Suspended Baby Jumpers

2006
ISBN: 0-662-49009-6
Cat. No.: H128-1/06-464
HC Pub.: 4137

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Suspended baby jumpers are also called baby exercisers or baby bouncers. Jumpers are hung from a door frame by a clamp or from a free-standing frame. They hold a child up in a seat or harness with only their toes touching the floor, so they can bounce up and down.

Children have been hurt when:

• Bouncing too hard.
  
  
• The jumper was not properly secured to the door frame.
  
  
• The jumper was damaged.
  
  
• Parts of the jumper failed.

• Read and follow all instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
  
  
  • Check the manufacturer's instructions for weight, age, and physical abilities to make sure the jumper is suitable for the child.
    
    
• Always supervise a child when they are in a jumper. If you have to leave the room for any reason, take the child with you.
  
  
• Check that the door frame is secure and meets the manufacturer's requirements.
  
  
• Check that only the child's toes can touch the floor while in a jumper.
  
  
• Allow the child to use a jumper for only 10-15 minutes at a time. (Source: The Toronto Sick Kids Hospital)
  
  
• Stop using a jumper when the child is heavier than the manufacturer recommends or when the child can walk.

Second-Hand Jumpers:

The use of second-hand jumpers may be hazardous because parts of the jumper could be damaged.

If buying a second-hand jumper:

• Check that the manufacturer's name, model number, and date of manufacture are marked on the jumper.
  
  
• Check for signs of damage.
  
  
• Check that instructions come with the jumper.
  
  
• Contact the manufacturer to check for recalls.

For more information contact Product Safety, Health Canada: 1-866-662-0666