https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2101728 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 06:02:24 +0000 ValentineMommy 2101728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another Snug-a-bunny (or whatever animal) lover here! DS looooooved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2099926 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:17:25 +0000 ElbieKay 2099926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a hand-me-down Mamaroo, and our son slept in it almost exclusively for the first 6ish weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2099900 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:42:11 +0000 Charm54 2099900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We loved our mamaroo - it was the only place she would nap until she was 6 months old </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2099893 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:29:58 +0000 regberadaisy 2099893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any of the snuga swings or cradle and sway little lamb. They're virtually the same, just make sure to get the mobile with a mirror! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2099892 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:28:00 +0000 Ginabean3 2099892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: Another vote for the Snugabunny! Love that thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2099878 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:08:09 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2099878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We borrowed the Fisher Price Snug-a-bunny, and it was fantastic! The friend we borrowed it from needed it back, but now that we're expecting #2 and she's done with it, she sold it to us for $50. Not sure I would buy it at full price (I think they are between 200-300), but you can find them used all the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2099493 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 07:56:42 +0000 krispi 2099493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I considered a rockaroo because it takes up a lot less space, but we ended up getting a second hand Fisher Price swing. Our baby isn't here yet, but my nephew loved his so much, my husband was afraid to go with anything else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098955 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:56:41 +0000 loveisstrange 2098955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>100% the Snuggabunny. It was pretty much the only big piece of gear we used or really needed until she was 6 months and we got a jumperoo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098952 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:52:51 +0000 meredithNYC 2098952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for the Snuggabunny. That thing saved my life and sanity. Fortunately i was able to borrow one so it wasn't a big deal if it hadn't worked out. Is that an option for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098950 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:47:14 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2098950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meridian: My husband loves that one, so we're strongly considering it. My only hesitation is that it apparently has a gliding motion instead of a traditional swinging motion, and can only go one direction (whereas many swings go side to side and front to back).</p> <p>Are you happy with it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098946 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:40:22 +0000 Meridian 2098946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Graco Glider LX. It plugs in, has a nice, neutral grey and yellow color scheme, and doesn't take up a big foot print! I initially wanted the FP Snuggabunny, but then saw that it was quite large so switched to the Graco.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Glider-Gliding-Swing-Peyton/dp/B00AO083KU/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1425742693&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=graco+swing+lx" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Glider-Gliding-Swing-Peyton/dp/B00AO083KU/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1425742693&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=graco+swing+lx</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098938 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:31:49 +0000 MamaG 2098938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the momaroo for our first. She only tolerated it if she was already asleep when we put her in. There were a lot of things we loved about it, unfortunately she just didn't like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098934 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:28:44 +0000 daniellemybelle 2098934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Fisher Price Cradle n' Swing, which is what the Snugabunny/Snugapuppy/etc are! It is the BEST swing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098927 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:24:07 +0000 spaniellove 2098927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Waffles: Another vote here for the Mamaroo. We never had a Rock n Play or anything else that rocked, and he could nap for hours in that Mamaroo. Like @Mrs.Waffles: we used the baby insert so he was nice and snuggly! With the different speeds and settings, it wasn't hard at all to transition him to napping on a flat/motionless surface, either. It took me a while to realize this because they don't mention this as much as the mp3 aspect, but there are white noise settings built in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098918 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:10:02 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2098918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think so, at least for us. Because, it has different modes and speed, we didn't have to get the swing, the little bouncer, and rocker (although it doesn't necessarily have a rocker setting). My LO napped in it the first few months. He is six months now and he just hangs out in it for the ride. Sometimes he will nap in it. The only other thing we had to buy recently is a jumperoo from fisher price, mainly because he likes to be in a standing position and jumping. LOL. But I really love that the mammaroo is a space saver and it's really light to move around. One thing though is that before my baby was born, people were telling me that some babies will refuse to be on a swing and that maybe we should hold off on buying it until he arrives and then see if you can test one in the store with him in it. We didn't do that, but it worked out for us. Now would he had been happier with a traditional swing? Don't know, can't compare. He seems to like it fine. I suggest for you to visit their website 4 moms, they have a video, you can also go to babies r us and test out the display. My baby loves the car ride setting. Also, if you do decide on the mommaroo, I suggest getting the 4 moms baby snuzzler so the baby fits more snug or any baby snuzzler. We got the same brand so that it matches the mommaroo. Hope this helps, good luck. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098826 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 07:44:25 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2098826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Waffles: I've heard so many mixed things about the Mamaroo. Does it take the place of any "gear" besides a swing for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2098289 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:47:45 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2098289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got our LO a mammaroo by 4 moms. We liked it because it didn't take much room and had different swing modes and you can plug your phone in to play music. Our LO loves it. It cost a little more than the other swings, but we got ours on sale at babies r us and also had a coupon, so the price wasn't so bad at the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2097697 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:28:37 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2097697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Snuggabunny!<br /> It's big, but a lifesaver. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2097694 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:26:31 +0000 LuLu Mom 2097694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Snugabunny, it's on the bigger side, but man that thing was a LIFE SAVER! DD would nap in it or calm down in it when nothing else worked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2097690 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:24:16 +0000 MamaG 2097690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Fisher Price snugga (puppy). LOVE it. Don't particularly enjoy the space it takes up. LO is almost 4 months and we are still using it daily. I will be giving it up soon though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2097678 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:20:25 +0000 ellewoods84 2097678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for the fisher price snugga bunny or puppy or whatever animal you choose! It plugs in and my LO loved that thing. It is on the large side though, but to me it was worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2097669 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:15:41 +0000 kiddosc 2097669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the fisher price snugga bunny. I had registered for a smaller, cheaper option and my boss at the time got me a gift card and told me that swing was crap and to get the one with as many bells and whistles as possible. The twirling mobile, the music, the recline feature, the ability to switch from side to side swinging to front to back swinging... all those features were used. That swing was baby sleeping magic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2097579 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:59:53 +0000 avivoca 2097579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Fisher Price Rainforest Friends travel swing. It does not plug in, but the batteries last a really long time since she didn't sleep overnight in it. It's very small, which was our main requirement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2097574 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:55:23 +0000 hilsy85 2097574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fisher price snuggle bunny, or whatever variation they are making now. LO napped in it for the first several months. It was great. Only thing that sucks is that it has a larger footprint. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-swing#post-2097572 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:52:19 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2097572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been tinkering with our registry for quite a while, but will be making it public soon ☺ One thing we’re still not sure about is a baby swing. The only strict requirements I have is that it must have a plug-in option (not just batteries). Ideally, we’d also like something reasonably priced that doesn’t take up too much room.</p> <p>What swing(s) did you try? What did you think of them? What features were important to you? How long did you end up using them? Any regrets? </p>