BABYLO Gravity Baby Bouncer - Grey

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The seat has multiple recline positions so you can adjust it depending on whether your baby is feeling sleepy or keen to sit up and see more of the world. This baby bouncer chair comes with an activity arch with a rattling bird toy included. The seat folds down compactly so it's handy to store and the cover can be removed for hand-washing. Carry handles make it easy to move from room to room with you. Factor in the weight limit of the seat you choose - and stop using it before your baby exceeds it, or once your baby begins sitting up independently. The NHS advises parents not to use baby seats for prolonged periods of time. Doing so can delay your baby’s ability to sit unaided. Limit the use of a baby bouncer chair to around 20 minutes at a time and never leave your baby unattended in a baby bouncer.

Verdict: Our tester's little one wasn't a huge fan of the vibrating function, but some babies love this feature. 'She looked puzzled and unimpressed when I put on the vibrating function – and even more so by the tunes – so that wasn't a huge success for us,' she says. Of course, you can switch these features off if your baby isn't a fan, but they're handy to have in the event that they help to soothe or entertain your baby. A baby bouncer is essential for parents who have more than one child. 'At bath time, you’re trying to juggle everything – washing and drying your baby while your toddler’s splashing around. A bouncer can be handy as you know that they’re safe but they can still be a part of what’s going on,' says Lucy. set small goals – help your child to sit still and concentrate for a very short time, perhaps on a book or new toy, then gradually build it up

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Our Consumer Editor Heidi Scrimgeour came up with a shortlist of the best baby bouncers based on her product knowledge and industry research. She looked at the latest offering from the market-leading brands - and as a parenting journalist for 15 years and mother of three, what she doesn't know about baby products isn't worth knowing. She also selected products from a broad range of price points so there's a product here to suit every budget. You can take your baby swimming from a very young age – there's no need to wait until they've been vaccinated. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{

Never leave your baby unattended. 'Always make sure that bouncer is in sight and you’ve got your eye on them while they’re in it.' Just like other children, they will enjoy being active and it will help their development. You may need to adapt some activities to suit your child. keep to a daily routine – routine can help if your child is restless or difficult; it can also help you stay calm and cope with the strain

Enjoy being active together

Always refer to safety guidelines. 'I can’t speak for all the products on the market, so my safety advice is to consult the guidelines before you start using it – and even before you buy it,' says Lucy. There may be activities for parents and children at your local leisure centre or Sure Start Children's Centre. Next, we called on our pool of reliable parent testers and assigned each of them a baby bouncer to review with their baby. They tested the product rigorously for at least ten days. If you do use a baby walker, bouncer or seat, it's best to use them for no more than 20 minutes at a time. Physical activity for toddlers baby carriers and seats – long periods in reclining carriers or seats, or seats that prop your baby in a sitting position, can delay your baby's ability to sit up on their own

Consider how much space you have - and whether you'll want to put your baby bouncer away at the end of the day. Some baby bouncers fold easily and can be popped out of sight, while others are more like permanent pieces of furniture. Additionally, think about whether you're likely to take the bouncer with you when visiting friends or relatives. If so, pay close attention to how much it weighs and how compact it is to transport. try to go out every day – go to a park, playground or other safe, open space where your child can run around and use up energy What stood out to Clemmie is the fact that this chair is a practical option for use from birth. 'Lots of bouncers are technically suitable from birth, but really tend to be better suited for older babies,' she says. "But this one is so well padded – and the headrest adds extra comfort and support – that my tiny five-week-old instantly loved it.' All babies and young children need to be active, including children with a long-term condition or disability, unless their health professionals give you different advice. Tummy time is important for your baby's development as it helps to build the muscles your baby needs for sitting and crawling. You can start doing tummy time from birth by lying your baby on your chest – but only do this when you're wide awake and unlikely to fall asleep.Little and often is best to begin with. Gradually increase the amount of time you do this day by day. Then, when your baby is ready, try doing tummy time on the floor. If your baby has difficulty lifting their head, you can roll up a towel and put it under their armpits. Put some toys nearby for them to reach out to.