Some bouncers also act as rockers and feature built-in stops to hold the seat in a stationary position. Many parents favor these seats because they double as a feeding seats or portable high chairs. One of the most popular features available on infant seats today is the addition of an integrated motion or vibration device, which gently soothes baby to sleep. When selecting an infant activity seat or bouncer the buyer should carefully check to be certain that there are not sharp edges on the seat or on any of the plastic parts. Also be sure that there are no small parts that a baby might put into his mouth.
Parents have responsibilities about the safe use of baby products, too.
In addition, common sense dictates that the seat should never be placed near a fireplace, stove, or in the path of a hinged door. It may seem like it goes without saying, but in this world of convertible products, many consumers are confused. For that reason, they also can come apart if the seat is picked up or moved while baby is inside. Some companies offer bouncer seats that double as travel bassinets. Others manufacture rockers designed to convert and grow along with the child so that the rocker seat can be used initially as an infant seat and then altered for use as a toddler seat.