Swings can be fun and soothing for babies, but your child should still be closely supervised when using these products. According to the AAP, babies under age 4 months should always be positioned in the most reclined level of the swing to avoid slumping over, which could make it hard for them to breathe. Use the most reclined setting for newborns.Should your little one fall asleep in her swing, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says caregivers should move the child to a firm sleep surface such as a crib or bassinet as soon as possible. It also shouldn’t be able to tip over easily, should have shoulder straps if it can be adjusted to more than a 50-degree angle and mobile toys shouldn’t be pulled off easily. The cradle surface of a swing should stay fairly flat while it’s moving so your baby can’t fall out of it. Also make sure the swing still has all the pieces so it can be assembled correctly. If you go this route, be sure to search the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) database to make sure that the product hasn't been recalled. Swings can be expensive and have a relatively short lifespan, so parents sometimes accept hand-me-down activity centers from friends or purchase them used. There are a number of important safety considerations to keep in mind when shopping for and using baby swings. We’ve included swings at a range of price points to fit all budgets. Cost: Swings tend to be a big-ticket baby item, but more affordable options exist.
Still, we looked to include swings that had mostly positive reviews for being entertaining and engaging for little ones, with bonus points for products with extra features like soothing sounds, music or toys. Entertainment: Babies can be very particular, and even some of the most popular swing won't be a hit with every infant.Just keep in mind that if you live in a small space, a bouncer would likely be a better fit, since they tend to take up less room than swings and are also easier to fold up and store. We included product dimensions below and also featured a few swings that have a smaller footprint. Space: Swings aren’t exactly streamlined, and tend to have larger dimensions than similar products like bouncers or jumpers.We reviewed and selected baby swings based on the following criteria from leading experts, as well as What to Expect community members: “Babies should always be supervised while in a swing,” says Gina Posner, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician practicing at MemorialCare Medical Group in Fountain Valley, California and member of the What to Expect Medical Review Board. But it’s critical to always keep a close eye on your little one while she’s swinging away. Thishefty piece of baby gear (though some models are compact) can soothe, entertain and distract your little one while you get things done around the house or get that much-needed break you’ve been craving. Like bouncers, jumpers and activity centers, swings can be incredibly helpful for multi-tasking parents. When your arms start to feel like they might fall off from rocking your little one for hours a day, you might consider investing in a baby swing.
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