Bright Starts Playful Pinwheels Bouncer

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Most brands have a weight limit, so how long the bouncer can be used would be dependent on when your baby reaches that weight.

The fabric, being somewhat plasticky, is more wipeable than the others, so it’s easier to keep clean. 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. We were also a fan of the adjustable ‘head hugger’ insert which sticks to the back independently without any straps, so is easy to move up and down or remove; and the ‘nip-proof’ harness clips. This varies per child, but in general a child can be put in a bouncer from when he or she is a few weeks old up until 6-9 months old.Whether you’re a first-time parent or this isn’t your first time at the rodeo, you know that as much as you might enjoy holding your little bundle of joy, there are going to be times when you just can’t. Designed to soothe your child with rhythmic motions, a baby rocker or bouncer provides a safe place to put them down when you need your hands back.

We used the pre-loaded sounds at first but the speaker quality, while good enough for me, didn’t quite measure up to his father’s very strict standards. However, some bouncers are not safe for newborns, and it’s always wise to check the manufacturer’s recommendations. When purchased as a set with the Lemo 4-in-1, the seat can also be easily mounted to a stand that puts your baby at adult’s waist height - great if you’ve had a c-section or have back problems.However, once your baby has mastered sitting up, it’s time to retire your bouncer because it poses a tipping risk.

This swing takes your baby from newborn, with a soft insert and three-point harness; to toddler, with these removed, to be used as a seat. This can include up and down, side to side, and even other features like figure eights or kangaroo motions. It’s perfect for reflux because it puts the baby in a more upright position than the others I tested, but it can also be reclined for naps. Many models offer a range of vibrations you can cycle through that help to soothe babies and may include toy bars to keep them entertained.The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. 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. But within each range, you should be able to find a bouncer that offers a safe place to keep your baby along with value added features like vibrations, sounds, and mobiles or toy bars. When your baby outgrows the bouncer (at around six months) and has learned to walk and sit unaided, you can turn the fabric seat around and use it as a children’s chair. Also view the frequenty asked questions at the bottom of the page for useful tips about your product.