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★★★★☆
NOT for 8-foot frames but well made and worth the cost
We purchased 2 of these for our twin girls. After reading the reviews, we felt this was the best choice for them and they really took to the Jolly Jumper right at the 4 month mark (13 lbs). The reason these exercisers are so expensive are numerous, but there are a few drawbacks to consider:
PROS:
1) Deep pouch holds the baby chest-high - even the smallest baby can stay upright in this thing
2) 2-step security (Velcro strap followed by plastic buckle) - no accidental (or intentional) escapes
3) Superior craftsmanship: no cheap plastic! Everything is over engineered from the heavy-duty spring and straps to the clasps and stitching (can be passed down for generations)
4) Comfy gusset makes for happy little legs: The wide bottom allows for a diaper but doesn't dig into the baby's thighs like other jumpers.
CONS:
1) Will NOT accommodate an 8-foot (2.4 meter) door frame. The included chain is too short. I had to go to the hardware store and purchase some weld-less steel chain (100lb+) and a quick link to allow for our 8-ft frame. (see picture)
2) Its tricky to get into. The best way we have found is to disconnect 1 of the clips to the spreader-bar and leave it to the side while inserting the baby and then finally bring the bar over and connect it before attaching the baby and jumper to the chain
Ultimately these jumpers are worth the cost, but the manufacturer should consider providing extra chain length to accommodate larger door-frames as they are becoming commonplace in many newer homes.
