I bought this product whilst pregnant and was dreading putting it together, however it was super easy. It's suitable from birth and has a special headpiece to support babies head. My son loved it from the moment he was laid in it and slept in it many times. It has a vibrate option which really helped my baby especially as he suffered from colic. I'm a disabled mum so I found the height really easy and the fact that I could swivel him round was really helpful. It has a harness to keep your baby in safely which was easy to do and baby was happy as Larry being strapped in. It also plays different music which again soothed my son as did the swinging. It has different speeds for both the sounds and the vibrate actions (my son loved it really fast which scared me to death!). As he got older I was able to move the position of the seat so that he was in a seated position, this also helped him to learn to sit upright. I used to even feed him in it once I started to wean him, but typically he loved to throw food around so it was really helpful that you can remove all the covers and wash them in the washing machine! I'd highly recommend this product especially to those that have mobility issues or those who had c-sections. I hope you find this helpful Read more The best baby swings are those that stimulate your baby’s senses and offer vibration settings, various swinging speeds and a recline position to mimic the womb. A plush seat and head support is also a great alternative to the comfort of your arms for a short time.

It might seem like a lot to fork out for on a chair, but if you can afford it, this might just be the investment that sees you through the first few months. The chair doesn't collapse in any way therefore has to be taken apart, which isn't a problem to me but could be for some. Plush and padded infant body support and seat pad cocoon your baby in a position that keeps them feeling cosy and secureThe design is a little different from most of the other manual bouncers here. The seat rests atop a rear-mounted metal frame, which provides a lovely light bounce, and the five-point harness keeps baby safe and secure. The downside of the unusual design is that the Wish doesn’t fold away flat for easy storage. While the main reclining seat is wide for baby’s comfort, the overall frame is pretty slim and compact. This makes it ideal for smaller spaces and storing away when not in use. We particularly like the two shades of minimalist grey that it comes in, offering welcome respite to more garish baby equipment.

I absolutely love my Joie swing chair and would not get anything done without it. The seat changes position, so the chair can swing or sway. My baby prefers the swaying side to side as it's much more natural and what we do when cuddling her. It is a lovely open chair so must be comfortable, and would be easy to feed in, but I cannot imagine her being in it for as long as some other chairs would allow as it's not as deep. There are many songs and sounds, however the songs play on a loop repeat, I'd prefer the option for the song to loop or for them to all play one after the other as it gets a bit repetitive for me. Some babies may only prefer one song so the loop option would still be helpful to some. It’s not cheap, but it’s one that will likely last you for many years and could easily become a regular fixture at the family dining table. It’s expensive but the BabyBjörn Bliss will last you longer than a lot of bouncers: it offers two heights for bouncing and then at a third height with the fabric turned around, so you can use it as a chair once your child is walking and can sit down unaided. It has four recline positions – play, rest, sleep and compact – and folds flat enough to slip down the side of the sofa when not in use or on the boot shelf of your car. This makes it perfect for small spaces. Please remember, however, that it’s not advised that babies sleep in a recline position due to the risk of SIDS, so make sure you transfer your little one to a Moses basket or cot once they nod off. Soft glow nightlight with 4 brightness settings comforts baby and helps you find their dummy in the dark

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If you’re in need of a simple, affordable bouncer that has some fun toys for baby to focus on, the Joie Wish is definitely one to consider. It's perfect as it runs off the mains therefore you don't have to worry about batteries running out and replacing them in a rush! The vibration does however require batteries to work. Read more Key specs – Size: 61 x 39 x 92cm; Weight: 9kg (bouncer), 13kg (chair); Suitable for: 24 months; Additional features: Machine-washable fabric, three-point harness Its moveable with two wheels buy its not that easy as when draging it the swing is moving and makes it go in all sorts of directions. One nice surprise is the vibration feature: a motor in the seat’s base has two intensity settings, which gives parents a hands-free option for soothing baby to sleep. Also, as the vibration motor makes a gentle white noise-like hum, you may not need to reach for a white noise app on your phone, which is handy.

Key specs – Size: 91.5 x 73 x 81cm; Suitable for: 9kg; Additional features: Machine-washable fabric, five-point harness, A/C power adapter or battery-powered wheels and integrated handle make the swing easy to bring on holiday or transport from room to room Key specs – Size: 76 x 71 x 61cm; Suitable for: 9kg (stage one), 60kg (stage two); Additional features: Machine washable fabric, three-point safety harness When buying the best baby swing or baby bouncer, look for the BS EN14036:2003 safety mark to ensure it complies with up-to-date safety standards. How we test baby bouncers Key specs –Size: 61 x 39 x 92cm; Weight: 13kg; Suitable for: 24 months; Additional features: Machine-washable fabric, three-point harness

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There is 6 speeds from very slow to actually quite fast. I do not use the highest 2 speeds as they do seem pretty fast, i wouldnt even like to be swung that fast! What’s neat about the Steps Bouncer is its integration with the rest of the system that the Steps high chair offers. Once the baby outgrows the bouncer, you can swap it for the Baby Seat attachment (and a tray if you fancy) and the chair is ready to go for the weaning stage. The soft padded plush seat is made from jersey fabric and comes in a range of neutral colours, but if you have a summer baby, you may opt for a Bouncer Bliss, which is a stylish update of the 1972 original and comes in a cool, child-friendly mesh. There’s also the option to buy a travel bag and a set of tasteful wooden toys that clip onto the front.