Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumparoo

As your baby ascends from tot-hood to toddlerdom, things start getting interesting. They are beginning to figure out the enormous potential of their own body, and they want to use it to the full. No longer permanently cradled in your arms, they are starting to interact with the world.

As such, there are a string of fantastic baby activity centers on the market. We’re going to go in-depth on one of the best in the market, the Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumparoo, so you can know what to expect from this best-selling product and what – ahem – teething problems you may have when introducing your baby to this product. Let’s answer your questions.

What Are the Health Benefits of the Rainforest Jumparoo?

A baby jumper and activity center are fantastic, and some experts think essential ways to develop your baby’s cognitive and motor skills and give you – dear hardworking parent – a bit of handsfree time without leaving your baby unstimulated and unattended.

A jumper like this helps build back, neck, arm, and leg strength. Getting your baby active stimulates motor and cognitive development, and best of all, it does so without you needing to be directly involved. Therefore, it will also build their confidence. Once in the Rainforest Jumparoo, being able to stand by themselves and being the master of their own play will do wonders for their self-actualization.

How Is the Rainforest Jumparoo Designed?

Many baby jumpers require a doorway to keep them up, but the Rainforest Jumperoo is self-standing, giving you the freedom to place the baby within optimum eyesight and not barring an entryway to a room in your house. However, this comes at a notable cost, as it’s considerably larger than similar products on the market at 37 inches tall and 32 inches wide. And heavier too, at 18 pounds. The weight means it won’t fall over, though, if your baby gets exuberant with their new toy.

Assembly isn’t difficult. It’s heavier than a standard jumper and will require a bit of strength to get it out of the box, but it’s a one-person job and a fairly basic one at that. You’ll have it set up and ready for baby to play in a few quick minutes after it arrives.

The springs are covered in fabric to avoid nasty pinched fingers for parent or child, and it’s adjustable – thank goodness – as you already know how fast your turbo-tot is growing. Finally, as well as the activities we’ll discuss shortly, there is a teether and a mirror. Both are typically included in any good baby activity center – but are often missing – so it’s good to have them here too.

How Easy Is the Rainforest Jumparoo to Transport and Store?

A drawback with this product is its extra bulk means that moving it unfolded is a chore. It does fold, but poorly. It can’t be put back in the box and is still problematically (at times) large. Keep this in mind – you’ll probably want enough space for it to stay standing at all times or an earmarked part of a closet that’s large enough for its folded state.

What Activities Does the Rainforest Jumparoo Have?

Fisher-Price crams a lot of sensory stimuli from the jungle into this package. The monkey and bird plushies are vibrant and attractive. The peek-a-boo tiger that springs out when you press the button is suitably “scary” and a delight for the child. The spinning rattle lizard will be rattling a lot, but it’s not a massively intrusive or irritating sound.

The animal sounds are great and are activated by a spinning wheel. The baby will link pictures and sounds (eventually) as they explore the jungle. This discovery aspect and the sheer wealth of stimuli that can be “unlocked” by the baby doing actions is fantastic for their development. The music is calming and playful, and the lights are not flashy and gaudy but targeted and attention-grabbing for the baby at the right times.

The 360-design is a selling point, but it falls a little short as the parent will – at least until the baby is older – have to rotate the baby to access different parts of the activity center, which is a little frustrating if the baby keeps deciding to move around. As they reach the upper age limit, they’ll be strong enough to do it themselves.

What Age Range Is the Rainforest Jumperoo Suitable For?

The manufacturer states 6-12 months, and this is accurate. Younger than this and the baby will struggle to have the strength to pull themselves up and may feel overwhelmed. Although a baby could comfortably use this for a few months past a year, they’ll outgrow the three adjustable seat settings fairly quickly.

Also, consider your baby’s personality or what you’re seeking to develop in your young one. An avid crawler who wants to explore all the time might feel a little confined once in the activity center and may feel overwhelmed.

However, the majority of babies will be thrilled to be able to stand upright and have the agency of control once inside. The baby will suddenly be able to bounce, jump, develop strength, and crucially have the superpowers to awaken the thrilling cornucopia of Fisher-Price’s very well delivered Jungle Aesthetic.

How Easy Is the Rainforest Jumperoo to Clean?

Cleaning the rainforest Jumparoo is a cinch. A quick disinfectant wipe across the plastic or metal parts will be enough, and the tiger seat cover is polyester and will machine wash easily and fits in a standard dryer.

This means you won’t have an arduous task when washing and re-washing the device. Wiping it down with disinfectant once per use will be enough, and then once roughly a week of hiking through the baby Amazon has been done, you can take off the seat cover for a deeper clean.

Is the Rainforest Jumaperoo Worth the Price?

It’s pitched as a mid-range option to the parent, and we think it slightly exceeds that in terms of value. All the standard features that are usually in an activity center are here, and the design is thoughtful, creative, and will engage your child. Some of the parts are a little cheap, but it never feels tacky. And, more importantly, safety features and build quality are all here in spades – so you don’t have to worry you’re compromising your baby’s health with this unit.

What Other Activity Centers Are Available?

There are many great baby activity centers on the market. Here are two great choices if the Rainforest Jumparoo doesn’t take your fancy:

Skip Hop Explore 3 Stage Activity Center – a more premium option than the Rainforest Jumperoo. With see-through windows that allow them to play with their feet and the option to turn into a cruiser and activity table as they age. This is a more long-term option (with the higher price tag to go with it).

Fisher-Price Spin and Sort Activity Center – At half the price of the Rainforest Jumperoo, this simple activity center also from Fisher-Price lacks the adjustable seating and, crucially, does not bounce. However, the wealth of activities on offer makes this one arguably even better for a baby’s cognitive development, even if it negates some of the strength-building benefits.

Verdict

Fisher-Price delivers again with the Rainforest Jumparoo. A best-seller for a reason, as it’s a quality mid-range activity center with a superb aesthetic, solid safety fundamentals, and excellent motor development opportunities for your baby. As you seek to ensure your baby hits their key developmental milestones, an activity center and jumper of this reasonably-priced quality has you covered.