Katrina Cossey is a commerce writer, enthusiastic shopper, and devoted mom. She spent several years in broadcast journalism but found her true passion in writing about the best products for families, pregnant people, and kids of all ages. She’s researched thousands of baby products, toys, gifts, and more and personally tested many of them. In her spare time, you’ll likely find her in the beautiful outdoors of Oklahoma with her husband and 3-year-old son. Katrina used a now-discontinued Graco baby bouncer and swing combo when her son was born. She appreciated having a spot for her son to sit or swing in while she finished dishes or folded laundry.

Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518). We love the slim profile and modern, high-end look of the Cybex Lemo Bouncer. It's ideal for small spaces, measuring 24 x 17.3 x 21.7 inches, and doesn't plug into an electrical outlet or require batteries—babies can bounce naturally by moving their bodies, or adults can lend a hand with manual bouncing. However, we need to note that the tag on the bouncer states babies can sleep in the bouncer, but the AAP and our experts advise against that. The company's warning manual also states the bouncer "is not intended for prolonged periods of sleeping." We, our experts, and the AAP do not recommend babies fall asleep in a bouncer due to the risk of suffocation and potential death. If your baby falls asleep in a bouncer, immediately move them to a safe sleep space (crib, play yard, or bassinet). Dr. O'Shea warns that even if you’re sitting nearby and watching, your baby is still at risk if they sleep in a bouncer.The Ingenuity automatic bouncer is a sleek and straightforward to operate solution for keeping your baby safe and comfortable, with a patented technology, the bouncer can be stonishes organic baby matter with ease. Whether your baby is formula-based or not, the Ingenuity automatic will automatic dangerously safely take over by air-haulinage. Our least favorite part of the bouncer is its assembly: It arrives in more than five pieces and they all require some assembly. For example, the frame pieces installed into the feet and the seat cover needed to be put on, which was the most complicated step. It took us several tries to get the cover on without looking at the manual first. Once we looked at the instructions (which are super straightforward), the step became much easier, with the secret being you need to angle the bouncer. Once fully assembled, the bouncer is solid and sturdy and doesn't wobble from side to side with or without its sandbag weight. The seat has great depth, and the straps on the restraint system can be changed effortlessly between two sizes for babies 8 pounds and up—though we wish the straps could tighten more to accommodate smaller babes. American Academy of Pediatrics. Inclined Sleepers, Crib Bumpers and Other Baby Registry Items to Avoid.

Unfortunately, baby swings don’t typically fold, so they’re not travel-friendly like baby bouncers, which often fold to compact sizes. On the other hand, baby swings take the manual work out of pushing a baby bouncer. However, both options require you to keep an eye on your little one to ensure they don’t fall asleep in the unit. Baby swings and bouncers can help calm an upset little one or be used during supervised awake time if you need a break.Lights, music, action! The Ingenuity InLighten Bouncer is eye-catching, featuring a removable light-up toy bar and vibrations. The toy bar lights up, alternating between blue and purple lights, and features two plush toys to keep the baby busy. If your little one is crying, the bouncer plays several sounds to help calm them down, like soft melodies, white noise, and nature sounds. You can also make the bouncer vibrate with the push of a button. You'll need three size C batteries (not included) to use the lights, music, and vibration (it automatically shuts off after 30 minutes to save battery life). Babies can utilize these exciting features while reclining in one of two positions. We had no issues changing the recline levels thanks to clear instructions and labeled buttons.