Best baby bouncers, jumpers & swings according to redditors
We found 181 Reddit comments discussing the best baby bouncers, jumpers & swings. We ranked the 78 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 181 Reddit comments discussing the best baby bouncers, jumpers & swings. We ranked the 78 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
First child? So people are going to get a lot of clothes for you. Onesies are where it's at. Anything else is over the top and not really necessary. You probably won't be taking your child out into the world a lot. A Co-sleeper is really convenient for the first few months, you can attach it to the side of your bed so you don't have to do much when the baby wakes up at night. I recommend having at least 6 SwaddleMe's. Baby's love being swaddled until their a few months old. Also recommend 6-8 bottles at a time to minimize dishes. Anglecare bath support is necessary to give baths in. Don't bath them until they're a few weeks to a month old, then try to start giving him baths before bed to get him into a cycle. These are our favorite bibs for later when he starts to drool a lot. Onesies and bibs is where you will catch yourself doing a ton of laundry, so get a lot of them. Babies soil their clothes easy. Oh sorry, the bibs are kinda 4+ months, but for a newborn please don't forget a cap and mittens, they get cold because they can't regulate their arms and legs. Our son was pretty good. He would wake up ever 3 hours, we'd change him, feed him, and he'd go back to sleep. That went on for about a month and then it went to 4-5 hours and slowly he started to just stay up all day (That's where it gets rough). Let me know how it goes! Congrats!
edit: Oh, a vibrating swing is REALLY good for non-cosleeper comfort when you're in the living room or at the computer, etc.
I feel like you are me. The past version of me and I am the future version of you. Or maybe we just are each other. Anyway... maybe we are just siblings from another mother. Okay here goes. From your not future self to my not past self.
Dear past self,
Remember when our kid was 4 months old (she's 6mos now) and you were wracking your brain trying to find good toys and "things" she could interact with to help her grow, be curious, imaginative - to be less bored? Well, remember all those things you bought from Amazon?
Most of them had a TON of 5 star reviews and she didn't end up giving a shit about. That AMAZING Rain forest Jumper with all the "things" to interact with, that made noise and had lights!!! Yeah, that didn't really last for more than 5 minutes over 4 days... Turns out, the seat seams cut into her legs and she wasn't a fan of that. This, wasn't the only thing you bought with the best intentions that didn't really work out as planned. That's okay, you live and learn, and donate to someone else because maybe their kid will like it.
What did work? A measuring spoon. Specifically the one cup size measuring spoon. She likes to chew on that. I don't ask...
An empty Pampers box. She sits in there and plays with her toes, touches the sides of the box and just has fun moving around. Even though the box doesn't move, she just doesn't seem to care. She laughs and smiles.
A playmat. It's actually just a set of foam pieces that you put together like a jig saw puzzle on the ground. There are no toy bars or mobiles. Just a mat, on the ground, made of foam. She loves that thing. She rolls around on it, scratches the surface with her fingers (she likes the noise it makes), tries crawling, and often just takes a nap. That thing was one of the best investments we made.
Small plastic strainer. She puts it on her head, wears it like a helmet. Apparently, that's very exciting. Again, I don't ask.
And finally, a basic jumper that you attach above the door frame. It looks like a baby seat on a spring. She will sit and bounce in that thing for 30 minutes. Seems to be comfortable. Was pretty inexpensive, no lights or music. Just jumping. She loves it.
Whatever you decide is best for YOUR son. Experiment and have fun with it. Just consider maybe trying some basic things around the house, first. To see how that goes. A good playmat that is expandable that you can both roll around on. is always a good idea. This is the one we purchased: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBXX1DX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the doorway jumper she loves: https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Doorway-Bumper-Jumper-Little/dp/B000WJLKQM/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1497459338&sr=8-5&keywords=baby+bouncy+chair
I'd send you links for the pampers box, strainer, and measure spoon but pretty sure you've got the idea. :)
CONGRATS ON THE 4 MONTHS! It only gets more amazing.
It’s still $123! You just have to go to “view all offers” which start at $120 for used, then new is $123. Here is the link after I clicked on the one for $123
4moms mamaRoo 4 Bluetooth-Enabled high-tech Baby Swing – Classic Nylon Fabric with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073FS5FHM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_gR0ZCbWV1WA9W
Just fyi, despite all the advertising, a RNP is not considered a safe sleep surface. Our Daughter almost suffocated in hers, scariest moment of my life.
The Rock n Play bassinet is though, and conforms to the AAP safe sleep guidelines. https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Rock-Play-Portable-Bassinet/dp/B008DDPL32
Clothes, diapers, formula/breastmilk, safe space for sleep. That's all.
If you really want to get fancy I recommend a swing that is low to the ground, that vibrates, locks sitting upright, etc. Both of my kids loves this swing- Ingenuity ConvertMe Ridgedale Swing-2-Seat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017XNL6AO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_RLuMzbFA9H2QH
You’d have to be more specific by sleeper. In general, there’s bouncers, swings, or rockers. In each one of these you can get them in tons of variations of automatic, manual, vibrating, non-vibrating, etc.
They’re all used for pretty much the same thing—soothing the baby or when you need to be hands free. Which one you use it’s going to depend on what your baby likes. Just be careful about letting your baby sleep in these for extended periods of time—they’re generally not recommended for overnight safe sleep (at least according to the AAP in the US).
The baby bumps sub had a great swing thread when the rock and play was recalled and it had some awesome alternatives. I’m not sure if you’re wanting to purchase something new but the Graco Dreamglider swing was recommended because it switches from inclined to flat for nap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOC5S9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_spC0CbR5WG78W
We purchased it and my 5 week old loves it. He’s had it since he was about 2 weeks old or whenever the recall happened we purchased it.
I have twins - they have physiotherapist consults every month because they were preemie and the dr's wanted to make sure they stay on track (currently just short of 9 months old).
They said jumpers/exersaucers were fine but to
a) limit how long the babies are in it at a time (so like 15 min session then time on the floor and time cuddled and time practicing sitting etc... then back in saucer...) and
b) to make sure that the babies are able to put their foot flat on the ground when standing in the saucer or jumper becasue that helps prevent any tightening of tendons and will help them develop balance better than the way the jumpers often say to set them up for the right height.
We got the saucers for the twins when they were 5 and a half months and they LOVE them. We have this exersaucer activity centre and this jumper centre
its nice becasue we can switch up the toys between the two, and we trade twins time so they get time in each style in between playing on the floor and playing with us and playing with each other
And the physio lady has been super happy with the kids progress - they are really good standers when holding onto stuff, they are good sitters, they are hitting their milestones and have no loss of mobility or loss of desire to tear around on the floor now that they figure out at least how to army crawl lol.
Ftm here too, I registered and received this one, but it’s flat with no buckles, more like a bassinet. Think this one is recalled too? Are there specific recalled model numbers?
fisher price rock n play portable bassinet
Congratulations! Rock n play bassinet - it's a flat surface and rocks. It is not under the rock n play recall because it's completely different.
We finally put in the last few pieces of the nursery, and I’m so excited! Here’s the breakdown:
Alright, maybe I can stop nesting.
First time dad of a 3.5 month-old here. This will be a little off topic, but I think it bears mentioning. I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice on brands and styles here. So instead here are some things to get more of, of those recommended brands, to make your life easier.
Rags, rags, rags. You want rags everywhere you can possibly think to be feeding/nursing him/her. Once your wife sits down to nurse, or you sit down to bottle feed, you will not want to get up and root around for something to wipe his face off with. They make a huge mess of the top of their shirts and face every time they feed. We have rags within arm's reach of all the popular spots around the house. We are so damn tired half the time we do this, midnight feedings etc., that it makes a huge difference to our mood and outlook to not be frustrated by little things.
Extra swaddling blankets. Learn how to swaddle well and it makes a big difference on naptime and nighttime. We now keep one the in the diaper bag and near the crib and near the bouncers, they get dirty quick so it's nice to have backups so you don't have to constantly do laundry. Again, it's the little things that really start fraying at the edges of your sanity, having to do three loads of laundry a day because you only have one of something, is one of those things.
An extra base for your carseat for all the cars that might be used to drive him/her around. Once again, when you haven't slept well in a month, having to constantly un-tether and re-attach that damn base every time you need it in a different car, or forgetting and taking that car to work and effectively stranding your partner with the child, will hurt your brain, and your fingers. My parents keep a base in their car all the time, they don't really use the backseat anymore anyway, but my in-laws keep theirs in the trunk just in case.
He loves this thing
We're using a Pack N Play with the raised bassinet (NOT the Newborn Napper which is not safe for unsupervised sleep). A smaller and less expensive option is the Fisher Price Rock'n'Play Bassinet (NOT the Rock'n'Play sleeper...while many people DO use the sleeper for their newborns, it's not really great for newborns to sleep at an incline as they may slump forward).
I really like the Pack n Play if you have room for it because you can continue using it as a travel crib for awhile.
I usually use one of these.
I'm not sure what your price point is, but there are a few options out there! Fisher Price has the Rock N Play Bassinet at $89.99.. Or similarly there's the Dream On Me Traveler Portable Bassinet at $79.99. If there's a place to put it, something like the Brica Fold N' Go Travel Bassinet for $34.99 might work. If you're wanting to comply with the AAP, look for the words crib, bassinet, or playpen - they're the only ones that have been tested and approved. Words like sleeper and napper are not tested and not approved for use by the AAP.
This said - please excuse me while I observe a moment of silence for my beloved Rock N Play.
Totally different but a nice baby swing has been a life saver for us. We aren't struggling and have everything we need but that is one thing I didn't expect to be so important. This is also kind of a luxury type item that they may not get in their own. We have this one Graco Simple Sway Baby Swing, Abbington https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTL15D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RICDAbKDXD3DQ I find this important because this has helped us more than anything. This allows us to shower eat and nap. Other than that you can have enough consumables. Diapers and wipes. If you don't know what size get 2s or 3s. We didn't use newborn or 1s for very long and had some left over. Also if you dm me some info I'll chip in on the swing
Most automatic infant swings on the market are pretty similar, so I think its more about your budget. If you're generally short on space, I'd recommend a smaller one like the Comfort & Harmony Cozy Kingdom Portable Swing or the Graco Glider Lite Baby Swing. Those are nice because they are space-saving, but the downside is that they both run on batteries. This adds to the overall cost as you directly need to buy batteries, and you run the risk of running out (which of course happens at the most inopportune time). If you're short on space and willing to spend the money, the Graco Glider Elite Baby Swing is a good option, because you can plug it in AND use batteries (so, plug most of the time but keep batteries on hand in case the power goes out).
If you've got the space, the Fischer-Price Snugabunny is nice as well, uses a plug or batteries, and has 2 different swinging motions (back and forth "normal" or side to side).
Lastly, there's the Mamaroo, which is very nice and is basically a swing but has more motions - so there's regular swing, plus kind of a bouncing one that simulates them being held and walked around, a "car ride" one, a "wave" one, and then a "rockaby" one which I think is a side-to-side type swing? not entirely sure. Its pricey at $220, and its possible that your baby may hate it. Its also nice because its very space-saving, and has technology upgrades like being able to connect it to your phone.
My recommendation would be to borrow a swing if you can to see if your baby likes it first.
Sure, I'd be happy to give some recommendations.
Now the first thing is, babies don't really care that much about stuff. They don't really do much or play with much for a long time. They'll get more joy out of you just playing peekaboo than any actual toy
That said, it's the thought that counts, so you can pick up a rattle or something. If they don't have one already, you can get a tummy time playmat like this or something similar, that comes with a bunch of toys with it. Alternately, honestly you can just walk down to the dollar store and see whatever cheap stuff they have, it doesn't really matter
On the other hand, you can do something more practical. Baby wipes are a sure thing, they will 100% absolutely be used. You could get similar stuff, like burp cloths or baby soap or whatever. But that stuff isn't really fun, though it's usually appreciated.
Then there's the last category, the one I'd personally go with: Stuff for the parents that makes parenting easier. This is actually a little for your cousin too, because it tends to be stuff that makes the baby more comfortable, which makes the parent more comfortable.
For instance, do they have a baby carrier? You could look into getting them one, or getting them another one (it doesn't hurt to have two), or-- a lot of people don't think about this-- one specially sized for your uncle, because I can practically guarantee unless someone specifically thought about it, any baby carrier they have is going to be sized for mom, not dad.
If you want to go a little more expensive, you can do things like a jumper which the little gal will probably be a little young for, but not by much
or a swing both of those were honestly absolute godsends for keeping my sanity, because i got to put my little guy down and they'd keep him actually quiet, and sometimes even put him to sleep! And for some reason no one ever thought to get us one as a gift.
So anyway, those are some ideas.
But like I said, clothes aren't the wrong choice, just keep in mind that really, any clothes you get the baby now are for you, because you think it'll be cute to dress them up. The baby doesn't care, and I'm sure the baby doesn't really need clothes right now (in a year or so? More likely)
1)Swaddle blankets for newborn
https://www.amazon.com/SwaddleMe-Original-Swaddle-3-PK-Busy/dp/B013GYQVCW/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496771259&sr=8-1&keywords=swaddleme
2) Several different types of pacifiers/bottles (you don't know which they'll like and they do have a preference)
3) Travel swing - because they're smaller/take up less room/ and you can move them from room to bathroom or whatever and less expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Harmony-Kingdom-Portable-Swing/dp/B00E3RKC36/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1496771354&sr=1-1&keywords=travel%2Bswing&th=1
4)Breastfeeding pillow: https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Harmony-Kingdom-Portable-Swing/dp/B00E3RKC36/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1496771354&sr=1-1&keywords=travel%2Bswing&th=1
5)Carrier:https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Ktan-Original-Carrier-Black/dp/B000UYFULU/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1496771644&sr=1-1&keywords=ktan
I had the rock n play bassinet- not the original reclined one, but they make a green flat one. We loved it because it met all safety standards, our newborn could be swaddled in it, and it was a small foot print. Highly recommend.
Edit to add: we bought it just a few days in when we realized how freaking huge the pack n play was. It seemed way too big for a newborn who wanted to be cozy. Plus it was cumbersome. They work great for older babies, though.
That's exactly how I started. Laying around somewhere is a picture of me in my bumper jumper intently watching Jordan and the Bulls beat the Chuck-led Suns in the Finals. Merry Christmas and I hope you have an up and coming Bulls fan on your hands!
I really liked our bassinet. We used an Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper. I liked the wheels so we moved it from living room to bedroom with ease.
We got a crib but didn’t start using it for naps for a few months and overnight got about five months.
We got a swing bouncer combo used, something like this. My kid hated it and it was massive. But some parents swear by them. You never know until baby gets here.
Best prep- Amazon prime and a bunch of gift cards. I have never ordered so much stuff before because I didn’t know what was needed until baby arrived. This meme is true.
All car seats have to meet safety standards so you can really pick any one you'd like. More expensive seats will have a higher weight limit, nicer fabrics, and can be more comfortable.
This is what I have and love:
Chicco Keyfit 30
Graco 4ever - We've moved onto this seat now.
Baby Jogger City Mini (not actually a jogging stroller)
Pack N Play w/bassinet
Swing - I'm pretty sure we got this for $150 at BRU
Edit: formatting
[this](Fisher-Price Snugabunny Cradle 'N Swing with Smart Swing Technology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IVNEGLW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wsdzzbS1D8NHE) is the swing we have for our 4mo old. Literally a life saver. I hope it helps, and I am so incredibly sorry for what you are going thru. My daughter has nights like that and it is hell, but it is not constant like your LO. Really hope you and your wife make it thru this. You guys really need each other rn.
Electric cradle swing, like http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Snugabunny-Cradle-Swing-Technology/dp/B00IVNEGLW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421262806&sr=8-1&keywords=baby+swing
Because you like sleep, right? Long, uninterrupted sleep. It makes you happy, and a happy parent is a better parent.
We bought my son this Graco Bumper Jumper (http://amzn.com/B000WJLKQM) and it is one of our most valued purchases.
I'd often put it in the doorway of the bathroom while I showered and he'd just jump away. He thought it was so funny! He'd just laugh and laugh. And sometimes a little jumping before nap time or bedtime would wear him out a bit and he'd go down easier.
It's not a very big baby item, so it's easy to store under the bed or in a closet.
Perhaps a foldable baby bath and a foldable baby swing. Would be light enough for the suitcase and have plenty of room.
http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Harmony-Portable-Swing-Kingdom/dp/B00E3RKC36/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1417819036&sr=8-5&keywords=Baby+swing
http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Mothers-Deluxe-Bather/dp/B003BTXSCE/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1417819085&sr=8-11&keywords=Baby+tub
Haha that's what we said. They are sort of expensive new (120?) but we got one basically new off Craigslist for fifty. It's a fisher price snugapuppy cradle and swing. I'll link in a moment when I can reach the computer. For us it was the best purchase we made.
Edit: here is the swing
It depends how often baby will be staying with either parent. Like another user said you may want to get duplicates of certain things like a mattress but the crib can be different. Most babies don't want to sleep in them right in the beginning so maybe 2 bassinets. You can get away with 1 car seat and 2 bases. You may want to get 2 swings. We used a travel swing when my daughter was young to go to places like my in laws. That may be a convenient option instead of two swings. We're also getting a rock n play this time around because it folds pretty flat for easy travel to my in laws. If the baby is spending more time with you and less with their dad at first maybe a pack n play with a bassinet option at first so the person having the baby less initially won't need to buy a crib and mattress right away. You'll end up using the pack n play down the road and it's easy to transport back and forth. You're gonna wanna register for double the amount of bottles unless one of you is def going to return them clean. I'd register for 2 thermometers, nail clippers, etc because those are things you don't want to be out of in case they forget to get returned. You can get away with one diaper bag and one stroller if you want.
Hi mama!
You may have seen my post asking for advice/experiences regarding this. My LO was born 12/17 via c-section because he was footling breech. The hospital pediatrician detected a “clunk” in his left hip , which was confirmed by the orthopedist on 12/19. The orthopedist talked about the plan that day and told us about the pavlik, but said to wait 2 weeks to set up an appointment — he said he wanted feeding to get established and the baby to get back to birthweight, I think he may have felt bad for us because it was right before Christmas :)
On 12/27 we saw the orthopedist who did a quick in office ultrasound to look at the depth of the socket and the angle, and put him in the pavlik harness. He wore it 24 hours/day for 3 weeks, had an ultrasound which showed good progress so now we do 23 hours/day x 8 weeks, and then bedtime x 4 weeks.
I was absolutely devastated when he put the harness on — I bawled in the office, I cried at home when I’d look at the baby, I quietly cried at night when I nursed him. The first time we took him out of the harness for a bath and some skin to skin I cried for like an hour. Now I’m crying just thinking back on those emotions, but it gets better mama and I don’t cry everyday of whenever I look at the baby.
People don’t understand or know what to say to you. Everyone is like “Oh, that’s not too bad” or “It’ll be over before you know it” or “He won’t even remember it.” While all those things may be true, they don’t understand how gypped you feel because this isn’t what you imagined — holding your baby, cuddling your baby, feeding your baby is different and harder and no one understands that.
Tips & Product Recommendations:
We put a plain white, short sleeve onesie under his harness to protect his skin from chafing and to help keep the harness cleaner.
We use these wipes on non bath days.
We had to size up on diapers early because the tabs were longer on size 1 and easier to thread through the harness. FWIW Luvs diapers have longer tabs but we couldn’t stand the smell so we use swaddlers.
I use the Boba carrier. It doesn’t require an infant insert (which you obviously couldn’t use anyways) — there is a little built in pillow that you use from 7-15 pounds. I pretty much exclusively wear him when we go out so that people can’t get in his face (flu season, gotta protect yourself!), but I did buy the bassinet attachment for our stroller for walks since his car seat obviously affects the harness and hip positioning.
We bought the Graco Dreamglider seat & sleeper. It goes completely flat, is wide enough to accommodate the harness, and doesn’t push on his hips or legs or anything.
RIP all your sweaters — that Velcro sticks to everything and destroys it 😂
Feel free to PM me.
Thank you! It's called a mamaRoo and it's a Baby swing with various settings and it also plays soothing sounds and music (4moms, mamaRoo, Baby Swing, Grey Classic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PK3EO1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rBbmzb9NT5TJX) I also have the infant insert on it now (4moms, Infant Seat and Swing Insert, Multi/Polka Dot Plush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VU36Q9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dFbmzb7A02JWJ)
The other weird thing next to it on the dresser (the black tech item that doesn't match) is our router. The nursery was previously my DH's Mancave and its smack in the middle of the house. He said that this room is the best place for the router and he had it in there when the room was filled with TV and video game items...ha! He didn't want to move it, so I'm dealing with it...lol
Two wall powered baby swings. You'll thank me later I promise.
Here's a cheap'ish option that will be your sanity saver, you'll get the much better ones at a $120-150/per price point though if you have the money available. Some of these you can spin the baby sideways while swinging so they're swinging front to back instead of swinging side to side. They were worth the extra cost to us.
Graco Simple Sway Baby Swing, Abbington https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTL15D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kf5Ryb80TAMC1
This is the adjustable one, far better, but more expensive. On the plus side you'll easily sell it away when the babies outgrow them.
Fisher-Price My Little Snugabear Cradle 'N Swing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FF8H5Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ll5RybPMQP7FQ
This thing was the best purchase I have ever made. I hung it in the door between the kitchen and the living room. Awesome.
Graco Dreamglider. Using it on my second and it still works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Swing-Portable-Bouncer-Alden/dp/B07D7B1L7H/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=graco+swing+and+bouncer&qid=1571611994&sprefix=graco+swin&sr=8-7
The reviews aren’t great looking at it now, it was a gift so I never read the reviews. I haven’t noticed the problems they mention, but I didn’t start using the swing regularly until he was two months old because I had to find a spot for it in my living room lol. I just used the bouncer part before then.
My first child was extremely active and really enjoyed her swing when real little, then her bouncer kept her entertained for hours and finally this jumper when she was old enough.
I really enjoyed my Moby wrap and Boba carriers when we went out.
A lot of people also enjoy the Sleep Sheep for white noise (mine didn't seem to care either way).
Oh and my girl LOVED her Sophie the Giraffe teether when she started teething at 3 months.
The Mustela baby care line is great as well (kind of pricey). Worth it if you have issues with cradle cap or diaper rash.
Not a registry item but, if you are going to do disposable diapers, sign up for Amazon Mom and you'll get a 20% discount (not just diapers) and free two day shipping (for a 3m trial).
Car-seat.org has good advice on car seats (e.g. if they fit in your car type, reviews, etc...).
Some things that will allow you peace in your time of trials:
Sound machine
Portable sound machine.
[Crazy looking baby swing with a sound machine built in.]
(https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Snugabunny-Cradle-Swing-Technology/dp/B00IVNEGLW/ref=sr_1_11_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1522351469&sr=1-11&keywords=swing%2Bwith%2Bsound%2Bmachine&th=1) - Trust me on this. When you want to blow your brains out, just put the kid in that and go have a cigarette.
Cigarettes
Nipple cream
Nipple pads
Nipple cooling pads
Heating pads
Lots of gauze
Take as many of those vaginal cooling pads from the hospital as you can get. My wife considered these invaluable for her healing hooha.
A mountain of diapers - do not run out
A mountain of bottles - instead of stressing about washing them just grab a clean one. Wash when you have time.
Boppy Pillow
Formula - Even if you say you "won't need it" you don't know what the production or flow will be like and your baby's nutrition should come first. Breastfeeding is amazing and everyone should do it, but sometimes things don't work out. Nipples get cracked, infections happen, blocked ducts. My wife filled up so fast she was like a cow in the morning and just begging to get milked. Still we needed formula when she had to take some medication for her recovery, and again when she got a blocked duct.
Freezer bags for milk - if you're overproducing you'll be glad.
A MECHANICAL breast pump. The hand shit doesn't work worth a damn. Get the hands free milkers that just tug it out of you while you watch friends. They'll come with a special bra that let's you strap on the bottles like a damn cow. It's awesome.
Pregnancy pillow. This is a pillow that circumnavigates the lady. She'll give you an appreciation beej for this.
one million burp rags
one million wipes
And that'll do ya.
Basically having a newborn is all about 3 things. Feeding it, getting it to go to sleep, and cleaning its shit up. That's it. Those items above will help facilitate all of that.
Is this what you are talking about?
Graco DreamGlider Gliding Baby Swing, Percy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTM3HAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_awtLDbZGDJXT
If so, then no it is not considered safe for sleep. Only products labeled bassinet, crib, or playpen are considered safe for sleep. These terms in the US have strict regulations and can only be labeled as such if they meet specific safety requirements.
This is an excellent evidence based group about safe sleep: Graco DreamGlider Gliding Baby Swing, Percy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTM3HAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_awtLDbZGDJXT8
Baby swing
This has saved us nights of sleep so often in the first 6 months. Definitely would reccomend.
I had a pack and play for my first baby and I just sold it to a secondhand store. I think they are too big for their intended use. My daughter never liked it as a sleep device and she hated it as a containment device once she got mobile. We ended up getting a snuggle nest to put in the pack and play for her to sleep in because the pack and play was too wide open.
This time I went with a travel crib to put next to our bed for the first few months. I hope the new baby likes it. I guess we'll find out here in the next week or so.
Another option I considered was the Fisher-Price Rock and Play Bassinet, because as I said the pack and play was just too big.
My kids both liked the little infant swings when they were tiny. It would settle them to sleep. Something like this.
It will get better though.
You got a lot of good advice in this thread about safe co sleeping and related things, and I don't think I can add much. I will say that my horrible sleeper slept unusually well in a chair like this. It's not ideal, but it's safer than the couch thing. I used to put her in that chair and lay down on the couch and rock it with my hand until we both fell asleep. I liked that particular bouncer because it is laid back far enough that her head didn't roll forward and present a strangulation risk.
Another thing my husband and I did was take shifts. This is harder with breastfeeding, but if you can give him a bottle then your husband can let you sleep for 4 hours, and then you take over. Just this one guaranteed spurt of 4 hour sleep a day can make a world of difference.
Also, if that's actually your baby's schedule, bring it up with your pediatrician because that's not enough sleep at all. There might be other factors here such as reflux that is affecting sleep.
But mostly, I just wanted to let you know that this ends. It doesn't feel like it now. You're in the trenches, and it sucks. I don't know anybody in real life who actually likes having a newborn. It's miserable and loud and frustrating and you're probably going to regret ever thinking you could handle a child. But in just a few months, your baby is going to start sleeping more and showing his little personality. And once you get to know him, you'll love him beyond the instinctual "keep this thing alive for some reason" type of love you're probably feeling right now. You'll love his smile, and the way he giggles at the silliest things. In a year, you'll be chasing after him and feeling like he's actually learning from you. There's so much more to being a mom than this, so hang in there and just survive this part.
Honestly, for a newborn you don't need much. They basically sleep, eat, and poop. Our guy spends most of his time in onsies unless we're going to see people in which case I'll put a little outfit on him.
Of course I have. I've used it since I was a baby.
We got a 600 dollar crib (it was a gift from my grandmother) that looks nice and converts into a twin bed,
An even more expensive matching dresser (A gift from my FIL)
A MamaRoo (A gift from my mother),
A LilleBaby All Seasons (A gift from my brother.)
I haven't had a chance to use any of them (except the dresser) because the larva is still tucked away in her womb apartment.
Whether or not you will be able to watch the little one at home yourself is really REALLY going to depend on the baby - some newborns are easy-going while others can be colicky and need more attention.
We had something like this (though it's been updated since our daughter was a baby):
Baby Floor Swing
The rough routine was to feed, change, then swaddle her and place her sleeping little burrito-form into the swing for an hour or so - then rinse and repeat. I just kept her in the room with me.
I was/am in the exact same boat - first kid, limited funds, starting from scratch, going through reviews and prices drove me insane. It took me probably three months to get my registry together, and, even then, I am still switching things up, lol.
lucieslist.com was invaluable while picking everything out. I highly recommend you check it out.
What we have bought ourselves that fit our tight budget:
Graco Comfy Cruiser Travel System. We had already decided to go with that car seat, given that it seems to be the top-rated budget option, and the stroller ended up being a much-needed bonus. We go on walks a lot, so it works for us. If you don't need the stroller, the seat itself is, I think, only ~$100.
The Pack N Play, which I've heard from literally everyone and their mother is almost a necessity.
Because we don't have an IKEA near us to get our hands on a swanky $99 crib, we bought this DaVinci crib. We still only ended up paying $100 for it, as we found it on sale, however, we would have paid the $200 for it, given that the reviews are good, and, when compared to some other cribs that cost $400 and up, the price isn't bad at all.
As for the rest of the registry, we have on there a Moby wrap (affordable baby wearing, yay!), nail clippers, outlet plugs, nursing pads, a wipes case, a baby tub, baby wash, assorted crib sheets, waterproof crib sheets, Pack N Play mattress, and sheets to go with, crib mattress (we actually bought this one when we found it on sale for $20, and it's just fine), receiving blankets, dirty diaper bags (because we aren't getting a diaper pail, just a small can with a seal-able lid), changing pad, and a cover to go with, pacifiers, Dr. Brown's Gia Nursing Pillow, a bottle brush, bottle warmer, thermometer, booger sucker, camera to monitor the baby, and a few other assorted things that I couldn't really find a definitive "best in class" for, so pick at your own discretion: diaper bag, swaddles (although I've read good things about the Summer Infant brand), bottles (we're going with Phillips Avent), a bouncer (we got this one), and a swing.
I agonized over this stuff for what felt like forever, lol, so I hope it helps you and saves you some hair-pulling. It's all so overwhelming!
Holy grail item? This swing. My son slept in it exclusively for 4-5 months. It was the only thing that would stop him from crying.
Edit: Also, these Lansinoh Ultra Soft Disposable Nursing Pads were the only things I could bear at first and they are only sold online.
I had a similar concern. So I went with the Rock N Play Bassinet. It worked great for my LO. I could rock it back and forth when needed, but it still had a flat bottom. It was super easy to move to the pack n play and then ultimately his crib.
I lived in a one bedroom apt, I had my baby sleep in a travel bassinet next to my bed, this one it was actually a lot more practical for me she was right next to me but in her own safe area, this worked until she could pull he self up the side at around 3/4 months. It’s very small and saves a lot of space, it even folds up. I also used a small plastic organizer and gave her one of our dresser drawers for her clothes, and get a swing that folds up tight, I used this swing
I didn’t fuss with a changing station, I just did it where ever, mostly the floor or the bed.
We had a baby bouncer- not a rock n play but still inclined. Baby hated it, and the couple of times he fell asleep in it, it just freaked me out and I moved him right away. He did great in a pack'n'play bassinet with a mobile though!
Stuff that worked really well: thick XL over the shoulder burp cloths (great for all drools and spit ups, now that he's bigger great for wiping him after he eats solids), sleep sacks and a foam playmat - the kind with interlocking tiles.
At 9 weeks, we used two swings, quite a bit. Something like this
Amazon actually has a good description of it with different pictures, too: http://smile.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Rock-Play-Portable-Bassinet/dp/B008DDPL32/ref=pd_cp_ba_0
This is what I'm considering to replace the RNP. https://www.amazon.com/Graco-DreamGlider-Gliding-Swing-Sleeper/dp/B01MTM3HAW?th=1
Fisher Price Swing $119 - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01MQM7W6M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have quite a few items on my wishlist that are green or have green. This Nail dotting kit comes with a green dotter,This baby bouncer/swing is green my four month old son would LOVE this [Its over a bit but a gc would be loved if possible], Mike from TMNT is green,Thanks for hosting a fun contest!
Are they not falling asleep? Not staying asleep?
I forgot that we actually transitioned from rnps to bassinets THEN to cribs. We were using the rnps for naps and night time up until about 6-7 weeks, when we got the bassinets. (Kept the rnps in the living room for naps and the bassinets in our room for night time). Then around 4 months they were starting to bust out from their swaddles and kick and roll a little, so we moved them cold turkey to their cribs for naps and night. Somehow we got lucky and it went pretty well. It was hard getting them down by myself at times, but one of my boys was a pretty good self soother at that point so I just put him down with a pacifier while rocking the other for a bit. We never really had any issues with the transition. I think it helped that they were on a pretty good sleep schedule and I was really dedicated to sticking to it. So they were tired and ready to sleep when I put them in the crib. Then once they could roll onto their tummies, forget it. They were asleep in minutes.
This is the bassinet we used. Doesn't take up much room and is good for travel: http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Rock-Play-Portable-Bassinet/dp/B008DDPL32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452466145&sr=8-1&keywords=Fisher+price+bassinet
Also, have you tried a mobile? We had these and our boys were OBSESSED. http://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Toy-Wimmer-Ferguson-Infant-Stim-Mobile/dp/B00009ZIKH
Good luck!
FALSE. It's a bouncy seat. Proof.
Our first and only (so far!) will be two months on the 18th, she has been sleeping next to mom while I'm as close to the wall as I can get, many nights without sleep have prevented our little girl from resting in her crib so we tried the bassinet, she does a little better in that but its not consistent enough for her/us. We'll try her glider tonight, she sleeps good in it I just don't know if that's something we should do, ok to do every night?
It just makes it more difficult when everyone you talk to says co sleeping is the worst thing in the world, people need to do what's best for them and baby but I'm just afraid for her well being and other people don't help matters when they treat it like a death sentence. It definitely helps having real people like yourselves put your two cents in, I appreciate all your replies.
Link below to glider:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AO083KU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420316524&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MQM7W6M/ref=mh_s9_acsd_top_bBI65b_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=1JPQKX3PSS56STM6561J&pf_rd_t=1201&pf_rd_p=496181e8-f6c5-5dc0-8880-d3025ea7d10f&pf_rd_i=166853011
this swing is the bomb! Reasons why I like it:
It took R until about..uh...3-6 weeks into her life to dig the swing, but it was amazing once we got to that point.
We had to ignore the weight limit on the swings (the things that rock them to sleep). They did wonders for all of us to get the sleep we needed.
At a certain point I just said " we are going to push this thing to the limit, if it dies...it is worth it." It never died. One swing we had in the livingroom just stopped swaying him when he got too big. The one in our bedroom kept on keeping on, so we made the most of it. We just transitioned to the crib after 11 months and he did great.
We had 2 different types of swings. 2 different brands. So maybe just change the swing out.
This one was great...
Fisher-Price Sweet Snugapuppy Dreams Cradle 'n Swing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQM7W6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u6twDbSXC2MW4
...but didn't handle the weight as well as this one:
Graco Soothing System Baby Glider, Abbington, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y286NXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_H5twDbG8X6G3X
I have 2 big boys (11lbs5oz and 10lbs4oz respectively), ages 3 and almost 4 months.
They both slept in a bassinet for about 3 months and transitioned to a pack n play on the bassinet setting. When my oldest started to roll, I moved the bassinet mattress down to the base.
Bouncers and low swings are a better option than anything tall. They have a larger range when it comes to weight and size limits, and when you look over and see a leg hanging out...it's not quite as scary. I have this and a bouncer I got for $5 at a garage sale.
Someone suggested the Mei Tai carrier to me for big babies. It's been a lot more comfortable than the carriers with clasps.
The carseat we have is a Graco click connect with a compatible stroller. Whenever possible, we bring the stroller and lock the carseat into it. My oldest outgrew the bucket seat at around 9 months and has been in a convertible seat since. There are a lot of good convertible seats that grow with even a big kid. I have the Graco MySize65 - I'd get the 4Ever if it wasn't too big for my Honda Fit.
If all else fails, a comfortable floor mat in a safe place works great. I bought a big shaggy fleece rug. My baby loves it because he can see me and everything going on. When he gets more mobile, I can put a baby gate around it.
We live in a one bedroom house. It is about the size of a larger one bedroom apartment but it is not huge. I am terrified of our house being over run with baby crap and toys. I saw my friends living room and it looked like Rainbow Dash was murdered in there.
The first thing we did was get rid of everything we didn't need. Old cloths, repeat items, everything that was just stuff sitting around. We freed up a lot of space. It also helped us get rid of stuff by thinking about what we wouldn't want lying around with a toddler. Do I really need to keep this cool decorative marble egg thing? Nope it's round and the perfect size for a kid to choke on.
Though our house is small we have a fairly large bedroom so for us a full size crib fits. We did not bother to get a pack and play for our house. No need because the living room is literally right next to the bedroom. I think mini cribs are not very economical. Double check the size. A tall kid won't fit in them as long and some of the weight and age limits are fairly low. There are folding mini cribs though and depending on your space it might work for you. We do have a pack and play at grandmas house. We chose this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019D3SVPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s06?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has a changing table that can be used for a little while, but mostly we chose it because it all unzips and is washable! We have not used it yet but it is sturdy.
The crib we chose has a drawer on the bottom. It is not a big drawer but it fits ALL of our bedding and swadles. We only bought two crib sheets and two mattress pads. However, we have the luxery of a washer and dryer.
The only equipment we bought was a folding swing. We chose this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017XNL6AO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s09?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It folds fairly small and does not have cords. We have not actuchaly used it yet (baby due any day) but it folds up very nicely.
When we get a high chair it will be a folding one. If you have a chair the kind that sraps on might be better. We have benches so it would not work for us.
We do have a chaning table that was gifted to us but we never would have bought one. It fits at the end of our bed. Our plan was just to put a pad on our desk.
We don't have room for another dresser so we bought a ton of baby hangers and cleared a spot in our closet. Target has the hangers for super cheep! 99 cents for a 10 pack and free shipping. Not sure where you are located though.
We have a glider chair in another corner and we got two free pieces of small office furniture. Baby cloths that can`t be hung up like pants and socks go in one drawer. The small square cubby holds toys and books. When the kid is bigger all the plastic toys (mega blocks etc) are going outside on our deck in an all weather bench that opens up.
We don't have a bath tub but our shower can acomidate a wheel chair so it is fairly large. We ended up getting a baby tub that has a hook on it that hangs in the shower. They make folding or inflatable baby tubs that take up less space.
One last thing for laundry that we bought was an over the door drying rack. We are cloth diapering and wanted to be able to hang rinsed out diapers so they don't mold before being washed properly. We did not have room for one of the acordian style racks. When not in use it folds up and fits right between our washer and the wall. It does not hold a ton but it should be big enough for many small items. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015P0QTG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s08?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We got a gliding bassinet for our newborn. He slept well from the start, and I attribute a lot of it to the bassinet. Who doesn't want to be rocked literally all night? https://www.amazon.com/Graco-DreamGlider-Gliding-Swing-Rascal/dp/B01HOC5S9E
I recommend getting one of the Boppy head rests for it though.
Fisher Price makes a rock n play bassinet that someone bought us for our baby shower. That could be a better option because baby lays flat, and it's only a little bit lower than our bed so baby is closer. Our bedroom is teeny and with this bassinet it's a bit cramped, but not as cramped as with a Pack N Play. Also someone gave us one of those bassinets that goes into your bed so baby can safely co-sleep. Will something like that work?
I put one on my registry and figured if someone buys it, great, if not, that's fine and I'll go without. Well, someone bought it and I LOVE it even though baby isn't even here to use it yet. I want one in an adult size! We got this one.
Magic baby-sleeping machine.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fisher-Price-Snugabunny-Cradle-Swing-Technology/dp/B00IVNEGLW/
There's other kinds available but this kind is the one that worked every time on our very-poor-sleeper baby. The combination of lights, sound, rocking motion and visual movement is like hypnosis. We used ours so much that I took the batteries out and wired it up via a DC power supply to the mains.
The one linked above is expensive but there's likely to be loads on ebay. You want the Fisher Price one with two different directions of swinging and a glowing-mobile-thing in the baby's line of sight. They've given it different graphics and names over the years but the basic 'cradle swing' engineering is the same. You want a "cradle swing" not the inferior "cradle'n'swing".
Get one, it's a lifesaver. We had the aquarium one as shown here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fisher-Price-Aquarium-Cradle-Swing/223153307195
Welcome to the father's club. I'm one to. My daughter is 3 now, but I started way back when she wasn't even born.
What I did to play:
- Put the baby car seat on top of your desk, swing it, he/she will sleep, and you will play (while your wife sleeps). Usually you get 3 hours until next baby eating (this worked until 6 months). From my case the baby didn't sleep, so I played to make me stay awake, while my wife slept.
- From 6 months on the trick didn't do anymore, than it was time to improvise, here comes:
https://www.amazon.com/4moms-mamaRoo-Bluetooth-Enabled-high-tech-Swing/dp/B073FVCS6F/ref=sr_1_23?keywords=baby+swing&qid=1559134164&s=gateway&sr=8-23
This worked until 9
- From 9 on, she started sleeping 6 hours or more, than I started waking 5 am to play until 6:30 when she woke up
I basically do work, family, sleep and play.
The 3 months league is an awesome time if you play 1:30 per day. Of course you will never complete 36/40 challenges. But that never stopped the fun.
Dad of a 20 month old here, newborns sleep 18-20 hours a day. I stayed at home with our baby for the first 3 months of her life because my wife couldnt get off but i was laid off so it worked out and i on average played games 4-6 hours a day during the daytime because all they do at that age is sleep - eat - shit - sleep.
If you havent already get a glider it will keep them entertained for hours while you game, ive linked the one we have below its really great.
http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Glider-Gliding-Swing-Peyton/dp/B00AO083KU/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1457364804&sr=1-1&keywords=baby+swing
Once they start crawling you will want something like the corral below. This is the one i have its great because its completely customizable to fit you're space and when they get bigger you can use it as a gate.
http://www.amazon.com/Giantex-Panel-Center-Safety-Playpen/dp/B00M4SYM2S/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1457364856&sr=1-4&keywords=baby+corral
The key to gaming as a dad is keeping them safe, happy, and contained and most importantly PUT THE WIFE AND THE BABY FIRST! Bad times will be had if you do not!
Our baby hated her bassinet for the first couple of months. She didn't like to lay completely flat so we ended up bringing her bouncer chair in our room (positioned flat) and she slept in that instead. I was worried at first but our doctor said it was perfectly fine and safe to do so. As she got bigger she eventually took to her bassinet. Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Love-3-Close-Bouncer/dp/B01KH8OW1W
Yeah she absolutely hates being swaddled or having her arms unable to move. It's literally this thing
Edit: fixed it. Had stuff backwards
We used this bassinet from the get go (LO was 9lbs 9oz and has always been in 99% for height)
I think it’s 25lb weight limit and is 31 inches long.
link
Note - it can rock or you can flip the feet and it won’t rock
wow, I just looked them up for shits and giggles, they've come a long way in 5 years! It's all fancy schmancy now lol. I hope it works even better for y'all!
ours was closer to this one (but with a bunny instead of a puppy) https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-Snugapuppy-Deluxe-Bouncer/dp/B01N3LXXJN/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vibrating%2Bbaby%2Bchair&qid=1555526523&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1
the vibrations worked for my son, but your baby might prefer the swing, dunno. But I thoroughly endorse the whole line. I jump in to recommend them whenever I can. I think it was responsible for 90% of the sleep I got the first year or so. Good luck
Oh god, I feel like I could go on forever. There is so much! I think the [Snuza Hero] (https://www.amazon.com/Snuza-Hero-baby-movement-monitor/dp/B008OJ7C6Y) or something similar is a complete lifesaver and will give you lots of sleep and peace of mind. I also really recommend reading The Happiest Baby on the Block well before the baby comes. It will help you put together the baby's room in the most optimal way and it was basically my Bible for getting through newborn. The [mamaroo] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PK3EO1S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1497716433&sr=8-1&keywords=mamaroo) is also great but it is expensive and I know all babies don't like it but my girl was obsessed. I could seriously keep going, let me know if you are wondering about something specific!
With a baby it depends how old. My daughter is about 11 months and so is more mobile with crawling. When they are mobile putting them in a jumpy or cruiser is key to getting anything done around the house wether it be gaming, cooking, or even just taking a shower. The little walker/car things that they sit in and scoot around my daughter loves. There's also the stationary jumpers.
I've got 2, one sits on the ground and looks similar to the cars and the other hangs from a door way.
For a newborn they mostly sleep all the time so it's not too bad. A swing/cradle works wonders. But the biggest key is having a mother that breastfeeds haha. That's ALOT of 1on1 mother/baby time.
Another HUGE key through out the first year, and beyond, is keeping them on a schedule. My daughter gets up around 7/8am, takes a nap around 11, naps again around 2/3, takes a bath around 6/7 and is in the crib for bed before 8. She was/is really good and almost always slept through the night. If she wakes up we just put her pacifier back in and she falls back asleep. Structure/routine is key.
Having a laptop would be a huge plus so you can be in any room. Also the first few months of wow will just be leveling and questing so having a druid/rogue or night elf would allow you to stop, stealth, and walk away for a bit. Being a tank or healer in dungeons is more demanding for attention so that might be more difficult during dungeons.
Oh and by the way, congratulations!! Newborns are a weird experience where you get mixed feelings but after a couple months you see their personalities developing and you really fall in love with them and their isn't a single thing you have a second thought about sacrificing for them!
I hear you. The RNP was my savior with my first two. Check out the Graco dreamglider. It inclines and lays down into a bassinet but it also swings and vibrates. I'm putting my money on it for babe 3.
Graco DreamGlider Gliding Swing and Sleeper, Rascal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOC5S9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dIqUCbZCAGYCM
A friend let us borrow this swing and it’s been a huge hit. My fiancé swears it’s the best baby product we have. It’s also the one that pops up again and again when I search for baby swings on Craigslist, so we’ll probably just buy our own from there for the next baby.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQM7W6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_Mmy3DbD7CW72F
We also have a few vibrating seats that work but not as well. I usually use those for putting her down if I need to go to the bathroom or quickly unload the dishwasher.
My ktan has also worked really well for us and I bought it around the same time for the same reason. It relieves a lot of the discomfort from walking baby around and frees up my hands for cooking or whatever else. It’s also the only way I can transition from standing to sitting. I have a more structured carrier but when I try to sit in it she wakes up immediately. The ktan is comfortable enough that I can stand up and sit without disturbing her sleep.
4moms mamaRoo 4 Baby Swing, high-tech Baby Rocker, Bluetooth Enabled - Classic Nylon Fabric with 5 Unique motions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073FS5FHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_by1QDb8JJ7TPJ
That's the cheapest I've found on Amazon with the settings he likes. He always liked "car ride" and "kangaroo" and the ocean and heartbeat noise.
We've gotten so many different things for him and of course the most expensive one is the one he fell in love with. He has to be on an incline to sleep though so it makes sense.
His ten to twenty minute sleep sessions are killing me and him.