Adjusting to life with two wee ones has been… a challenge. I love it, but lately we’ve had a few days when naps don’t overlap and I’m desperate for a shower. Sometimes mama just needs a minute. Through a sponsored opportunity I had the chance to learn about Graco’s new Little Lounger at an event on White Rock Lake in Dallas, as well as review it in depth at home. It is a 2 in 1 rocking seat and vibrating bouncer, perfect for naps or a comfy spot for baby to lounge while Mommy checks off the to do list or takes a minute to breathe. If you are expecting or the parent of a baby under thirty pounds, the Little Lounger should be on your radar.
The Little Lounger was really put to the test when we were trying to get out the door for a road trip. My Pearl girl lounged contentedly for over half an hour while we rounded up last minute stuff and packed the car. I didn’t have to worry about her crawling under the book shelf or trying to eat one of the Bear’s toys. She coo’ed and laughed and batted at the little leaves hanging down. It was glorious.
We received the Graco Little Lounger in Caraway, available exclusively at Babies R Us. I love the gender neutral design and soothing colors, as well as the leaf motif. It retails for $79.99, and other designs are available at Target and Buy Buy Baby.
My Favorite Features:
vibration – soothes the angry teething baby
Rock Locks – keeps the lounger in place if desired and keeps big brother from rocking her too hard
secure – three point harness
comfortable & breathable – mesh on the sides with soft plush on the seat
adjustable recline – one pull adjusts the incline to the perfect angle
compact – folds flat for easy travel and storage
I think the Graco Little Lounger would make the perfect baby shower gift, but it is much more than that. Pregnant or expectant adoptive mamas should add it to their registries. If you are a grandparent, this would be a perfect option to have on hand for visiting grandbabies without taking up too much closet space. For parents traveling with infants, the lounger folds nearly flat, sets up in a second, and takes up much less space than bulkier alternatives.
At our Graco 15 For Me event, Baby Boot Camp instructor Amanda Foose taught us a quick series of exercises to do while baby happily lounges. She made it seem so doable, and I was excited to get home and try it myself. I tried a mini work out while the Pearl girl lounged, and she thought it was hilarious. She is newly crawling and putting everything straight in to her mouth, so having her happily playing in the Little Lounger really allowed me to concentrate on the exercises.
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