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!
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That swing looks amazing, and in no way dangerous! I mention not looking dangerous, because my kids’ baby swing had these big legs, and you had to be careful not to get any body parts in there while they were swinging. Your body parts, not theirs. LOL
I loved a German playpen that would fold into a highchair. It was way before American items like that. It worked so well.
A baby swing was a lifesaver when my daughter was born. It was the only way to get her to sleep.
how cool is that? i do not have any kids but it is amazing how things have evolved! http://www.crayonized.com
When I was pregnant with my first child five years ago, I thought we could get away without buying a swing. Oh boy, was I ever wrong about that! Both my kids ended up loving the swing! One loved the front the back motion while the other preferred side to side.
Baby swings sure have come a long way since my kids were little! This one looks amazing and beyond fully loaded. I must add, your model makes it even cuter!
When I was babysitting my granddaughter my best buy was a baby swing. Wonderful for soothing a grumpy baby. Now that I’ve seen what Grayco has now I’m excited. I have a nephew that is starting to think about having kids and I can’t wait to spoil them with new technology like this.
This swing looks so cool. My kids each had a swing when they were tiny. They really do come in handy.
Baby swings are must have. It’s even better when they are compact and portable. It’s handy to move it around the house from the bedroom, kitchen and living room.
I have not had a baby yet, but I love them. See them very cute, naughty. I enjoyed your post!
I was surprised to see how much baby swings changed when I had my son 2 years ago. There was so much to consider. I’m sure a guide is in order to know what to look for at this point.
Now that is a really nice swing! I wouldn’t expect anything less from Graco. They were always my go-to for baby needs when my girls were little, and they never let me down.
I had a swing with one child. It was nice to have and handy to put baby in and have hands free for a bit while baby was entertained. I love the swings they have now. So many more bells and whistles.
When my daughters were small our baby swing got plenty of use! I love that this baby essential has grown up too! They’re nicer and have better features then the ones of decades past.
Oh my gosh this baby looks so cute! I didn’t get a swing for my daughter when she was first born but we are looking for one for her now that she is 14 months old.
It is a good one! Plus it has an AC adapter and doesn’t even need batteries.
You weren’t kidding when you mentioned that this swing has got it all. It looks awesome and it’s definitely going to be worth it! I like that it has a lot of features.
These are really awesome tips! Sharing this with my mom friends! 😀
My son’s loved the swing! They sure have come a long way from the old noisy wind up ones! I have a new grandson due in December and he will be using his cousins Graco swing!
I would have loved to have this when I started having kids! It would have made my life easier! I think this swing is worth it and parents should definitely consider getting this when they’re looking for a crib.
I loved my first baby swing.
First of all, I want to steal your baby!!!! I love Graco swings, that’s what my daughter had for my grandkids. Swings have come so far, I had to “crank” it and it would wake the baby and forget trying to get them out if they were sleeping. Graco makes a great gift for baby showers!
I am not sure i ever had a baby swing as a baby. Might something I get when I do have kids and will remember all your tips!
Precious baby and swing! I bet your sweet baby loves to be in it! I love the soft colors of the swing.
My favorite piece of baby gear that I received was definately a floor mat with a variety of toys that were attached to it. My daughter loved it. She would play & it would keep her happy.
Nice of you listing these things out so that one can know what to look out for so as not to fall victim to inferior products.
The cost of the swing didn’t matter much to us. Safety was the biggest thing for us.
Graco is such a consistent brand. We love getting their baby items often.
My favorite piece of baby equipment was our stroller. I wheeled each of our girls through the neighborhood, over to MaMaw’s house and through the mall. We put many miles on our stroller.
My favorite piece of baby was a very cool baby activity mat.
My favorite piece of baby gear was a very cool baby activity mat.
I don’t know my favorite yet. I am expecting my first baby in a few months! Right now I think its an ergo baby carrier, but we shall see. I have decided I really need to get one of these swings!
My boys are now 30 years old. But my favorite piece was a deluxe changing station. Given to me by a couple of Gay guys there friends of my husband! I really loved it!
This looks like a great swing! We have Graco car seats but haven’t tried a swing before. My 4 month old baby girl would love this!
Graco is a well known product for kids. The quality is known to be very good which is needed by mommies to be secured and assured that their babies will be secured.
My favorite piece I had when my kids were little was the bouncy seat! I was able to take it with me from room to room so I could keep an eye on them!
I have no kids yet, but I really think I would buy a baby swing if I had! Seem so useful, relaxing and funny for a baby!
That swing looks so state of the art haha! How lovely your co-workers gave you such a generous gift when you were pregnant!
The swings they make today are amazing. Compared to the ones my children used 25 years ago !!
I love giving clothes as gifts! My cousin would love this!
In 1984, a Graco wind up/crank swing and a KangaRockaroo.
We got a high chair from my brother in law and his wife and I was absolutely grateful for that. My son still uses it.
safety is so important. That is the first thing I would look for in a swing. This one looks like a great combination of safety, comfort and look
There are some really good baby swings out there. We did have one that my daughter really loved, but some of the other ones she just didn’t respond to at all. She craved human interaction.
My oldest loved his baby swing. Hopefully, our new baby won’t figure out how to grab hold of the bar.
Oh gosh they never had great things like this when my son was born in 2007. I think that a lot of newer products came out and I didn’t have all that, but I was his personal rocker. I loved it and he was an easy baby to put to sleep he didn’t cry much.
The baby swing was the best gift.swinging back and forth sealed the deal.sleepy .
I think my favorite toys were the plush toys they could cuddle with. I also like the mobile that hung above the crib….that really kept him engaged visually
I think that Kim the sleep expert is completely right, a change of scenery can often be beneficial for entertaining a baby. Love the look of the baby swing x
My favorite baby gear was a swing. It helped my baby be more comforted
We loved our bouncer! Couldn’t have lived without it!
When my sons were born back in the 80s I received a Graco swing with a hard plastic seat. I thought this was the best present ever. They sat happily in that swing. Things have come a along way. I’m looking to purchase a swing for my 4 month old grandson and found your review very helpful.
My favorite baby gear was my stroller. It was exciting to get a new stroller for my little one.
When my kids were babies honestly a baby swing was the best thing ever that I owned. It was the only thing that actually helped me get some sanity in my life when they would be extremely fussy and nothing was wrong, diapers were changed, bellies were fed, they weren’t sick, etc. etc. I would put them in their swing and they would instantly go to sleep. I am currently expecting again and so looking for another swing to have!
I absolutely loved having my Bumbo seat. It was easy to take with us on our road trips and he loved sitting up while interacting with us.
Gripe water! My first was very colicky and gassy. It was the biggest relief for us! I can’t imagine going through life without some gripe water.
for my last baby the fisher price rock and play was a life saver. He refused to sleep in the crib or bassinet but loved the rock n play and I could easily tote it around with me throughout the house if I needed to. I will definitely be keeping it if we have another baby. 🙂
No kiddos here and no plans either! But my signature gift at baby showers is always the mobile, I may have to switch to this soother/baby swing! I am not entering as I have no one expecting in my circle, so good luck to all who enter and happy labor day to all. 🙂
Great tips for moms. These baby swings are getting more and more advanced!
I wish they had swings like they have today when my boys were little. This swing looks like it would make for a great baby shower gift idea. Thanks for sharing a great review.and tips.
My favorite piece of baby gear for little babies is the swing. Both of my girls slept in their swings till about 6 months old. For older babies I love the Stokke or Keekaroo chairs. We are so much happier with them than with traditional bulky high chairs.
Play pens and swings are lifesavers.
Playpens and swings are lifesavers. They make it so much easier, thank you so much for the chance.
I think my two life savers were a swing and a baby carrier. Although, favorites do change as they grow and their needs change!
I loved our Graco Pack N Play. We took it on our road trips and it was so easily to fold.
The swing and sound machine were my must haves
I had twins and the best baby gear was the swings. Oh, they helped me out so much when I needed to care for one twin and had the other on a swing!
Ours was the portable play pen!
I like the Ergo carrier. It lets me clean & do stuff, while holding baby.
I got a swing that I loved because my kids would fall asleep in it.
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I received a swing at my shower that I loved because my kids would fall asleep in it. It had toys built on it so it would keep them busy too. Iit was a great place to put them in when I had to leave the room for a minute.
My kids were born in the 80’s and my favorite baby gear was the swing and walker. The swings and walkers sure have changed over time. This swing would make a great shower gift!!
I would love this!
My Fav baby gift was 2 jumping johns for my twins, now being grandma nanny to 5 grandkids my FAV was a baby bouncer swing
My kids were born in the nineties and my favorite item was the swing and walker, a tie for them both.
My favorite piece of baby gear was probably the jogger stroller that my best friend was gifted recently for their baby. She’s a heavy workout girl and she was so grateful for it and I have not seen anyone use it as much as she does. She got her pre-baby body back within like two months, it was insane, and the baby loved it.
I’ve heard having a swing is a great way to help your baby sleep. I never had one with my first baby but we are planning to have a second child and I would like to use one with them.
I would have to say the Bumbo was my favorite piece of baby gear! I always recommend it!
My favorite gift was a baby carrier. This has been such a help for going to the store, running errands, even doing housework. This lets me have both hands free while keeping the baby close.
my favorite baby gear is a stroller. I also really like the jumparoo my kids love to bounce.
My favorite baby gear item I received for my baby shower was the vibrating seat that was also a sleeper. So she slept in that more than her crib. Something aboutthe vibrations always soothed her right back to sleep.
swaddle blanket!
For safety’s sake, the most important piece of baby equipment is an excellent car seat. After that, a safe crib is important. The next piece of necessary equipment is a great baby swing like this one.
I really love the stroller and carseat 2-in-1’s! Those are so super handy and take up much less space overall!
Our go to gift for family is the 3 in 1 high chair.
My favorite piece was a hand croched baby blanket. I liked it most because it was made from the heart!
When my kids were babies in the early 80’s, my favorite was the baby swing. Back then it was the hand cranked ones that would run down and I’d have to keep re-cranking. They’ve come a long way since then.
I would say that the baby swing is a must ,because it helps baby and it helps mommy to have some rest and things done.Love this Graco swing !
My kids loved their walkers. My grandkids liked the swing.
For baby gifts I love all things soft. I like to give a soft blanket, clothes, shoes. Anything cuddly!
One of the best gifts I received was my Ergo carrier for my son. I have used it so often, it’s been a lifesaver. Now I have another little boy coming and I think this swing would be great.
I haven’t given a baby gift in awhile, but my best friend’s daughter is expecting her first child. I’m going to give her a video baby monitor and a few other things. I know I’d have loved to have had that when my children were born.
Great car seats are a fabulous baby gift, It is nice to have more than one so you can have a safety seat in both cars or in Grandma’s car!
This swing looks AMAZING!!! When I was pregnant with my first daughter I was given an awesome carseat/stroller combo. It made life so much easier!! One of my favorite gifts that I have given to a friend at a baby shower was a baby spa bathtub. it was awesome and she loved it!
We’re hoping to get a few more things before the arrival of our first little one, so a swing would be fantastic! A must have on our list is a pack-N-play/bassinet combo.
When my kids were babies, my favorite piece of baby gear was a swing. Of course, back then they were all wind-up so that was always a constant struggle, but it would keep them entertained while I cooked dinner or that kind of things.
My favorite are the amazing strollers they have nowadays.
The best piece of baby gear for us was the bassinet! It rocked, played music & had a mobile. It soothed baby to sleep!
Definitely a baby swing! It’s not necessarily a must have like a car seat or stroller, but definitely a nice luxury to have!
I don’t have kids yet, but I will come May 2018 😀 #NewMom
My favorite piece to give at a baby shower was always a cradle. Our family used to make the cradles and that made them so special to give.
Oh I have to say my favorite is the swings for the babies with music or a mobile on them!
I love my jogging stroller that my sister got me! It’s been incredibly helpful in losing that pesky baby weight!
Never got a swing or purchased one ? So I would say a pack and play. Easy to move around and pack up.
My favorite was apack and play Could move it anywhere easily
I like to give baby swings. They were a life saver for me my grand daughter was not happy unless she was swinging
I like to give baby swings. My girls loved the swing and it was a life saver to help lull them to sleep.
I loved my Boppy! Helped me out a lot! 🙂
I really appreciated the hand made blankets my aunt sent me after my children were born. The thought she put into that meant a lot to me.
was lots of things like some crochet top so cute a camera that was my fav i got so used to having it that when i didnt i didnt feel secure like i could go do laundry without having to get the baby and take to the living room it made a huge difference to me that was my fav
The swing and Mylicon drops when she was teething.
My baby swing was a lifesavor with my daughter. I could put her in swing and grab a shower or do things needed to get done and she would be happy as could be. Thank you I would love to win for my grandbaby due in Jan.
I have a lot of things that I enjoyed using with my babies. I think my favorites were my Moby wrap ans my muslin swaddles.
My favorite piece of baby gear was an Baby K’tan infant carrier.
There are way too many baby gear items that I absolutely love. The stroller, the baby carrier (wearing), the pack n play to name a few.
I would have to say my baby carrier you could wear . Being able to not have to hold my son all the time and I could do the dishes and stuff when He was in the carrier made it so much easier for me to get things done around the house with 2 hands.
I loved my infant carrier cover to protect my daughter from the elements. It’s a must have where I live.
I am a ftm and haven’t had a baby shower yet. Though on my registry list, I have several Graco products listed. I am most excited for the Graco Pack n Play! Great article!
My favorite baby gear was a swing, it helped me a lot,
A swing seriously saved my hands and sanity so many times and now with baby #3 I have no idea what i would do without one
I had this baby swing that my child loved. It would make her go to sleep right away.
I would say the swing. I also think that the bouncer is helpful.
I had a crank up swing when my daughter was little. That thing was a life saver. Even though it made noise when you cranked it and startled her a little bit, it got her right back to sleep.
My first piece of baby gear was a pack n play.
Not a mother yet but I remember seeing how happy my niece was in her Grace high chair. She knew that every time she sat in the high chair it was time to eat. Loved feeding her as a baby. Time sure does fly!
When my oldest was a baby the swing was a life saver. It was the only thing that put him to sleep no matter how hard he fought. ? My step daughter is about to have her first. She’d love this.
My favorite was the swing. Both my kids had reflex issues and that was the only way to soothe them.
My girls loved the baby swing. It kept them happy and quiet, Thanks for the chance. 🙂
My older child loved his swing more than anything my youngest loves to lay on momma only. The best gear is swing and stoller!
My fav go to baby item was the swing…hand free soothing sounds worked every time.
My fave item was a baby swig it helped me calm my kids down. Also having hands free to get some things done was nice.
I am older and would love this for my daughter. My favorite gift was a changing table. These were new when I had babies.
My favorite item is the swing. It is a must have. It is the only way I could get anything done especially with my son. He loved to be held and I guess the swing is the next best thing.
since i had the first grand kid and i was not married i did nothave shower my mom owuld notlet me so i and grand had to ask my aunt to hlep me get stuff i did not get swin or nothing like that i carried dion every were but we did find a play pen for my grand ma to watch while i finsh school
I’ve had four kids, and every single one has had a different piece of baby gear the was a life saver. With my youngest, we had a swing that we borrowed that was pretty good, but the most helpful was a Tula baby carrier. It allowed me to get things done while still snuggling her close and have two hands free for the other three kids!
I give a swing to family members. A good swing kept my boys occupied while I tried to get things done.
My mom surprised me and got me a double stroller with the front that lays down as wells as the back it was way out of my budget and i got a ton of use out of it! I loved the swings but my chubby little babies quickly killed them!
I really like this baby swing. It has so many features. I like the clean look to it.