Never let your baby sleep in a swing. 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. Lennartsson, F. Nonsynostotic Plagiocephaly: Prevention Strategies in Child Health Care. JCM. 2020;9(12):3946. doi:10.3390/jcm9123946 The downside is that for the price, many parents say they wish their babies could use it for longer. The maximum weight is 20 pounds, which is lower than some other models on this list. (The Nuna Leaf, for example, has a similar design but can be used until your baby is 130 pounds.) You also have to pay extra for features like a toy bar, which is not included. Why We Like It: This swing has all the features you need in a baby swing—automatic mobile and lights, music, just-right speeds, swivel, and recline—all for an affordable price. Key specs –Size: 61 x 39 x 92cm; Weight: 13kg; Suitable for: 24 months; Additional features: Machine-washable fabric, three-point harness

Before developing our testing methodology, we spoke with child safety expert Ben Hoffman, M.D., FAAP, a professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Medicine, president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics, medical director of the Tom Sargent Safety Center, and director of the Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs Adjustable seat: You can adjust the seat at three different angles 15 degrees, 30 degrees, and 60 degrees. Why We Like It: This soft, stylish swing doubles as a portable baby bouncer and has multiple speeds and reclining options.

Compared to the other products we tested, this Munchkin Infant Swing is very compact—especially in terms of vertical space. It stands 15 inches tall, which is the same height as a bowling pin, and weighs as much as a gallon of milk. Although it required two people to remove the seat from the base, we could easily move it from room to room and store it under a bed or couch. Allowing your baby to sleep anywhere than in a designated sleeping product, like a crib or bassinet, can increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (SIDS). If your baby falls asleep in a baby swing, you should transfer them to a crib with a firm, flat mattress as soon as possible. Additionally, you should always keep an eye on your baby while they’re in the swing, so you’ll notice if they fall asleep.

As long as you dedicate space in your home for it, we think you’ll appreciate this swing’s wide, supportive legs that provide a safe and stable experience for your baby. As with most of the baby items in our Baby Gear Essentials list, we recommend purchasing baby swings from companies with a one-year warranty and excellent customer service. Assembly: The first step was assembling the baby swings while we timed ourselves and took detailed notes on how intuitive or complicated this process was.Why We Like It: At just 4 pounds, this compact swing sits just off of the floor and can travel nearly anywhere. This swing has two recline positions, six melodies that parents say are very calming, as well as the brand’s WhisperQuiet technology to ensure the motor doesn’t make distracting noises. This is also one of the most lightweight baby swings — it weighs just 4 pounds — and has a compact, portable design and low profile. Parents say it’s uncomplicated to assemble and you can easily carry it from room to room. According to Dr. Murray, when it comes to noise, “the less stimulation. the better.” As far as safety goes, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains that children of all ages should not listen to prolonged sounds over 75 decibels. And babies' and newborns’ ears are even more sensitive, especially if the noise is near their ears like a swing’s noise box or motor might be.

Innovative dual motion wire-free bouncer that offers the perfect combination of soothing sways and entertaining bounces, creating a unique experience that envelops baby in a natural environment that supports development In our experience, assembling and using this swing was so intuitive that it required little to no reference to the manufacturer’s instructions. The buttons that operate the swing were self-explanatory, although we would have liked to see a simpler way to change the music rather than pushing a button to cycle through every song. When using the timer, we recommend reading the manufacturer’s instructions so that you understand how the lights correspond to the time intervals. Reasonable simulation of a car ride. Was wanting a comprehensive swing that would be a reasonable simulation of that classic way of making sure your baby sleeps, going for a car ride. It's not quite as good as the real thing, but with the ability to swing in different directions, jiggle the cradle and put some hopefully soothing music on, it does a good enough job most times." - Robert McIntosh What makes the Childcare Pendule Cradle Swing - Trios different? Before we get into it, you might want to know more about if a baby bouncer is for you. If it helps, know that, from soothing fussy tots to spacial awareness development, bouncers come with a host of benefits for both your baby and yourself. Here's some of them. SoothingWe also recommend registering your baby swing with the maker, that way you are updated about any recalls or information you need to be made aware of. This Munchkin swing moves in a smooth side-to-side motion that seemed pretty relaxing to us. It plays 12 different sounds and the noise level ranges from 55.5-71.7 dBA. You can also stream your own music on this swing via Bluetooth, and we liked that the settings could be operated by the remote control. Although the seat doesn’t recline, Barrett confirmed that it was the appropriate level for a baby. Space: Swings aren’t exactly streamlined, and tend to have larger dimensions than similar products like bouncers or jumpers. We included product dimensions below and also featured a few swings that have a smaller footprint. 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.