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I would say a swing is a must have and a bounce is a nice to have. Also, a swing is probably better to buy new because some people have issues with the motors running out because they are used so much. A bouncer obviously wouldn't have that problem.

When looking at bouncers, two features that we liked was padding around the sides and easy movement. When they are so little their heads kinda flop to the sides and some dont have great padding around the side bars. Also when they are little its hard for them to kick their legs and get any "bounce" going. The vibrating seat doesn't please our LO at all.

we used the bouncer much more than the swing because it served as a seat for the baby. charlie sat in that sucker every day so whether or not your baby likes the bouncing action, a bouncer can still be used as a seat.

as far as a swing, some babies love them some hate them. they can be lifesavers for some parents when you can't get your baby to sleep. but they are also huge and take up a lot of space. if you can borrow one to see if your LO likes it before you buy one, that's your best bet. we sold ours as soon as charlie outgrew it because it took up way too much space, but he did like the swing.

We used both a ton. She sleeps in her swing and plays in her bouncer.

Yea I will add that it took her a week or so to like the swing. We also had to figure out that she likes to swing head to toe not side to side.

How about a bouncer/swing combo?

http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-luv-u-zoo-spacesaver-swing-seat-85265

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2845527

I didn't get either, but wish I had tried the fisher price one.

I say just get the bouncer for now. My LO hates the swing.. plus, you don't want to get into a habit of him sleeping in the swing anyway. Bouncer is great because it's a seat for the LO... we have a rocker and a bouncer. Rocker in the nursery and bouncer in the living room... it has been very convenient for us and the LO loves it.

WE had both and baby liked both. And then neither by 6 months. There's actually a Graco swing that's you can lift off the base and use as a bouncer.

My LO hates the swing, but loves his bouncer. He actually naps in it during the day.

Our little girl is 3 months we bought the FP zen (plugs in vs. batteries) before she was born and use it daily. 2 weeks ago we bought the matching seat, she loves it because it vibrates. I plan on reselling both when she outgrows them, they take lots of space!