Bright Starts Bouncing Buddies

No good for a newborn – I purchased this second hand for my 5 week old. The harness doesn't clip up to the right size for him, it's at the wrong angle so his chin is on his chest the whole time, and when I took the vibrater off the front the fabric on the bottom slipped off so he was sitting on the floor! Would not buy again. If I'd purchased this new I'd be taking it… Read more

back. Our fisher price bouncer doesn't have these problems, and seems much sturdier for an older baby.

So stupid – Firstly, it is not sturdy whatsoever, my three month old was sitting it the bouncer and the whole thing collapsed because the back lower support bar came apart from the other support bars. Secondly, the toy in the middle is hard and solid, only held on by a bit of velcro. My son was playing in the bouncer while I was watching him and grabbed the… Read more

middle toy, the velcro came apart and the toy hit him in the face, bruising him and causing him a lot of pain. Now he's frightened to go back in there even though I've chucked that toy in the bin, not sure why Bright Starts would think a hard toy held in by a thin strip of velcro would be a safe idea.

Does the job – Great for the price. These products ar life savers in terms of giving both you and baby some space. Toy bar Entertains baby or is easily removed. I didn't like that it was quite upright so my son forwards a few times when he was too small to be held in the restraints properly. The frame came apart a little too easily for my liking. Cheap entertaining Not solid, sits too upright

Basic bouncer – This was a pretty good bouncer especially for the price. I paid $30 for it on sale, brand new. It's quite basic but it does what it needs to do. It's light and easy to move around. I do prefer another version of this bouncer which I have now because it reclines back. If this bouncer reclined it would be ideal. Simple. Easy to move around. Only one position. It would have been perfect if it could recline.

Could get better – I bought this bouncer for $10 as it was a display model at Target. I found that I had to wait until my son could hold his head up a little more before I could put him in. It sat too upright so he would hunch over. I had wanted to put him in from a newborn. My son loved the toys Too upright

Simple workable bouncer – This was given to me second hand by a friend and it does the job. Baby stays in there secure and you can bounce it with your foot. It plays music and has vibrations. Easy to move around if you need to have a shower or eat dinner. Toys on bar within easy reach Plays music, vibrates, easy to move around and bounce with foot Toy bar is a little flimsy, not sure if because second hand or they are all like that

Excellent – This bouncer has been a god send!!!! I dont even use the music or vibration settings - baby just bounces away himself having a great time. Perfect for after a feed as it reasonably upright - I just park it outside the bathroom while I have a shower or we put it in the dining room while we eat dinner. I picked up two of these second hand for less than $20 each - one for my place and one for nans.

Excellent bouncer! – I highly recommend this bouncer! Im not sure what they retail for, but I was lucky to purchase mine for $15 in perfect condition second hand, and it is the best toy Ive bought my son to date! My boy had major wind and reflux issues, so we got this to help 'vibrate' the wind bubbles up and it worked a treat. Now that he's older and doesnt have that… Read more

issue any more, he loves being able to sit up and look at the world or play with his toys. Some times he even falls asleep in it! This is a life saver because it gives him some independant time, which means I can do the cooking or cleaning for a bit without him crying for me =) I definitely recommend it! Functions include; vibrate, 2 volumes of music (these shut off after a while to save battery life), removable fabric seat which is easily machine washable, and 3 dangly toys with the option to add more! Nothing at all.

Good value – We were given this bouncer as a gift for our first son and are now using it with our second son. It was very useful when our oldest son was little. Now that our second son is using it the older one is interested in it again. He's 17mths and sits and stands all over it and it's still in perfect shape. I'm surprised that the stitching is still fine… Read more

after him standing on it. Just goes to show that it's great quality. The only problem we've had is the toy bar comes out very easily so we've taken it off at the moment coz I'm worried about the older one hitting the younger one with it. So many friends who have come to visit have commented that they have the same one. Good quality & reasonably priced. The vibrations and music keeps baby entertained. The toy bar is a little flimsy.

Awsome bouncer, very useful! – I loved this bouncer and wished I had started using it when my son was first brought home. I only sat him in it when he was 4 weeks and it was really handy to us. I could sit him in front of the bathroom door and keep an eye on him while he look at the toy bar. The music is great and vibration seems very soothing. Plus the toy bar is much loved by… Read more

bub. It can be used from newborns and up, even though there is no head insert. I waited for 4 weeks only to realise that the material allows bub to almost sink into the correct position so their head wont flop about. Overall Id definately buy it again! Couldnt have gone without one. Very affordable, music isnt annoying, vibration, bounces, had very decent toy bar that can be removed, newborns and up can use, lightweight and portable The battery sizes are abit annoying, but who really cares!! With my unit, I sometimes have to turn it on and off a couple of times for it to work. Doesnt happen often. Just makes you think the batteries need changing when they dont.

Little bit flimsy but worked well – We received this bouncer as a present when our little girl was born so we used it from birth. It was quite simple to assemble and the instructions were clear. To start with it was a little big for our tiny newborn but it did help her sleep when she had colic as it provided an upright, cozy position for her to sleep. The vibrations were soothing… Read more

but we found that the music was a bit annoying and didn't help her settle much.

The toy bar was ok when she was smaller but as soon as she could grab the toys it seemed like it could come off so we stopped using that part.

The harness hold baby well although now she is a little stronger it does put her in a position so she can sit up as it has no shoulder straps. I worry that in this upright position she may be able to tip herself out so she can no longer be left in it except under close constant supervision.

The cover was easy to clip on and off for washing. I just put it in the washing machine then hung it on the line or a few turns in the dryer. It didn't take long to dry which was good.

Overall it was a good bouncer but with a few adjustments would be more useful for longer into the child's life. Easy to clean, soothing vibrations A little bit flimsy in it's design and didn't remain useful for very long

Best product for a newborn – Love it for my baby since birth - she's 5 months now and starting to get bored with it, but it's still handy for when I need to take out washing or have a shower, as I pop her in it and take her with me. I managed two hours of gardening with her quite content in it one day. It vibrates and plays music, and has three toys which you can mix… Read more

and match with other ones you have. I tried a much more expensive model when I was on vacation (the ones that are lower to the floor and rock, and she hated it, she muchs prefers this one as it's a bit higher up and baby is more upright.

Great price at Target 50% off too. Got the blue version for my baby girl, but doesn't look weird. A little tricky to set up, but I managed. Quite light and could be portable if I wanted to remember how to dismantle. Bubs love this, inexpensive and a sanity saver

Fantastic! Go get one! – Our daughter loved hers for montnhs! She's 9 months now,11 kgs - so sadly is too big for hers now. But, she sure loved bouncing in it for ages on end when she was younger. Gave me much needed time to have shower, cooking etc. Inexpensive, especially when purchased on sale - a worthwhile item for the first 3-7 months (depending on baby's weight/length). everything! Easy to clean.

Excellent – My son loves this bouncer. I love how light it is so you can easily move it around the house with you. The cover comes off easily to wash and goes back on without any hassles once clean. One of the best things I ever bought for baby. Vibrate and music function, lightweight, good price.

Excellent – This product was a lifesaver for my reflux baby, who hated to be lying down. When she was little, I used it on the counter top while I cooked dinner. When she'd start to get sick of it, I'd turn the vibrate function on and get a bit more amusement for her. I really liked the angle of the seat and the fact that it also supported the legs (which… Read more

just dangle on other styles of bouncer)

I would highly recommend this and will be loaning mine to a friend who has just had a bub It's very lightweight, yet very sturdy. It's easy to pull apart for transporting or storage, as well as washing the fabric, which comes out perfectly using the machine. The tunes are catchy but not annoying like some other kids toys. Great angle for baby to sit and the crotch strap is nice and wide for supportive cradling. Nothing. I love it

Good – Great value for money. Easy to carry from room to room. Easy to keep clean - pop cover straight into the wash. Vibrate/sound box can be used separately for putting bub to sleep etc. Highly recommended. :) Bright and colourful, comfy and fun for bub. When she was little, she fell asleep almost straight away with the vibrate function. Now that she… Read more

is almost 4 months old, she loves to play with the toy bar. I pop her in it so that she is entertained but can still see me as it's easy & lightweight to carry her from room to room. Price was also a plus, as I've seen similar products on the market for 3 to 4 times as much for doing the same thing. The little vibrate/sound box comes away easily and we often popped this with the vibrate function on into her bassinet which helped ease her to sleep. Nothing so far.

Good – A comfy bouncy seat for baby from newborn til about 6 months. A good secure harness and some fun toys complete the package. Resonalbly priced. I would recommend this bouncer My baby loves this bouncer & it is his favourite place to nap, especially with the vibration mode on. The toys also keep his interest for quite a while & are removable for… Read more

nap time. Light weight, so can be easily moved from room ot room. The music is rather annoying, so we don't use that feature. Only useful until around 6 months and then this chair will be too small.

Good – Once bubs got used to it he loved it. As a small baby he seemed quite uncomfortable in it but once he got bigger. He has enjoyed initially swatting at the toys then hitting them on purpose and now he grabs onto them. It's great to put him in to get him off his back, where he spends a lot of time, and he loves being able to see around the… Read more

room. I move it from room to room so he can watch me cook/clean etc.

I don't bother using the music or vibrate functions, but it doesn't matter that they are there. Nice and simple

Colorful design

Baby loves the toys on it

Lightweight

Easy to put together Nothing so far.