China has emerged as the global economic leader in the past century, and it has achieved this position by using all possible means no matter how unethical, unhealthy, and inhumane they could possibly be. From cheap raw material to forced labor and from stolen patents to non-standardized products, China appears to make use of every possible way to crush its competition. The only thing they have failed to achieve so far is to beat the quality of the competitors. No matter how cheap products the Chinese come up with, they are yet to match the quality of the products that are made by the United States, Japan, or EU countries.
Quality is what matters. When it comes to products you choose for your family, especially kids, there is no way you should compromise on quality. I had a lot of trouble searching for good and reliable products in the children's market. Believe it or not, over 80% of the children market is filled with cheap Chinese products and toys that I despise and can never hand over to any kid owing to their cheap built. To find a reliable non-Chinese company for baby hand-me-downs, I started online research. It took me an entire week, but the Swedish company BabyBjörn was totally worth the time. Before I discuss their hand-me-down worthy products, I would like to introduce the company.
Established in 1961, BabyBjörn is a Swedish company that operates in 50 countries and creates a wide range of high-quality Children hand-me-downs. They have genuinely revolutionized parenting for today's parents by launching highly safe, quality, and stylish products. And they have won several awards for their revolutionary designs over the past couple of years, including the Red Dot design award and IDSA's Design of the Decade award.
The BabyBjorn Bouncer Bliss
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BabyBjörn's bouncer, also called Bounce Bliss, is the best baby bouncer designed for your little one to lay in and enjoy a comfortable sleep. The bouncer comes in soft and light colors to give a polite impression matching your baby's delicate body. The baby bouncer comes in a soft cotton quilt, an airy and flexible mesh, and a 3D jersey design.
Designed to give your baby the much-needed coziness to sleep peacefully, the baby bouncer is designed with the help of pediatricians to keep the design ergonomic and support the baby's head and back and avoid strain to the little body. The bounder is made to ensure the natural movement of the baby using a baby's movement keeping him comfortable and without restricting his natural tendencies.
This lightweight Babybjorn bouncer can be a life-saver when you need to hit the washroom, but your baby is awake. Simply put the baby in it, strap them politely, and your little one will be as happy as one can be. The unique-built of the bounder allows it to fold, so you take it along while traveling. The Bouncer Bliss can be adjusted in 3 different styles as per your liking.
Made In Sweden
What I like most about this model is that it allows extended periods of use. Due to its unique design, it is a baby bouncer, as well as a chair. So initially, when your child very young, you can use it as a bouncer, but when a baby learns to sit upright, you can conveniently reverse the fabric and use it as a baby chair.
Claimed as suitable for babies aged 0-2 and weight of up to 29 lbs, the BabyBjorn's bouncer is ideal for children within their first year. For children over 1 year, it can be a bit small. The negative side to this bouncer is the price-tag. This one toy will empty your pockets, that's for sure, but hey, nothing comes for free. If you are seeking to get rid of the poorly-made, non-durable, hazardous, and often substandard Chinese products, you have to pay for it. However, let me assure you, Babybjorn bouncer bliss is totally worth the price.
Let's look at some pros and cons of BabyBjorn's bouncer, shall we?
Pros
• Made in Sweden
• Portable and very easy to carry
• Foldable design to a flat shape
• Natural moving without any batteries, so you don't have to worry about that
• Ergonomically designed to your baby's delicate built
• Suitable for kids aged up to 2 years
• Comes in 3 variations of the 3D jersey, mesh, and cotton – you can choose one which your kid likes most
• Light-colored
• Space for natural movement of the baby
• Allows long periods of use
• Switchable into baby-chair
Cons
• A bit too saggy for heavier babies
• Placement of warning patch could have been better
• Somewhat expensive
Before I landed onto the Swedish Baby Björn company, I had plenty of opportunities to stroll through the Chinese hand-me-down for kids. Most of the products appeared to be made in haste using a common mold with no finish and an extremely rough edges. Secondly, the built material, especially plastic, was sub-standard. During my research, I found that certain Chinese companies use plastic recycled from unscrupulous sources, which may contain extreme toxicity for your child's health.
Similarly, in cheaper made high chairs, the locking is nothing more than a joke. If you are looking for hand-me-downs for your kids, the Swedish Babybjorn bouncer bliss stand at the top of our list.
