Choose the Longest Baby Bouncers or Baby Chairs, Because You'll Need the Space.Baby bouncers are not alike, though they make look like it. Choose a baby chair for length and baby bouncer safety, more than toys or other features. A difference of only an inch or two counts. The baby chair brand that's typically longest is Fisher Price. The Eddie Bauer line is shortest.
Our pick of the popular standards is the Fisher Price Kick N' Play, or Laugh N'Learn for best length. The Fisher Price Rocker has got length too, because it converts to a toddler rocker. But inch for inch, and with length in both directions from the center, it's the Fisher Price Kick'N Play or Laugh N'Learn (different looks in a similar style), which have the most room for growth. Click through for current pricing: Fisher-Price Lil Laugh 'n Learn Bouncer 
BabyBjorn Baby Sitter 1-2-3. This bouncer has 3 settings from recline to nearly upright. That's great for a bigger baby that's "weighing down" a traditional bouncer, and who wants to sit more upright, but can't all the way. It is significantly pricier, however. Around $99. Also, take care that while in a more upright position, a taller baby cannot tip forward, out of the seatbelt, since his or her torso will be longer, and without shoulder straps. BabyBjörn Baby Sitter 1-2-3
Svan Bouncer. A note for you if you've stumbled upon this sleek, Swedish baby bouncer chair that appears to be a "long" choice. Yes, it is 19" seat to top, and can accommodate up to 30 pounds. From strictly a size perspective, it's definitely tall. It's also pricier, at around $100. It has two major drawbacks though. The first is, it doesn't really bounce. A parent has to make the thing "jerk" with their foot. (By contrast, the beauty of the wire frame baby bouncers is that your baby can create bouncing motion themselves. Ours sure did.) As if not bouncing weren't enough, the second drawback is the seatbelt. A long baby really needs shoulder harness in this chair design, because the seatbelt sits low. If not fully reclined, your baby can easily tip forward and hang him or herself at the waist! This is why, despite it's size, it's not a recommended pick. If you find it and are tempted because of the size, consider the lack of bounce, and the tip danger in a tall infant. The other baby chairs we reviewed measure up as follows: Fisher Price Li'l Laugh N' Learn Bouncer. (or Kick N' Play) 19" - 12" (total 31") Weight: up to 25 lbs. The longest, roomiest we found. Fisher Price Newborn-to-Toddler Rocker. This chair is practically a bassinet, though it rocks instead of bounces. It's size and flexibility give it a longer life span for a tall baby than a normal seat. 26" fold to top, 18" bottom. Weight: up to 40 pounds when converted for toddlers. Fisher Price Lemon Papasan Infant Seat. (An exception to the Fisher Price is bigger rule. This one's small and flat.) 16" - 11" (total 26") Weight: up to 25 lbs. This is a relatively SMALL seat. Summer Infant Bouncer. Total length: 29". Flat, but long. Kids II Inc. Cradle In Comfort, Pink Boppy Bouncer. 16" - 13" (total 29") Weight: up to 25 lbs. Not tall behind head/back section. Sassy Zanzabar Bouncer. 16" - 11" (total 27") Weight up to 25 lbs. Not tall behind head/back. Kids II Inc Bright Starts Musical Bouncing Buddies Cradling Bouncer. 15" - 11" (total 26") Weight: up to 25 lbs. Not tall Eddie Bauer Soothing Comfort Bouncenette. 12" - 12" (total /24") The smallest we found. Fisher Price Rainforest Bouncer. 18" - 10" (total 28") Weight: up to 25 lbs. Pink Petal Kick n' Play. 20" - 11" (total 31") Weight: up to 25 lbs. Kids II Bright Starts By Your Side Infant Seat. Called a seat, but works like a swing. 14" - 11" (total 25") Weight: up to 25 lbs The other pod style versions, and infant recliners were all smaller than the Fisher Price.
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