With a seat that can last right up to toddlerhood, you’ll want to make sure milk, food and other baby stains can easily be wiped or washed off. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. With a longer usage time than other more expensive bouncers we tested, such as the Joie Serina 2-in-1 Swing, the Fisher-Price model is a bouncer that will appeal to the majority of parents, particularly those on a tighter budget. While it doesn’t fold like the BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss, it is light enough, at 3.7kg, to be moved around the house and to travel with if you have space in your car. As there’s no handle, our tester carried it under her arm up the stairs and from room to room. Her 75-year-old mother also had no problems carrying it to her car.

She used it daily in her home and tested it over the course of four months to see how this bouncer performed as her baby grew bigger. Luci says, “If you need you, you can also easily lift the toy bar out by squeezing each size. You can’t do this with your baby in your arms though as you need two hands, so you’ll need to lay her down elsewhere while you remove the toy bar or slide her under the toy bar and into the seat if you don't want to take it off.”

Suitable from: Birth to 18kg (approx. three years) | Fabric sling removable and machine washable: Yes | Additional features: Converts to toddler chat, vibrations, toy bar | Dimensions: 65 x 40 x 16cm | Weight: 3.7kg | Batteries required: Two C batteries What we like Because of the angle created by an inclined sleeper, the risk is that your baby’s airway can become obstructed. This can include their heads slumping forward in a chin-to-chest position that can make breathing difficult. Is sturdy and safe: The nonprofit Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association assesses products that companies voluntarily submit for safety evaluations. When it comes to bouncers, the JPMA’s independent testers look for a wide, slip-resistant base; a strong, durable frame; and, at minimum, a three-point safety harness. We considered JPMA certification a plus but not a requirement, though we looked for these qualities in all the models we considered. These types of toy are great sensory toys for babies, which is why they were such a hit, however they are quite high up so may not be easy for younger babies to reach. in a crib that’s free from soft items that could cause suffocation (comforters, baby bumpers, blankets, toys)

Another concern is that babies may potentially roll or shift, which can cause suffocation if their faces are pressed against the padding. This risk is especially of concern because very young babies have a harder time moving their heads out of an unsafe position. When it comes to the base, the plastic frame can be wiped with a damp cloth, however the holes that attach the toy bar to the seat could potentially gather dust (although our tester personally didn't experience this). Fisher-Price advises that parents use the harness until their child can climb in and out of the bouncer by themselves.

How easy is it to clean the Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker? 

SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 recommendations for a safe infant sleeping environment. Letting your baby sleep at an incline goes directly against all supported messaging from reputable medical and scientific organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).