During the first few months of your new baby's life you will want a place that is safe for your little one that will help entertain and amuse him or her, bouncer seats fit the bill.

Bouncer seats allow babies to gently rock as they watch the new world around them, some are portable which makes them easy to move from room to room and great for travel.

There are two different types of bouncer seats on the market today, you will find battery operated bouncers which usually have controls to adjust the speed at which your baby moves, even though the battery operated bouncer is more expensive, the vibrations help calm the most colicky and fussy babies and the manual bouncers uses your baby's own weight and movement to determine the amount of rocking. You will find features such as a canopy which will protect your baby from the sun if you decide to use your bouncer seat outside, a restraint system to keep them safe and secure and even a toy bar which as your baby gets older will help keep him or her occupied.

You will find bouncer seats by top manufacturers such as Baby Bjorn, Chicco, Combi, Fisher Price and Kolcraft.

Bouncer Seats are recommended for newborns to about 9 months of age or approximately 25 pounds. You will want to make sure that the bouncer seat you choose has good head support until he or she can hold their head up on their own.

Safety is always a parent's top priority when it comes to their baby, so some safety features you should look for when shopping for a bouncer seat are:

1. The base or rear support should be wider than the seat which will make it more steady and less likely to tip over.
2. The bottom should have a non-skid surface.
3. If the model you are choosing has a toy bar, the toys should be durable and not likely to break easily.
4. Make sure the bouncer you choose has a safety restraint system.

Safety Tips for your bouncer seat:

1. Never place your bouncer on a wet or slippery surface.
2. Your seat should always be used on the floor and never on an elevated surface such as a counter or table.
3. Use your restraint system anytime your baby is in the seat.
4. Do not attempt to carry your baby while he or she is in the bouncer seat.
5. Never leave your baby unattended.

With price ranges from around 25.00 to 50.00, you are sure to find a bouncer seat that will meet your needs and fit within your budget.

Terri O. is a mother of three daughters, a successful author and publisher of Totally-Babies.com An informative resource when shopping for baby items, car seats, baby cribs, crib bedding, baby gifts, strollers, swings, baby clothes and more!