Parent tester Luci found her baby to be content and comfortable in the Chicco Hoopla baby bouncer. She particularly liked the soft and cosy insert and continued to use this as her baby grew, adding extra padding and support to her baby’s head. The BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss comes pre-assembled, and it’s exceptionally simple to fold down and transport. While it's impressively lightweight at just 2kg, the Bliss feels sturdy, supportive and well-made, which is why we think it's the best baby bouncer to buy right now. We tested it on carpet and tiled floors in four different rooms. The Chicco Hoopla is foldable, making it easy to store and transport. It is also equipped with carrying straps, enabling convenient portability. The best baby bouncer should be a safe, secure and cosy place for your infant to relax and play. Some baby bouncers are lightweight and portable so you can keep your baby close by at all times. Others are entertainment centres with music, lights and vibration settings, providing stimulation and fun well into your child’s toddler years. Many options also include a bar overhead with fun baby toys attached, dangling and ready for your child to reach for to practice their motor skills and hit those all-important baby milestones. Cleverly designed to replicate the feeling of being cradled, the Stokke Steps Bouncer is a comfy seat to place a newborn baby in. The soft insert and harness will keep them safe, secure and cosy. There's also a detachable overhead arch included to clip toys onto to keep them stimulated. The toys aren't included though, so you'll need to choose and add these yourself. The design is very stylish - we love the muted colours and cloud print, but a plain grey version is available if you'd rather keep things minimalist.

The Graphite Grey ABC Design carrycot is designed and engineered in Germany. This carrycot can fit on the entire range of ABC Designs products including the Read More » The MAM Cooler Teether is the perfect option to sooth your little one’s sore teeth and gums as they grow. The clever designers at MAM have developed a teether Read More » We like the integrated toy bar, which allows subtle sensory stimulation for your baby without garish music or sounds. Whilst relatively simple in design, the lie-flat feature will be a big plus point for some, but your baby may struggle to bounce this bouncer themselves. A baby bouncer can really make a difference to your life, especially in those early months when you want to keep your baby close, but also want to free up your arms to have a shower or eat your dinner while it’s still hot.Our tester, Luci, has a five-year-old and a four-month-old who was just two weeks old when testing started. She used each model for at least a week in her busy three-bedroom mid-terrace home. The padding material of the Chicco Hoopla is made of polyester. For cleaning purposes, it is recommended to hand wash the product. Ensure you follow the manufacturer's guidelines about weight and height restrictions for your product. The Diono Sure Fit – Child Seat Belt Positioner does what others cannot. Sure Fit properly positions a shoulder belt while allowing the lap belt to Read More »

The Chicco Hoopla Bouncer is available in a range of different colours and patterns, whether you prefer a sky blue or stone colour with swirl details, a pink ‘princess’ option, plain grey with multi-coloured insert, or a plain teal choice. When seated, your baby can bounce to their heart’s content in this fully adjustable and padded baby bouncer. The product also features three colourful hanging toys for your child’s entertainment and keeps your baby safely in position with a harness and padded crotch straps. The toy bar is a great addition to the Chicco Hoopla baby bouncer, with three sensory toys that your baby can reach out to grab and touch, improving their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The Callowesse Baby Hug Organic Mattress – 76 x 37 x 4cm is made to fit the Chicco 4 in 1 Baby Hug – the 24-hour Read More » Wallaboo brings Continental style to the UK. This stunning footmuff is made from beautiful faux suede and soft fleece – ideal for sheltering your precious child Read More » Parent tester Luci found the Chicco Hoopla easy to use, with a lightweight and portable design that was easy to move around her home as required. Thanks to its compact fold, it’s also a practical option for travelling or taking with you when visiting friends and family.

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Luci liked the simple, but attractive, design of the Hoopla bouncer with a cosy cushion insert that offers additional support for smaller babies. She says, “The main fabric is more durable but the soft insert makes it feel more baby-friendly. I would keep it in as long as possible.” Safety: A three-point harness is the minimum a baby bouncer should have, but a five-point harness, which has shoulder straps, is even better.

For younger babies, Luci felt that the positioning of the toy bar was a little high and, as such, quite hard for her baby to reach. She would have liked adjustable angles for the toy bar so that it could be positioned closer. Despite this, the toy bar is flexible yet secure, ensuring complete safety whilst your baby plays. Never leave your child unattended – a young baby has little muscle control which can cause their head to flop forward. Mother&Baby Rose Gold Anti Allergy Sprung Cot Mattress – 120x60cm Mother&Baby Rose Gold Anti Allergy Sprung Cot Mattress -120x60cm is the perfect combination of nature’s Read More » The 2-in-1 Chicco Hoopla converts seamlessly from a baby bouncer once your child reaches 9kg to a toddler chair that will last until around three years of age. Another great idea for your baby to help them have lots of fun and aid in their physical development is a baby door bouncer. As your little one grows, they'll instinctively push against a hard surface with their legs to build strength and find their feet, and these bouncers are the ideal way to help them out with this crucial phase. They hang securely from a door frame via a clamp - and if you'd prefer a free-standing design you're in the right place for those too. And to help them take their very first steps, a baby walker is the way to go.

Overview of the Chicco Hoopla Bouncer

She looked at the aesthetics, whether it was a stylish baby product that would blend in with her home or a vibrant, more child-friendly design. She says, “The Chicco Hoopla has a compact fold. Second best to the flatter BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss but far better than all the others I tested. It lies completely flat so it’s easy to pop into the car to take to a friends’ [house].” It also comes with a strap that clips underneath the bouncer for easy carrying. Mamas & Papas Ocarro 4 Piece Starter Travel System Bundle – Navy Flannel The Mamas & Papas Ocarro 4 Piece Starter Travel System Bundle is crafted Read More »