14 best baby bouncers and rockers 2024

Super-soft fabrics, a plush cushioned insert and a supportive headrest help keep your bubba cosy as can be as they bounce, play, or relax. The two hanging toys on the removable mobile encourage eye tracking while the music and sounds, which activate for up to 20 minutes at a time, make playtimes fun. The seat also vibrates to provide your little one with comfort.

Customer review: "This chair is adorable and does what it claims to do. It was easy to assemble (about 15 minutes). The material is very soft and cosy. The vibrations are enough to keep my 3-month-old granddaughter satisfied. She seems amused by the hanging cat and dog though they don't rotate. You have to manually bounce or rock the baby, which I knew, or the baby's own movements will make the seat bounce too. It's exactly what I wanted to take her around the house with me when I watch her. We love it!"

This simply-designed contemporary baby bouncer has a cute elephant print, and a colourful toy bar included. It’s lightweight and easy to move between rooms. The fabric cover is machine washable and easy to remove, and the non-slip feet make it sturdy and secure. We think it’s unbeatable value for money.

Customer review: "With all the expensive and extravagant baby bouncers and chairs on the market, I was tempted by some of the big brand ones. But I just couldn’t bring myself to spend loads on a baby chair that my baby might not like sitting in or may not be in for very long. I am really pleased I bought this chair. For the first week or so, it seemed huge so I supported my baby at the sides with a muslin. Since then it has been perfect. It’s nice and calm and not over-stimulating for a baby (why do they need flashing lights and toys in the first few months?!) My baby loves staring at the elephants and they got one of her first smiles, so they are obviously popular."

You can easily convert this bouncer from being used in a fixed position to a rocker by simply lifting the little feet at the back. It can be adjusted to five positions and the headrest is removable so you can ensure your bubba is perfectly positioned at whatever stage they are at. When it’s not being used, it folds down easily so it won’t take up masses of room in your home.

Customer review: "Lightweight and so easy to use! This has really helped our little one to relax whilst downstairs, without relying on being held by one of us. He enjoys the rocking motion and the dangly attachments and sits safe and snug while chilling out. Definitely recommend for little ones!"

This ergonomic bouncer chair wows many parents, despite having no musical or vibrating features. The chic, minimalist design appealed to our style-minded mums, and they loved that it folds away easily and compactly when not in use. This chair converts to a seat for children up to two years once your baby outgrows it, and the fabric cover is easy to remove and machine washable. Plus, no hunting for batteries – bonus!

One of our parent testers said: "The Baby Bjorn Bouncer Bliss 3D Jersey is a super stylish product. It has automatic appeal because of the high-end appearance. The material is high-quality and feels soft to the touch. My little one sits comfortably in the chair and manages to rock it herself. You can easily move the bouncer into the various positions without any trouble and it folds away really easily. It feels and looks an expensive product and would look great in anyone’s home."

Read our full review of the BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Bliss here.

The Serina 2-in-1 baby seat offers babies a multi-motion ride as it swings from front to back or side to side to comfort them. With six different swing speeds, a toy bar, a night light with four brightness settings and a choice of ten lullabies and nature sounds, the Serina 2-in-1 is able to keep baby both entertained and relaxed. For newborn babies, the removable, washable, plush infant body support and seat pad offers supreme comfort by perfectly cocooning them. The wheels, integrated handle, and compact frame also make moving from room to room a breeze for parents.

One of our parent testers said: "The Joie Serina 2-in-1 is such an amazing product! I was amazed at all the uses it has! My daughter loved the swing and it's so clever that it can swing side to side and forwards and backwards. It was so calming and relaxing for my daughter. It's very clever that it can be plugged into the mains and battery operated if taken outside the home. It was a godsend as it kept my daughter calm and relaxed, and I was able to get on with the much-needed housework! We love, love, loved it! It's a great unisex design so it can be used as for boys or girls and very handy for baby number 2!"

Read our full review of the Joie Serina 2in1 Rocker here.

A cushioned pillow and side support along with a three-point harness and non-skid feet ensure your little one is both snug and safe while sat inside. The removable headrest allows the seat to grow with your little one and the toy bars can also be taken off so you can get your baby in and out with ease.

Customer review: "Bought this bouncer as my baby didn’t like his other, he absolutely loves this one! Safe and supportive, easy to strap him in and get stuff done."

How adorable is this sheep-themed rocker? It offers three soothing vibrations and plays eight musical melodies, with a white noise function included, so it’s sure to settle even the fussiest of little ones.

Customer review: "My daughter had a baby. And she loves being in it. Helps her to fall asleep especially when the vibration is on."

This bouncer chair can be used on its own or in combination with the Stokke Steps highchair. A cosy, padded newborn insert offers extra support and comfort, and we love that there are multiple seat-recline settings. It folds away compactly and offers a soothing, gentle bounce. The detachable toy hanger is a lovely extra touch. This is available in several fab prints to suit all tastes.

One of our parent testers said: "This set is beautiful. I love how it matches my home and how easy it is to clean. The interchangeable parts are very useful and well designed. They don't take up more space then necessary, the whole system is just the right size. It's very durable and still looks like new. The pieces snap together easily and I can use the pieces together as well as separately. I can have my toddler in the highchair while the baby is in the bouncer. I love how the plastic of the chair is so easy to clean without little corners for food to get stuck. And I can lift the whole seat out of the base to wash it at the sink when it's really dirty. I really enjoyed using this system, but I don't think I would spend so much on it."

Read our full review of the Stokke Steps Bouncer here.

This sleek baby bouncer from Ergobaby comes with a removable ergonomic newborn insert and can be adjusted easily with three heights tailored to each stage of development. Created with guidance from a paediatric orthopaedist, it supports your baby from head to hips, creating an ergonomic M-shaped positioning in baby's hips and helping to prevent flat head syndrome. The simple but sturdy buckle closure and padded harness keeps your precious little one safely secured.

Reviewed by M&B dad tester Ash: "This bouncer is just incredible. The materials used are all of a really high standard. The harness is very secure. It looks and feels extremely comfy. Also, I can't emphasize how intelligently designed this bouncer is. Bouncing is so easy and uses your baby's natural movement so it's really easy to use and make sure that as a parent, you're comfy and confident too. With so many bouncers you are hunched over or have to stay in an awkward position to keep it bouncing but not the Ergobaby Evolve. It has three heights letting you choose the most suitable, the highest for when your baby is awake and looking around and the lowest is great for helping relax them before putting them to bed. You adjust the height using a foot pedal which means you can easily do it one-handed when holding your child. It also folds down pretty much flat so that you can carry it around. Not only that but it comes with its own carry case as well! We never leave the house for any prolonged period of time without it. My baby is very particular in that if she isn't bouncing, she isn't happy. Within seconds of sitting in it, she gave me the biggest beaming smile I'd ever seen. She loves it and so do I!"

This folds flat for easy storage, and offers three recline positions. The fabric is especially soft (and machine washable) and the ergonomic design offers good hammock-style head-and-back support. This seat is suitable for up to age two and is chic, sleek and stylish. A compatible toy arch is also available.

One of our parent testers said: "I would recommend this bouncer, I am a fan of the bjorn brand and think they really think about the comfort of the baby alongside their physical development. It is easy to use, clean, fold away and having the different height options make it useful for relaxing or playing. My little one loves it she gets over stimulated with vibrations etc and this really seems to keep her happy as she can control the movement. It can be used for older children as well which makes it value for money. I also like how it looks as it is not too intrusive wherever we put it."

Read our full review of the BABYBJÖRN Baby Bouncer Balance Soft here.

Chicco’s Hoopla Baby Bouncer offers a multi-position backrest, enabling your baby to relax, play or feed in comfort. The bouncer’s ergonomic booster not only prevents little ones from overheating but makes the chair more accurately adjustable to the proportions of each little user. It's got an easily-removable toy bar that ensures your bubba is entertained for as long as necessary.

Customer review: "This chair is lovely, the finish is nice and it’s super lightweight yet strong. The positions are good for relaxing and sitting up to eat. Really pleased with this purchase."

Quick to assemble, this chair folds flat for easy storage and transportation and is easily converted from a rocking chair to a fixed baby seat. There are three recline positions, plus a gentle vibration setting and four different musical modes. The detachable toy bar features two plush hanging toys.

One of our parent testers said: "My son was happiest in it for the longest, and he loved batting the toys about and making the bells ring. Unlike other chairs, the toy bar doesn’t fall off. The colours are really appealing to a baby but it’s stylish and not garish. The seat angle is great, the material is lovely and soft, and the whole thing feels sturdy and well-made."

Read our full review of the Mamas & Papas Wave Rocker here.

Settle your wild one in no time at all with this jungle-themed bouncer. The eye-catching colours and funky animal prints are sure to make your bubba smile while the swinging monkey and rattle toys keep them entertained. The seat reclines into two positions and you can quickly lock it in a stationary position if needed.

Customer review: "Little one comes to work with me and can't go on the floor. This chair has saved the day keeping her safe and entertained."

This Bounce & Rock Seat grows with baby and is beautifully made to be enjoyed for years. You’ll be able to bounce, rock or change into a stationary seat. With its soothing vibrating atmosphere and two-reclining position, this seat comes with a detachable infant pad, which helps babies feel warm and safe. As your child grows, the infant seat will become their much-loved snug spot in the house. 

Customer review: "My daughter-in-law loved it, very clever design will grow with the little one when she arrives so versatile."

Another customer review said: "Bought for my baby great-grandson on his mummy's recommendation. They are delighted with it. Baby is so contented with it.