One of the most essential baby items has to be a baby seat or chair – somewhere you can put babies down for a sleep, or somewhere you can just safely leave them while you make a cup of tea or run to the loo. For us, having a reflux baby, it has also been a lifesaver having somewhere she can sit in a more upright position, as lying her down flat is a huge no unless you want endless crying and rivers of puke.
We have always liked the look of the Nuna Leaf, and after seeing it in person at the Baby Show this year I knew it was the one for us. Inspired by the carefree float of a leaf on a breeze, the LEAF baby seat treats your baby to a mesmerizing ride. The distinctive design–the only of its kind–was invented from baby’s point of view and works at playtime, lunchtime and housework-for-mum time.
We loved the fact that it didn’t have the traditional ‘bouncy’ movement of a lot of baby seats. Again, for a reflux baby jiggling is not the best idea. More rivers of puke. The LEAF has a motor free swinging action – the same sort of motion you would use if you were rocking your baby in your arms. Just give a gentle push to get the movement going, and it will continue to soothe your little one. No batteries, no buzzing, no noise. There is also a small lever on the front which you can push to one side to lock the seat into a stationary mode, which works well for older babies who just want a comfy seat to crash in after a busy day of playing.
The design works for us too – the modern, smooth style fits with our home, and the range of soft and gentle colours mean there is something for everyone. I am not a massive fan of bright patterns and loud colours, especially for newborns, and especially when we move into our new home, which will be an oasis of calm and serene colours – it just wouldn’t fit. So the LEAF works from an aesthetic point of view too.
Of course the real test of a baby seat is whether the baby likes it. So once our LEAF arrived and was assembled – which takes less than 5 minutes – we popped Eliza in and set it rocking. She is usually a very clingy baby, who does like to be in your arms a lot, and a previous attempt at using a baby seat was a miserable failure. So we waited for the screaming to start. And waited. But she didn’t scream. She sat happily in the LEAF, and eventually fell asleep. Result!
Since then we have used the LEAF on a daily basis, and it almost never fails to settle her off to sleep. I certainly think it has something to do with the gentle, natural motion – much different to the bouncing, vibrating options – which when you think about it must be quite stimulating?! Anyway, the LEAF is a hit, and it will be used for many years to come. That’s another great thing about the Nuna LEAF – it is endurance tested up to a whopping 60kg, so can be used from newborn to child. In fact, when Eliza isn’t using it, Max has claimed it as his own. He loves to chill out and watch CBeebies in it, and obviously finds it incredibly comfortable. I don’t blame him – I quite fancy having a go myself. If only I weighed less than 60kg.
So would I recommend it? Yes, a hundred times yes. The price tag is slightly higher than your standard baby swing or chair, but that’s because it isn’t your standard baby swing or chair. It’s so much more than that – it’s a motor free motion baby seat, a first highchair, a playtime seat or a crash pad for older kids. It lasts such a long time that it is well worth the money, and it wipes out the need to replace your baby seat for another product as your child grows. The Nuna LEAF does it all.
I’ve heard so many positive things about the Nuna Leaf that it almost, almost justifies the price tag for me. Haha!
Jenna Parrington recently posted…My First Thomas & Friends Rail Rollers Spiral Station – Review
Great Review and the Nuna LEAF looks fab, makes me want to have another baby again so we can give it a try, lol. For sure, this will a hit for babies! #TriedTested
Cheryl @ ReimerandRuby recently posted…11 Things….
It looks great, stylish and very practical at the same time.
Angela recently posted…How To Make Yogurt At Home
This looks great. A good size and I like the colour #triedtested
This looks great. I think Aria would have loved it when she was a newborn.
We had a Fisher Price one that swung and vibrated and she used to love it. We’ve actually just put it away now though as she prefers to be in her jumperoo or bumbo now.
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Leanne Cornelius recently posted…Home : Preparing To Sell
Sounds really good features and she looks so happy and content sitting there #TriedTested
Yet Another Blogging Mummy!!! recently posted…3 for 1 – Kerrygold recipe, book review & giveaway
Looks great. It’s a pity we didn’t make the show in the end. I’m sure my daughter would have loved trying this out. #TriedTested
Helena recently posted…Keeping Tiny Toes Warm
Ahh Eliza and max look like they love this! We had a bouncer but Mia never really got on with it so this would have been great to try out! Maybe next time!!! 🙂
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This looks gorgeous, I wish I had bought one for my daughter……. at 5 months old though she’d rather bounce and crawl, eek! Great review and thanks for hosting 🙂 #triedtested
helen gandy recently posted…Best and Worst Linky #20
I’m so bad when it comes to shopping for these kind of items. I just went with a simple Disney minnie mouse bouncer. But this one looks way better and sturdy. #triedandtested
Janine recently posted…Shopping + Night Out in Galway
Aw, she looks so comfy and happy lying in it.
Emma T recently posted…Enjoying the gardens at National Trust’s Packwood House
Sounds like a brilliant product, so many things you buys for babies only feel as though they are being used for five minutes before they have outgrown them or require something different! Thanks for hosting #TriedTested
Mudpie Fridays recently posted…RHS Wisley
looks like a great product, when L was tiny i wanted to buy Nuna Leaf or Mamaroo but they all seemed too pricey for me which is a big shame
Victoria recently posted…Little L’s favourite outfits- Scandinavian brand Tutta
Just look how happy she is in there! I’d quite like one for myself 😉 I don’t think we ever found the right baby bouncer with our three but this looks fab.
Colette B recently posted…Heads and Tails, Orchard Toys – Review
This really looks amazing. I have seen it before and been really impressed with how it looks, Good to know it’s great too!
Jenni – Odd Socks and Lollipops recently posted…The Gruffalo Party Pack Review
This looks amazing. So glad I’ve read your review. After looking at it in the shop today, I couldn’t decide but definetly gonna get it now x