Baby bouncer

Abstract

A baby bouncer having a frame with a base that includes a pair of upwardly and forwardly extending legs connected to the base that carry a baby support wherein a baby placed in the support faces in a forwardly direction.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A baby bouncer comprising a frame having a base with front and rear portions for supporting the bouncer on a horizontal surface, 
 a pair of upwardly and forwardly extending legs connected to the rear portion of the base, and    a cradle mounted on the upper ends of the legs for orienting a baby within the cradle facing in the direction of the front portion of the base.    
     
     
         2 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 1 , wherein bouncing action is imparted to the bouncer by the flexibility of the legs and/or the connection between the legs and the rear portion of the base.  
     
     
         3 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 2 , wherein a brace is connected to the frame for selectively limiting the bouncing action of the bouncer.  
     
     
         4 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 1 , wherein a vibrator is mounted on the base for imparting vibration to the bouncer.  
     
     
         5 . A bouncer comprising: 
 a frame having a base with front and rear portions;    a pair of upwardly and forwardly extending legs connected to the base;    a connector carried on each of the legs adjacent the upper ends thereof; and    a cradle frame having an upwardly and rearwardly extending back support portion carried by the connector and a forwardly extending substantially horizontal leg support portion operatively joined to the back support portion and a cradle carried by said back and leg support portions.    
     
     
         6 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 5 , wherein a toy bar is mounted on the connections and spans the cradle frame.  
     
     
         7 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 5 , wherein a canopy is carried by the back support portion of the cradle frame.  
     
     
         8 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 5 , wherein a brace is connected to the bouncer for selectively impeding bouncing motion of the cradle frame.  
     
     
         9 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 8  wherein the brace is mounted on the frame and movable between an operative bounce impeding position and an inoperative position wherein the brace does not impede the bouncing motion.  
     
     
         10 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 9  wherein the brace is pivotally mounted on the frame.  
     
     
         11 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 9  wherein the brace engages a portion of the frame in an operative position and disengages the portion of the frame in the inoperative position.  
     
     
         12 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 11  wherein the brace is pivotally mounted on the frame.  
     
     
         13 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 3  wherein the brace is mounted on the frame and movable between an operative bounce impeding position and an inoperative position wherein the brace does not impede the bouncing motion.  
     
     
         14 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 13  wherein the brace is pivotally mounted on the frame.  
     
     
         15 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 13  wherein the brace engages a portion of the frame in an operative position and disengages the portion of the frame in the inoperative position.  
     
     
         16 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 2 , wherein a means is connected to the frame for selectively limiting the bouncing action of the bouncer.  
     
     
         17 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the legs are made of a spring-like material imparting flexibility to the frame to facilitate the bouncing motion.  
     
     
         18 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the base includes a pair of side members for engaging a support surface, and said legs form a continuation of the side member.  
     
     
         19 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 18 , wherein the side members and legs are integral with one another.  
     
     
         20 . A baby bouncer as defined in  claim 18 , wherein the side members and legs are made of metal wire.  
     
     
         21 . A bouncing frame for a baby support comprising 
 a base,    legs joined to the base and extending upwardly and forwardly therefrom, and    connectors on the upper ends of the legs for connecting to the baby support so that a baby in the support faces forwardly on the frame.