Jolly-Performer OP t1_j2d9fge wrote on December 31, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Reply to comment by Marcus_Marinara in Hanging 15 lbs child from a 1x6 over head. Which supports more downward force - screwing horizontally into the 1” edge, or vertically straight up into the 6” face? by Jolly-Performer

No, you're right. The jumper was designed for trim fastened to a door frame, not my 1x6 ideas. And I'm asking for help because I absolutely don't want to risk anything with kiddo. So, thank you.

My magnet says there are studs up there, but they are offset depending on which face (the one you see and the one in the far room). I was trying to avoid adding trim around the entire opening to span multiple studs, when I just need a couple inches in the middle to hook onto. But I don't think it's gonna work.

Thanks for confirming horizontal - screwing straight up is literally hanging by a thread.

Spacebrother t1_j2dfedz wrote on December 31, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Kids are a lot stronger than we give them credit for, I would probbaly leave a 100% margin for error and rate the fixture for 30-35lbs instead, just to be safe.

If space is no concern, there are floor based jumpers that have wheels and toys attached, which I found worked better for my kiddo as there were more things to keep him entertained, plus he could sorta move around which made him very happy.

Jolly-Performer OP t1_j2esfc5 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Yep, and I expect he's not done growing, either! I was looking at the tall / wide metal frame models but kiddo got this one as a christmas gift. I'm grateful and trying to make it work, but the ones you're describing do sound appealing. Thanks for the tip. I've seen pictures of myself in the old school wheeled ones and I looked pretty happy.

I can't believe how strong this baby is... if he doesn't want his leg to bend, you're not bending it. If he doesn't want his bottle, you're not getting it into his mouth. And during diaper changes, he's a BJJ blackbelt.