I put mine away because DS seemed to be over it but I kind of want to bring it back out and try him in it again. I need a couple new spots to keep him entertained while I get a few things done because his attention span seems to be decreasing by the day!! How old was baby when you stopped using your swing? My son is 6 months old and 17 pounds.
Also, if you have any other great recs out there for toys for a 6 month old that would be appreciated!! We have the usual jumper, exersaucer, play mats, etc. Maybe there's something new and crazy that we haven't heard about yet?!
Re: Are you still using your swing?
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My sister had a little peanut, and she used the swing past the 1 year mark, so some use it for a long time.
I think mine would like it for a little "relax time" as well...might give it a whirl as it's not disassembled yet just sitting in a spare bedroom!!
I just stopped using the swing this week and my son will be 7 months on Friday. I am hesitant to pack it up but I really think he's done with it. We only used it in the morning's for napping and he would take super long naps in there! But now, he likes to sleep on his belly. So we do the PNP with toys and his doorway jumper. Also, I have him play in his highchair with some toys or a mesh feeder while I iron a few things.
DS is 7m+.
This is pretty much the same w/us. We only use it first thing in the AM when DS gets up - we put him in the swing w/his toys, while DH & I get our b'fast & coffee ready. DS never napped in it, and we almost never turn it on, so it's more like a seat for him. He's only in the swing for 15-20 mins max before we get him out and sit him in the high chair for b'fast.
Once in a blue moon, I'll put him in the swing for 5-10 minutes just before dinner (he's usu in the jumperoo at that time but if he's tired of it, I take him out and put him in the swing)
We don't put him in there any other time of the day... I'm sure he'll complain if I do so.
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We got rid of the swing when we got the exersaucer (around 5 and a half months). She never really liked it. Her favorite thing right now is to roll all over the floor with a bunch of toys. In a baby-proofed room I put out a huge (queen size) blanket, toss out a few toys, and she is happy as a clam for quite a while.
and what about babywearing? my LO still loves that and it is good for getting some things done...