sooo I see some really expensive ones... those FP Papasan thingoes & the rainforest one look really cool... and pricey! And it seems that they don't last for ALL that long... so is it really worth it? Then I see heaps of the little chair thingoes (yes I have the jargon down pat!).. rocker/bouncinette kinda things.

So I really have no idea where to start. Do I need one? Should I buy what I want or wait to see if I get given one?
What did you use? Why did you like it? How long did it last?
DId it have vibrations, self-rocking, you had to rock it, baby could rock it? What worked best for you and your baby?

Please bear in mind I ain't gonna ebay (I haven't got time, I'd rather just buy something new if I'm going to buy it). And, to be honest, I don't really mind what i spend (within reason) if it's gonna be a godsend. I hear lots of people say that putting bubba in SOMETHING along these lines is great while taking a shower etc etc.

TIA!
Belfie
P.S. I've got nearly everything else I need now - YAY!!!
P.P.S. Custard is the BEST!