COSTWAY Electric Baby Bouncer, Portable Infants Rocker with Removable Mosquito Net, 5 Swing Settings, Built-in Music and 3 Timer, Includes Remote Control, Baby Swing Chair Suitable from Birth

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Fink DJ. What is a safe noise level for the public? Am J Public Health. 2017;107(1):44-45. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2016.303527 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. Use the most reclined setting for newborns. 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. 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.

Safety and Stability: Before placing your baby in a swing, you should carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure you assembled it correctly. We also recommend referring to the owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with the swing’s weight and age limit. 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. 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 NeedsIt has four recline positions – play, rest, sleep and compact – and folds flat enough to slip down the side of the sofa when not in use or on the boot shelf of your car. This makes it perfect for small spaces. Please remember, however, that it’s not advised that babies sleep in a recline position due to the risk of SIDS, so make sure you transfer your little one to a Moses basket or cot once they nod off.

Note that the mobile is a little more basic on this swing, with just two hanging toys. You also only have the option to use batteries with this model, so you’ll have to make sure to have plenty in the house. Although operating this swing was quite intuitive, assembling it was a frustrating experience for us. The manufacturer’s instructions are made up of illustrations and have no written guidance, making it unnecessarily challenging to follow. It was only after watching a YouTube tutorial that we understood how to put it together, but even then we found the process to be difficult. Lyndsey Garbi, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer of Blueberry Pediatrics and medical review board member at Verywell Family

If you’re in need of a simple, affordable bouncer that has some fun toys for baby to focus on, the Joie Wish is definitely one to consider. One nice surprise is the vibration feature: a motor in the seat’s base has two intensity settings, which gives parents a hands-free option for soothing baby to sleep. Also, as the vibration motor makes a gentle white noise-like hum, you may not need to reach for a white noise app on your phone, which is handy. A study in sleek functionality and smart design, the Munchkin Bluetooth Enabled Lightweight Baby Swing recreates the calming side-to-side swaying motion most babies love, making it the next best thing to being cradled in your arms.

Why We Like It: The top bar doubles as a carry handle, making it an ideal portable swing, and assembly is easy. The unique frame is designed to take up 40 percent less space than other swings, so it fits in tight spaces around the house (hooray for less clutter!). The option to plug it in will help you save a fortune on batteries, or opt for convenience and use batteries to move the glider around. It also has a plush seat and three reclining positions to give your little one maximum comfort. 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. All natural motion - the homogeneous, continuous movement is created either by baby's natural bouncing movements or by parents' loving hands, swaying the bouncer

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This is hands-down the most important factor in buying a baby swing. The biggest factor is considering if you want it to be portable, meaning, will you be moving it from room to room, house to house? If that's the case, you'll want something light without the need for electricity, like the Nuna Leaf Grow. If you're planning on setting it up somewhere convenient for supervision and leaving it there, you can go with a heavier, higher-tech model like the 4Moms Mamaroo. Key specs – Size: 61 x 39 x 92cm; Weight: 9kg (bouncer), 13kg (chair); Suitable for: 24 months; Additional features: Machine-washable fabric, three-point harness Age/Weight Range: Between 6 lbs. Up to 20 lbs., or until baby can sit up unaided or tries to climb out Look for a safe design. The cradle surface of a swing should stay fairly flat while it’s moving so your baby can’t fall out of it. 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.

In terms of portability, we could easily move this swing from room to room since it has a small footprint and weighs only 10 pounds. However, it doesn’t fold, so it requires some space commitment (albeit temporary). Despite this, we like that the seat rotates 360 degrees and thought it was really easy to change the incline, even though it requires two hands to do so. Cute, smiling Meadow Days characters amuse baby and encourage your little ones to practice their fine motor skills Musical variety: the bouncer offers a selection of 19 tunes in 3 different categories - 25 minutes of continuous music According to Barrett, the MamaRoo is very sturdy and safe. She also complimented how smoothly it moved, which we think is this swing’s main selling point. In terms of noise level, its sounds range from 46-68 dBA, with the lowest being the hum of the motor. However, its frame is rather bulky and it weighs close to 20 pounds, which could make moving the MamaRoo challenging for parents who are recovering from childbirth.There are a number of important safety considerations to keep in mind when shopping for and using baby swings. Here’s what all parents should know: Like bouncers, jumpers and activity centers, swings can be incredibly helpful for multi-tasking parents. 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. But it’s critical to always keep a close eye on your little one while she’s swinging away. Key specs –Size: 61 x 39 x 92cm; Weight: 13kg; Suitable for: 24 months; Additional features: Machine-washable fabric, three-point harness We also like that the height of the legs is adjustable and appreciate the overall look and feel of this swing, especially its soft, fleece seat and neutral color palette. However, it’s pretty basic in terms of features since it doesn’t play sounds and is adorned with two non-descript stars that frankly, look a little boring to us. Overall, this swing felt pretty sturdy during our testing process. It has a five-point safety harness, which did a good job of containing the 15-pound sandbag we placed in the seat. It moves side to side in a pretty smooth manner and has five different speeds. However, the sound reached 79.7 dBA at the highest volume (louder than a vacuum cleaner) and 66.1 dBA at the lowest volume when we tested it.