Best baby seats

Packed with fun features, including baby-activated lights and music, it also has a stand-alone crab toy, which promotes independent play.

The semi-upright position and adjustable arches help babies explore their surroundings, while the colourful bouncer has two recline positions, and can be used for feeding once you’re into the weaning stage.

Just a reminder that It's when using baby seats or bouncers that babies shouldn't sit in them for too long. The standard safety recommendation for babies to be in any seated position is no longer than 2 hours.

What our MadeForMums Awards judges say about the Tiny Love Gymini Bouncer Under the Sea:

“Bright, colourful and lots of fun for baby.” Mum of 1, Rachel

“Love the light up crab, great colours on the chair.” Mum of 1, Meena

2. Bumbo Multi Seat, £49.99, MFM Silver Award Winner

Age suitable for: 6 months - 24 months (approx)

This multi stage baby seat is one versatile piece of kit, morphing from a floor chair, to a feeding seat, then a booster for family mealtimes.

The silver award-winning seat can be used from 6 months as a floor seat, keeping your baby safe and secure, and has chair straps, a 3-point harness and tray for feeding.

With its height-adjustable base, removable foam cushion and a wide leg opening, the Multi Seat adapts for older toddlers too and is available in 6 bright colours: aqua, blue, grey, lime, yellow and magenta.

What our MadeForMums Awards judges say about the Bumbo Multi Seat:

“What’s not to like about the Bumbo Multi Seat? I love the cool, well thought out design. It’s practical, portable, easy to clean, and compact - it has a built-in tray stored at the back and retractable seat straps that are brilliant as it means they don’t get in the way when not being used.

I’d definitely recommend this product, it’s value for money and a clever space saver that grows with your baby.” Mum of 2, Maxine

Read our full review of the original Bumbo Floor Seat here.

3. Graco Swivi Seat 3-in-1 Booster, £79.99, MFM Silver Award Winner for feeding equipment

Age suitable for: Birth - 4 years

Impressing the judges in the feeding equipment category of the MFM Awards 2017, Graco’s Swivi Seat can be used from birth right up to 3 years, making this one great value buy.

The silver award-winning seat rotates 180 degrees for easy feeding and interacting, and it boasts a 5-point harness, removable padding, dishwasher safe tray and infant recline.

And as it’s much more compact than a traditional highchair, at 83x56x57cm.

What our MadeForMums Awards judges say about the Graco Swivi Seat:

“Grows with your child and can be used as an alternative to a high chair, so good for small spaces. Love that it can be used from newborn to toddler so good value.” Mum of 2, Magda

“Very functional, good value for money, swivel feature is a great addition and long lasting.” MadeForMums Reviews Editor Hazelann

4. Summer Infant Pop ‘N’ Jump Activity Centre, £69.99, MFM Bronze Award Winner

Age suitable for: 6 months - 18 months (approx)

Need a compact, lightweight entertainer for your active little one? Well, this bronze award-winning activity centre is the perfect solution for babies from 6 months.

The folding frame comes fully assembled, and it has a compact travel bag for packing up in a few seconds. With its 3-level height adjustment, jumping feature, toys and UV canopy, as well as a machine washable seat, it’s no surprise this baby bouncer scooped the bronze gong in the MFM Awards 2017!

What our MadeForMums Awards judges say about the Pop N Jump Activity Centre:

“Would certainly entertain kids, good fun canopy, folds small.” MadeForMums Reviews Editor Hazelann

“Like its portability and foldability.” Mum of 3, Helen

5. Fisher Price Jumperoo, £119.99

Age suitable for: 6 months - 15 months (approx)

Loved by babies and parents alike, the Fisher Price Jumperoo allows baby to bounce around and develop their little legs while interacting with the cute range of toys.

Suitable from 6 months to around 15 months, the Jumperoo’s rotating seat, lights and volume adjustable music are guaranteed to keep little ones entertained.

The seat can be adjusted to 3 heights and the padding is machine washable.

Read our full review of the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo.

6. Mamas & Papas Baby Snug, £49

Age suitable for: 3 months - 12 months (approx)

The Baby Snug’s wriggle-proof design can keep babies safe and secure from 3 months to 12 months, and is an ideal seat for weaning.

With its removable insert, it can be adapted as your little one gets bigger, plus it comes with a removable play tray with 8 interactive features.

Read our full review of the Mamas & Papas Baby Snug here.

7. Fisher Price Sit Me Up Floor Seat, £44.99

Age suitable for: 6 months - 12 months (approx)

This colourful and supportive upright seat with soft fabric and a wide, sturdy base lets baby see and interact with the world around them.

The cute linkable toys encourage your tot to play, and the seat is foldable for compact storage and for moving around the home, or even taking on the go.

The removable seat pad is machine-washable, great news!

Read what 6-month-old twins Luke and Josephine thought of the Sit Me Up Floor Seat.