Baby bouncers are safe to put your baby in. The secure and reliable straps mean you can place your baby in the bouncer and leave them unsupported. However, it is vital that you purchase the right-sized baby bouncer, otherwise the straps won’t fit and your baby could slide out. Although a right-fitting baby bouncer will keep your baby secure, they should never be left unattended while using it.

When used for short periods of time, baby bouncers are great for your baby’s physical development. Baby bouncers help to strengthen, stretch and develop your baby’s leg muscles, giving them the skills and development they need as they start learning to walk. If a bouncer is used for too long or when a baby grows out of using it, this can start to negatively affect your baby’s development. Once they weigh 20lbs/9kg, or can sit up unaided, it’s time to stop using the baby bouncer.

Your baby can be in its bouncer for a total of up to 20 minutes. If the baby bouncer is used too much for extended periods of time, your baby might start walking on their tiptoes, rather than the entirety of their feet.