BABYLO Gravity Baby Bouncer - Grey

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Tummy time is important for your baby's development as it helps to build the muscles your baby needs for sitting and crawling. You can start doing tummy time from birth by lying your baby on your chest – but only do this when you're wide awake and unlikely to fall asleep. Once your child is walking, they should be physically active for at least 180 minutes (3 hours) a day, spread throughout the day. Our Consumer Editor Heidi Scrimgeour came up with a shortlist of the best baby bouncers based on her product knowledge and industry research. She looked at the latest offering from the market-leading brands - and as a parenting journalist for 15 years and mother of three, what she doesn't know about baby products isn't worth knowing. She also selected products from a broad range of price points so there's a product here to suit every budget. Next, we called on our pool of reliable parent testers and assigned each of them a baby bouncer to review with their baby. They tested the product rigorously for at least ten days.

A baby bouncer is essential for parents who have more than one child. 'At bath time, you’re trying to juggle everything – washing and drying your baby while your toddler’s splashing around. A bouncer can be handy as you know that they’re safe but they can still be a part of what’s going on,' says Lucy. You can take your baby swimming from a very young age – there's no need to wait until they've been vaccinated. Pulling, pushing, grasping and playing with other people are great ways to practise different kinds of movements. Just like other children, they will enjoy being active and it will help their development. You may need to adapt some activities to suit your child.

Best baby bouncers at a glance

Never leave your baby unattended. 'Always make sure that bouncer is in sight and you’ve got your eye on them while they’re in it.' Consider how much space you have - and whether you'll want to put your baby bouncer away at the end of the day. Some baby bouncers fold easily and can be popped out of sight, while others are more like permanent pieces of furniture. Additionally, think about whether you're likely to take the bouncer with you when visiting friends or relatives. If so, pay close attention to how much it weighs and how compact it is to transport. If you do use a baby walker, bouncer or seat, it's best to use them for no more than 20 minutes at a time. Physical activity for toddlers Our tester also commented on how straightforward this baby bouncer is to use compared to other more complex designs. 'You can use this straight out of the box with no fiddly assembly required, and that's definitely a huge bonus when you have a newborn baby. On the downside, there are no special features or extra accessories, so it may be a bit too simplistic for gadget-loving parents or those who like baby gear with jazzy extras.' Our consumer editor says: This vibrating baby bouncer comes with a removable toy bar plus three hanging toys for your little one to bat at and reach for. The bright, colourful design is seriously cheerful and bound to appeal to babies. The cover is removable and machine washable which is a real bonus – even the gentlest of bouncing sessions can sometimes lead to milk making an unwelcome reappearance.

Only do tummy time when your baby is awake and alert, and you're there to keep an eye on them. Baby bouncers, walkers and seatsWatching TV or using a tablet for long periods – or being strapped into a buggy, car seat or highchair – is not good for young children. It has a really wide seat, which I imagine would be good if you wanted to use the second function as a chair for children over 12 months, but it also comes with a newborn insert and waist strap with crotch support, so it feels secure and snuggly for newborns too.' set small goals – help your child to sit still and concentrate for a very short time, perhaps on a book or new toy, then gradually build it up