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Of all the brands of bouncer or "bouncy" seats on the market, nine have been certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) for meeting safety standards set by ASTM International. Here's a look at what certification means to you, the buyer--and a list of brands that are certified.
The voluntary standards cover the bouncer seats' stability, structural integrity, restraint system, and slip resistance. Safety instructions for the seat must be stamped on the product or on a permanent label. Certified bouncers must also meet standards for small parts, hazardous sharp points and edges, secure latching, and size of openings. Any wood parts must be smooth and free of splinters. Models must also comply with federal regulations prohibiting lead in paint.
Certified bouncer seat brands are: Delta Enterprise; Dorel Juvenile Group/Safety 1st; Fisher-Price; Graco Children's Products Inc.; Kid Brands (Sassy/ Kids Line/ CoCaLo/ Bonavita/ Babi Italia/ Europa Baby/ Nursery 101/ Kathy Ireland Baby by Lajobi/ Graco); Maclaren N.A. Inc.; Regent Baby Products Corporation/Baby King, Scandinavian Child; and Summer Infant Inc.
Shopping for a secondhand bouncer? Buy certified then, too, and look for a recent model. It should be sturdy and stable, with a secure toy bar, and should have its instruction manual. It should not have ripped fabric, sharp edges, or missing parts. (Current instruction manuals might also be on the manufacturer's website.) Finally, check the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website (www.cpsc.gov) to be sure that any model you're considering--new or gently used--hasn't been recalled.
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