- Wide range of lights, sounds, music
- Features parent- and child-activated modes
- Vibration feature
- Easy to move
- Toy bar awkwardly placed, some say
- Some quality issues
Bottom Line
If you want a bouncer with all the bells and whistles, the Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer might be a good pick. Between lights, sound effects, songs, toy animals and vibration, parents say this seat has plenty to keep a baby entertained. However, a few parents complain that the seat might be too stimulating, while others say the awkwardly placed toy bar puts tantalizing animals just out of reach.
Safety
Questions about stability. The Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer is suitable from birth, and parents agree that the seat is sufficiently padded and reclines enough for the smallest babies. The three-point harness is enough to keep infants secure, reviewers say, though Fisher-Price recommends discontinuing use when babies can sit up unassisted. The maximum weight capacity is 25 pounds. A handful of parents complain that the bouncer is too easy to trip over because of its wide-set legs. Most say assembly is easy, but a few say the bouncer felt unstable after putting it together.
Performance
Entertaining for babies. Reviewers say the Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer is loaded with stimulating features for baby, including dangling animals and a light-up waterfall. The bouncer also features vibration, rainforest songs and sounds. Volume is adjustable, and parents can use either child-activated mode, where the baby is rewarded with lights and sounds when batting at toys, or parent-activated mode, which plays 10 minutes of sounds, lights and motion. A few parents complain all of this can be a little too stimulating for babies, but most say it's easy to make the bouncer more soothing by simply opting for vibration and lights, or even removing the toy bar. Many owners say the toy bar is placed too low, meaning toys were hard to grab and hit their babies in the legs instead. Most agree that the bouncer is light and fairly easy to move from room to room.
Durability
Potential quality concerns. The Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer has machine-washable padding that reviewers say is easy to remove. It does not convert to any other type of seat or recline to more than one angle, though heavier babies will weigh down the seat more than lighter ones. Several parents report quality issues such as loud clicking noises, broken toys or busted vibration, but nearly all say Fisher-Price quickly rectified the problems. The bouncer comes with a one-year limited warranty.
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Our Sources
1. Baby Bargains
Review Credibility: Excellent "Baby Bargains," a comprehensive book by Denise and Alan Fields, reviews baby gear and common baby brands. The authors recommend a handful of swings based on expert testing and parents' reviews, as well as information from manufacturers and retailers. Their website offers up-to-date information, additional reviews, recall information and forums for parents to discuss baby products.
Review: Around the House: Monitors, Diaper Pails, Safety, Denise and Alan Fields, Ninth Edition, 2012
2. BabyCenter.com
Review Credibility: Very Good The editors of BabyCenter.com praise the "cheerful animals" and stimulating design of the Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer, saying the seat will keep babies entertained. They also like the music and vibration when parents want something more soothing. However, the bouncer burns through batteries, and some parents say it's too loud and busy for their babies.
Review: The Best Baby Swings and Bouncers, Editors of BabyCenter.com, Not dated
3. Amazon.com
Review Credibility: Very Good The Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer earns 4.3 out of 5 stars in nearly 350 reviews on Amazon.com. Most owners say the music is cute, and they like that the bouncer can be more stimulating or soothing depending on the mode. They also like that it is easily portable. However, some reviewers report quality issues such as the vibration not working. Others say the bouncer is too loud and eats batteries, and a few report constantly tripping over the wide legs. Many reviewers say the toy bar hangs a bit too low, especially for older babies.
Review: Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of March 2013
4. ToysRUs.com
Review Credibility: Very Good The Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer earns 4.1 out of 5 stars in nearly 1,500 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Reviewers say the bouncer is stimulating and comfortable for babies, easy to put together, durable and easy to clean. Some complain that it has a limited lifespan, while others say parts broke quickly and the toy bar is too low to be practical.
Review: Fisher-Price Bouncer -- Rainforest, Contributors to ToysRUs.com, As of March 2013
5. BabyGizmo.com
Review Credibility: Good Editors at BabyGizmo.com offer a general overview of what to look for in a bouncer, including important features. They also list five Editor's Choice picks, including the Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer. However, they do not review the bouncer or compare it to other models.
Review: Bouncers & Infant Seats, Editors of BabyGizmo.com, Not dated
6. PopSugar.com
Review Credibility: Good Editors say parents they've surveyed like the Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer for its vibrations, colorful toys, songs and noises. One parent is quoted as saying the bouncer is good at both soothing and entertaining her baby. The short review does not note any cons or compare the bouncer to others.
Review: Top Swings, Bouncers and Exersaucers, Editors PopSugar.com, April 29, 2011
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