RnP, bouncer, and swing? Too much?

nicki731 · July 2011

We plan to have baby sleep in the rock n play in our room until we make the switch to the crib. I had also registered for the snugabunny swing to keep in the living room downstairs. I'm wondering now if I should add a bouncer too? I know the swing and bouncer have different purposes, it just feels like too much stuff! Has anybody had all 3 and was it a good idea?

HappyAardvark · July 2011

I'm registering for all 3. If I receive them, then great. If not, then I'll probably get one or two out of 3.

I've heard too many stories about the baby favoring only one type of device, and it would be nice to have options, and be able to return any that I found I didn't use or the baby hated.

nicoleanderic · July 2011

I had the swing and bouncer with DS#1 and used them both ALL the time. The swing was in the basement (entertainment room) and we would bring the bouncer all around. I actually used it in the kitchen a lot when we were cooking or eating. I got a RnP for DS#2 and am looking forward to having all of the options.

weddingbells2010 · July 2011

To each her own, but I'm scared of the RnP after all the things I read about babies getting flat heads and having to weat helmets to correct it from sleeping in the RnP. I know that far more people are happy with it than not, and have not had that problem, but when you read the same review over and over and over you have to hold SOME stock in the idea that it's POSSIBLE, even if not LIKELY.

That being said, we are registered for a Pack N Play and a Swing as well. I think they have different purposes- the PnP is for sleeping and changing when LO is an infant, but is also a playyard for the house or travel. The swing is for entertainment and soothing- I don't plan to let LO sleep in it (if he/she dozes off in it, I'll move him/her).

shihtzu51 · July 2011

weddingbells2010:

To each her own, but I'm scared of the RnP after all the things I read about babies getting flat heads and having to weat helmets to correct it from sleeping in the RnP. I know that far more people are happy with it than not, and have not had that problem, but when you read the same review over and over and over you have to hold SOME stock in the idea that it's POSSIBLE, even if not LIKELY.

That being said, we are registered for a Pack N Play and a Swing as well. I think they have different purposes- the PnP is for sleeping and changing when LO is an infant, but is also a playyard for the house or travel. The swing is for entertainment and soothing- I don't plan to let LO sleep in it (if he/she dozes off in it, I'll move him/her).

Just thought I'd add my opinion in case anyone is worrying about their infant getting a flat head. DS was born with a flatter side to his head. He was breech my whole pregnancy so one side was a little flatter than the other. Because of that he would tend to sleep with his head lying on that side. We'd move his head and he'd move it back. We only had a bouncer and a swing - and we didn't let DS sleep in either for longer than an hour...so that didn't cause it.

His head never corrected - so he did have to wear a helmet, which I was scared of in the beginning. He loved his helmet though and it didn't interfere with cuddling/nursing as much as I thought it would. It was actually hard to get him to stop wearing it - he had it for ~9 months. His head looks perfect now - it's still technically 1/8th of an inch different from side to side but I can't tell. So in case anyone is worried about it - it definitely is not as bad as you think [not that anyone wants to cause their child to have a flat head!].

moviesprincess · July 2011

I am getting the RnP as my compromise to getting him to sleep in the crib but if he wont, he will not be in our bed. We are getting a swing from my BIL and registering for a bouncer. I have no problem having all 3 because he might not like all of them but at least one I am getting as a hand me down.

LauriJean_2009 · July 2011

HappyAardvark:
I'm registering for all 3. If I receive them, then great. If not, then I'll probably get one or two out of 3.
I've heard too many stories about the baby favoring only one type of device, and it would be nice to have options, and be able to return any that I found I didn't use or the baby hated.

This is me exactly.

StephK86 · July 2011

I have a pack n play bassinet, swing and bouncer. I used them all with my son and like having one in each room. The bassinet I put in my room to be closer to the baby for a while, swing in the living room and the bouncer can fit anywhere like in the bathroom or kitchen.

Mrs. Mo · July 2011

We registered for and got a RnP, swing & exersaucer (we chose this over a bouncer) and got all 3. We don't plan on having DD in the RnP for anything other than naps or to keep her in our sight (and away from the dogs) when we are both in the shower. Although she will be able to go in the RnP & swing right away, she won't be in the exersaucer until ~6 months when she can hold up her head. So, for us, the swing & exersaucer serve 2 different purposes.

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