How to choose a deck chair for a child: photos and reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Caring for a newborn baby is not only joy, but also a lot of daily worries. That is why many mothers choose special sun loungers for the child, which perform both a lulling function and an entertaining and educational one. How to choose the right device, its type and what to look for first of all?

What is a baby bouncer?

The rocking chair for children is a portable device in which the baby can not only stay awake, but also sleep. According to the reviews of many mothers, this is a rather convenient thing, besides it is mobile, which can be used not only at home, but also taken with you on the road.

The use of special child seats with a variety of modes allows the mother to free her hands, calmly cook food and not carry an already matured and heavy baby in her arms. At the same time, the baby is comfortable enough in the mobile arena not only to sleep, but also to sit and look at everything around.

Many rocking chairs are equipped with special beltssafety, made from natural fabrics that can be easily removed and washed as needed.

Does a newborn baby need a sun lounger?

Many parents have a lot of questions with the advent of a baby, one of which is whether a deck chair is needed for newborns. As a rule, such devices are not purchased from the very birth of the baby, but already when the child has grown a little and got stronger. Newborn babies already spend most of their time sleeping, so mom can easily leave him in the crib.

Besides, a baby should spend only a couple of hours in special chairs, no more, and only when the baby is already beginning to be interested in what is happening around him. Therefore, you should not think about buying until the child reaches the age of three months.

At what age can a baby use a sun lounger?

Many manufacturers label their products as baby loungers. This means that you can put the baby in a special chair from the moment when he already holds his head well, that is, when the neck muscles are already strong.

If the back of the rocking chair does not rise, then it is intended for those babies who have not yet learned to sit, that is, from 3 to 6 months. When choosing, it is better to give preference to the model in which there are several positions of the back, then you can easily use the deck chair until the baby learns to walk.

Varieties of deck chairs

Photo of sun loungers for children,given in the article will allow you to choose the model that suits the color scheme. There are many varieties of rocking chairs, so first of all, mom should pay attention to the functions of the device, and not the design.

Types of deck chairs:

1. Electronic and frame. The latter are considered to be a simpler and budget model, while the former has a wide variety of functions (music, lighting, toys, etc.) so that the baby is not bored.
2. Stationary and mobile. The latter are equipped with special wheels for transporting a child from one room to another without lifting the structure itself.
3. Fixed or rocking. The latter are more popular because they allow you to rock the baby, that is, they perform the mother's function.
4. Collapsible and solid. It all depends on the material of manufacture, but the first option is easier to transport.
5. Standard or transforming chairs. The latter allow you to modify the chaise longue into a cradle or high chair, which increases the life of the device.
6. With or without remote control. It all depends on the convenience of the mother herself, but the remote control is often lost.
7. Fixed or changing backrest position. It is best when the backrest position can be changed.
8. Sun loungers for swimming - a slide covered with a special fabric that does not allow the baby to dive under the water.

Benefits

Children's lounge chair has its advantages, which are as follows:

• freedom for mommy - you can safely take the baby with you to the kitchen, cook dinner andat the same time, look after the child, besides, he will always feel the presence of his mother, even without being on the handles;
• development - the viewing angle of the baby is significantly expanded, especially when moving the device from room to room;
• entertainment - in this case, the device must be equipped with a special arc with toys, music or lights;
• strengthening the vestibular apparatus - in the case when the baby likes additional vibration;
• safety - all baby devices have seat belts.

Flaws

Despite the positive aspects, the chaise lounge chair for children also has its drawbacks. With frequent use of the motion sickness function, the child gets used to it, so it is better not to abuse the vibration option. In addition, the possible impact of this function on the children's body has not been fully studied.

Many parents note that a special deck chair is interesting for a child for a maximum of 1-2 months and then when the baby is not sitting or crawling yet. By the age of five months, the child's mobility increases, and he is no longer interested in being in a chair, either in a sitting position or in a lying position.

All sun loungers have weight limits, so a large child who is actively gaining weight can quickly outgrow the chair.

Cradle, rocking chair, deck chair. Which is better?

When choosing a sun lounger for a child, many parents get lost in the variety of types and types of devices. So, there are cradles with a vibration function for babies who are not yet sitting. They allow you to swingbaby, equipped with quiet and soothing music. Some models even have a voice recording function. Mommy can record her lullaby, and then the baby will hear her voice when falling asleep. If you have a remote control, you can modify the musical range if necessary.

Special motion sickness centers are designed for babies up to 10 kg. They are exactly the same as cradles, but they have a special arc with toys built into them. Therefore, in such a device, the baby can not only sleep, but also play.

For a baby who has already grown up and has learned to sit, the best choice is a deck chair, which includes the functions of the two models listed above. Moms note its mobility, besides, they are designed for babies up to one and a half years old with different options and variations of the back. Later, it can be used as a high chair, not only for sleeping and entertaining.

Criteria for choosing a baby lounger

When choosing a sun lounger for a child, it is important to be guided not only by the external design, but also by the technical characteristics of the device.

Here's what you can look for when choosing:

1. Product weight and portability (it is important that mommy can easily lift and move the deck chair).
2. The age and weight of the baby (depending on age, designs with different options are selected, and a too large baby who gains weight well can quickly outgrow the rocking chair).
3. Material of production (only natural fabrics and environmentally friendly materials that are easy toleaving). Most often, high-quality plastic models are chosen, wooden ones are more expensive and heavy.
4. Safety (mommy must be sure that the baby is not injured, so all devices come with seat belts). It is desirable that the structure has a steel body, the baby should not roll over in a deck chair.
5. Additional options (toys, music, vibration, motion sickness, sound recording, remote control, sun canopy and more, which will allow both the baby and mommy to use the device at 100%).

Famous Manufacturers

When choosing a baby lounger, you should pay attention to its safety and functionality. The following brands are considered the safest designs:

• BabyBjorn (Sweden). Designed for babies from birth to 2 years old.
• Concord (Germany). Reliable, comfortable, high quality and safe.
• Bloom (France. Models are being developed together with pediatricians, they are practical, light and comfortable.
• Brevi and Chicco (Italy). Mobile, all rocking chairs weighing only 3 kg.
• Nuna. Functional and mobile, there is also the Nuna LEAF chair, which can withstand a load of 80 kg.
• Cosatto (UK). Comfortable, practical, safe and stylish.
• Happy Baby. Domestic manufacturer and good value for money.

Among the models of these manufacturers, you can find both expensive options and budget models. In addition, relatively all devices are diverse in design, whichwill satisfy every consumer.

Among the inexpensive options you can find sun loungers made in China or Poland, which are distinguished by a riot of colors, but low quality and convenience. Among the budget models, we can distinguish the Jetem chaise longue for children, which has high functionality, and the Fischer-Price models, which are distinguished by a wide range and good quality.

Top 6 baby lounge chairs

According to feedback from consumers and professionals, a rating of swing chairs for children was compiled depending on their purpose, technical parameters and availability of functions.

Model	Features
Tiny Love 3 in 1 bouncer carrycot	Best baby rocking device. Maximum baby weight is 18 kg. · The backrest is adjustable in three positions. · Orthopedic mattress. No carrying handles and controls click loudly
Brevi Baby Rocer Rocking Chair	Equipped with toys. Budget option. · Adds up. 3 backrest positions. No background music
BabyBjorn Balance Soft Chair	High quality folding model. Safe and compact (just over 2kg). Maximum baby weight is 13 kg. High cost and no toys
4moms rocking chair MamaRoo	Electronic innovative lounge chair. 5 types of baby motion sickness. · Variety of additional options. Heavy weight (6.5 kg) and high cost
JETEM Premium	Budget option with hood. 5 seat belts. Poor quality ringtones and toys. Difficult to remove covers for cleaning
Fisher-Price cocoon	Classic bouncer with vibration, baby feels cozy and comfortable in it. · Reasonable price. Toys. Maximum baby weight is 9 kg, so the device has one backrest position

Reviews on sun loungers for children

Some mothers believe that a special device for the baby is an indispensable assistant, as it makes life much easier. Some users note that the vibration function is not suitable for all babies, as they quickly get used to motion sickness and then do not want to sleep in their crib. Therefore, it is better to put the baby in a sun lounger only during wakefulness.

Mommies also note the convenience of multifunctional devices, which easily turn from a cradle into an armchair, a deck chair, and then a high chair. Mobile unit on wheels allows you to use it as a car for an already grown baby.

Many users note the convenience of compactness andmobility. In this case, it is easy to take the baby to a picnic and not worry about where to put him. But it is important at the same time to choose products of only high-quality and well-known manufacturers. In this case, the child will always be safe.

Safety

Regardless of the chosen model of a sun lounger for a child, it is important to know the precautions and safety rules:

1. It is better to carry the rocking chair without the baby (even if the device has handles, this does not guarantee that the baby will be safe during transportation)
2. The chaise longue is safe and the baby needs only a few hours a day (regardless of the orthopedic mattress and different back positions, the baby does not need an extra load on the still weak spine).
3. Place the deckchair only on a hard surface, and not on a soft sofa, since the installation must be stable, which primarily affects the safety of the baby.
4. The toy arc is not designed to be carried, there is a special handle for this.
5. Regardless of seat belts or other restraints, a child must not be left unattended in a sun lounger.