Swings

khammond3 · January 2014

I need advice on which swing to get. I loved the snuggle bunny but its too big and we have very limited space. I liked the graco petite glider but have heard terrible reviews. Help this FTM out!!!!

MamaFantastic · January 2014

I haven't shopped for swings in 4 years so I can't really comment on what's current, but I will say this: buy a swing that can run via batteries OR a wall plug. Don't get a battery-only model. Also, it's nice to have a swing that can rock side to side or front and back. Some babies prefer one motion over the other.

AcaAwkward · January 2014

MamaFantastic said:
I haven't shopped for swings in 4 years so I can't really comment on what's current, but I will say this: buy a swing that can run via batteries OR a wall plug. Don't get a battery-only model. Also, it's nice to have a swing that can rock side to side or front and back. Some babies prefer one motion over the other.

^^^exactly what MF said.

We have the Snugabunny and love it, but you're right...it takes up a bunch of space. Maybe check out travel swings? Sorry I can't be of more help on a specific model.

MamaFantastic · January 2014

Check out the fisher price zen collection swing. It's big, but the seat detaches to become a stationary device, which makes it more streamlined from a baby clutter perspective, and more economical because it's two products in one. It's also REALLY nice to be able to do uninterrupted floor-to-swing (or vice versa) shifts when you need to move baby from room to room. This is the swing we own.

thomas930 · January 2014

I had a travel swing for my first and the motor burnt out by time she was done with it (she didn't even use it that much) and it ran through batteries like crazy, especially as she got heavier. This time we went with a full size swing, the snugga monkey one.

scarles · January 2014

We are splurging on the mamaroo. If we had the space, I would definitely go with the fisher price my little lamb swing. I am justifying the mamaroo by not getting another swing or bouncer. I hope it makes this LO happy!

KatieGummow · January 2014

You can have that one lady's husband build one for you

LittleLady77 · January 2014

I have no idea OP but I have been gifted 4 swings and 2 bouncers. They are taking over my house!

speechie517 · January 2014

Just put together the Graco model that goes from swing to bouncer; however I think we may return it because I didn't realize it only swings side to side and runs on batteries only. I think we may exchange it for the Fisher Price one some of the previous posters have mentioned.

homediva · January 2014

I thought this was going to be a sex post! : (

I don't have much advice on models, but I will tell you that last time we spent over $200 on a swing. We also picked up a used vibrating chair for $10. Take a wild guess which one baby preferred!!

Teresa1896 · January 2014

We never had a swing- never needed one. Our dd just loved the vibrating bouncer chair thingy, so we never had to explore the swings. If you're tight on space, you could always hold off and see if you can get by without one.

LBStewart · January 2014

We had two swings for DD and I agree that some take up a lot more space than the others. Definitely get one that plugs in to the wall. As some of the others have mentioned, the Mamaroo is definitely a space saver. They also just came out with the Rockaroo (I think that's the name) that is also a space saver, it just moves differently.

NicoleAnne416 · January 2014

One that goes side to side as well as front to back for sure. I have no space, and I am getting one again. I do not care if it takes up 1/4 of my bedroom, that thing saved my life with my first two kids. Fisher price papasan cradle swings, tons of different colors and themes available. They now make one on BRU or amazon that is $119 or so and "compact" size. I will be using SIL's this time until the motor dies, but if buying new, I'd go with one I could use batteries or a wall plug as well. Middle of the night (if you let them sleep there which I did) dying batteries suck!

snmetz7 · January 2014

if anyone got the bru flyer they sent out this week it has a %off swing coupon (i want to say its 20% but it might be 15%) .
@megla i just called and asked and they said mamaroo was included in that deal.

scarles · January 2014

Awesome @snmetz7! Does it say how long the coupon is good for? My shower is next weekend so I'm waiting to buy anything until then.

scarles · January 2014

Just checked and it is good until 2/17! I will definitely pick it up with that coupon if I don't get it at my shower.

snmetz7 · January 2014

mine is too i think they are good until the 3rd? ill go back and check tonight and let you know
@megla

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