Safe Play Time

There are a variety of baby products that provide some hands-free time for parents as well as entertainment or comfort for baby. Whether you are looking for an infant swing, bouncer, or activity center, it is important to do your homework before purchasing and select a product that is perfect for your baby’s age, height, weight, and fits your lifestyle. No matter what product you choose, be sure to follow these guidelines to ensure you are using it safely:


  • NEVER leave baby unattended. It is important to stay in the same room as baby while using any bouncer, swing, or activity center.
  • NEVER place entertainment products on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
  • ALWAYS secure the restraining straps.
  • To avoid tip-over, only use infant swings, bouncers, and activity centers on the floor. Never put on elevated or soft surfaces like tables, countertops, sofas or beds.
  • NEVER place the infant swing, activity center or bouncer near windows, stairs, draperies, blinds, TV’s, plants, fireplaces or decorative accessories with long cords that baby could reach.
  • Follow manufacturer’s recommended age, weight, and height for infant swings, bouncers, and activity centers.
  • Avoid letting baby sleep in products intended for play. If baby falls asleep, always move baby to the safest place to sleep, such as a crib, bassinet or play yard.
  • Discontinue use when your baby outgrows the manufacturers recommended age, height, weight or developmental limits.
  • Look for The Baby Safety Alliance Verification Seal.

Baby Safety Alliance Verified Seal

Always look for Baby Safety Alliance Verified products for extra confidence in your choice. Baby Safety Alliance currently certifies more than 2,000 products in 30 product categories, including carriages & strollers. Each verified product is sample tested annually, as well as after any material change, at an independent laboratory to guarantee it meets the highest safety requirements. To confirm a products verified status, look for the Baby Safety Alliance Verified seal on your product packaging, or search by product category on Baby Safety Alliance's Verified Products Directory.