Baby Seats & Bouncers: Product Guide & Review of Styles, Features, & Safety
From infancy to about 6 months, infant seats and bouncers provide a safe place for baby to rest, explore, and hang out – while giving mom and dad some time to be hands-free!
STYLES
FEATURES
SAFETY
CRADLE FAVORITES
PLACES TO BUY
STYLES
| | | Seats • Stationary
Bouncers and Rockers • Movement (either battery operated or though baby’s movements) |
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FEATURES
| | | Construction Materials could include metal wire, tubular metal, heavy-gauge plastic, and bent wood.
Foldable For storage or travel.
Reclining Gives baby the option of a few different positions.
Upright Positioning Ideal for when baby can support his/her head unaided.
Motion Either battery operated or from baby’s movements.
Vibrating Gentle vibrations can relax your baby, while a higher intensity vibration can energize your little one.
Stationary These seats will stay still; no bouncing, no vibrating.
Removable Interactive Toy Bar or Overhead Mobile Sometimes babies want (or need) a little stimulation (or distraction). Can also encourage interaction for development.
Music and/or Sounds Soft lullabies can help put your baby to sleep, while more upbeat music can encourage play.
Removable Tray Table Turns your seat into a mini highchair.
Removable Seat Cover For easy cleaning.
Converts from Rocker to Stationary Chair Two chairs in one! |
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SAFETY
| | | Look for the JPMA Certification Seal. Products with JPMA certification are notated below. Currently JPMA certification is voluntary, although certain safety standards will be mandatory within the next 2 years. If you have any questions about a product's safety, do not hesitate to contact the manufacturer directly.Always use safety/restraining straps to secure baby. Follow the minimum and maximum height and weight requirements and restrictions. Bottom of seats or bouncers should have a wide solid base and nonskid surfaces to prevent slipping. Make sure the overhead toy bar attaches securely and won’t fall down when tugged or pulled on. Extra safety tips to consider.Never leave a baby unattended. Never place seat or bouncer on elevated surfaces such as a counter or table. Never place seat or bouncer on a bed, sofa, or other soft surface (baby can roll over and suffocate). For more safety tips, visit the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). |
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CRADLE FAVORITES
| | | Seats
| |  | Zen Collection Infant Seat Reclining • Music and sounds • Vibrating • Foldable • Mobile |
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| |  | Baby Seat Reclining • Stationary • Foldable |
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| | | | | | | | | |  | bébéPOD Stationary • Upright positioning • Removable tray (sold separately) • For babies 3-14 months |
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| |  | Stationary • Upright positioning • Removable tray (sold separately) • For babies able to hold their head up unaided |
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Bouncers
| |  | Reclining • Natural bounce from baby’s movements • Foldable |
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| |  | Reclining • Foldable • Natural bounce from baby’s movements |
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| | | | | | | | | |  | Sitter 1-2-3 Reclining • Natural bounce from baby’s movements • Foldable • Removable toys |
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| |  | Coco Stylewood Baby Lounger Reclining • Natural bounce from baby’s movements |
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| | | | | | | | | |  | Cradle In Comfort Bouncer Reclining • Vibrating • Sounds and music • Mobile • Natural bounce from baby’s movements |
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Rockers
| |  | Mhome Loft Modern Baby Rocking Chair Reclining • Rocking motion • Foldable • Converts from rocker to stationary chair |
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| |  | Reclining • Vibrating • Foldable • Removable mobile • Converts from rocker to stationary chair |
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| | | | | | | | | |  | Infant-to-Toddler Rocker Reclining • Vibrating • Sounds and music • Detachable mobile • Rocking motion from baby's movements • Converts from infant seat to toddler rocking chair • Converts from rocker to stationary chair |
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PLACES TO BUY
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