Do I need a bouncer AND a swing?

katiep337

I am trying to organize my registry list...is it really necessary to get a bouncer AND a swing? I am also getting a Pack N Play. Seems like a lot of places for baby to sleep...did you find both useful? Thanks!

ilovecade

Not sure if my post went through?
We did, because the swing was more for sleeping/soothing, and the bouncer was when he was awake. I left the swing downstairs and the bouncer upstairs for when I was getting ready. Save the boxes and receipts, my DS hated his first swing! Make sure you get one that reclines enough. We also had a pack n play in our bedroom where he slept the first 6 wks.

NG2HD

Depends on what you mean by bouncer.  I've never heard of a baby sleeping in a bouncer - do you mean a vibrating seat or a real bouncer?  The bouncer I am picturing is for larger babies - meaning they hold their head up and can bounce themselves up and down... it wouldn't be for sleeping.  We did have the vibrating seat and the swing and a pack and play.  The baby did not sleep in the pack and play and slept a lot in her swing during the day or watched the little toys above her head/look in the mirror on the swing.  The swing is great - but if you're looking for three different things for the baby to sleep in, I don't think you need all three. 

minda31807

I have both, but I wouldn't say you need both.  Both my boys went through phases were they did not like one or the other at times.  It was nice to have options.

mommysangels

You don't "need" to buy anything you feel is not neccessary. For me I loved the bouncer to use in the bathroom while I was showering. The swing, jumperoo and playmat in the livingroom and bumbo goes anywhere. If you don't think your gonna use don't get it. That's my point of view.

katiep337

Thanks, everyone! DC2London, I will DEFINITELY be showing my husband your response! He will have a little freak out, but it sounds like registering for both can't hurt.

pitterpatter129

If you can afford it, I'd get both.  We actually used the bouncy seat more than the swing, but every baby is different.  We'll see what #2 likes. 

 

lylahlove

We're actually getting a second bouncer this time - I was always carrying it up and down the stairs. When Liam was teeny, he hated the swing (we borrowed one from a friend) but when he hit the 4 month wakeful, it was the only place he would sleep. 

JuliaBug

We only had a bouncy seat with DS. He loved it. If he had hated it, we would have gotten a swing, too.

AmieV3

I will be getting both

siempre corre

I have no personal experience (FTM here), but read somewhere that you should have somewhere for your baby to camp out on every floor of your house.  We have a bi-level, and are registering for the Fisher Price Rock N' Play Sleeper for our bedroom, a Pack N' Play for short trips and maybe our downstairs, and have had several offers from friends looking to get rid of bouncers.  My husband is kind of a minimalist when it comes to wanting "stuff" in the house and we don't have a ton of room, so I am going to see if we can get by without a swing.  However, I might let one of our friends know the plan to see if baby sleeps fine without a swing and have their swing as a back-up.  Again, I don't really know what I am doing, but that is our plan so far. 

beforesunrise

I just read this chapter in Baby Bargains and was wondering the same thing. Thx for asking!

chimneygrl

I found one that does both, swings and bounce.  Of course it does not do both at the same time, but it is great.

cal031686

chimneygrl:

I found one that does both, swings and bounce.  Of course it does not do both at the same time, but it is great.

 

I saw a swing and bouncer combo at BRU. It's called the Graco Swing n Bounce 2 in 1 Swing. It might be helpful for those without a lot of room or wanting to buy both separately. 

 https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2845527

ericalee27

JuliaBug:

We only had a bouncy seat with DS. He loved it. If he had hated it, we would have gotten a swing, too.

 

ditto this. I'm hoping DS2 won't require us to purchase a swing!  

AlyssaRoseKeane

I had a couple swings and bouncers that I got from friends, and ended up using my Fisher Price Take Along Swing more than anything else

JBos82

I'm registered for a bouncer, swing, and pack and play. The bouncer is more portable for around the house, and we will find a spot where the swing will likely stay. The pack and play will be good, not only for our house, but to bring elsewhere.