i have an older fisher price cradle type swing i got second hand which i couldn't have lived without for the first six months or more.... she lived in it...
anyways all i will say is this, make sure you get the cradle type swing, not the type that just go forwards and backwards, as the forward backward ones have the frame very close to the seat, and when baby is older she will be able to reach out and grab the frame and stop the swing, thats what my friend's son did.... you will get alot more use out of the cradle type swing as the frame is no where near the seat so there is no chance of limbs sticking out and stopping the swing, cheeky monkeys. hope you know what i mean by the two different types of swings.
We have the Fisher Price 3-in-1 (I think thats what its called?) Where you can actually take the seat out and use it as a stationary seat, or a rocker, as well as put it in the swing.
I RAVE about this swing. Actually, I saw a couple look at it and another swing, and I actually spent 10 minutes showing them the 3-in-1, and raving about it LOL! I *LOVE* it! It was pretty much the only way she would sleep during the for the first 6 months (except in my arms lol).
It takes batteries, but we used it every day and only had to change them a few times in 6 months, so it doesn't chew through them, its actually really good. I wanted a plug one as well, but the fact that we could take the seat out and use it as a rocker was GREAT, so we traded off the plug featured for that.
we have the rainforest cradle swing (has been replaced by the precious planets) and i could not rate it more highly. it has been a life-saver. i use it everyday- have used it for both kids. ds1 used to actually sleep in it, ds2 hasn't had a sleep in it yet but is happy to sit in it for an hour while i cook/clean. it's fantastic.
both my boys have only liked the side to side cradle motion, so i would definitely get the precious planets cradle one if i was going to buy one brand new. we got our rainforest one during a sale at toys r us.
Thanks everyone for your advice and help, you made my decision very easy! I pick up my new Fisher Price Precious Planet Cradle n Swing later this afternoon... can't wait! Fingers crossed she likes it and my back, arms and legs get a break!
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