If you want to have your hands free for any small moment in time, a baby bouncer or rocker can be really helpful. These are the simple diagonal bouncers that you pop a baby into, and they happily bounce or rock on their feet. However the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued a warning about the safety of this piece of equipment. Red Nose Australia Chief Midwife Jane Wiggill explains the recommendations and advises how they can be used safely.

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