Customer Reviews

Infantino Fold and Go Bouncer, Metro

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Loved that the seat could be folded up and the seat itself is attractive and takes up little space. However, contrary to original description, there is only one recline position and my 3 week old (10lbs.) looks a little awkward in the upright position. Believe they have revised since then, but older reviews from Prime state the 2 position recline, so don't be confused. Only use it if I watch him the whole time. (i.e. Wouldn't take a quick shower or turn back to him) Once he has more neck control should be better. Friend bought Fisher Price Zen Bouncer and it is muuuch more secure and felt more comfortable with NB in it. Baby stayed content longer in that bouncer. Wish I would have bought something else.

BUYER BEWARE: Most of the so-called "reviews" on this product page appear to be written by people who have not actually purchased the product for use. They are instead glib, glowing reviews gussied up by participants in an incentive-based program called "Amazon Vine" to help Amazon sell new products more quickly. I am deeply disappointed that what mis-leadingly sounded like an innovative product is poorly realized. This bouncer does NOT have two reclining positions and sits at a highly inclined angle. My seven-week-old son without neck control cannot relax in it comfortably and his head dangles forward. The seat belt is attached to the unit at the height of his shoulder, not his waist; my son is 95th percentile in height, so this is another example of head-scratching design. Additionally, the vibration unit causes the entire metal frame of the chair to rattle and buzz very loudly. The final inconvenience is that the "three ambient sounds" that are advertised will automatically cycle themselves one after the other every couple of minutes. The only thing this chair does well and sensibly is collapse to a very portable form, perhaps for perpetual storage in the closet where it will never be used again. Not recommended.

It didnt work for nither the new born nor older kid. It doesnt lean properly, the position is too vertical for younger kids. For older kids, the bucket is not deep enough to hold them comfortably. Some how it never worked, looked nice after assembling but it was a big miss. If you have hard wood floors, the vibrating metal frame could be a big annoyance. But should not have any issues in carpet. Wish they had put in a little bit more thought and field study before releasing the product. Going back to fisher price bouncers.

As a self-proclaimed "minimalist" parent, I appreciated the Fold and Go's simplistic and stylish design. It really does fold nicely, and I've put the cover through the wash several times (not through the dryer!) and it still looks brand new. It's true that it doesn't actually bounce (at least not for little ones), but the vibration is nice. I rarely use the nature sounds (wind, rushing water, and a heartbeat) and I have only heard the music option by accident. My finicky daughter dislikes her swing, but loves this vibrating chair and cries when it turns off after 20 minutes. Recommended for any parent who has an easily overstimulated little one.

Edit: I wanted to add that I couldn't put my little one down for the first month of her life, so we never used this when she was just born. I would agree with other reviewers that this is probably not the greatest seat for undeveloped necks. When my little one fell asleep, I often leaned the seat back a bit by propping the front edge on a folded blanket so she could recline a bit more (as many reviewers have noted, there is only one position on this seat). I'm sure that doing this is not recommended by the manufacturer, but I found the position to be stable enough as she dozed next to me.

the idea of this chair is wonderful but I needed it to take along with me so i can bounce my daughter in it so she can sleep. the Bouncing mechanism of this chair is very rigid and not soothing at all. the chair itself is attractive and neutral but didnt serve the purpose I needed it for. The travel bouncer from One Step Ahead is great.

I have a Fisher Price "Soothe 'n Play Safari" bouncer Soothe 'N Play Safari Bouncer for my 2+ year old that was terrific but not convenient for trips. The Infantino one appears more "complicated" and bulkier, but actually can easily fold into a compact shape more appropriate for travel. Both bouncers are terrific, but in completely different ways.

The Infantino bouncer is of very high quality construction with music, vibration mode, and hanging toys that are a bit better than my Fisher Price. The Infantino also has better padding and seems much more high tech and full featured. It looks like a "luxury" bouncer. While it makes the Fisher Price look "cheap", the Fisher Price Safari has the edge though in simplicity and comfort with its springy legs which give a very natural rocking or bouncing motion. I would say that the Fisher Price is a no frills model that just excels in having the right contoured shape with a great bouncy feel from its simple bent metal frame.

I think if you have a kid under 25 lbs, either the Fisher Price Safari or the Infantino would be wonderful bouncers. I like the Fischer Price model a little bit better for its "bouncy" springy metal legs, but if you travel or seek a bouncer with better sounds/music, vibration mode, and padding this Infantino is a better choice.

This is fantastic for lulling baby to sleep. It's comfortable for them and has several settings. It vibrates, plays soothing music, and even has a heartbeat setting, all designed to sooth babies and help them get to sleep. The hanging toys are great for entertaining baby as well. Plus it encourages little ones to reach for them.

This item is not what I was wanting. I was wanting a nice bouncer that actually worked. We had it for only a few weeks and had to replace the batteries 2x and still it would not work. Pretty small. My baby looked totally uncomfortable in it, now what you are wanting! It does NOT bounce at all.

I bought this bouncer for a trip home. I read reviews that it didn't bounce but thought I'd take my chances. Well, it definitely does not bounce. My son liked it when we first got it but then would wriggle around. The vibration is very rough on his feet since they sit right on top of it. Overall it's not a very good product BUT it does fold up nicely and is easy to carry. It's the only reason I gave it 3 stars.

I bought this chair for my grandson's visit from another state. I previously bought another brand for his home but this out-ranks them all. The box that vibrates the seat and plays sounds and music is spectacular. It's safety issues are outstanding and I've ordered 15 more for the infant nursery where I am a doctor. Fantastic product!