BABYBJORN Babysitter Balance Organic - Walnut/Khaki

by BabyBjörn

• 100% organically grown cotton
• 3 positions -play, rest, sleep
• Correct support for back and head
• Baby's movements make the babysitter rock
• Developed in close collaboration with doctors

Product Description

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Ideal for smart, eco-conscious parents, the BABYBJÖRN Babysitter Balance Organic allows you to accomplish tasks while keeping your baby happy and safe. The lightweight, foldable chair with a removable restraint system is easily transportable and operates without batteries. The Babysitter can be adjusted to three different positions so your baby can play, rest, and sleep anywhere you want.

Babysitter Balance Organic At a Glance: Ages: 0 - 24 months Weight Requirements: 8 - 29 pounds Warranty: 2-Year Express Warranty Ideal for: Who: Parents, caregivers, and babysitters What: Providing a safe seat for a baby to sleep, rest, or play Where: Around the house, grandma's house, or on-the-go Related Accessories: Wooden Toy Cozy Cover

The Babysitter Balance Organic will keep babies entertained and help them develop balance and important motor skills.

Seat Helps Babies Develop Balance While Having Fun
The unique design of the Babysitter Balance utilizes babies' movement to generate a natural, rocking motion, so they can entertain themselves for hours--all without the use of batteries. By creating his or her own movement, your baby will develop balance and build important motor skills.

The chair can be securely locked into three different positions so your baby can sleep, rest, and play in comfort. The chair is suitable for newborns and holds up to a maximum weight of 29 pounds. When your baby is old enough to sit down in the Babysitter on his or her own, you can remove the restraint system and it will become a comfortable resting chair.

Removable and Reversible 100% Organic Cotton
The Babysitter Balance Organic helps you preserve the earth for future generations. The durable fabric is soft to your baby's skin and made from 100% organically grown cotton, meeting the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), the most recognized international organic standard. In addition, all fabrics and materials used in the Babysitter that come in contact with baby's skin are Öeko-Tex Standard 100 Class 1 certified, an international safety standard for textiles, and contain no health-hazardous substances.

The ergonomic design provides support for a baby's back and head while molding comfortably around the body. Both the fabric seat and restraint system can be easily removed and are machine-washable. As an added touch, the seat and restraint system are reversible when you want a fresh, new look. The chair features striking, vertical piping that is instantly recognizable as a BABYBJÖRN product.

Sturdy Footrest with Anti-glide Strips
The Babysitter Balance is designed with a footrest attached to the front for reliable stability. It also features anti-glide strips that ensure the Babysitter rests securely on the floor.

For added fun, consider purchasing the Wooden Toy for Babysitter (sold separately).

Pediatrician-recommended for Mental Development and Physical Support
Pediatricians recommend the Babysitter Balance as a practical choice for helping babies develop motor skills and balance, as well as for providing developing babies with proper neck and spine support.

Lightweight for Easy Transport
Especially convenient when you're on-the-go, this seat's lightweight, sturdy frame is easy to carry from place to place and folds down compactly for trouble-free transport.

About BABYBJÖRN: Quality, Safety, and Style
A family owned company headquartered in Sweden, BABYBJÖRN has been producing innovative childcare products since 1961. Today, BABYBJÖRN works with an international network of pediatricians to develop products that reflect its core philosophy of quality, safety, and style.

BABYBJÖRN ensures the quality of each of its products--in terms of both durability and environmental impact--by scrupulously overseeing every stage of the design and manufacturing process. Safety is also guaranteed through rigorous screening by industrial designers, testing institutes, and medical experts. This exacting attention to detail has earned BABYBJÖRN international recognition for its success in creating products that balance usability with style.

What's in the Box
One BABYBJÖRN Babysitter Balance Organic and instruction guide.

Product Description

Everyday balance... when you know that your child is happy and healthy, and at the same time you are able to do everything that you need to get done. For the child, rocking in the babysitter is both soothing and fun. When a child rocks and moves on his or her own in the babysitter, motor skills and balance are being refined in a natural way.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one you should get February 21, 2011

By Mark Twain Sarah

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In my family we strive to keep things, objects, at a minimum. And often I tell parents soliciting advice about what they "need" to prepare for an on coming baby is not available at babiesrmartdotcom, what you need is babysitters. Save all your money to have people helping you. And to allow you to have breaks and go have dinner, a weekend with your husband, things like that are what you "need."

I think most of the products targeted to baby parents are total scams but this is one that you really "need."

I've owned it, used it for almost 3 years, given it to a new parent, bought it again for my second child.
Both my sons are big, tall babies. This bouncy accommodates their size beautifully from birth to about 3 years. It's easily washable. For me not only does something have to be washable, it has to be easily washable. It must slip off with simplicity, go straight into a washer not requiring special care, cycles or detergent and drying method. Check. It's easily portable. Again. Many products out there advertise portability but I am not good with faulty plastic engineering and usually can't handle the acrobatics of most products. Again, this bouncy succeeds. It flattens, quickly and easily and fits in all trunks, can fit in a backseat. It gives your baby his/er's own space no matter where you go. We've taken this to the beach, parties, traveled with it, it goes everywhere. You instantly have a feeding chair, a picnic chair, a bed.

Great construction. It bounces smoothly and you can rock with your hands or feet (yes feet, you'll figure it out).

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Only thing that worked! April 18, 2010

By S. Day

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I have bought carriers, slings, swings, pillows... you name it and my infant hated them all. Finally I tried the Baby Bjorn babysitter and finally - like magic he bounces, sits, naps and plays (the wood toy accessory that you can buy separately is equally fantastic). I am so happy with this purchase! Spit-up wipes right off without staining. The baby slides in and out so easy but stays wonderfully secure when in place. I can't say enough good things about this seat. If your infant prefers sitting up to laying down, the babysitter is a god-send for those times you need to put the baby down. As an aside, the color combination is wonderfully neutral, I love it too.

55 of 72 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Bouncer, Questionable Company - Please Read On March 10, 2011

By alaskasparkler

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I have wanted this bouncer forever! We haven't used it yet, but it appears to be very high quality. It's surprisingly lightweight, and it really is easy to remove and reverse the cover and fold it flat, etc. It should be noted that the photos of the organic bouncer make it look like the fabric is almost iridescent, and not canvas like the original (inorganic) version. But the organic material is cotton canvas, as well. Also, the darker of the two colors is actually plaid, which I wanted to avoid completely. However, this plaid is actually pleasing, gender-neutral, and scarcely noticeable. I prefer the plaid side of the cover as well and the plaid side of the lap belt! I love that this seat has no batteries, padding (although there is some padding around the rim - this better not be polyester!), etc. I also love that it's 100% cotton so I don't have to worry about the risk of SIDS while baby is sleeping in this seat (we will have no polyester in the nursery for the entire first year if we can help it!). In fact, we may use it in lieu of a bassinet! Less really is more and I can't wait to finally use this seat!

UPDATE - I spoke with a representative of Baby Bjorn and the Babysitter Balance IS NOT 100% ORGANIC COTTON. The padding inside the rim of the seat is indeed polyester. This product is described as 100% organic cotton, and is also labeled as 100% organic cotton. When I asked the representative how there could be such a disconnect between the advertisement/labeling and the actual content, she provided a canned response about the portion touching the baby being 100% organic cotton. Perhaps that is all they are required to disclose (I'm not sure because I've been too busy to look into it). It's not enough of a danger to make me want to return the bouncer (and good thing because she certainly didn't offer that as an option), but I am making a mental note that Baby Bjorn is not a full-disclosure (i.e., trustworthy) company and is only as good as the requirements it is subject to - I mean, how hard is it to disclose the truth in this situation, and why would they not? What a shame.