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moms: do I need a bouncer & a swing?

I planed on getting a bouncer and a swing, but H says he thinks they do the same thing....I tried to argue, but I'm not so sure LoL

Do I have this right? 

The bouncer seat would be only for when she's little (like the first 6 months?).  I like it cause it's easily portable. If I'm getting ready in the bathroom I can have her in there with me. 

The swing can be used for longer (like how long?)  It can be moved from room to room, but not as easily. 

What do you think?

 

 

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Re: moms: do I need a bouncer & a swing?

  • We have both but I found the swing more useful with both girls. They were not crazy about the bouncer. With the swing, they slept in it for the first 3-4 months. But it really depends on the baby. If you just plan on getting the bouncer so you have something portable to put LO in, you might wanna look into Rock N Play. It's safe for babies to sleep in, esp if they have reflux. 
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  • Isaiah HATED his swing, but I think that had more to do with the fact that he was neglected and left either in his crib or a swing all.the.time for the first few months of his life.  I am getting a swing and that fisher price rock and glide thing that they like to sleep in (or so I have heard).  I will probably get a vibrating chair for when she is little and then my neighbor gave me one of those jumperoo things for when she isa little older. 
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    We have both but I found the swing more useful with both girls. They were not crazy about the bouncer. With the swing, they slept in it for the first 3-4 months. But it really depends on the baby. If you just plan on getting the bouncer so you have something portable to put LO in, you might wanna look into Rock N Play. It's safe for babies to sleep in, esp if they have reflux. 

    This is the name of the thing I am getting i thinK!  My friend said her daughter slept in it for the first few months and it was great.  Then she moved her to the PNP.

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  • I would of been lost without both!  I say 100% yes to the bouncer b/c just like you said, it's portable, you can bring her in the bathroom or wherever you need to be in the house and just plop her in there!  We used those things all the time!  

    My guys loved the swing too but I know some babies hate them.  Maybe consider getting a used one at a good consignment sale to try it out before paying full price for a new one.  

  • It really depends on the kid.  Q was a bouncer kid, but I have lots of friends whose kids were swingers...ha.  Anyway, Maybe try and borrow both until you can determine what baby likes best.  
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  • Another vote for- it depends on the kid.  It never hurts to have both because if you have another kid they might have different preferences.  DD spent lots of time in her bouncer, but DS hated his.  He practically lived in his swing though.
  • My girls were ok with the bouncer, but only for a few minutes at a time.  Now that they can focus on the toys it lasts a little longer.  The swing - they both hated it when they were little, but now when they are cranky and overtired, and I am already wearing one, it's perfect for getting a little on to nap.
  • I liked to put Zoe in the swing for a change of scenery throughout the day. She loved her Little Lamb vibrating chair much more, but she tolerated the swing fine. Every baby is different, but I would definitely have both.
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  • Agreed that it depends on the kid. But both of mine loved both their swing and their vibrating papasan chair. And I definitely used them for different things. The swing I used for soothing and quite often napping, whereas the papasan chair I left in the master bath most all the time, and DS was content to sit in there while I showered, got ready, did laundry, etc. but typically she didn't nap in it past the few month or two. At 7.5 mos, she still uses both the swing and the chair- although the swing very seldom lately. These days she loves her jumper the most. If you have the opportunity to get any of those items second hand from a friend, I'd suggest going that route because you never know if they will hate it or love it. I know of quite a few people who their babies just hated their swings, but for me it was a lifesaver!

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  • We had one swing and 2 bouncers and used them all a ton!  It is true that some babies don't like the swing, but if they do, then it's a huge help!

    I would get one of each bc you can use the bouncer can be used for multi-purposes....  like feeding.

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  • Both!  Our seat can be used when he's a toddler too. He pretty much only naps in the swing.
  • Oh...and the rock n play!  He would only sleep in that the first few weeks.  Now he doesn't like it, but it was worth our sanity those first weeks!
  • Alana only liked the swing for short periods of time, but the bouncer was a life saver! It was the only way I could shower for the first few months of her life.
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  • Thanks for the replies everyone!  I have decided to get both (and I will look into that other thing mentioned) and I talked H into it as well.
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