Mommy Greenest Approved: Baby Bjorn Bouncer
When I had my first child in 1999, I didn’t know about toxic flame retardants and their links to health problems like autism, developmental problems—even cancer. I just knew that the Baby Bjorn products that we depended on were lifesavers. From about two weeks postpartum, the carrier allowed me to power walk my way back into shape, and the bouncer was a sure-fire way to put my son to sleep. But as it turns out, I didn’t need to worry about my Baby Bjorns and toxic chemicals like flame retardants, because the company has never used them in their products and never will. The newly redesigned Baby Bjorn bouncer is case-in-point, and I’ve got one to give away!
Certified to be free of toxic chemicals like flame retardants, Baby Bjorn’s new bouncer is a lifesaver. I’ve got an organic cotton version to give away! With its characteristic adjustable safety harness and fabric, the Baby Bjorn Bouncer was a godsend for parents from the very first moment it hit the market in 1961. Today, the updated Baby Bjorn Bouncer Balance Soft is just as ergonomic, with a padded safety harness and firm fabric structure that properly supports a baby’s neck and back (the company collaborated with pediatricians, midwives and child psychologists on design updates).
In one of three positions—from upright to reclined—babies can naturally make the structure bounce for entertainment or to soothe them to sleep. The Baby Bjorn bouncer is designed for newborns to two-year-olds; after that it can be turned into a rocking children’s chair that’s perfect for a playroom. And it folds flat for storage or transport, the importance of which will only be clear to you if you’ve tried to shove a week’s worth of baby products into the trunk of an already-stuffed car for a “vacation.”
Available in certified organic cotton, all fabrics used to create the bouncer are certified to be free of allergens and health hazards by Oeko-Tex, which also certifies that all Baby Bjorn fabrics are free of toxic flame retardant chemicals.
See what I mean? Lifesavers.
Want to win a $229.95 Baby Bjorn Bouncer Balance Soft? Enter here!
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56 Comments
Ashley N
I would recommend a carrier of some kind to wear baby!
M Clarkson
We bought the oogie boogie and it works on my daughters stuffy nose.
Rachel Sarnoff
Have to check that out, thanks for sharing!
Victoria Ess
I recommend a white noise machine.
Rachel Sarnoff
Agreed! So helpful! If you’re traveling and don’t have one with you, you can tune the radio to static–that works, too!
Vero M
The nose freida! It’s has saved me a couple of times!!
Rachel Sarnoff
You’re the second person to recommend this and I have no idea what it is… Have to check it out!
Kimberly
A good baby carrier! I use our Tula 10x more than we use our stroller.
Natalie
A baby rocker is a must for any mom. My baby goes to sleep in no time when in the rocker.
Rachel Sarnoff
Good tip!
Nicole Dziedzic
I would have to say I would highly recommend a baby monitor for sure.
Marisa
A baby carrier with a great back support!!!
Rachel Sarnoff
Agreed! I loved the back support with my Baby Bjorn carrier!
Kim Kessler
Swaddling blankets!
Marcia
Just what I need to keep baby safe and healthy too.
Nicky
a nursing pillow really helped support my back, and lots of receiving blankets were really useful!
Stephanie
I’m not sure! I’m going to be the first time mom soon in September so I’m the one who could use the advice.
Rachel Sarnoff
Congratulations!! Definitely check out http://www.MommyGreenest.com/eBook, I talk a lot about the things that worked for me. Thanks for commenting!
Miranda Welle
Definitely a baby carrier! Baby wearing allows so much freedom while still enjoying the baby! 🙂
Erica
Patience!
Rachel Sarnoff
Oh, so agreed!!
Wendy Vor
I recommend owning a breast pump both manual and electric for breast feeding mamas. if not I recommend a baby formula mixer. A baby still keurig in a sense.
Emily R.
I’m pregnant with my first, so I can’t yet give any advice, but I’ve heard it’s good to have lots of burp cloths on hand! 🙂
Rachel Sarnoff
Yes, agreed! Also take a look at http://www.MommyGreenest.com/eBook I’d LOVE to hear your thoughts on the pregnancy section 🙂
Jenny
Thanks for the giveaway! I would LOVE to win! I would recommend the Nose Frida. My husband & I have used this countless times on our son and it helps soooooo much to clear his little nose!!
Rachel Sarnoff
Oh I never have heard of that, will have to take a look! We had such a hard time with my first, who has a very flat small nose. Those aspirators were not very much help, as I remember ;-(
Shellie
I’m a FTM expecting identical twins in September and am so thankful for your website! It is so time consuming sifting through each products description as organic doesn’t necessarily mean flame retardant free- so any help I get with research, such as this site, is much appreciated! Thanks for hosting an organic, flame retardant free giveaway!
Rachel Sarnoff
Oh I’m so glad to be a resource for you, Shellie! Please take a look a the http://www.MommyGreenest.com/eBook as well and let me know if I’m missing anything in the pregnancy section. Thanks for commenting!
Alice Forbes
a good car seat
Rachel Sarnoff
Yes! Without flame retardants!
Ashley
The Fisher Price Rock N Play is a must have for new moms! It’s made a HUGE difference between my son 6 years ago and my newborn.
Rachel Sarnoff
I don’t know about that one, my youngest is eight–so much has changed over the past few years. Do you know what type of plastic it is?
ellen schull
A mommaRoo is the must of the year.
Rachel Sarnoff
Ooh what is that? What a cute name, I’ll have to look for it!
Betty
I would love to win this for my nephew, he should be born any day now!
Rachel Sarnoff
How generous! And congratulation in advance!
Angela Stevens
Earplugs so they can take turns getting a good nights sleep
Rachel Sarnoff
For you? Or the baby? I’m guessing for you 🙂
Christine Hoagland
I recommend a good baby carrier. Keeps baby close, where they want to be, and you’re hands free. Win – win!
Rachel Sarnoff
Yes, totally agreed! I loved my Baby Bjorn, it was a lifesaver!
Michelle H
For my kiddos, a swing has been a must-have and a life-saver!!!
Rachel Sarnoff
So funny, one of my kids loved the swing, the other one HATED it, had a total meltdown every time I put her in it. I think it definitely depends on the child!
Sherry Blamer
A baby carrier is a must have baby product for sure. A bouncer is super helpful as well.
Laura
Oh my gosh just saw you can use this for up to 2 years! I also have a 20 month old who would love this. Really really Hope I win!
Laura
My 7 week old would love this! Hope I win! I think my favorite purchase with my first child was a portable high chair that fits in a tote bag.
Katie Klein
A boppy for sure! I wondered why I never had one before I had a baby they are awesome.
Rachel Sarnoff
They are! But flame retardants, I have to check on that… I know there are some without them now, which is great!
bernardina sims
a baby bjorn organic bouncer I think would be such a great help!
Koren
a white noise machine for baby’s bedtime
Rachel Sarnoff
Yes, totally!! I wrote about that in my http://www.MommyGreenest.com/eBook. Also you can tune a radio to static if you’re traveling. Works like a charm 🙂
Marilyn Nawara
A swing is a must have
nicole
Thank you for the Giveaway!
Sharon Meagher
I would love to win this for my niece.
Ericka Coello
A nursing pillow, very convenient
Rachel Sarnoff
As long as it’s flame retardant free, absolutely! Thanks for commenting Ericka!
jan
I recommend a playpen. Lots of room for them to entertain themselves yet they are ‘contained’