I have concerns about leaving an active, slightly older child alone in case they were able to climb out. I do, however, like that the harness has clips on either side so it’s very easy to lift my five-month-old in and out without her legs getting caught. Maxi-Cosi has prioritised style when designing this bouncer as the Kori is very modern and stylish. The grey colours and wood-effect frame nicely match plenty of my decoration and would look good in any modern home. I do feel that the toy arch detaches too easily at times, but it’s sturdy enough to be able to attach other baby toys to. My daughter liked the dangling stuffed toys and they caught her attention a few times, however because the bouncer doesn’t have lights, lullabies or vibrations, I think the toy arch could be more vibrant for babies.

My baby enjoyed sitting in the bouncer but struggled to sit up straight without the insert, however that’s likely because she's only five months old and not yet sitting independently.

What’s the Maxi-Cosi Kori Rocker like to use day-to-day?

Having products in your home for your little one might sometimes clash with your own interior taste. Our Maxi-Cosi Cassia and Maxi-Cosi Kori are designed with a luxurious wooden finish and come in multiple fabric colours that will fit in every interior! Assembling the bouncer was quite simple. The pictured instructions were very easy to read and straightforward to understand. Attaching the toy arch was a little more difficult as the two side clips were stiff and had to slightly bend around the outer wooden frame to attach properly. The toy arch then slides into the clips very easily. My baby did spit up on the bouncer insert which I put in the washing machine as the fabrics are machine-washable. The stain didn't come out completely but is faint enough that it looks clean. The insert can’t be tumble-dried so my daughter had a day of not being able to sit upright in the bouncer comfortably while it dried.

My five-month-old wasn’t able to play very much with the toy arch as she couldn't yet reach the toys, but nevertheless enjoyed looking at them. There are two toys included: Barry the bear (Maxi-Cosi's chosen name, not mine) and his forest tree. Laura Westerman is an editor, writer and Deputy Head of Editorial Content at Mumsnet. Mum to a one-year-old, she’s fully invested in finding the best and most affordable baby products on the market.To set up the bouncer from its folded position, you pull one latch so that it sits in the upright position, ready for use. The insert can be removed to accommodate an older baby but, while padded, the main seat doesn’t seem to be as comfortable without the insert.

Rachel Best is a Senior Developer at Mumsnet and mum of one. She has worked at Mumsnet for almost 12 years and has developed an exceptional amount of knowledge on what parents are looking for when it comes to baby products, most recently becoming part of our trusted team of parent testers. About the editor