Well little Emily is 5 weeks old and is having a little bit more awake time during the day (and much to my dismay, nighttime)... problem is she doesn't like to just sit with me or be cuddled, she has to be bounced on a fit ball, or cradled while I stand up and swing her in my arms. I have a Fisher Price Papisan Seat which vibrates, but she doesn't seem to like it very much and cries... So I was thinking of investing in one of those baby swings i've seen around as my arms just can't take it anymore and I can't even put her down to go to the toilet without her screaming.
So does anyone have one they love? There are a few out there so i'd like one that others have used and found to be great. Would prefer one that plugs into the wall rather than a battery operated one if they exist?
Or, does anyone have advice on ones to avoid? Also, how long do they last (age wise) before baby is too big for them? I'd hate to fork out lots of moolah and only get a few months out of it.
Hmm I think the Fisher Price Power Plus swing is the only one with a wall plug in option but it doesn't have great reviews that I could find... I guess I could always use rechargable batteries anyway!
Has anyone used the Fisher Price Precious Planet Open-Top Cradle 'n Swing? It looks pretty good.
I have the FP power plus - got it bc it plugs into the wall... i dont have any complaints about it - dont RAVE about it but it does the trick and i have used it with both my boys. I think DS1 grew out of it around 8 months (cant remember exactly). I know i used it a bit also when we first started solids and he was too small to sit in high chair - i used to sit him in there for his solids... so obv it lasted til a bit after 6 months at least...
I dont use it ALL the time but they do like the rocking motion and it is another activity/position for them in these early days...
preagainpan - Thanks, yeah I read similar things about it. I also don't know if just the back and forth motion will suffice as when I swing her she's going side to side, which is why i'm thinking maybe the cradle n swing as it does both directions.
Would love to hear more suggestions of some others people have had success with!
Can anyone recommend me a good baby swing?
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