A baby bouncer is a genius invention that frees up parents' hands. But it’s important not to overuse them, here's why.
The WHO states that a child under one year old should spend no more than an hour in a restricted position [1]. Taking short breaks and putting the baby back in the bouncer is not enough. Infants should move as freely as possible, and devices such as a bouncer are not conducive to this. The same applies to strollers, slings , sleeping nests, and electric swings. In recent years, specialists have talked a lot about Container Baby Syndrome . Babies often placed in devices that restrict their movements can have delayed motor development, flattened skulls, and weak muscles [2].
There are no exact numbers in terms of how many hours a baby should spend on these devices. A bouncer, swing, and similar baby articles provide parents with needed support and time to rest, but in general, babies should spend just part of their waking hours in them.
