Fisher-Price Learning Patterns Rocker
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Baby Products Reviews of Fisher-Price Learning Patterns Rocker
Customer Review: More functions than a BOUNCER
Summary: 4 Stars
We bought this rocker/vibrating chair for our 3 mo old son after pondering over which bouncer to buy for him. Most of the bouncers are hardly as versatile compared to this product. The mutliple recline positions are helpful for when our son wants to either sleep or sit and "vibrate" and rock and watch everything happening around him, including the tv. The only problems are; 1. The seat could have been more padded rather than a cloth covered board on his bottom. 2. The on/off switch for the vibrating mode can be easily turned "on" by accident and uses up the battery power without your knowledge. 3. After some time when using the vibrating mode, it makes the screws (holding the chair together) loose and makes a loud, annoying "buzzing" sound and then the structure of the entire chair can feel a little loose. 4. The velcro straps holding the toys on the toybar are too small and the toys tend to fall off on their own. Otherwise, since these complaints are minor, the chair does a much BETTER job than a standard bouncer. I even considered the NEW baby Papasan chair, but it did not nearly have as many options and was not as versatile as this chair, PLUS this product was almost half the price of the Papasan chair. We are happy with this choice.Customer Review: Rocker is Unsafe
Summary: 1 Stars
We just purchased this rocker today because our Fisher Price Kick & Play Bouncer (which we loved) is now too small for our 23-1/2 lb. 9-month old son. He sits on his own and is learning to crawl, but we still like to use a bouncy seat for his cat naps and to hang out in when he gets tired of playing on the floor.
We assembled the rocker and within a few hours of trying it out, our son rocked right over head first. Luckily my husband was right there within reach when it happened or he would've landed right on his head.
This product should be recalled. I can't believe with all of the negative comments just like mine that Fisher Price hasn't taken it off the market. It's probably fine for 0-4 months and then MAYBE after a toddler can easily maneuver and decide where he/she wants to sit (maybe 2 years???) It's definitely not safe once a baby can sit up unsupported. Obviously all children purposely drop and throw their toys and then want to pick them back up again. Hello -- it's a game to them! This rocker is a really bad idea if your child is at that stage as well.
We're calling Fisher Price tomorrow. I would highly suggest you purchase a different bouncy seat and steer clear of this rocker!
Customer Review: Great gift for new moms!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this item at my baby shower. I had registered and received a bouncy seat and wasn't sure if I had a need for this item as well. When I brought my baby home from the hospital, I discovered that the bouncy seat did not provide enough support for him. Even though he was fairly heavy for a newborn (8 pounds plus), he seemed to crumple into a heap in the chair. My husband brought out the rocker and we were thrilled. The kick stand brings the seat back into a reclined position that "cups" the baby nicely. The vibrating feature was a sanity saver. When he would fuss all we needed to do was put him in this chair and he would doze off. Peace!
When he got older, heavier and more active, he prefered the bouncy seat. Now that he is too heavy for it, he's now back into the rocker. He loves to sit in it as he watches his Einstein videos. Previous reviewers have mentioned tip overs- this has not happened to me and my son has made attempts to pick up toys on the floor from his seat.(and he weighs 23 pounds!)
This is the best $30 you'll ever spend. Considering all the other high priced items that can only be used for a limited period of time (bassinet, swing, ect.) this is the best bang for your buck.
Customer Review: It is our littlle girls special chair!
Summary: 5 Stars
We love this chair! Our daughter has been using it since she was a newborn - - She is a large 5 month old now. Though I am not sure how well it will work for a toddler, it has been so WORTH it for now!Likes:
- when in Rocker position, you can push it around the house (carpeting), very helpful when I need to go from room to room and take her with me without picking her up or waking her up.
- During her first cold, instead of propping up one side of the mattress etc., She was able to sleep in this with the "kickstand" up. IT really worked well while she was congested.
- It is "comfy", her special chair, it calms her down when she gets overstimulated, she really loves it.
- The purple monkey! This is her first favorite toy!
Neither Like nor dislike:
- Our daughter could take or leave the vibrating action
- the other toys are ok.
Dislike:
- The color/pattern. It is a bit loud. We usually cover it with blankets. I don't see why it is so bright - she can't see it while she is sitting in it anyhow.
It is probably the most used item we have. We have two, one for home and one for travel. When she goes to daycare, we will get her one for there too.
Customer Review: Safe and Fun for Baby
Summary: 4 Stars
Most of the bouncers I've seen hold baby in too much of a sitting position - which does not work for most babies under the age of 6 months - they'll just flop to the side. This rocker has multiple positions for different ages and stages. You can use the "kick stand" to keep the rocker from rocking while baby is in the full laying-down position. Then there is a reclined-rocking position, and a sitting-rocking position. The chair is pretty easy to put together, I didn't have any problems during the process. The toys on the toybar are bright and fun, and the Monkey toy plays a little tune when you pull his tail. A great feature is there are 3 little loops on the seatbelt part that you can hook the toys to when you no longer want to use the bar.
The toy bar is easily removed when using the chair for a toddler. My 3 year old likes to sit in it and rock when his baby brother isn't using it. It holds up to 40 pounds.
My ONLY complaint is the fabric isn't padded. A round piece of board covered by the fabric supports your baby's bottom. They could have added some extra padding inside the fabric cover.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this rocker and see it getting a lot of use for years to come!