Tested by mum Anneli Kitson for the M&B Awards 2016:
Why would you recommend this product to a friend/fellow mum?
The colours and the general design are fun and desirable, and the headrest is a nice added feature that does benefit the bouncer by stopping the baby's head from falling sideways. The base seems very sturdy, well-built and does give a nice bounce.
How does this product make your life easier as a mum?
Having an adjustable bouncer is useful to help make your baby more comfortable as she grows and wants to sit up more. The headrest definitely aids babies when their neck is not very strong.
If you could change one thing about this product what would it be?
I would definitely make the harness less of a 'faff' to put on each time the baby is placed in the seat. I would also have liked to have had some give in the fabric so that the baby would sink into the seat, therefore making her more secure. The toy bar also had a tendency to pop off the frame completely if it wasn't tucked under the seat fabric properly, so this could do with rethinking a little too.
Tested by mum Jane Hobday for the M&B Awards 2016:
Why would you recommend this product to a friend/fellow mum?
This rocking chairhas a gorgeous design which is stylish and quirky - it has a little more style with the maroon colour and illustrated monsters. The quality was exceptional - the legs were a nice sleek white colour and I think the straps were much better than a lot of similar products - the waist strap had a good level of padding and the shoulder straps were a great addition for when my baby was very tiny - giving me peace of mind that he wouldn't fall out.
Also, the chair comes with a small neck support - again, something which not all chairs come with and this enabled me to be able to put my baby in it from a very early age. The bouncing motion was nice and smooth and my baby loved kicking his feet around and getting it to bounce. It has two angles - one for sitting and one for a more reclined position which looked really comfortable for my baby to fall asleep. There is a detachable toy bar with two cute monsters on it and again, the position of this was good - right in baby's eyeline and reach. Although this doesn't have vibration or electrical swinging motion, If you want a nice looking, good quality, simple rocking chair then this is the one for you.
How does this product make your life easier as a mum?
I found this chair really useful to have upstairs so that when I was getting ready I could put baby into the chair and due to the secure waist strap I felt reassured that he was nice and safe in the chair and he would often bounce himself and giggle away or else I would find him fast asleep in it. I also felt that the design complimented our house and didn't feel too brash.
If you could change one thing about this product what would it be?
I really liked this product and there isn't much I would change but for the price I think it could be good to add another element to it - such as more toys on the toy bar or a vibration - just because this is what similar chairs of this price range would offer. But all in all, this is very nice chair.
Tested by mum Sarah Panter for the M&B Awards 2016:
Why would you recommend this product to a friend/fellow mum?
Great colours, fun characters for my little one to be amused by, a good variety of seating positions (eg upright/laid back) Good head support and feels very safe!
How does this product make your life easier as a mum?
My little one can be amused while I potter around them (and have a cuppa!) And I can have peace of mind that they are safe and secure.
If you could change one thing about this product what would it be?
The safety harness takes a while to put on. Perhaps clips would be quicker than threading through the Velcro straps each time.