Also note that some reviewers say the fit is a tight squeeze for babies with chunky legs. There's some initial light assembly required. Plus, it folds down so you can take it with you or stash it out of sight, and the pad is machine washable. This seat comes with a few simple toys and is also sold in other colors and patterns, from muted designs to bright animal motifs. Tummy time gets them ready to crawl and then walk, though some seated time is fine for entertainment or a break. Note that some online reviewers say they use this chair 'instead of' tummy time, but sitting can't replace rolling and reaching on a floor mat for building a baby's muscles. Popular as a first chair for a baby who is ready to sit up - when they have good head control, at about 4 months old - this simple seat keeps your baby's bottom toward the floor, resting on a soft mat, but gives them a backrest.īabies love to be upright and watching whatever the grown-ups and big kids are doing however, babies should not be kept in this position for more than 20 minutes a day, according to the pediatric physical therapist we consulted, as it's not conducive to natural development. Also take a look at the similar but extra-quilted BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss variation. There is a toy bar sold separately with cute wooden toys for about $60. You can find this BabyBjörn baby bouncer in several colors - including light pink/gray and dark gray/gray - and three different fabrics: cotton, cotton jersey and mesh. In the Lab, we love how fast it is to set up right out of the box and appreciate the child lock that parents have to push to make it fully fold down. One staffer's 2-year-old sat in it for weekend screen time relaxation. This bouncer is designed for newborns and toddlers (there are three different recline adjustments) and, without the harness, can still be used as a chair once your baby can walk.

I also collapsed it and took it in the car to our playgroup so that if I needed to set her down for a few minutes, I had this option.' 'I would put her in it while I prepared lunch or cleaned the kitchen.

'My daughter loved this cozy but sturdy seat,' says GH staffer Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.S.O. The pleasing minimalist design and soft fabrics will look great in almost any home, and the seat is lightweight and easy to fold up for travel. The 'bounce' is powered by you or your baby's own movement, so there are no outlets or batteries needed. Long a staff favorite, the BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft can be used from day one into the toddler years, which we love.

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