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Full Size VS Travel Swing

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Any advice on which to choose? I'm so tempted to get a travel swing. the other ones are huge! plus we are registering for a bouncy seat as well. It seems like it would be good to be able to move the swing from room to room.

Anyone know if i would be missing out on something important if i didn't get a full-size version? If i get full size i'll register for the little lamb. any recommendations for a travel size would be appreciated.

 Thanks! 

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Re: Full Size VS Travel Swing

  • Anyu2Anyu2

    I have a full size and a travel one for DD. I'm kind of big on if you can get what you need out of the small one, do it. I love having both only because I had the big one first and didn't get the travel one until we spent the week at my IL's. I would say that the biggest advantages to the big one would be, it's easier to get the baby in and out (and I used it CONSTANTLY!!!!!) Also if you have a dog or cat that might get a little too curious. 

    Also on the subject of big v. small, I only got one of those booster seats that strap onto the chair (Fischer Price) and I never had a big high chair. One of the best choices I made. It doesn't take up any room and I can pop it off and bring it where ever I go.

    Hope it helps. 

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  • MrsTottyMrsTotty member

    Two TOTALLY different items for TOTALLY different things IMO. 

    DS slept in the regular swing for almost the first 5 months.  We had one that would rock side to side or front to back, and he LOVED the side to side motion.  The big one also played soothing music and had light-up stars, which helped him fall asleep.

    The travel swing was all about entertainment.  Bright colors, loud noises ... it kept him occupied while I was in the shower ... kind of like a bouncer would have done.  So, I guess you could get away with this in lieu of a bouncer, but I wouldn't get one of these in place of a BIG swing.    

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  • slwprincessslwprincess member
    The side to side functionality of the full size swing is hard to beat IMO.  We ended up getting a travel swing on clearance later on and it served its purpose for a beach trip and keeping him occupied in the condo.  But honestly, nothing beats that full size swing in the early days!

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  • MaddysMama07MaddysMama07 member
    We had a full-size swing for DD. I hated how much room it took up. We got a travel swing this time. We are 2 hours away from my parents and IL's now and we like that we can take the swing with us when we go back for a weekend.
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  • MarshMopMarshMop

    We have a full size swing that plugs into the wall outlet instead of running on batteries -- good thing too because I can't imagine how many batteries we'd have gone through already.

    I'm not sure if the travel swings plug into the wall?

    Also, the swing and bouncer are nothing alike.  

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