BABYLO Gravity Baby Bouncer - Grey

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Verdict: We've chosen this as the best baby bouncer because it's well-designed and ideal for both newborns and younger babies. This means you get brilliant value from the day your baby arrives. The toy arch is a lovely extra. Overall, this feels like a high-quality baby chair but it's also reasonably priced – our tester was surprised when we showed her the price tag and expected it to be more expensive. Our tester says: The standout feature, according to our tester Clemmie Millbank, mum, to Felix, six weeks, is how easy this is to fold away. 'Of all the bouncers I tested, this was probably the most simple to pop up and fold down flat, and therefore really easy to take around the house or away with you in the car,' she says. You can take your baby swimming from a very young age – there's no need to wait until they've been vaccinated. You're a role model for your child so stay active yourself and try to meet the physical activity guidelines for adults. 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.

This bouncer chair will suit parents who value style and function but are short on space, as the low-key design doesn't overpower a room. It's cosy and supportive for newborns but can be used well into toddlerhood. Always refer to safety guidelines. 'I can’t speak for all the products on the market, so my safety advice is to consult the guidelines before you start using it – and even before you buy it,' says Lucy.

Physical activity for toddlers

All babies and young children need to be active, including children with a long-term condition or disability, unless their health professionals give you different advice. Most bouncers are suitable from birth until your baby starts sitting up independently. At that point, a baby bouncer is no longer safe to use. This is because of the risk of your baby toppling out. If you plan to use a baby bouncer from birth, choose one with a newborn insert or padded head support. These offer extra support and comfort to smaller babies, and are easy to remove once outgrown. How we tested these baby bouncers 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.' Toddlers and young children love going to the park, where they can climb and swing or just run around. There may be activities for parents and children at your local leisure centre or Sure Start Children's Centre.

Verdict: Our tester's little one wasn't a huge fan of the vibrating function, but some babies love this feature. 'She looked puzzled and unimpressed when I put on the vibrating function – and even more so by the tunes – so that wasn't a huge success for us,' she says. Of course, you can switch these features off if your baby isn't a fan, but they're handy to have in the event that they help to soothe or entertain your baby. try to go out every day – go to a park, playground or other safe, open space where your child can run around and use up energy What stood out to Clemmie is the fact that this chair is a practical option for use from birth. 'Lots of bouncers are technically suitable from birth, but really tend to be better suited for older babies,' she says. "But this one is so well padded – and the headrest adds extra comfort and support – that my tiny five-week-old instantly loved it.'

The seat has multiple recline positions so you can adjust it depending on whether your baby is feeling sleepy or keen to sit up and see more of the world. This baby bouncer chair comes with an activity arch with a rattling bird toy included. The seat folds down compactly so it's handy to store and the cover can be removed for hand-washing. Carry handles make it easy to move from room to room with you.

dedicate time to your child – make sure there are times each day when you give them your full attentionTummy 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. Decide which of the two types you need - there are two kinds of baby bouncers; the classic chair with a simple toy bar, or the all-singing and dancing version with vibrations, sounds, light features, and motion. Little and often is best to begin with. Gradually increase the amount of time you do this day by day. Then, when your baby is ready, try doing tummy time on the floor. If your baby has difficulty lifting their head, you can roll up a towel and put it under their armpits. Put some toys nearby for them to reach out to.