Some models look much like a stationary activity center, but with a springier seat and a raised platform for a little lift off. Others have a seat attached to a stationary stand with enclosed springs.

“Kids like that kind of motion, so something like a stationary activity center, which looks like a walker but doesn’t have wheels, is a great alternative,” says Dr. Smith. In a paper from ...

Which baby activity centers are best? Baby activity centers can help you keep your child safe, engaged and entertained while you’re making dinner or folding laundry. They feature sounds, lights ...