We went almost insane trying to find a suitable bouncer that wasn't an insane price.

We purchased a bouncer from BigW in the middle of 2006 and they still stock them in BigW as I have seen them recently.

We reckon it was the best investment, ... our daughter just loved it ... she used it from 3mths of age to about would you believe 15mths.

I think we paid either $49.95 or $59.95 for it ??

It has a cover you can just through into the washing machine. It's just brilliant !!!

Also it has a little polar fleece blanket attached to the cover, great for the baby's legs on a chilly day. Or you just tuck the blanket under the bouncer when you don't want to use the blanket.

I can't remember the brand name of the bouncer but it is hard to miss as it has little animals all over the fabric print, I think from memory a blue dog, an orange cat and a yellow chicken. Which were the same animal rattle toys hanging off the bouncer for bub to play with. You can take the toys off and hang your own other toys if you like.

The bouncer also had a switch for it to vibrate.

And safety straps to put around bub, especially when younger.