Bright Starts Playful Pinwheels Bouncer

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When they’ve outgrown the bouncer, you can reassemble the 4-in-1 kit again to form a high chair, and after that a child’s seat and then an adult’s seat. Sometimes if he looks like he’s about to kick off, or after meals when I want to keep him still, I’ll place him in here for a relaxing, buzzing swing. However, once your baby has mastered sitting up, it’s time to retire your bouncer because it poses a tipping risk. Note that their recommendation isn’t just limited to jumpers, but also applies to strollers, and even toddlers and preschoolers watching television.

The Ingenuity Portable Swing folds down to save space and to make it easy to take with you for a road trip to grandma’s house.

The Tempo has three settings; a reclined position for newborns with a gentle rocking motion and two higher stances which allow for more bounce. It also provides a really lovely rhythmic bounce and an older baby who is squirming will be able to set it in motion themselves.

I have tried and tested many brands but I find the Baby Bjorn bouncer to be the most flexible and rythmic to bounce,” she says.

However, some bouncers are not safe for newborns, and it’s always wise to check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

However, most bouncers are rated for use from newborn stage through late infancy — usually around nine to 12 months of age. While it’s tempting, the AAP strongly discourages parents or caregivers from letting babies snooze in baby bouncers.I have come to rely on Mamas and Papas as a brand with rock solid quality and this bouncer is no exception. The bouncer should always be at floor level on a flat surface and should never be used on a bed, sofa, table or countertop. The Jolly Jumper features the traditional jumper seat and a fold-flat stand with four legs for added stability.

And especially for newborns who haven’t mastered neck control, it can encourage airway obstruction if their heads roll forward. If you have a newborn, you may also want to read our guides to the best sterilisers, the best baby carriers and the best reusable nappies. Extra options like vibrations, music, and even mobiles or toy bars are nice additional features that can turn your bouncer into an invaluable tool to keep your little one occupied and content. Always make sure that your baby is securely strapped into the bouncer and don’t leave them unattended.Once your baby is securely seated and strapped in, their movements can help to create a “bouncing” or rocking motion. Operated by a digital touch display with a built-in speaker, it plays a selection of eight sounds including white noise and classical music pieces. It’s a well-designed, high-quality, ergonomic piece of kit that rocks gently when your baby waves its arms or legs and doesn’t need gimmicky extras. However, the automatic swings can be much more expensive and take up a lot of space and are not easily moved between rooms. My son is particularly enthralled by the brightly-coloured toy bar and its hanging rattles - though they do dangle quite close to his face and he bashes himself by tugging on them pretty often.