Play pen or baby chair higher than floor level

[bumpy]

Living in a rather old & cold Edwardian property we find that the floor level is very cold so are looking for something to put our 9 week boy in so that he can be with us in the living room but not held all the time - any suggestions appreciated.

[Fuschia]

Moses basket on a stand? swing or something like a linkadoos rocker?

[bumpy]

he's quite long so has outgrown his moses basket already! do you know if the link-a-do is higher of the ground than a bouncer type chair? Such as this - http://www.mothercare.com/Fisher-Price-Fisher-Price-Rainforest-bouncer/dp/B000M5DD9I/sr=1-29/qid=1267972793/ref=sr_1_29/275-9923175-8509823?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=42764041&mcb=core

[alibo]

I used the GRACO travel cot as one option and a very thick large wool rug with a padded play mat as another.

[Fuschia]

linkadoo is much like the one you've linked to

[The Nappy Lady]

I saw a baby chair recently that you could have on three levels, floor, settee or table height. IIRC the base adjusted a bit like an ironing board.

Can't remember the make but I bet if you google adjustable baby seat or similar you will find it. Sorry if earlier posts are referring to the same product.

Molly

[bumpy]

that sounds perfect molly. can't seem to find anything online so if anyone knows what it is be great to hear from you, thanks

[ClaireinSE22]

Bumpy, have you considered the sling route? Yes, they are still on your lap but at least your arms are free for holding the remote control, bowl of pasta, G&T etc......

[bumpy]

have a sling but ideally want him to play independently some of the time, ta

[nikki73]

my daughter's playmat is on a cushion on the carpet. you could also try a sheepskin on the playmat.

[ClaireinSE22]

We have had some respite from the Rainforest swing from babies R us - is only about 6" off the ground but you can put a blanket on 'em whilst they're in it, innit.

[The Nappy Lady]

Ha - found it (was starting to think I had imagined it)!!!

http://www.madeformums.com/reviews/baby-gear/bouncer-and-rocker-chairs/beaba-up-and-down-rocker/review/753.html

I have no idea where I saw this, how funny, but I came across it recently, maybe whilst doing buggy research or something!

I have to say, it is a LOT of money.....so would think long and hard about whether you really need it. Could baby be in a bouncy chair at the normal height with an extra layer on, or an extra blanket instead? Hopefully in a couple more months we will be into the spring 'proper' and your house will feel a little less draughty (I do understand what you mean about draughts at floor level don't get me wrong), but it is so easy to spend a fortune on accessories in the early days, and I hate to feel like I am encouraging you to do so!

Then again, if you plan on having more I guess it will get plenty of use in the long run, and it would be good in the early days of weaning maybe too, rather than a high chair (hmmmm providing excuses and justification now when it isn't even me doing the spending!).

Molly

Molly

[Fuschia]

An inflateable galyt playnest guards against drafts...

[Fuschia]

Bring the buggy into the living room...?

[snowboarder]

Goodness - or this - high chair - come - babyseat and seriously expensive! (And kind of huge/medical looking?!)

[ludoscotts]

hi we have concrete floors and found we had the same problem I bought a cheap single duvet and put that down doubled over and put a cheap fleece blanket on top so I could wash it easily. It worked fine she was always warm enough and it was padded enough so that if she toppled over she didnt bang her head on the floor

[curlykaren]

now fancy that...snowboarder knowing where to get extremly expensive and completly unnecessary baby items...tee hee x

[????]

It's been a very cold winter but spring is on its way

[snowboarder]

I don't have one though...! Shopping research only!

[bumpy]

cheers everyone, yep the snowboarder one looks a bit like a dentists chair, liking ludoscotts suggestion as nice and cheap!

[melbourne groover]

Put a buggy sheepskin into a bouncy chair (I recommend the fisher price vibrating number). Blocks drafts from below, not too bulky, they can snooze happily, also can be moved about as necessary!

[sillywoman]

A sheepskin is fab - the answer to all your problems. Well, OK, maybe not all . . . .

[Keef]

Bit young yet, but when he's 6 months, one of these might be good, and they have various uses, so will last a good while.