For this post, I have put together a collection of the best baby bouncers currently available. For all my recommended baby product guides, with top picks, see my list of newborn essentials.
Our Top Picks
- Best Overall: Ingenuity Morrison Cradling Bouncer
- Best Budget Buy: Red Kite Baby Linen Cozy Bouncer
- Best Swing Seat: Graco Baby Delight Swing
Baby bouncers and swings are the perfect solution for new mums to get some hands-free time. They are safe and secure and perfect for soothing and relaxing baby.
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How We Selected
There’s plenty of baby bouncers available so we’ve found the best ones by reading plenty of buyers reviews and asking parents what they like and works well for their baby.
We’ve put together our top picks of the best baby bouncers and swings on the market, which all have excellent feedback.
Mums-to-be or new parents will also find our guide to the Top 100 Baby Products super useful.
Also see our guides for the best baby playpens and baby play mats.
So here is my list of the the best baby bouncers.
BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Bliss
This ergonomic baby bouncer is stylish and space saving.
- Suitable from birth to 24 months.
- With an adjustable height feature.
- Gives your new-born all the proper support.
- All natural rocking so no batteries or cords required.
- Pros: When it’s not being used it can be folded flat which also makes it easily transportable.
- Cons: Pricey.
- Made of soft jersey fabric which is fully machine washable.
- It comes in stylish, neutral colours including Anthracite/ Grey/ Navy Blue/ Slate Blue/ Charcoal Grey/ Dove Blue/ Light Grey/ Pearly Pink.
- Consumer Score: Parents love this baby bouncer – 89% of buyers gave it 5 stars.
- Retailers: Amazon and eBay.
Ingenuity Morrison Cradling Bouncer
Cradles and bounces baby in super soft plush fabrics.
- Suitable from birth until baby can sit unaided.
- The seat features a cushioned foot pillow and side supports plus a removable headrest.
- Includes 2 plush animal toys to keep baby entertained.
- Requires 3 C batteries.
- With a 3 point harness and non-skid feet to ensure baby is nice and secure.
- Pros: Baby can listen to eight melodies and enjoy relaxing with soothing vibrations.
- Cons: Requires batteries.
- It comes in Grey and Turquoise/ Grey and Pink.
- Consumer Score: Parents like this baby bouncer – 67% of buyers gave it 5 stars..
- Retailers: Amazon and eBay.
Graco Baby Delight Swing
This baby swing is perfect for both nap time and playtime.
- Suitable from birth to approx. 9 months (9 kg)
- The seat has 3 recline positions and 2 swing speeds to soothe your little one.
- It comes in styles Patchwork or Paintbox.
- With 5 point safety harness for securing baby.
- Battery operated.
- Pros: Folds compactly for storage.
- Cons: Requires batteries.
- Consumer Score: Parents love this baby swing – 82% of buyers gave it 4/5 stars or more..
- Retailers: Amazon and eBay.
Chicco Swing – Relax&Play Cool Grey
The perfect swing motion for sweet relaxation.
- Suitable from birth to 9kg.
- The swing feature is powered and can be set to 3 different speeds.
- Folds to a compact size for ease of storage when not in use.
- Padded seat with a removable pillow make your little one feel nice and cosy whilst relaxing in the swing.
- Neutral grey.
- Pros: The toy bar features 2 plush toys and plays 12 different melodies to keep your little one entertained.
- Cons: Requires batteries.
- Consumer Score: Parents love this baby swing – 78% of buyers gave it 4/5 stars or more..
- Retailers: Amazon
Red Kite Baby Linen Cozy Bouncer
A gorgeous bouncer that is perfect for both playtime and nap time.
- Suitable from birth to approx 9kg.
- A comfortable bouncer chair with padded head support.
- Musical and soft vibrate options.
- Pros: Detachable toy bar with detachable engaging toys including a rattle.
- Cons: Batteries required.
- Consumer Score: Parents love this baby bouncer – 85% of buyers gave it 4/5 stars or more..
- Retailers: Amazon
Maxi-Cosi Kori 2-in-1 Baby Rocker
Stylish rocker with plush materials and super soft padding.
- Suitable from birth up to 9kg.
- Seat is easy to adjust from stationary to rocking.
- No batteries required.
- The cosy newborn inlay, made with high-quality soft materials, provides your baby with maximum comfort and support.
- The design is beautiful, the colours are stylish and the materials are obviously high quality.
- It comes in Essential Blue/ Essential Grey / Essential Graphite.
- Pros: There are three recline positions and switching between them is fairly simple.
- Cons: Requires manual rocking.
- Consumer Score: Parents love this baby bouncer – 82% of buyers gave it 5 stars.
- Retailers: Amazon
What To Consider When Buying A Baby Bouncer
Size
Baby bouncers come in various shapes and sizes. Some take up quite a lot of floor space and others are compact and can be folded flat for storage.
If you don’t want your baby bouncer to take over your living room, opting for a smaller more compact bouncer rather than a swing chair or bigger bouncer may be a good idea.
Features
From simple bouncers which need to be manually rocked to battery operated swing chairs with music, vibration and toy bars, there are options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Cleaning
Babies can be very messy so it’s worth considering how easy it will be to keep your bouncer clean.
Is the material cover removable so you can machine wash or will you need to wipe down?
Budget
You can get a basic bouncer from @ £30 but if you’re looking for bouncers or swings with movement, special features and sounds expect to pay anything from £100-£200.
FAQ’s Baby Bouncers
Most bouncers and baby swings are suitable from birth. Please check manufacturers guide.
Newborns require a recline function so baby can nap, but they should not be used for overnight sleep.
Some baby bouncers can be converted into chairs or rockers for toddlers.
This is down to personal preference. There are plenty of options from bouncers to rockers or swings with music.
Most baby chairs are too bulky to fold away after each use, so it is important to find a one that you have space for and don’t mind looking at on a daily basis.
Warning: Never put your baby bouncer on an elevated surface such as a worktop or table.
Baby Bouncer Sale & Today’s Bestsellers
Final Thoughts
My top pick is the Ingenuity Morrison Cradling Bouncer as it is affordable and will last until baby can sit unaided. It also has great customer feedback.
I hope this list of the best baby bouncers was helpful.
If you think I left any out that should be included or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below.
Nicola
Last Updated: May 2022
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Fisher-Price Infant To Toddler Rocker (Currently unavailable)
Starts out as an infant rocker and as your baby grows turns into a toddler rocking chair.
- Suitable from birth up to 18kg.
- A rocker that grows with your baby from infant to toddler.
- With two recline positions, stationary seat position with kick stand for feeding.
- Features soothing vibrations to help calm baby.
- Comes with a detachable toy bar with 2 toys.
- Parents love this baby bouncer – 92% of 801 buyers gave it 4/5 stars or more..
Kinderkraft Baby Bouncer- Smartfun (Currently unavailable)
Bright, graphic print bouncer with sensory toys to encourage play.
- Suitable from birth to 24 months.
- With 8 melodies and 3 vibration levels to soothe baby.
- Arm comes with sensory toys including a rustling book, with a story and a mirror.
- 3-point harness with protectors.
- With bold, distinctive patterns that will stimulate little one to explore the world through play.
- Parents love this baby bouncer – 71% of 79 buyers gave it 4/5 stars or more..
mamaRoo4 infant seat (Currently unavailable)
No products found.
An infant seat which bounces up and down and sways from side to side.
- From birth up to 9kg (or until baby can sit up unassisted).
- With five unique motions and five speed options for a total of 25 different combinations.
- It replicates the natural motion of parents.
- Soothe your baby with one of the four built-in sounds, or connect any MP3 device.
- Control sound and motion from the menu on the base or via your Bluetooth enabled smart phone.
- Complete with a toy mobile including three reversible toy balls.
- Available in Multicolour/ Grey/ Silver.
- Parents love this baby bouncer – No products found..
Joie Serina 2-in-1 Swing Rocker – Tile (Currently unavailable)
A baby soother seat that swings and sways.
- Suitable from birth to 9kg.
- 2-way seat swings front and back or side to side.
- A handy lift off seat doubles as a portable rocking seat.
- Pivoting carry handle makes rocker easily portable to take from room to room.
- 5 classical lullabies and 5 nature sounds pair with vibration and, 3-position recline to soothe while swaying.
- With a soft glow nightlight with 4 brightness settings.
- Pivoting overhead toy bar with two toys for playtime.
- Parents rate this product an average 4.7/5.