This simply-designed contemporary baby bouncer has a cute elephant print, and a colourful toy bar included so it will keep baby entertained while fitting into most room designs. As well as looking great, it ticks a lot of boxes for practicality - it’s lightweight at just 1kg which makes it easy to move between rooms if needed and the fabric cover is machine washable and easy to remove, while the non-slip feet make it sturdy and secure. To help you narrow down your options, we've rounded up some of our favourites from the Mother&Baby awards that were rated highly by our mum testers and have trawled the reviews to find the bouncers that are loved by real parents.

There are loads of different rockers and bouncers available on the market so making a decision can be tough. Best bouncer from newborn to two year old: BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Bliss, £179.98 How we choose the best bouncers and rockers.Best bouncer and rocker for creativity: BabaBing! Float Baby Bouncer, £39.99.

Best overall bouncer and rocker: Badabulle Easy Baby Bouncer, £49.99.They're also great for those times when you need a helping hand in getting them off to sleep as the gentle bounce or vibrations of a rocker or bouncer get them quickly drift off, though bear in mind that babies shouldn't sleep in a bouncer so you'll need to transfer them to their baby cot or crib once they're asleep. They keep our little ones entertained - especially if the chairs have toys attached to them. As much as we love holding and cuddling our little bundles of joy, there are times when we need to put them down so we can use both hands every now and then (although we parents are pros when it comes to one-handed tea making)! Just like with the best baby swings, the best baby bouncers and rockers are great for those very moments.

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