Swing, bounce chair, or both?

Murkel

New mom... Can't decide which one is more important or if both are necessary.

asm07

All babies are different. We have both the snugabunny swing and bouncer, but our baby rarely used the swing and didn't enjoy the bouncer until she was a couple months old. Unless you don't mind buying both and storing them, see if you can buy used or borrow them from a friend to find out which one your baby prefers.

melaport

We had both and used both almost daily. Just packed them up!

LittleApple

I used both with all three of my kids.

CLLDLL

I liked the portability of the bouncer. I used to take it into the bathroom when I'd shower on maternity leave. My first kid hated the swing. The second LOVED it. I agree with borrowing or perhaps buying used if you don't want to buy both new.

Murkel

Thanks, everyone! I think I will get both (hopefully used or borrowed since everything is so much $$$) and if we don't end up using one I can sell it or keep it for baby # 2.

MommyAtty

I have a Graco Elite from Babies R Us that is a combo! Just got it last week and it's great. The seat part can sit on the floor and is a bouncer, you can carry it around with the handle, then it sits in the swing part and it's a glider swing. And it plugs in, which I read is really so much more convenient than changing batteries.

jtmomma13

We used both. But not for long time periods. 

HeatherTeacher

Target sells a combo swing and bouncer called Graco® Duo 2-in-1 Swing and another one is called Graco® Duet Connect™ 2-in1 Swing and Bouncer. I too want to get both, so I may look into these.

Here are the links          

https://www.target.com/p/graco-duo-2-in-1-swing/-/A-13773926#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=swing%2Fbouncer

https://www.target.com/p/graco-duet-connect-2-in1-swing-and-bouncer/-/A-14243402#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=swing%2Fbouncer

ILMomma

I have the 3 in 1 Graco swing, bouncer and rocker. It is amazing! I put my DS in the bouncer so I could shower and when I would need to move around the house. The vibrator really did work in keeping him asleep or calm. The swing was great for naps.

ILMomma

ILMomma said:

I have the 3 in 1 Graco swing, bouncer and rocker. It is amazing! I put my DS in the bouncer so I could shower and when I would need to move around the house. The vibrator really did work in keeping him asleep or calm. The swing was great for naps.

I have to add that it was expensive and we received it as a shower gift but if we didn't I would have bought it myself. We plan on having more children so it can be reused.

SunAndRain

both! I saw graco came out with a 2-in-1. Maybe take a look?

DD loved her FP Snug a Bunny swing. And so did I since that was the best way to get her to sleep from about month 4-6!

fsumom

I have neither and we're surviving.  I only have a Rock n' Play but wish I had a swing at times.

Eyeage

Looks like I'm going to be the first to suggest the mamaroo by 4 moms.  It's expensive but check craigslist (we go ours for $130 basically brand new in the box on craiglist).  It's a plug in multi-function swing with different patterns, speeds, and we can plug an ipod into it for music.  Our son absolutely loves it, and it's awesome for us.  My wife is a NICU nurse, and it's what they use there, and I can understand why.  Once he's in there he's calm or fast asleep.