The Best Baby Jumpers

This jumper from Baby Einstein checks all the boxes for both babies and parents. With over 20 songs, sounds and lights and 360-degree rotation, there’s plenty to grab—and hold—your baby’s attention. “My son is obsessed with this toy,” one parent told us.

Two features bump this jumper to the top of our best-of list. The first is the removable electronic toy station, which includes both interactive components and a steering wheel. We love that it extends the usefulness of the jumper and for tummy time or floor play. The second is the height options. With four different height adjustment settings, the seat goes lower than many other baby jumpers on the market, meaning that even younger, smaller babies can rest both feet flat on the floor when jumping—an important safety must-have according to the occupational therapists we spoke to. 

“[It] can go very low…lower than any other bouncer before, and our five-month-old can put both feet on the floor easily,” said one parent.

While assembly isn’t hard, parents do note that it’s time-consuming and goes faster if you have two people to help out. And, like many floor jumpers, this one has a fairly large footprint (and doesn’t fold), so it may not be the best option if you have limited floor space.

Additional Specs

• Child Guidelines: 6 mos to 1 yr or up to 26 lbs, with balls of feet able to safely and securely touch the floor

• Dimensions: 33.98”H x 36.96”W x 36.96”D

• Extras: Lights and sounds; 360° seat; 4 height positions; removable toy station; 4 languages; machine-washable seat pad. 3 AA batteries not included.

This jumper is an elite combination for parents without a lot of space for a big, bulky jumper: it folds down compactly enough that it can fit under a couch, but when it is out, it’s not an eyesore to look at. It features Skip Hop’s much-loved muted design scheme and fewer in-your-face toys, lights and sounds than some other brands, which many parents rave about. “I love the colors and that it’s not too bright/distracting. The best part is that it folds flat for easy storage!” says one parent. 

The rotating seat allows access to all the fun toys—“It has five different toys that snap onto the tray and a separate anchor point on the seat for teething toys,” explains one parent—and you can move the toys around, too. You can adjust the height as your child grows, and with a height limit of 30 inches, you can get a good amount of life out of it. Parents also say that it’s easy to put together and fun for their kids to use.

The one thing parents mention is the music—your little one has to manually push a button on the sun to activate it, and it only lasts for about five seconds. But what some parents see as a con, others see as a pro, as you’ll never have to worry about the purple monkey song getting stuck in your head on repeat.

Additional Specs

• Child Guidelines: 4 mos up to 26.5 lbs

• Dimensions: 34.65”L x 33.5”W x 28.75”H

• Extras: Folds flat for storage; lights and music; 360° seat; 5 height positions; machine-washable seat pad. 3 AA batteries not included.

Making babies giggle for decades, the Jolly Jumper is a doorway-hanging jumper that’s been around since 1948. Simply put, it’s just really, really fun. “My daughter LOVES this thing! She would bounce all day if we would let her!” one parent says. “It keeps my son entertained and happy,” agrees another. 

This jumper clamps onto the doorframe and hangs freely, providing babies with a wide range of motion to bounce and spin. Because there’s no frame involved, it doesn’t take up any floor space and can be stowed easily when you need it out of the way. And the saddle-style seat is specially designed to provide back support.

There are two things to consider if you’re eying this jumper, though. Unlike floor jumpers, you can’t just plop your baby in; you’ll need to lie them on the floor and strap them to the seat, then pick them up by the bar and attach them to the jumper. And it requires a doorframe for safe usage. The wall thickness can’t exceed six inches and the frame molding needs to have a flat top surface of no less than half an inch.

Additional Specs

• Child Guidelines: 3 mos (if baby can hold head up with full neck support) up to walking age, max weight of 28 lbs. Baby’s feet should touch the floor with the heels and balls of their feet raised.

• Dimensions: 17.5"L x 8.25"W x 2.5"H

• Extras: Allows for freedom of movement when jumping; no tools required for installation; machine-washable seat. Doorframe required, must meet measurement specifications.

Disney fans, unite: this is the jumper for you. It’s Finding Nemo-themed and Disney lovers will be thrilled to see Dory, Nemo, Crush, Bruce and tons of other favorites incorporated into this jumper. “As major Disney fans I was so excited to introduce my little one to Finding Nemo with this activity jumper,” one parent says. 

Beyond the fan factor, babies really respond to this jumper’s toys. “[There are] tons of different things to be mesmerized by,” says one parent. The sounds, lights and colorful characters are engaging, and parents appreciate the 360-degree swivel seat that allows your child to access all the toys on the jumper. It’s easy to assemble, and once built can be adjusted for height as baby grows. Parents report that the removable seat is easy to clean, too. 

Keep in mind that the sheer number of toys, sounds and lights can be overwhelming for some babies. And the footprint is large, both width- and height-wise.

Additional Specs

• Child Guidelines: 6 mos up to 1 yr or 25 lbs and 30” 

• Dimensions: 34.3”H x 38.4”W x 38.4”D

• Extras: Disney-themed; lights, sounds and music; 360° seat; 4 height positions; removable toys; machine-washable seat pad. 6 AA batteries not included.