How To Choose The Best Baby Swing

This is a sponsored post. But all opinions about this product and how to choose the best baby swing are all mine. When you have a baby, there is always that one piece of gear that you swore you could not live without.

For me, it was our baby swing. For all three of my babies, it was the swing. This was especially true for Henry. For a baby often inconsolable, the swing made him peaceful.

Our swing was a shower gift. All the girls in my office pitched in and bought it for me. When I unwrapped that bog box, I was speechless. A feat for me! The swing was glorious. It was from Graco.

Graco was a brand I was familiar with. It was the brand we trusted for many baby items for the kids. It was a brand we knew made baby gear to last. Baby gear you could pass down. Are you in the market for a swing? Here is the checklist we go by every time!

Soothing Power: For most parents, they buy a baby swing to soothe their baby. Look for a swing with a variety of features. These should include different speeds and direction and a comfortable seat. Bonus features include music and/or nature sounds and a reclining seat. All these features together will soothe the most cranky baby!

Power Source: There are different types of power sources for baby swings. Some are battery powered while others plug into an electrical outlet. I am not sure if they make swings with a hand crank anymore. We had one with our first baby. You sure built up your biceps with those!

Removable Rocker: Many swing today are made with a removable rocker. This way you can have your baby next to you while you rock them.

Accessories: Look for a swing that comes with a mobile or soft toys for baby to play with. That is always a bonus.

Price: The cost of the swing matters, but it is last on my list. I expect to pay a bit more for a swing that does everything I want for my baby and more. If I am giving a swing as a gift, I want it to be something the parents will be as happy to open as I was with my first swing!

We have a new baby coming into the family soon. I am about to burst with love for a baby I have not even met yet! Baby Declan is scheduled to arrive in November. We cannot wait!

I wanted to get his parents a fabulous baby swing. My first order of business was to head to the Graco website to see what they had. If I trusted the brand with my kids, I trust it with Declan.

When I found the Graco EveryWay Soother™ with Removable Rocker, I was in love! First of all, it is gorgeous! They have the “Josephone” for your little lady and the “Tristan” for your little man.

It is exclusively available at Babies R Us and retails for $200. At the first glance you can see how comfortable your little one would be in the EveryWay Soother™.

This swing has got it ALL! This is what it has:
Keep baby smiling with 8 ways to swing
Multi-direction seat offers more ways to soothe
Seat doubles as a removable rocker for use throughout the home
6 Swing speeds allow Mom to adjust speed to baby’s preference
Vibration with two speed settings soothe baby
3 position recline for optimal comfort
10 melodies and 5 nature sounds to calm and soothe
Mobile with two soft toys keeps baby entertained
Plush soft goods with removable infant head support for added comfort
AC Adapter means no need for batteries

Putting the swing together will take about an hour. At least it did for us. The only complaint we could come up with is the electrical cord is a little short. our model, baby Claire is a super fussy baby.

Once we found the right movement, she was immediately calm. We also loved the heart beat on the sound settings. The clips and the actual rocker feel quite secure. When I asked the new mom what she thought, she said, “I love this thing!” Mike drop!