Disney’s Finding Nemo Jumper
When Jane was capable of keeping her head up on her own, we were eager to find toys that would further her development, such as a good jumper. At four months, Jane was spending her days on her tummy, rolling here and there and playing with some toys of different shapes, colors and noises. We wanted a toy that would get her on her feet so we decided that it was time to search for a jumper. Since we are huge Disney followers, we wanted a jumper with Disney characters. The only jumper to our liking had a Finding Nemo theme. Since we planned to have more kids in the future with the possibility of having a boy, we needed to make sure the jumper was gender neutral so we spent the extra money and bought the Disney’s Finding Nemo Jumper. If you haven’t seen Finding Nemo, take the time to do so with your child. It’s an adorable movie about a little fish that gets lost on his way to school and meets other creatures of the sea during his journey back home.
Easy to Assemble and Clean
The Finding Nemo Jumper was Jane’s Easter gift. I washed the pieces before Adam put it together, which he said was easier that he expected. The pieces were easy to wash too. All are plastic and didn’t show any signs of water damage after being submerged. Of course, there are some pieces that are battery operated so I wiped those down with a warm soapy cloth before installing. The seat is machine washable on warm. I add it to my daughters sock and towel load and hang it to air dry.
Introducing The Finding Nemo Jumper
We put Jane in the Finding Nemo Jumper when she was four months old. She was still very young for it, but it introduced her to a new way to play and discover shapes, colors and sounds. Her first few sessions in the Finding Nemo Jumper was uneventful. She sat in the chair with her hands clenched to her chest; too timid to try to reach for anything. We would encourage her to touch the toys, but nothing. After a week, she started to reach for the toys; only moving them slightly. By close to six months, she was jumping and interacting with the toys around her.
What My Daughter Likes About the Finding Nemo Jumper
Jane is 13 months old now and she still plays in her jumper. Even when she isn’t in the Finding Nemo Jumper, she walks over to it to play with the attachments. She loves spinning the little Nemo fish tank, which lights up and plays an under the sea bubble sound. She also like chewing on the yellow starfish that can either remain attached or be detached from the Finding Nemo Jumper. Jane likes to throw things so we keep it attached. Jane enjoys reaching for the jellyfish and small fish that hang from the stingray above her. Those can also be detached. She plays with the shark often because it rattles loudly. She likes to pull on the shark while she jumps around. I think it’s more about making the loud noises for her. On occasion, she will play with the turtle that when pressed will play a song or make various sounds. The squares light up in various colors.
Problems with the Finding Nemo Jumper
Let me start by saying that I love the jumper and I can see that Jane does too. However, there are always some things to improve on, right? My greatest complaint is the restricted movement of the seat. Jane is a very strong baby, but she often will stay in one position because the seat doesn’t turn without a lot of force. My other complaint is that it is a challenge to move around the house. It’s not a toy that can be picked up quickly and placed in the kitchen. It’s slightly heavier than most jumpers and poor handling will lead to broken parts.
Conclusion
I have recommended the Finding Nemo Jumper to others and I will continue to do so. It was a great addition to Jane’s toy collection. She has spent much time in the jumper. It must be comfortable because she has fallen asleep in it on occasion. It is a very strong and sturdy jumper and I think it will maintain its great condition with the children we plan to have in the future. We purchased our Finding Nemo Jumper from Amazon; however, it seems that they do not carry that item at this time. You can purchase the same jumper for the same price on Targets website. Click to view the Finding Nemo Jumper.
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