Which would you recommend: Baby bouncer or swing?

cloudy0143

We don't have much extra room in our small apartment, so both is not really an option. I know the only real difference is that one you have to move manually (in most cases anyway and the swing moves on its own. I know a lot of Mommys say they prefer the bouncer because they don't want baby to get used to being rocked to sleep, but I plan on having a glider for feeding/sleeping/bonding so the rocking is not a negative for me.

Just wanted to know what your LO preferred, and which one you'd recommend!

cloudy0143

WOW! Never would have thought of that for some reason but I LOVE it! What a fabulous idea, and it definitely looks like it's a functional size! I really like it, thanks so much!

Ritzy19

RachaelA:

What about this?

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Luv-Spacesaver-Swing-Seat/dp/B0042D69X8/ref=sr_1_5?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1312505737&sr=1-5

Its both in one.

I would argue that this is the perfect solution because I honestly can't decide which one I'd rather have.  DD loved her swing for the first few months, and then after a while she preferred her bouncer.  The swing was great at first because it was a lifesaver when we were having a hard time getting her to sleep.  The bouncer was great because it was portable.  I think the Fisher Price suggestion is perfect!

sandrarn11

For the sweet peace swing, ----> https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Sweet-Peace-Soother-Cuddly/dp/B002T4F0UU

the part where they sit detaches and can stand alone.  It also vibrates.

MNgirl326

My child hated the swing but loved the bouncer.   He slept in the boucer every nap and every night for the first 8 weeks of life.

but every kid is different.  If you can't do both, I would look for a 2 in 1 combo.

varkeyr

RachaelA:

What about this?

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Luv-Spacesaver-Swing-Seat/dp/B0042D69X8/ref=sr_1_5?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1312505737&sr=1-5

Its both in one.

Wow and you can pick it up and put it on the table. Looks like its portable too. Hmm almost makes me want to sell my swing and get that!

mrsmikeyray

sandrarn11:

For the sweet peace swing, ----> https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Sweet-Peace-Soother-Cuddly/dp/B002T4F0UU

the part where they sit detaches and can stand alone.  It also vibrates.

That thing scares me... I'm sure its safe but the way its built just looks like it can't hold anything.

MNgirl326

mrsmikeyray:

sandrarn11:

For the sweet peace swing, ----> https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Sweet-Peace-Soother-Cuddly/dp/B002T4F0UU

the part where they sit detaches and can stand alone.  It also vibrates.

That thing scares me... I'm sure its safe but the way its built just looks like it can't hold anything.

It probably wouldn't have 4/5 stars and 165 reviews if it was unsafe and didn't hold anything. 

TruN

Pretty much they are the same. But if your talking about an infant I'll prefer a bouncer. A swing I'll wait till 7-8months. Plus a bouncer is much more smaller anyways.

MommyToOBe

Bouncer chair - No, they grow out of it with in the first 3 months.. Swing - A MUST!!!

DustyDeb9

The Mamaroo swing is nice and compact and not jerky like some of the other swings.  I just got one, but the baby isn't here yet, so I don't know how well she'll like it yet.

https://www.4moms.com/mamaroo

 

 

ces25c

https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Duo-Swing-Bouncer-Collection/dp/B00434G2TM/ref=sr_1_11?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1312522581&sr=1-11

Here is another that does both.

I thought I'd decided what to get then I read an article that said to hold off until you could borrow one to make sure your baby wasn't one who screamed every time you try to set them in a swing or bouncer!

kewltif

Much to my dismay, DD has never really liked her swing. She sits in her bouncer all the time ands it's nice and portable around the house- like when you are taking a shower.

jess11779

we actually registerd & got 1 at babies r us that is a combo swing & bouncer in 1 so it doesnt take up extra space we love it

xtinaxmariex

RachaelA:

What about this?

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Luv-Spacesaver-Swing-Seat/dp/B0042D69X8/ref=sr_1_5?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1312505737&sr=1-5

Its both in one.

Thanks!!! I totally just bought one but I got it from diapers.com. They have a free shipping promo going and if you enter a promo code you get an additional $10 off so I got it for $54.95 total.

Thanks for the tip!!

PearlPink

DustyDeb9:

The Mamaroo swing is nice and compact and not jerky like some of the other swings.  I just got one, but the baby isn't here yet, so I don't know how well she'll like it yet.

https://www.4moms.com/mamaroo

 

 

I REALLY want the mamaroo, DH and I saw them in Scottsdale and I love it twice as much, we will see what our budget allows between now and when LO arrives.

llamakins

We had both, but if you could only have 1, I would start with a bouncer. If you feel like you need a swing later, you will make space for it, believe me! The bouncer was used all the time!! If I wasn't nursing my son, he was in the bouncer with my foot pushing on it to go up and down while I ate meals.

M&K99

I put this one on my registry. Swing & bouncy combo. I thought it was awesome! Saves you room and it's practically!!  2 in 1!!! (: 

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4311579