The Best Baby Bouncers and Rockers

Many caregivers find that a baby bouncer or rocker can help soothe a fussy baby and provide a secure spot to place an infant while the adult accomplishes other tasks. (Keep in mind, though, that these seats are not safe places for babies to sleep.) After spending 30-plus hours testing close to 20 baby bouncers since 2017, we’re confident that the sturdy and versatile BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft is the best baby bouncer.

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This battery-powered bouncer is not as substantial as our top pick, but it is reliable, lightweight, and entertaining, and it supports babies from birth to 6 months. It vibrates and has a toy bar with a large mirror.

This streamlined, battery-free, baby-propelled bouncer offers a soothing seat for children from birth to toddlerhood. But it’s expensive, and its toy bar is a separate purchase.

Bouncers range from sleek models that slide under a couch to bulkier options the size of a small piece of furniture.

Some bouncers are lightweight and come with a case, making them easy to take on trips. Others are designed to stay put.

Babies who love stimulation might prefer a seat that vibrates, plays music, or lights up. Others may simply like to bounce.

The BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft is portable, versatile, and easy to clean, and it produces smooth, springy bounces in response to a baby’s movements. It has three angles of recline, and even very young babies can get it bouncing on their own. It also converts from a bouncer to a chair, accommodating children from 8-pound babies to 29-pound toddlers. Our testers loved its sleek design.

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Budget pick

Bright Starts Playful Pinwheels Bouncer

A cheery, affordable option

This battery-powered bouncer is not as substantial as our top pick, but it is reliable, lightweight, and entertaining, and it supports babies from birth to 6 months. It vibrates and has a toy bar with a large mirror.

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Though it lacks the simple, elegant design of our top pick, the lightweight Bright Starts Playful Pinwheels Bouncer is easy to move around the house and offers a comfortable, stimulating seat for babies from birth to 20 pounds (around 6 months). Unlike the BabyBjörn model, this bouncer doesn’t move on its own. It features a soothing, battery-powered vibration that’s strongest near the baby’s feet. During testing, our babies enjoyed batting its colorful plastic toy bar.

Things to Consider When Buying a Baby Swing – Checklist

Here’s what to research and watch for while purchasing a baby swing.

1. Consider Your Space

Even if it is meant for an infant, a swing can be quite large and occupy plenty of space in your room. It is hence better to measure your space before you buy a swing.

2. Build Quality

Anything you buy for your bub needs to be sturdy enough to accommodate them safely but with swings, the build quality matters even more. After all, you will leave your baby inside – rocking and swinging in different motions.

3. Comfort

Since swings are padded to provide enough comfort to your baby, consider choosing a model that allows you to remove the layers of padding as your baby grows. This is because once your baby starts getting older, a lot of padding will occupy too much room in the seat, giving your bub a little space to sit comfortably.

4. Safety

• Check the swing’s minimum and maximum weight limit and use it appropriately.
• Ensure that the swing is equipped with a wider base, is properly assembled and doesn’t fold up or tip over unexpectedly.
• Make sure the swing is free of any sharp edges or corners.
• If the swing features a toy attachment dangling over the baby’s head, make sure it cannot be pulled off by them.
• Most importantly, ensure that the swing base has pads underneath to make it non-slippery.

5. Motions & Swing Speeds

If your budget allows, prioritize picking up a swing that has more variable vibrations so that your baby can enjoy various motions as per their mood.

6. Seat Recline

Infant swings have reclined seats to let your bub lie flat until they can’t hold their head up on their own whereas a sit up baby swing is perfect for older babies and toddlers who can support their head and neck. It is hence better to consider a model that allows you to adjust the seat recline as your baby grows.

7. Safety Harness Belt

Whether the swing’s seat is adjustable or it is a sit up baby swing meant for babies older than 6 months, choose a model that has a three or five-point safety harness to prevent your little one from slipping out of the upright seat.

8. Portability

If you are more inclined towards portability within the home or for travel purposes, look for models that are easier to carry or fold.

9. Ease of Assembly & Usage

Moreover, choose a model that is easy to assemble and use without any hassles.

10. Power Source

Some baby swings are manual while others use some power source to run, such as batteries or electricity. While battery run swings are more portable, they require timely battery charging and replacements. Electric swings are more convenient but less portable.

11. Budget

It is not necessary to pay a premium price to get high-quality items with all the specifications you need. You can buy the best and safe swing with many value-added features even with budget-friendly and medium-ranged swings. All you need is to look for the bestselling models by some of the major brands. However, you should not compromise your baby’s safety just to save a few bucks.

12. Additional Features

Furthermore, extra features like light projectors, motorized mobile, hanging rattles or charms, music and soothing sounds, and even connection to an MP3 source to let you play whatever music you want can turn your swing into invaluable baby gear to keep your little bundle of joy happy and occupied.

13. Safety Regulations

Last but not least, if you are buying a new baby swing or listing it on your baby registry, make sure it meets the safety regulations as set forth by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). If you are using an old swing, always check that the model hasn’t been recalled on the official websites of JPMA and CPSC.

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