So, with my previous kiddos, we did the Fisher Price rainforest swing that went side to side and back and forth... worked fine, but I hated the batteries only option. Also got a "baby catapult" vibrating seat at my shower then... so I was covered. But now thing are cooler and fancier... so looking to some more recent advice from younger STMs.
Is something like the mamaroo worth it? I am interested in it because of the variations, and because it doesn't have to have me walk over to rock it over and over (like the RnP) and seems like it won't bog down with a heavier baby (like the swing). I also like that it reclines a little better than the swing did. I don't know that I love how immobile the mamaroo is (very heavy)... the bouncer is nice to be able to move to the bathroom when I shower, or take with us on trips to grandmas, etc.
Thoughts?
Re: Mamaroo vs Swing vs RnP
I was able to find a RnP on clearance for $38 at Target, and I have it downstairs for naps, but that's also what I used the swing for with my previous kids. So I am debating returning the RnP or sending it to grandma's for the swing. I am thinking of just adding it to my registry and using the completion coupon to snag it, and taking baby to BRU or something to try it out... I don't have any local friends with one.
I totally get the every baby likes something different thing... I say it all the time... but new technology makes me start wondering!
I also registered for the RNP and a FP swing - to buy with the completion coupon - and from what I have heard I will probably buy the RNP but not the swing - unless the Mamaroo ends up being a PITA to take up and down stairs.
I think it's really hit or miss, some moms swear by it and others say their kids hated it. It's not cheap so I would recommend buying gently used or borrowing from friend/family if possible.
Thank you so much!!!! I had no idea. Which is pretty stupid of me. I will always keep it on the floor. Now the Momaroo is a very strange machine to me - it is so small and low to the ground - it must be a pain to have to bend down to get the baby in and out of it...
OMG - had no idea this was something I needed to think about --
so at that point did you have to stop using RnP??
OP: if you get mamaroo & baby hates it, you can resell on CL easily!
Happy to help. I had a friend years back who put her son on the table in his bouncer chair, he fell and had some serious injuries, so I'm super paranoid about putting baby things amywhere but the ground.
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