Hellobee Boards Topic: To swing or not to swing

Hellobee Boards Topic: To swing or not to swing https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:19:42 +0000 Alba4 on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805353 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:00:37 +0000 Alba4 2805353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I borrowed a mamaroo for DS1 but he hated it. He mostly napped in the rocknplay. I got a fisher price swing for DS2 and he liked it. He was such a big baby that he put grew out of it very quickly and we stopped using it by 4 months since he needed a more peaceful spot other than the corner of the living room for naps. I say you can totally skip it. Rock n play was more essential for us. erinbaderin on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805346 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:03:15 +0000 erinbaderin 2805346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My first also hated the mamaroo, but my second loved it and would take his longest naps in there. I’d say get a swing, but secondhand. ElbieKay on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805337 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:07:32 +0000 ElbieKay 2805337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It simply depends on the kid. The mamaroo was a sanity saver for us. And we scoffed at them in the store but then someone gave us a used one and it turned out to be one of our most important pieces of baby gear. I would look for something used or a hand-me-down just to have options without spending too much. I am pregnant with twins now and am tempted to just buy a second Mamaroo but we are going to wait and see how the babies respond first before taking the plunge. 2littlepumpkins on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805336 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:20:34 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2805336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think your baby will decide this! My first loved the swing, second didn't really care for it but went in it sometimes, and my third hates naps, period, but it sometimes works so I'm glad we have it! And if not it's a place to put her because we have a much bigger house since our last and no carpets downstairs so I needed a few baby containers... crazydoglady on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805308 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:31:25 +0000 crazydoglady 2805308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't think I would have survived without a swing. DS could be in it for hours sleeping (constantly checking on him of course.) We got a space saving one that I hope #2 loves as well. Littlebit7 on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805299 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:58:43 +0000 Littlebit7 2805299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I initially didn’t want a giant swing. I was so against the look and size of it (we live in a smaller space) Fast forward to 10 pm on the way home from a picnic, baby hadn’t been sleeping in what seemed like years, we stopped at a babies r us and came home with a fp snug a something. Bunny maybe? Damn, if that thing didn’t change our lives 24 hours later TBH, our second sleeps in it at night instead of the rock n play. Yeah yeah not approved for night sleeep whatever. Neither is the rnp or the dock a tot. We love it. It’s a ride or die baby item. But it is hideous to look at and listen to. ETA: my LO2 is 6 weeks now. I don’t even turn the swing on at night. He likes the incline of the swing seat, and he seems to not get as hot in it. The rock n play just pisses him off peachykeen on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805255 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:45:05 +0000 peachykeen 2805255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Our Snugabunny swing has been a lifesaver for both girls and has held up for 3.5 years so far (only about 1.5 years of use though - the rest in storage). I can't imagine not using it - it's the only way we got her to nap most days (other than me holding her, and I need a break!) DesertDreams88 on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805249 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:27:31 +0000 DesertDreams88 2805249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ LO1 didn't love this swing, but I love it's compact nature and how I could easily move it room to room. I think it was a Fisher-Price space saver swing? agold on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805242 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:09:57 +0000 agold 2805242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I ended up getting a swing second hand for my first and it was a life saver. I will definitely use it for #2 due in May because there is no way I can hold #2 all day when I have #1 who is still a baby herself. Iced Tea on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805241 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:08:21 +0000 Iced Tea 2805241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I expected to use it a lot more with LO2, but she wasn’t a big fan. I ended up just giving it to our nanny, in perfect condition, because I saw there were a ton listed for cheap on the local sites. I really wish the baby had liked it more; it would have helped! jhd on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805238 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:44:24 +0000 jhd 2805238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I’m due in March with #2. We didn’t have a swing for LO1. I am waiting for now. If we decide we want one I will probably look for a gently used one at a nice consignment shop nearby. kiddosc on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805229 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:18:14 +0000 kiddosc 2805229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This is so dependent on the baby. That being said, both of my kids LOVED!!!!! the swing and it was an absolute lifesaver for the first 6 months. They would both take long luxurious naps in it, which meant I could take long luxurious naps (much needed since neither of them slept through the night until after one). We had the Fisher Price Snuggabunny swing and it was worth every cent we paid for that sucker. jennlin821 on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805227 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:09:01 +0000 jennlin821 2805227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Glider-Elite-Swing-Pierce/dp/B00Y286O6U/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1519157181&sr=1-3&keywords=graco+glider+elite+baby+swing&dpID=51sWT2%252BA1%252BL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Glider-Elite-Swing-Pierce/dp/B00Y286O6U/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1519157181&sr=1-3&keywords=graco+glider+elite+baby+swing&dpID=51sWT2%252BA1%252BL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch</a> What about this? It is dual purpose - the seat pulls right off, into a 'bouncer' I loved ours. DD hated the swing for the first month, but napped well in the bouncer seat. It has a small footprint, is dual purpose and can be battery operated! I would say that we used it equally as a baby bouncer and as a swing. snowjewelz on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805225 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:04:35 +0000 snowjewelz 2805225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Never had one for either kid! skinnycow on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805222 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:59:06 +0000 skinnycow 2805222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This obviously depends on the baby but we used it a ton with DD. She took all her naps in it for the few couple months and then we still used it periodically until she was around 6 months old. We had the Fisher Price swing which is cheaper than the Mamaroo but also takes up more space. Mrs. Toad on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805221 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:57:55 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2805221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I didn't have a swing with either of my kids and we did fine. The second did spend a lot more time in the bouncer than the first did. Bluemasonjar on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805218 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:50:19 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2805218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ DS wasn't a huge fan of the swing and it didn't get much use (thankfully it was purchased second hand from friends). He spent more time in the Rock 'n' Play for naps and a bouncy seat when he was awake. Foodnerd81 on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805217 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:50:07 +0000 Foodnerd81 2805217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Neither of my kids ever liked the swing much, but we got a lot of use out of a little bouncy seat that vibrates and had some toys dangling in front of it (I put the bar with the toys on later when they were a bit older). Can you wait and see if you need the swing before buying? Or even better, borrow from a friend? Ajsmommy on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805216 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:49:46 +0000 Ajsmommy 2805216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I did for LO2 and he spent more time in it just out of necessity. He liked it more than LO1 did but that could have also been a direct result of him being in it more often. We used it for the first 4 months somewhat regularly. So I think you should swing :wink: Ms.Mermaid on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805214 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:49:14 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2805214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My first also hated the swing, but our swing sucked. I’m definitely getting a better one this time, probably whatever I can borrow/find used. JLC53 on "To swing or not to swing" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-swing-or-not-to-swing#post-2805211 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:44:34 +0000 JLC53 2805211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I am due this year with my 2nd baby in September. I am just starting to go over all the baby gear I stashed away in the attic. I had the mama roo with my first, but he hated it. I ended up selling it when he was about 3-4 months and never looked back. I am trying to decide if I need to get a swing or not for this baby. My first was basically sleeping or held until he was able to sit up. I don't think this will be possible with # 2. Therefore, do I swing or not???