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Hellobee Boards Topic: if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 20:35:22 +0000 daniellemybelle on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1428042 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:31:27 +0000 daniellemybelle 1428042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had the same concern about baby containers so we got a bouncer & a RnP, no swing. We ended up borrowing a swing & it has been a lifesaver! It's hard to know what your baby will like - just reading this thread will tell you that! LO has never been a huge fan of her bouncer. It's nice to have a place to set her down & something more portable than the swing but we could live without it, especially now that she can sit in the Bumbo. We used the RnP essentially as a bassinet for the first 3 months. Like most babies she loved it & slept great in it. It was awesome how portable it was for travel. Still, moving to the crib sucked & I will start our next baby out in the crib at night from the beginning if at all possible. If you get a swing (which I would say you should) get the Fisher Price Cradle n Swing. It's the bomb. Every baby I've ever heard of that loves their swing has that one. It takes up a lot of space but your kid is about to take over your life anyway :) catlady on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427850 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:45:01 +0000 catlady 1427850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was originally only going to get one of these items, but we ended up with a RnP, a swing, and a rocker thing (similar to a bouncer, I guess). The RnP was great for overnight sleep for the first few months and the swing worked miracles for naps. Now of course, we to transition out of both! If space is an issue though, I would definitely recommend the RnP. LovelyPlum on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427826 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:35:54 +0000 LovelyPlum 1427826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @T.H.O.U.: I'm glad to hear that you like it! We went with the smaller one, but they both look cool. T.H.O.U. on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427818 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:31:04 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1427818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @LovelyPlum: I agree the Mamaroo has a much smaller footprint then most A frame swigs (I think the swing one too). We went for the Mamaroo since it has more motions. LovelyPlum on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427801 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:16:24 +0000 LovelyPlum 1427801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @runnerd: we're short on space, too, and we registered for two: the Baby Bjorn bouncer, which folds flat (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GZJU4K?tag=blself-20" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GZJU4K?tag=blself-20</a>) and the 4moms Rockaroo swing (<a href="http://www.4moms.com/rockaroo" rel="nofollow">http://www.4moms.com/rockaroo</a>). It's much smaller than a traditional swing, so I figured we'd go for it. If worse comes to worst, and LO won't sleep anywhere else, we'll look for a RnP. I'm not sure if we'll need it or not, though, because we only have one bedroom. If LO has reflux and needs to be inclined, we'll see about using the Bjorn first. If that doesn't work, I'll think about the RnP. But we're going to try to get away without it for a while! chopsuey on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427744 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:25:07 +0000 chopsuey 1427744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We only had a swing and did fine with both kids! avivoca on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427738 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:20:07 +0000 avivoca 1427738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @runnerd: We have a portable swing. We love it! I did not even consider getting a big swing because we just don't have room for it. We have a bouncer too, but she hated it (she'll tolerate it now). meredithNYC on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427609 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 15:53:46 +0000 meredithNYC 1427609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Loved our swing! Total lifesaver during the early days. Never had an RnP and the bouncer was good, but we didn't use it long (luckily we just got a used one for cheap). GrapeCrush on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427541 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:44:40 +0000 GrapeCrush 1427541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We had a swing, and both the kids hated it. Ended up buying a bouncer for DS and just used it again with DD mlm2934 on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427529 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:30:44 +0000 mlm2934 1427529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Thanks for the input guys! Does anyone have any experience or opinions on more compact/portable swings like these? Ingenuity Portable Swing Sumner, Smart and Quiet by Ingenuity <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AGJGX2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ugratb081RX9V" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AGJGX2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ugratb081RX9V</a> Comfort & Harmony Portable Swing, Cozy Kingdom by Comfort & Harmony <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3RKC36/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_rhratb1A0BMBV" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3RKC36/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_rhratb1A0BMBV</a> Mrs. Lion on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427522 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:23:18 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1427522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This is the swing we got...It served as a rocker as well and was easy to take around the house, although since our house is small we hardly ever moved it...we just let him sleep there even if we weren't in the same room. :) <a href="http://www.target.com/p/graco-full-swing-elm/-/A-14538656?reco=Rec" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/graco-full-swing-elm/-/A-14538656?reco=Rec</a>|pdp|14538656|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1 MamaMoose on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing/page/2#post-1427482 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:45:28 +0000 MamaMoose 1427482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ If you are only going to get one I would say definitely not the swing. You'll want something portable that you can put baby in while you shower, cook/eat meals, etc. luckypenny on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427479 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:42:23 +0000 luckypenny 1427479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Bouncer. We never had any of the other ones. I had heard people complain about transitioning them out of the swing/Rnp and I didn't want to deal with that. We used out bouncer until 4 months maybe? MamaMagpie on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427452 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:08:58 +0000 MamaMagpie 1427452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We used the RnP more consistently and for longer, but the swing was a LIFESAVER for several weeks there. At five months old, we've put the swing in storage but still use the RnP as a chair and scoot him wherever we are when we need to do something with both hands. So...I have to say both are/were invaluable for different reasons! Beyond2 on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427445 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:02:32 +0000 Beyond2 1427445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I liked the swing best with DS. We always did night sleep flat on back so we never used a rock and play at all... Boogs on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427432 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:50:58 +0000 Boogs 1427432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We only had a swing and all worked out well for us. googly-eyes on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427419 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:37:57 +0000 googly-eyes 1427419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We only really used the swing out of those! Worth every penny and square inch of space! Never had a rnp. MrsB2012 on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427408 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:27:44 +0000 MrsB2012 1427408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We don't have a PnP but we have a swing and a bouncer. I couldn't chose between them though! The swing ( we have the snugamonkey) is awesome! Like a PP poster said, DD loves the mirror above her head, you can swing in different directions. We use it every day. However, the bouncer is handy because it's portable. I put her in it when I do my hair and makeup. DH puts her in it when he makes breakfast. We definately need both in our house as the swing is so big, you don't really move it, we need something portable as well. Mrs. High Heels on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427402 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:20:20 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1427402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ So hard to choose between the RnP and Swing! I definitely think the RnP and bouncer are similar so you don't need both of those... but out of the RnP and Swing I guuuuesss I'd have to go with the RnP. Mrs. Yoyo on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427397 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:17:17 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1427397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ RNP and swing were essentials. The RNP is easily folded if you're concerned about space. And easy to get cheap secondhand. Bouncer, eh. Never a necessity for both LOs. Smurfette on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427388 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:13:20 +0000 Smurfette 1427388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ RnP She never loved the bouncer for more then 15 mins. And she HATED the. Swing. tysonja on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427373 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:53:42 +0000 tysonja 1427373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ for me, a bouncer! :) bookwormmama on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427355 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:32:32 +0000 bookwormmama 1427355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ One thing that I have liked about bouncers (with kids I babysat in the past) is that when they are a little more alert you can put a toy bar on and they can play/be entertained in the seat. I have a RnP, swing and bouncer for my LO but won't set up the swing until we feel like we really need it...the swing doesn't have a toy bar, just a mobile like thing (fisher price snuggamonkey) and the RnP doesn't have a toy bar either (maybe there's an attachment you could get?). I guess it depends on what you'd like to use them for, but a bouncer might come in handy when the are like 3-4 months old and need some more entertainment when you need to put them down. Our bouncer was like $30 and came with a toy bar/toys. It doesn't seem to have that big of a footprint either. regberadaisy on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427353 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:31:53 +0000 regberadaisy 1427353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think it depends on the baby. My LO hated our swing but didn't mind the daycare one. I chose not to use a rnp. So for me it will Def be a bouncer. lemondrop on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427335 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:15:46 +0000 lemondrop 1427335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Swing was our lifesaver for #1, for the first year and a half! We didn't have a RnP, but will be trying one out for #2. The bouncer was ok, but definitely not a necessity. Mrs. Taco on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427333 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:15:11 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1427333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Without a doubt, our swing! skipra on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427330 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:12:08 +0000 skipra 1427330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We had a swing and the seat detached so you could use it separately as a bouncer. It worked for us - DS did not love either but tolerated them for a few minutes at a time. He preferred a regular bouncy seat, never tried a different swing or a RnP. This is the one we got. It doesn't look like it's still available but the new ones look better. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Duo-Swing-Plug-Carlisle/dp/B004NTDT2K/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3E14I4D0TALCE&coliid=I2OQCOZ6NSQLCJ" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Duo-Swing-Plug-Carlisle/dp/B004NTDT2K/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3E14I4D0TALCE&coliid=I2OQCOZ6NSQLCJ</a> lawbee11 on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427325 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:09:04 +0000 lawbee11 1427325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Swing! But the bouncer is awesome, too...we still use it at 6 1/2 months. We never had an RnP. Zbug on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427322 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:05:57 +0000 Zbug 1427322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I couldn't give up either the swing or rnp. I just couldn't. They have both saved my sanity. We rarely use the bounce seat. heartonastring on "if you were only getting one: RnP, bouncer, or swing?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-only-getting-one-rnp-bouncer-or-swing#post-1427319 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:00:56 +0000 heartonastring 1427319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Swing. No question about it!