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This Baby Toy Saved My Sanity
The real inventor of The Jolly Jumper
The Jolly Jumper was invented by an indigenous woman, Olivia Poole.
She was inspired to create the Jolly Jumper after observing her children bouncing in a traditional cradleboard suspended by ropes.
- A cradleboard is a traditional baby carrier used by various indigenous communities around the world.
- It consists of a wooden board with a cloth or leather pouch attached to it. Straps allow the cradleboard to be worn on the caregiver’s back or chest.
It quickly became a popular baby product for busy parents. It’s used by caregivers around the world to provide a safe, enjoyable way for infants to exercise and develop their motor skills.
A Jolly Jumper is often described as a baby exercise device that lets infants jump and bounce in a safe and controlled manner. It consists of a fabric saddle seat attached to elastic straps that are suspended from a door frame or a special stand.
When the baby is placed in the saddle seat they push off the ground with their feet. The elastic straps provide a bouncing motion that mimics jumping.
It also promotes giggles and…
