Baby Bouncy Seats
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Baby bouncy seats really aren't used for very long, but what a difference they can make for babies
What Are Baby Bouncy Seats?
A bouncy seat is a cloth-covered seat that holds baby snuggly. It typically has straps to keep your baby secure, and it may be made of a springy, metal frame that allows it to bounce when baby moves or when you move it. Many of these bouncy seats are actually battery powered, so that they vibrate and move on their own when they are turned on.
At What Age Will My Baby Use a Bouncy Seat?
Typically newborns up to about three or four months will enjoy baby bouncy seats. How long you will continue to place your baby in his seat will really depend on how quickly he becomes mobile. Once he is able to move himself about, you may discover that he finds the seat too confining to enjoy. For newborns and infants, however, a bouncy seat can be a lifesaver for exhausted parents needing a break!
When Will I Use a Bouncy Seat?
Once new parents bring their babies home from the hospital, they often bring their infant car seat into the house to place baby in. While this is perfectly acceptable, a car seat can be cumbersome and lack the features that a bouncy seat can offer, especially its bounce.
While most babies love to be held, there will be times when they will enjoy just sitting by themselves, watching the world around them. Baby bouncy seats are perfect for this! Your little one can be a part of the family in his own little seat. You can place him on the floor at your feet and gently tap his seat to bounce him.
Some parents have even discovered that their baby sleeps so well in her bouncy seat, that many of her naps are taken there. Some even place the bouncy seat between them in the bed if baby really enjoys it. Don't place it on the side of the bed, however. You don't want to risk the seat and baby tumbling off the bed!
Can My Baby's Bouncy Seat Help Soothe Her Colic?
It would be well worth a try! Because colicky babies tend to respond to repetitive motions, such as rocking, bouncing, vibrating, etc., your baby may be soothed by being placed in her bouncy seat. You can turn on the vibrator and/or gently bounce the seat with your hand or foot.
What Are Some Features I Should Look For in a Bouncy Seat?
Bouncy seats are made of simple construction, but there are some handy features that many of these seats offer.
- Look for a seat with a removable, washable cover for easy clean-up.
- Purchase a seat that has a vibrating option.
- Look for a seat that offers music as an option. Be sure it has a volume control on the sound.
- Look for a seat that has a detachable mobile. Your infant will be fascinated, and your growing baby will begin to reach for the toys.
- You might also want to purchase an infant seat that has soft, flashing lights that can be turned off and on.
- Be sure it has a restraint system to keep baby secure, and never leave baby unattended or place the baby seat on a raised surface, such as a table or countertop.
Sure, your baby will quickly outgrow this piece of baby equipment. Until he does, however, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it!
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