncy chairs and a swing and I thought there was no way I'd need all that. Now I'd love a third bouncy! One for the crib (reflux baby), one for the downstairs, one for upstairs.
I only have the one kid, but I still find the bouncy seat pretty useful. And although I know I could live without the swing, I don't want to. She takes her morning nap in the swing (usually, today she's in a carrier because that's what she wants).
The bouncy chair is great for the things the PPs have suggested. I used to keep one in my bathroom (now that she's getting bigger I put the bumbo in there next to the toilet, and she sits in that for the minute it takes me to pee)
My dd is rarely held and happy unless she's asleep. But sometimes she likes to sit in the bouncy and kick and watch things go by. I have even put her in front of the TV while I cook a quick dinner
(yes yes, I know... but this is a high-needs kid, and sometimes I HAVE to make dinner, and nothing else will keep her happy).But, that said, she doesn't spend a lot of time in the chair. She won't let me leave her there long. As soon as she starts crying I pick her up, unless I'm in the middle of something quick, and then she gets picked up absolutely as soon as I hit a stopping point.
I remember when my friend brought us two bouncy chairs and a swing and I thought there was no way I'd need all that. Now I'd love a third bouncy! One for the crib (reflux baby), one for the downstairs, one for upstairs.
