When my babies are little…infants…I keep them close to me. Even with two, I try to keep my daughter in a carrier as much as possible. These days, running after a 2 year old with a baby strapped to me is both convenient and challenging, depending on what we’re doing. And if I’m going to get anything done around the house (or get in a shower) I have to put her down.
I’m actually quite content to put our beauty in Bright Starts’ new Comfort & Harmony Cradling Bouncer. The bouncer, available in four prints/colors, was “designed to provide supreme comfort for baby with the latest on-trend styling for mom.” The first thing I noticed about the bouncer (besides the fact that it’s adorably pink), is it’s soft, cushy seat. This is achieved by a cushioned bolster system and head rest. The design (the removable padding) naturally gives our daughter a secure, snug feeling.
The Comfort & Harmony Cradling Bouncer features an oversized, cradling seat with Comfort Recline Technology that provides 2 full-body recline positions. The bouncer reclines to about a 45 degree angle which is great for my daughter after she nurses. I find that when she’s upright after her feeds, she spits up less. This is the first time I’ve seen a bouncer with a reclining seat (typically bouncers only offer one position). The second position is actually suitable for sleeping (something my son never did in our previous bouncer because it didn’t recline).
Music and toys are very important with bouncers (and swings). Babies get bored very easily and my daughter, in particular, doesn’t particularly like to be anywhere but in someone’s arms. So it’s even more important that she has some entertainment while she’s in the bouncer. The bouncer includes 2 plush toys (my son used to bat at the hanging toys when he was a baby) and features seven calming melodies (most of which are quite pleasant). The only thing I’d love to see changed is the removable toy bar. It actually comes off easily…a little too easily. I don’t know if there is a better way to design it but my two year old figured out how to remove it and it’s now a fun game..for him! It also vibrates (of course!) although to truly bounce it, you’d need to use your hand or your foot (I’m not sure if there is a way to have it automatically bounce…perhaps an idea for a future design).
The Comfort & Harmony Cradling Bouncer is suitable for infants up to 25 pounds and retails for under $50. It’s an affordable alternative to swings (which can be upwards of $150 to $200. Minimal assembly is required (even I can do it!) and requires 3 C batteries. You can purchase it on Amazon or at Walmart and Target stores. A portion of the proceeds supports breast cancer research.
Right now, you could win one of three Babymoon trips by visiting Bright Starts. If you’re pregnant with your first or third, a babymoon is a great way to connect as a couple before your little one is born. Here are the details surrounding the contest:
Bright Starts is giving away a luxurious 7-night babymoon vacation to three lucky couples. Relax and reconnect at a U.S. Virgin Islands destination – St. Croix, St. John , or St. Thomas.
Your babymoon includes:
· Airfare for up to four from anywhere in the continental U.S.
· Seven night’s hotel accommodations
· Spa treatment for the mother-to-be
· Dinner for up to four people
· $500 spending cash
· Choice of activities
Sweepstakes ends November 30, 2010. One winner will be chosen each 4-month giveaway period.
Enter to win at www.brightstarts.com/babymoon
If you’d like to keep up to date with Bright Starts, they’ve just launched a Facebook page.
I did not receive compensation for this post. A product sample was provided to facilitate this review.
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that is so cute!!! and Cate is beautiful!
OMG, the bouncer is great, but your daughter is beautiful! She looks quite content in that chair.