20 of the best baby bouncers and rockers to buy in 2024

Remember that Sex and The City episode when Miranda discovers the magical powers of a vibrating bouncer? The rumours are all true! This cradle from the Mama's & Papa's Dream Upon a Cloud range comes with a gentle vibrating motion, plus four melodies to jiggle your fractious little one into submission long enough for you to put the kettle on. Our mum gave the super-cute detachable toy bar and extra rattles the thumbs up too.

Affectionately know in our house as 'The Babysitter', this premium bouncer from family-owned Swedish institution BabyBjörn is easily the best product we bought for our fidgety little one. It's incredibly basic in design, but don't be put off by its simplicity. The baby-powered natural rocking motion is surprisingly reactive to little kicks, so it helped our baby learn how to self-soothe.

This bouncer is incredibly sturdy, well made and looks chic, plus when it's not in use it folds down flat so can be slipped under the sofa. And best of all, it's available in a range of colours and fabrics including leopard print.

This stylish but simple chair from UK brand BabaBing is battery free and powered by your baby's own momentum, so it gets bouncier the heavier they become! The non-slip base provides extra safety on shiny floors and the elephant toy bar is a great distraction for baby's developing eyesight.

Our mums praised this one for the removable fabric sling, which comes in handy for inevitable spit-ups and milk spills.

If you have a fractious baby in the house who prefers to be jiggled constantly, you will appreciate this contemporary bouncer that swings, rocks and vibrates too!

It also comes with 10 classical melodies and nature sounds to soothe your little one. Snap it up now and enjoy some precious me-time.

The future is here, and it's bluetooth enabled! That's right folks, it's the 21st century and now you can plug your baby into the mainframe and let them nap happily to the jazzy sounds of the music of your choice, while being gently rocked to sleep.

We love this smart baby swing that comes with a touchscreen display to play your favourite relaxing tunes.

This stylish rocker comes with three-position support, machine washable fabric and a newborn inlay for the early days. In comparison to the sea of noisy and colourful plastic baby merch on the market it's rather chic and will look great in your Scandi-inspired home.

We love the matching highchair too.

Looking for a baby bouncer with all the bells and whistles? This interactive jumperoo comes with lights, sounds and music to entertain your little one, plus it spins for 360 degree fun-time! We love the addition of animal friends, plus the three height settings are handy for tailoring to your growing tot. Developing gross motor skills has never been so much fun.

This vibrating bouncer came up multiple times when we canvassed our panel for price, functionality and funky design. It comes with a busy toy bar but it's seriously light and easy to assemble, plus the machine washable pebble print cover is actually quite snazzy.

If you're not sure which type of bouncer to buy, this 3-in-one seat transitions from bouncer to rocker to chair, so it can adapt to different soothing styles as your baby grows and even works as a toddler seat. Babies love the removable toy bar elephant too.

The mum who tested this has two under two, so she deserves a medal! And credits this rocker with saving her bacon when she has her hands full with the toddler and needs to soothe her newborn. It comes with a mains powered rhythmic side-to-side movement that lasts for over two minutes, leaving you just enough time to put the kettle on.

It is quite heavy so it's not travel-friendly, but it comes with a maximum weight limit that far exceeds its rivals, so you'll definitely get your money's worth for length of use.

This stylish bouncer from London-based pushchair pros iCandy comes with all the innovative design touches we've come to expect from the brand. It doubles up as a rocker but can be locked into stationary mode too. And with the help of the MiChair, it can be raised to parent height so your bubba can join in the chat at mealtimes. The toy bar that will also accommodate your little one's fave teddies is also a nice touch.

This cosy bouncer has been designed to mimic the feeling of being cradled by a parent, freeing up your arms to do the washing up/a quick HIIT class. But what really sets it apart is the newborn insert that can be attached to a Stokke high chair, bringing the entire bouncer up to table height, so your little one can feel like part of the family during mealtimes. Plus it folds flat for easy storage when not in use.

This baby swing differs from bouncers because it moves back and forth rather than up and down. But some babies prefer the swinging motion, plus the built-in timer makes it really easy for you to get your chores done while your little one relaxes.

It also comes with Bluetooth to smartphone connection, built-in music and a USB port so you can choose your own soundtrack to swing your baby to. We love this Bababing changing bag too!

If you're looking for something cheap and cheerful to keep your tiny one entertained while you get the chores done, this colourful bouncer from Chad Valley will be just the ticket. It's really bright and comes with three toys on the bar to play with. And it also features the vibrating functionality that many tots seem to love.

The Maxi-Cosi Loa Baby Rocker is a super simple design, which is lightweight, compatible and a great soother for babies.

Shoppers have hailed this item 'brilliant for newborns' as it is lightweight, compact enough to store away, which is ideal for those with limited space, and is super comfortable for the baby.

It features a soft padded seat, and provides two recline positions to settle your baby from birth until six months old.

This gorgeous night-themed bouncer has a music book insert with four different lullabies for nap time. It also has two motion settings including a classic bounce or a vibrate option, ideal if you have a fussy little one!

The clever movements have been designed to mimic mama’s heartbeat to help your bub relax and drift off, and the head hugger pillow gives teeny babies additional support.

If your aesthetic is neutral, then you’ll adore this nature-inspired bouncer. The three-in-one design can be reclined and moved into high bounce positions, and the magnetic tool bar makes getting your little one in and out super easy.

If you plan to move the bouncer around, then this blush option comes in a lightweight design, so it’s ideal for travelling and popping over to see the grandparents.

This Argos exclusive Graco baby bouncer is one for the bubbas who are wild at heart. Adorned with cute wildlife, this baby bouncer uses your little person’s movements to naturally sway in a soothing motion.

It comes complete with two vibration settings and a bar with two soft toys, meaning it's practically guaranteed to be a roaring success with your little one.

The Ergobaby three-in-one Evolve baby bouncer is ideal for all stages of development from newborn to toddler. Its ergonomic newborn insert means that teeny babies get optimum comfort from their head down to their hips.

The bouncer then evolves with your little one thanks to three height options that have been carefully designed to cater for each age.

Features include self-rocking for infants and a lightweight and portable design that’s been developed with guidance from a paediatric orthopaedist. Oh, and did we mention it’s available in three muted tones?

British born brand Joie’s two-in-one baby swing has a lift-off swing seat that can also be used as a portable rocker. The dual-motion seat swings your baby back and forth or side to side, depending on their preference.

For the bubs that love a little white noise, it also comes with five lullabies and five nature sounds so they can snooze to their heart’s content.