Swings

Nursenic78

 

Is there really any difference between a regular full size swing and a portable swing? Is there any reason to buy a full size swing if the portable is 50 bucks cheaper?

luvmyducks

My full size swing plugs in.  Best thing ever.

MrsJetSet

luvmyducks:

My full size swing plugs in.  Best thing ever.

I inherited a swing from a friend.  It took batteries and sucked.  I think I paid for at least half of another swing in just the cost of batteries. 

JenK1108

luvmyducks:

My full size swing plugs in.  Best thing ever.

 

This.  I would not recommend a swing that doesn't plug in unless you plan not to use it much

LittleApple

JenK1108:

luvmyducks:

My full size swing plugs in.  Best thing ever.

 

This.  I would not recommend a swing that doesn't plug in unless you plan not to use it much

 Not always!  I have the Bright Starts Ingenuity full size swing.  I use it daily and replaced the batteries once in the last 5 months.  It is also super quiet.

https://www.amazon.com/InGenuity-Cradle-Sway-Swing-Briarcliff/dp/B004I1T8AK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1357570265&sr=8-3&keywords=bright+starts+ingenuity+swing

cast920

We had a portable swing by Bright Starts and really liked it. I'm so glad I didn't get a full size. The portable one I could fold when it wasn't being used or bring it to another room if I needed to. Only chaged the batteries 3 or 4 times.

AliciaS1411

YES. There IS a difference. My BIGGEST regret in preparing for our LO was not buying a full sized swing. We bought a $65 portable or space saver swing and have spent well over $100 batteries for the d@mned thing. 

If I could go back I would buy a full sized swing without even batting an eye at the price. We've spent WAY too much replacing batteries in our stupid portable one. 

ETA- We have a Fisher Price Love U Zoo swing. 

lynn97

luvmyducks:

My full size swing plugs in.  Best thing ever.

 

Yes. And they have more oomph. DS hated his travel swing but loved everyone else's (daycare's, church's, friends'). I will be buying a full-size one for the baby otw.  

AngelaP1986

thanks ladies!