Baby bouncer seat. How to protect your child from getting hurt.

A baby bouncer seat or a baby bouncer chair is for lots of parents a great help. If you need a little break for yourself or to free up your hands to do some work around the house a baby bouncer seat is a perfect way to amuse your baby and keep him or her safe for a little while.

Some models can be use as a swing and are either hand operated or electric operated. If your baby does not like the motion of a swing you better choose a bouncer seat.

Baby bouncer seat. Baby bouncer seat

Every year about 2000 infants get injured in a baby bouncer seat according to the Consumer Reports of April 2007.

Keep the following safety rules in mind to ensure your baby's safety and comfort.

Baby bouncer safety.

Make sure you check the weight limit on the manufacturers label for instructions. They usually range from 18 -30 pounds.
Never use a bouncer seat as a car seat.
Baby bouncer seats are not suitable for toddlers.
Always use the bouncer seat on a solid surface like on the ground. Soft surfaces can make the bouncer tip with it's rocking movements.
Never leave your baby alone in a bouncer seat.
Secure your baby with the bouncer safety harness.
Make sure the bouncer seat has no sharp edges so your baby can hurt him or her self.
Don't use the bounser seat as a baby crib. Children left too long sleeping in a bouncer seat are prone to positional plagiocephaly (flattened head syndrom).

Make safety your prime concern and look for the JPMA (Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association) Certification Seal before buying a baby bouncer seat. At the moment seven brands have been certified by JPMA.

These are Safety 1st, Fisher Price, Graco, Kolcraft, Svan/ Scandinavian Child and Summer infant. Some models have been recalled in recent years due to frame failure or toy bars that suddenly come off. For listings of baby bouncer recalls check CPSC.gov.

Bouncer seats are used from infancy to about 6 months. Once your baby can sit up unassisted or is over the weight limit stop using the bouncer seat because it may tip over. An exeption is the Fisher-Price Infant-To-Toddler Rocker , as your child grows, you can use it as a toddler rocking chair (up to 40 pounds)!

Baby bouncers come with lots of wonderful features

Consider the following before buying a baby bouncer seat.

Foldability -Makes it easier for storage or travel.
Reclining -The option to use the bouncer in different positions. An older baby with better head control can sit more upright than a newborn baby.
Motion or vibration -This can help your baby falling asleep like a ride in the car does for some children. Remember the safest place for a baby to sleep is on his back in a crib.
Music and sound effects -Some bouncers play songs and have special sound effects.
Removable tray table - a great help when you use the bouncer seat to feed your baby.

Other things to consider:

Harness -They come with a three or five point harness so your baby can not fall out of the bouncer seat. They also prevent newborns to slide to the bottom of the seat.
Removable head support -Ideal for newborns is the extra cushioned head support.
Removable seat cover _ Little accidents can happen when you are feeding your baby. Look for a bouncer with removable and machine washable seat cover.
Toy bar -A perfect way to amuse an energetic baby. Look for toy bars with squeaking toys and teethers in bright colors. Make sure it is removable so you can take it of when your baby is asleep.

Fisher-Price Precious Planet Jumperoo

baby bouncer seat

The Jumperoo is a free standing jumper that allows children to jump in a safe environment (no doorways required). Your child is surrounded by toys, sounds and music while he jumps. This Jumperoo will keep you baby occupied giving you a few minutes for your self.

Baby door bouncer.

Baby door bouncer

Baby door bouncers or baby door jumpers are suitable for babies from approx. 3 months old or when a baby can support his or her head.

A door bouncer can be lots of fun for your child as they bounce up and down. some come with a play tray for toys.

Baby door bouncers are usually mounted in the doorway on a spring. When buying a door bouncer look for a secure clamping mechanism. Use only on walls between 3" and 6" thick and never on doorways with plastic mouldings.

For safety reasons do not use the door bouncer as a swing. This is to prevent your baby from hitting into the doorframe.

The Graco Bumper Jumper is a highly rated door bouncer. What makes this bouncer seat a favorite of many parents?

A plastic dome keeps the Jumpste's straps separated, so you can easily get Baby in and out.
The sturdy bounce spring has a hidden safety cord, and the clamp won't mark door moldings.
With the "bumpers," your wooden door frames get added protection from marring.
It comes with 2 soft, removable interactive toys attached to adjustable play rings to bring toys to baby's level.