CraftyShopper’s Top 10 Best Baby Swings
As a mother-to-be I scoffed at the idea of purchasing a baby swing. I didn’t understand their purpose and I felt it was a ruse cooked up by baby companies to encourage unnecessary purchases. Then, the baby came kicking and screaming, and I had a drastic change of heart. Any new parent knows that keeping baby quiet is essential to keeping sane. Happy babies make happy parents. Baby swings have become an important tool for entertaining baby, and perhaps even cradling baby into a comfortable snooze, which translates into free hands and maybe just a little bit of “me” time. You have enough to think about with baby on the way. Deciding on a baby swing may not be at the top of your list. We’ve done the research to make that decision just a little easier. Here is Crafty Shopper’s reviews of the pros and cons of the top eight baby swings. Leave the swinging to us.
 1. Fisher-Price My Little Snugabunny Cradle ‘n Swing - Fisher-Price, the well-known and trusted brand for everything baby, offers this cradle swing. The plush fabrics and cradle positioning ensure security for the tiny newborn. As baby grows, so does the swing, with the option of changing speeds, the position of the cradle, the motion of the swing, playing music and sounds and engaging entertainment. |
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 2. Fisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing - Similar to the Snuggabunny Cradle swing, this Fisher-Price model provides a cradle position for the tiniest of newborns. The added canopy offers sweet, cozy surroundings. With a choice of 16 songs (8 for entertainment and 8 for calmer, nap times) and the option of projecting stars onto the canopy, this baby swing may have all of the benefits to cradle your baby to a sound, contented sleep. |
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 3. Bright Starts Comfort and Harmony Portable Swing - For the parents who may be looking for a portable alternative, this baby swing may be the best option. Created for the Comfort and Harmony line of Bright Starts, this baby swing offers three different positions from fully reclined to sitting, a timer for automatic shut-off conserving battery power and, of course, entertaining songs and toys. |
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 4. Graco SweetPeace Infant Soothing Center - If you’re like me, you may have adopted the unmistakable baby sway. It’s just inherent. It happens without you even knowing. This baby swing, manufactured by Graco, is less a swing and more of an automated baby swayer. The movement of the cradle is designed to mimic the motion made when holding and swaying your baby. |
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 5. Fisher-Price Zen Collection Cradle Swing - Help your baby find the peace he or she deserves with this cradle swing from Fisher-Price. The construction of this cradle swing includes a removable, portable seat. A carrier and a baby swing all-in-one is just one more helpful way to make the job of being a parent just a little easier. Whether swinging side-to-side or front-to-back, baby is cradled in plush fabrics and entertained by songs and sound effects. |
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 6. Fisher-Price Luv U Zoo Spacesaver Swing and Seat - If your concern is space limitation, this Spacesaver baby swing may be your best choice. Indicative of the name, this baby swing may have less bells and whistles, but the compromise is a swing that is lightweight and transportable, while still cradling baby in the cozy surroundings of the larger, sedentary counterparts. This soothing vibration option is designed to be reminiscent of a car ride. You may be able to simulate that serenity without ever having to leave home. |
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 7. Bright Starts Ingenuity Portable Swing - Much like the Fisher-Price Spacesaver, this baby swing from Bright Starts is lightweight and designed for portability. The Truespeed technology adjusts the swinging speed to the weight of your baby. Therefore, as baby grows, the experience for baby grows with him or her. The combination of the fold and go design with the same perks as a stationary swing, may make this baby swing the best option for a parent who needs flexibility, but won’t compromise on features. |
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 8. Fisher-Price Rainforest Open-Top Cradle Swing - The whimsical rainforest design adds to the features of this baby swing, making it one of the most thematically entertaining on the list. In addition to the leaves that open and close and the animals that circle above baby, this baby swing offers multiple speeds, swinging motions and can either be powered with AC plug-in or batteries. Just the same as the other Fisher-Price options, the swing speeds can be adjusted, multiple songs can be played with the option of two different swinging motions. |
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