8 Baby Bouncer Seat Safety Issues
You Probably Don't Know About

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A baby bouncer 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 is a perfect way to amuse your baby and keep him or her safe for a little while.

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

When using a baby bouncer just keep the following safety rules in mind to ensure your baby's safety and comfort.

Baby bouncer seat safety.

Baby Bouncer Seat

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.

And make sure that you:

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. For listings of baby bouncer recalls check www.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 baby 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)!

Consider the following before buying a baby bouncer seat.

Baby bouncers come with lots of wonderful features

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 baby bouncer 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.

Shop for the best baby bouncer seat

Two baby bouncers that your baby will love.

The Fisher-Price Precious Planet
Jumperoo

The Tiny Love Gymini Bouncer

Baby door bouncer.

Graco Bumper Jumper.

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.

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