Dr Amanda Weiss Kelly

July 2008

Amanda Weiss Kelly, MD

Department of Pediatrics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio

Dr Amanda Weiss Kelly summarizes why they are recommending BABYBJÖRN bouncer at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.

Helps prevent sleeping problems
The BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Balance may help prevent babies from developing sleep problems as a result of becoming dependent on movement to remain sleeping.  Since the BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Balance stops moving when the baby stops moving, the baby can soothe him/herself to sleep with motion. Then the motion stops so the child does not become accustomed to having constant motion while sleeping. Some sleep experts suggest that babies may not sleep as well while in motion.

Good support for neck and spine
The BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Balance provides good alignment and ample support of the baby’s neck and spine.

Safe up to 29 pounds
Because of its excellent construction, the BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Balance is safe for use up to 29 pounds, allowing many children to use it up to two years of age.

Stimulates the vestibular system
The motion of the BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Balance stimulates the vestibular system, the fluid-filled canals in the ear that allow us to sense motion and deviations in position. This motion, like being rocked by a parent, is very soothing for babies.

Colicky babies
The BABYBJÖRN Bouncer Balance may help sooth colicky babies as the motion is smoother and less mechanical than battery-operated bouncers.