BTDT moms--should I bother getting a swing?

I have doubles of some stuff from my shower and have receipts so I was going to get a swing...I don't have a swing but I'm thinking maybe baby will really like it?

I do have a jumper and a stationary seat/rocker


and if I DO get a swing, will a travel swing suffice? I want to try and spare some room (poor dogs are losing so much space! )

Re: BTDT moms--should I bother getting a swing?

yes!!!!!!!!!! of all the baby gear i couldnt have lived without the swing would be #1!

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All babies are different, but for us, a swing was a lifesaver. You can use it right away unlike a jumper. DS wanted to be held 24/7. It took a few weeks, but once he started to like the swing, it gave me some time to myself.

For us, a swing and bouncer serve different purposes. DS liked the swing way before he liked the bouncer. I use the bouncer in the bathroom while I get ready. DS likes to nap in the swing, but he'll rarely fall asleep in the bouncer.

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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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YES A swing is a must have.

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All babies are different, but my DD LOVED her swing. I would definitely recommend getting one. It will be awhile before you can use the jumper.

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So will a travel swing cut it? Or do I need to get a full size swing? I kinda like the idea of a travel one for less room and able to move from room to room

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I would.

I thought that we wouldn't need it, I was wrong. DS loved the side to side function of a swing.

ETA: The travel swing didn't cut it for us

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i think so, DS liked the swing the first couple months, then the bouncer/rocker. I say go for it

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DD is 1 month old and loves her swing. She naps in there and it's a great place to put her in if I need some free time. I have the Fisher Price My Little Lamb Cradle and Swing.

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We could not live without a swing. It is a staple in our house.

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Heck Yes!

The swing was a magical place for DD. I cried the day I put it away.

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DD loved our swing!

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YES! For us, it was a lifesaver. DD would sometimes sleep in that all night long.

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All babies are different, some love them, some do not.

We never had one for DS though, and somehow he (and we) survived.

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YES! The swings were (and still are) a life-saver.
My babies hated the travel swing. It didn't "swing" enough for them, if that make any sense.

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A swing is the absolute must have on a baby list - and not the travel one! Get the regular!

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Anthony loves his swing! We got the swing that was a combo swing and bouncy seat!

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My ds only liked the travel swing. He cried every time I put him in the full size.

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DD loved her swing, so I would get it.

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100% yes.

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yes, 100% yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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For us, YES. DS LOVES his swing. He can sit in it for hours and be happy as a clam. I would have lost my mind many times without it! We used it from day one.