Kid hates his Mamaroo

MissDemeanor

So we just spent $300 on the awesome Mamaroo. My LO hates it and screams whenever I put him in it. I've tried every setting and speed. And of course we can't take it back because he already puked in it. Should I keep it around, hoping he'll like it later on? Anyone else have an anti swing kid?

ShePersisted

Hmm can you wash it and return it? I don't know how strict they are about these things- I've never washed and returned anything. Maybe try spot cleaning to keep it more intact? $300 is a lot to waste and I've heard Mamaroo is only good for first 4 months or so. I may be wrong.

slwprincess

SIL gave me a FP version (not near as nice). Her DD loved it from day 1- my DD is not impressed. But I also remember that my older 2 didn't really appreciate the butt shakers until later on so we will keep trying.

jpoindahouse

Does he Scream before or after you turn it on? Perhaps he needs more padding in it.

marriott09

My LO hated his swing up until a few days ago and now he loves being in it! He's almost 5 weeks. Hope your LO changes thier mind

msenginerd

My dd1 hated her swing and bouncy chair. Everyone was always telling me how amazing they are. But she never grew to like them. I'm hoping dd2 likes them.

djtippietoes

Mine tolerated being in it but not having it on for about a month.  Now he likes it on too.  He's actually currently sleeping in it.

MissDemeanor

I guess I'll try again later on. I think part of the problem now is that he hates to be put down.

sprashley

Ugh that's got to be frustrating on several levels not just $$. Swings were my lifesaver with DD1&2.

mdr619

My LO isn't a fan, either. He cries when we put him in it awake. But, if he's asleep he'll sleep like a champ in it!

ETA: I think it's more that he just wants to be held.

Heiditylerg

I returned my mommaroo and bought a fisher price swing with a mobile. Its amazing.

MissDemeanor

Heiditylerg said:

I returned my mommaroo and bought a fisher price swing with a mobile. Its amazing.

@Heiditylerg Did you return it because your baby didn't like it, or for another reason?