Baby jumper
A baby jumper is a device that can be used by
History
The Jolly Jumper brand refers to a Native American origin, where mothers used cradleboards to keep their infants in when travelling or working. When working outside, the mother could attach the cradleboard to a tree limb using its straps. By pulling the limb, thus causing a bouncing motion, the baby would be soothed.[1] Jolly Jumper claims to have invented the baby jumper in 1910, using an axe handle for the spreader; however the baby jumper existed long before that. In the 1880s, various patents were granted for a “new and improved” baby jumpers,[2][3][4] while in the 1930s, Goodyear foresaw the use of latex for baby jumpers.[5]
Risks
Some professionals[who?] warn against potential safety issues when using a jumper for prolonged periods of time, claiming that it could cause muscle imbalance if the child is placed in a sitting position before they would be able to on their own.[6] Choice, an Australian consumer organization, warns against the use of door jumpers because of the risk of the door clamps breaking.[7] The Government of Canada also warns about the head injuries linked to the use of suspended baby jumpers. [8]
References
- ^ "Jolly Jumper history". Archived from the original on 2016-12-19. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
- ^ "Baby-jumper and swing, US 279432 A".
- ^ "Baby-jumper with crib and vehicle attachment, US 364592 A".
- ^ "The Portal to Texas History - Baby Jumper, US 364592 A". 15 May 1888.
- ISBN 9781135455729.
- ^ "The pitfalls of some modern day baby equipment". Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
- ^ "Is your home a baby trap?". 20 August 2018.
- ^ "Suspended baby jumpers". Government of Canada. 6 March 2018.
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