Baby “crap” seemed too strong, but that’s kind of the direction I’m thinking. Right now we have a swing in Ben’s room that he likes, a pack n play in the sun porch that’s handy when I’m working sometimes and for travel and then a play gym/mat that he’s really into. As he gets older though the baby stuff gets larger and more obnoxious.

What are your thoughts on all the exersaucers, jumperoos, bouncers, walkers and doorway bouncers? Did you find them helpful? Did your kiddo enjoy time in them? I know every baby is different, but I’m just asking because I’m terrified to crap up my house with large primary colored plastic “things” that make noise. I mean I know Ben lives here and is a part of the family too…but the house is only so big. And we don’t have an attic or basement.

Are there compact versions of these items? We got a space saver high chair similar to this one because we didn’t really have room for a full sized high chair in the kitchen.

Should I be terrified of these or am I just being silly? Are giant plastic flashy things just part of babyhood?

AAAAHHHHHH they’re all going to eat me!