Best stationary baby swings according to redditors
We found 86 Reddit comments discussing the best stationary baby swings. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 86 Reddit comments discussing the best stationary baby swings. We ranked the 31 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 like to keep it Simple. We live in a Two bedroom apartment, and we used this same set up for Big sister. I was given a beautiful Bassinet with my First child and I actually didn’t even use it because this little travel Crib similar to this worked better. I didn’t have to get up and down all night, I could simply sit up/reach down and get to her, once she was asleep it made it less tempting to co-sleep (just not a safe option for me and my husband)
I’ve used a diaper genie in the past, but I’ve found a paper bag with plastic bag worked just fine, just swap it out every few days.
With my first child we where in a 1 bedroom so a changing table was a luxury that we passed on and just decided to change her where ever, the couch, the floor, the bed, we managed just fine.
The swing we Choose again, in mind for small living is a version of This swing
The clothes organizer works just fine for all her small clothes
Don’t feel bad for going super simple! Once she’s to big or unsafe for the little crib, we do have big sisters crib waiting for her. 😊
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
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
My son has flown on 3 round trips by plane and taken one 28-hour in each direction round trip by train. He's 6 months old now.
For international travel, if you get a bulkhead seat you can request a bassinet where he can sleep. These are in limited supply, from what I hear, and you can only request it once at the airport. So, you may want to be sure to get to the gate early to request it. It also might worthwhile to check with the airline in advance to see if they, by any chance, can ensure that one will be provided for you. Different airlines may have different procedures for this kind of thing. If they don't have a bassinet, then I would think you would want to avoid a bulkhead seat for two reasons: First, you can't have your bags in front of you under the seat. They have to go overhead. Second, the seats have the tray in the armrest, so if you have more than one seat reserved, you won't be able to raise the armrest to make more room -- or to block off the space between the seats when you're nursing so you don't give the person behind you a show. If the flight is not full, see if you can get a row of empty seats. For families the best choice can be the very last row of seats, if you can have several seats to yourself. These seats don't recline, so they're not really attractive to most passengers, but it's nice if you can get enough seats to be able to let your baby lie down across them to sleep and for diaper changes without having to go in the lavatory. Plus, often the rear of the plane is noisy, and that will drown out any noises your baby makes.
Take your medical supplies in your carry on. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen (take both so you can alternate every 3 hours per Dr Sears' method if needed), gas drops, ointments, etc. You'll have to put the liquid stuff in a ziplock for security.
You'll want to limit carryons to just essentials. Take a backpack as a diaper bag. Hands free. Inside the backpack, have a smaller pouch with the basic supplies you need for a changing: changing mat, a few diapers, creams, wipes, sanitizer, etc... If this can be put on your shoulder that will help. Take this with you into the lavatory for changings.
Don't forget to have a change of clothes packed for you and the baby. For how long you'll be traveling you may want a couple of changes for the baby. I usually keep separate top and bottom packed (vs. a one-piece outfit) so that I can just change the top or just change the bottom if only one or the other gets soiled.
My Brest Friend makes an inflatable nursing pillow for traveling, if you find nursing with a MBF helpful. It can be nice to have on flights as a surface for your baby to rest on or sit on, assuming you don't have a giant, 23 lb 6-month-old like I do. :)
Another handy thing to have is a good nursing shirt. I find it uncomfortable to nurse with a cover a lot of times, so a nursing shirt lets me feed the baby discreetly without a cover. That said, I still carry the cover in case I need to remove distractions from my baby's field of view or if there's someone nearby who I can tell would be uncomfortable with me nursing without.
It can be difficult to try and time flights to be most compatible with naptimes/bedtimes -- especially when crossing time zones. But it's something to consider. Be prepared, though, for all your hard work to go out the window when there are delays. :/ This has happened to us often.
Are you traveling with someone? Be sure to try and get seats all together. If you can't when booking, arrive to the gate early, and the gate agents will work magic to help you out.
Consider buying a day pass to your airline's swanky lounge. This will enable you to chill with your baby in a quiet, less stimulating place in between flights -- and if you need any special accommodation (a bassinet, the earth moved to wrangle seats together, etc) the angels who work at the counter at the lounge can take care of that for you. They are used to ensuring that premium passengers are taken care of, and they have better strings they can pull sometimes.
Regarding nursing on the flight, I do it every takeoff and landing. Really the only folks who can see are maybe the people across the aisle from you -- and they'd have to turn and look right at you to see anything interesting. Don't worry about it. Take care of your baby. I usually do travel with a couple of ounces of pumped milk just in case I need another option to nursing. Sometimes my guy gets distracted, or if it's close to naptime he can be fidgety and not want to settle down to nurse. If your baby can take a pacifier, have that handy, too, as well as some teething toys. Anything that'll get the jaw moving. Swallowing is best, but chewing is better than nothing. I usually try to keep him nursing/sucking/chewing until my ears are no longer popping. If you have a layover somewhere, you might need to feed him a little early to ensure you get the timing right for him to be getting hungry during takeoff for your next flight. That's the type of thing to consider to time takeoff/landing nursing. (Just cross your fingers that they don't do a last minute delay!)
We got the megabucket for our kid (The Snugride 35 -- it has a 35 lb weight limit) so that we can still bucketize him when we travel. We have a snap-n-go stroller for the airport that we can gate check. But we always have bought him a seat. If he's a lap child, and there are no spare seats available for him toting a car seat may be a hassle. In our case, it works great, because our baby is used to taking naps in his bucket. If you're walking around Europe, you will probably want a stroller more robust than the snap-n-go, but the bucket still may be able to snap into it. You can gate check the stroller, so it's right there for you when you exit the plane.
We have the Snugglider, a swing apparatus that the bucket snaps into, and he naps while swinging in it a lot at home and on the road. The swing easily disassembles and reassembles, so it's great to take along traveling. So keeping him in the bucket on the plane is a natural way for him to be able to sleep.
Another gadget we take with us when traveling is an exercise ball. We inflate it upon arrival at our destination, and we use it to soothe the baby to sleep if he wakes in the night -- or to lull him to sleep for naps. We just hold him in a cradle hold while sitting on the ball bouncing up and down. It works like rocking, but it's portable.
We also take an inflatable tub to make baths easier. I bring along a hooded towel and some of his washcloths, too.
We have stayed in hotel rooms, corporate apartments and with relatives when traveling. By far the easiest option was the corporate apartment. A hotel room was the most difficult. If you can find an apartment or a vacation rental that has a washing machine and a separate bedroom you will be living large. You'll be able to hang out post-bedtime in your own space where you can turn the lights on, have a conversation, watch TV, whatever, while the baby sleeps. We pack our video monitor so that we can keep tabs on the baby. A washer will enable you to bring fewer clothes (and blankets, bibs, burp cloths, etc...). You might want to bring along your own detergent. VRBO.com and Homeaway.com have good rental listings.
We cosleep and have found that it's easy for the baby to adapt to sleeping wherever we happen to be. If you use a crib, you might like the Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light for your trip if you need to bring something. It sets up in literally seconds. It's expensive, but it's superlightweight and easy to check. I can see why it gets such good reviews.
WRT breastfeeding in Europe, I don't have experience yet first-hand, but I have heard that it's easier to nurse in public there than in the US.
You may also find a carrier useful. An Ergo or something like it would probably do the trick. We recently took a trip where we were getting on and off small boats, and the Ergo was handy to keep the baby secure while doing this.
Another thing to consider is if your son will be eating solids by the time you are traveling and how you want to handle that. One option might be to bring along some freeze-dried babyfood. I have seen it available in Whole Foods. You mix a packet of it with water or breastmilk to reconstitute it.
Diapers can be tricky. You can fit a surprising amount in the outer zipper compartments of your luggage and in all the nooks and crannies inside. Or you can bring a bag containing diapers that will hold souvenirs on the way home. Spare diapers make excellent packaging material for anything fragile.
That's about all I can think of atm. Enjoy your adventure -- and take a ton of pictures for family and friends.
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.
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.
My top 5 items (links included below photos on Imgur)
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.
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
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.
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
[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.
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
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
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
I would like some advice please.
A week ago, MIL asked if I wanted this super fancy $160 baby bouncer. I said, "We had our eye on a much simpler/cheaper model. See our registry."
Today I get an email forward from her from Amazon that the bouncer has been ordered.
The one I wanted was $20 and small enough to cart from room to room single handedly.
Besides being really pissed that she didn't listen to me, I have no idea how to respond. I'm pretty sure I don't want it/can't use it the way I planned. In addition, do you know how many other things I could buy for the same amount?
What do?
Edit: So you can all share in my feelings, this is what we wanted, this is what she bought.
Edit2: DH called her and very nicely (surprising for him) thanked her but explained it wasn't what we want and could she please cancel the order. Crisis over.
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.
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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.
As for books we liked Raising Twins from Pregnancy to Preschool http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Twins-From-Pregnancy-Preschool/dp/1581103441
and Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Healthy Twins which totally saved our lives living in a small space with twins.
http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-Happy-Twins/dp/0345497791
Finally buy yourself at least 4-6 swaddlers in the small size.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dbaby-products&field-keywords=swaddleme
You can pick cotton or fleece depending on what your weather is like in March but we found they were are absolutely essential. You may even need to buy a second round in the larger size but don't get them until it's clear the kids are outgrowing the smaller ones.
Baby swing
This has saved us nights of sleep so often in the first 6 months. Definitely would reccomend.
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
Graco Dreamglider. Using it on my second and it still works great.
We have this one, also a Graco. No complaints, although our dude is to the mobility point that we don't use it anymore. It's batteries though, so if you were to get one, I'd highly recommend picking up some rechargable batteries with C adapters. The good news about the batteries is that it means you can put it anywhere and everywhere, which saved our life when he was really small and wanted to be in it but close by us.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At 9 weeks, we used two swings, quite a bit. Something like this
We have tried several different swings with my picky 11 week old, including the Mamaroo, and she pretty much hated all of them. Then my mom picked this one up second hand, and it totally changed the game. It’s the only swing I’ve found where she’ll hang out in it happily when she’s wide awake, but can also put herself to sleep in it. I’ve seen a bunch for sale on my local Facebook Marketplace, so maybe check there! I never found it was worth it to spend full price on stuff like swings because 1. babies can be super picky and I somehow find myself never able to return the stuff that my daughter hates and 2. they grow out of stuff so quickly that I’m just going to be selling it in six months anyways, and I know I’ll never get full price back for it.
This is what I'm considering to replace the RNP. https://www.amazon.com/Graco-DreamGlider-Gliding-Swing-Sleeper/dp/B01MTM3HAW?th=1
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
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
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.
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.
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.
There is this one by Graco for $28.00 off regular price.
Fisher Price Swing $119 - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01MQM7W6M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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!
And for the bigger things, you can usually find ones that fold up or are collapsible. I know there are swings and bouncers that can be folded when not in use. For bathtubs, there are ones like the Puj, that fit in the sink and can fold up when not in use, there are ones shaped like flowers that do the same, there are inflatable ones (though I don't think those are recommended for newborns), and I have a Fisher Price one that has a hook on one end so I can just hang it in the shower when it's not being used.
Some examples:
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00F2MQ0EQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eqNTCb35JC3SS
Puj Flyte - Compact Baby Bathtub - Infant, Newborn, 0-6 Months, In-Sink Baby Travel Bathtub, BPA-free, PVC-free (White) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008PZ9VXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7qNTCbYN2TGSE
Blooming Bath Poppy (Seafoam) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07HPFKQPT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xsNTCb7JRGWHR
Ingenuity Swing 'n Go Portable Baby Swings, Hugs & Hoots https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B017XNL39S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NtNTCbTQKC1HB
Fisher-Price Deluxe Take Along Swing and Seat, Pink/White https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B014D4HZWO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YvNTCb448JVTQ
I live in an apartment, and almost everything I've bought can be folded up or is otherwise easy to store. It's totally doable.
4moms mamaRoo 4 Baby Swing, high-tech Baby Rocker, Bluetooth Enabled - Cool mesh Fabric with 5 Unique motions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KZ9R4FJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nJ2QDbPY9XV41
I did just find this one.
Yeah she absolutely hates being swaddled or having her arms unable to move. It's literally this thing
Edit: fixed it. Had stuff backwards
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!
Ithis is the one we have
It doesn’t rock by itself. My daughter is 3months and even waving her arms and kicking her legs she barely moves it.
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.