The Best Baby Swings of 2024 - Reviewed - USA Today

07 Oct.,2024

 

The Best Baby Swings of - Reviewed - USA Today

Best Overall

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Graco DuetSoothe Swing + Rocker

Because every baby has a different preference when it comes to swings, the Graco Duetsoothe Swing + Rocker&#;s variable swing directions are key. You can spin the seat 180 degrees, meaning your baby can swing from side-to-side facing either direction, or from front-to-back. Overall, we think this swing is likely to soothe your baby, no matter their swinging preferences.

The Duetsoothe is a bulky 34 inches wide and 43 inches tall, but its lean look and grey coloring make it visibly less obtrusive than many of the other swings we tested. You can remove the seat and use it as a stand-alone rocker, which gives you a portable place to set your baby anywhere in the house. Note that the rocker itself is not electronic (the full swing can be plugged in or operated using D batteries), so you may have to walk by and kick it occasionally to keep your baby moving.

The Duetsoothe contains many useful and fun features: a mobile with three stuffed bears, 10 subtle classical music songs (and a range of volumes), white noise in the form of five nature soundtracks, and a two-speed, battery-operated vibration setting. This was also one of the quietest swings we tested&#;unlike many of the other models, the motor didn&#;t make loud noises and there was no back-and-forth clicking sound. And it slows down when you reach in to touch your baby or remove them from the swing, then speeds up again once you&#;ve removed your hands.

The DuetSoothe is also made with high-quality materials, which suggests that you could use this swing for quite some time, and also that it&#;s still a good purchase even if it&#;s been used by another family. The seat&#;which was fairly recumbent&#;has a 5-point harness and a padded headrest. It contains an infant insert, and can be used for babies from 5.5 to 30 pounds. (Note that the weight limit on the stand-alone rocker is only 18 pounds.) You can easily remove the seat pad (which is attached via elastic loops and straps) and machine wash it in cold water on a delicate cycle, but the brand recommends air drying the pad after you do so.

A few downsides: The DuetSooth swings at six speeds, but we found that anything over the 4th speed was too fast and risked rolling our baby from side to side, as well as hitting other things in the room because of the swing&#;s width. It was also fairly difficult to build; after 30 minutes, we abandoned the tough-to-decipher manual and headed to YouTube. And even when it&#;s detached from the swing, the rocker is bulky and tough to take in the car; if you&#;re planning to carry a swing with you to multiple locations, you&#;ll want to pick something else.

The DuetSoothe had nearly 2,000 reviews on Amazon at the time of this writing, with an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. Most of the reviews are positive, but some users complain about a clicking noise that develops after using the swing for a month or more, which is likely a motor issue. We didn&#;t have this problem but swings are notorious for developing motor problems, so we recommend reaching out to Graco and asking for replacement parts if that issue happens in your home.

Baby Swing - Complete Guide

Things to Consider When Buying a Baby Swing &#; Checklist

Here&#;s what to research and watch for while purchasing a baby swing.

1. Consider Your Space

Even if it is meant for an infant, a swing can be quite large and occupy plenty of space in your room. It is hence better to measure your space before you buy a swing.

2. Build Quality

Anything you buy for your bub needs to be sturdy enough to accommodate them safely but with swings, the build quality matters even more. After all, you will leave your baby inside &#; rocking and swinging in different motions.

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3. Comfort

Since swings are padded to provide enough comfort to your baby, consider choosing a model that allows you to remove the layers of padding as your baby grows. This is because once your baby starts getting older, a lot of padding will occupy too much room in the seat, giving your bub a little space to sit comfortably.

4. Safety

  • Check the swing&#;s minimum and maximum weight limit and use it appropriately.
  • Ensure that the swing is equipped with a wider base, is properly assembled and doesn&#;t fold up or tip over unexpectedly.
  • Make sure the swing is free of any sharp edges or corners.
  • If the swing features a toy attachment dangling over the baby&#;s head, make sure it cannot be pulled off by them.
  • Most importantly, ensure that the swing base has pads underneath to make it non-slippery.

5. Motions & Swing Speeds

If your budget allows, prioritize picking up a swing that has more variable vibrations so that your baby can enjoy various motions as per their mood.

6. Seat Recline

Infant swings have reclined seats to let your bub lie flat until they can&#;t hold their head up on their own whereas a sit up baby swing is perfect for older babies and toddlers who can support their head and neck. It is hence better to consider a model that allows you to adjust the seat recline as your baby grows.

7. Safety Harness Belt

Whether the swing&#;s seat is adjustable or it is a sit up baby swing meant for babies older than 6 months, choose a model that has a three or five-point safety harness to prevent your little one from slipping out of the upright seat.

8. Portability

If you are more inclined towards portability within the home or for travel purposes, look for models that are easier to carry or fold.

9. Ease of Assembly & Usage

Moreover, choose a model that is easy to assemble and use without any hassles.

10. Power Source

Some baby swings are manual while others use some power source to run, such as batteries or electricity. While battery run swings are more portable, they require timely battery charging and replacements. Electric swings are more convenient but less portable.

11. Budget

It is not necessary to pay a premium price to get high-quality items with all the specifications you need. You can buy the best and safe swing with many value-added features even with budget-friendly and medium-ranged swings. All you need is to look for the bestselling models by some of the major brands. However, you should not compromise your baby&#;s safety just to save a few bucks.

12. Additional Features

Furthermore, extra features like light projectors, motorized mobile, hanging rattles or charms, music and soothing sounds, and even connection to an MP3 source to let you play whatever music you want can turn your swing into invaluable baby gear to keep your little bundle of joy happy and occupied.

13. Safety Regulations

Last but not least, if you are buying a new baby swing or listing it on your baby registry, make sure it meets the safety regulations as set forth by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). If you are using an old swing, always check that the model hasn&#;t been recalled on the official websites of JPMA and CPSC.

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