Baby Swings – For Fun And More

Baby swings have long been the saving grace of many a harried parent. Swings come in especially handy if you have a colicky baby. Swings for babies have come a long way since they first became widely marketed.

In addition to the traditional wind-up swings, there are now battery operated swings. There are even convertible swings which can be used either as a regular swing or the seat can be removed and a basket like bed can be attached so a baby not yet ready to sit up can also be soothed by the swing. Another relatively new feature of swings is that some have open tops, so as not to risk bumping baby’s head when getting in and out of the swing.

When buying a baby swing you can expect to spend an average of $80.00, though there are certainly a number of both less expensive and more expensive swings available. Look for a swing with a wide base so that it won’t tip over. The swing should also have a seat belt. Just as with car seats, a 5 point harness is safest, though relatively few swings have this feature.

Some babies are soothed by being rocked slowly, while other babies prefer quicker rocking. So you may want to look for swings with speed controls. Battery operated swings often have this feature. Other handy features to consider include reclining seat, flip-out tray, and musical swings.

The swing with the highest customer rating at Amazon.com is Fisher Price’s Aquarium Wonders Swing. It has an open side rather than an open top, soothing music, reclining seat and varying speeds. Graco’s Open Top Swing has been voted Best Swing by readers of the parenting magazine American Baby, for 6 years running. It features multiple speed settings, reclining seat, soothing music, etc.

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Stephen Byrne is a successful author and publisher of http://www.1st-babies.com. An online resource for buying great baby products.