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A stiff, jerky bounce can leave a newborn more fussy, not less. Consumer Reports tested bouncers for design, safety and storage

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A stiff, jerky bounce can leave a newborn more fussy instead of soothed, defeating the entire point of buying a baby bouncer in the first place. Seat design, harness style and how easily each bouncer folds for storage all vary across models, and a higher price doesn't always translate to a gentler bounce.

Consumer Reports tested baby bouncers for design, ease of storage and safety.