Swing and Bouncer?

Did everyone register for a swing and bouncer. My Dh thinks its a waste, he insisted on registering for a bouncer with a lot of different features and says we don't need the swing. Ughh, is it a must?

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I personally think the swing is a must - Some babies don't like, but mine LOVED it.

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I think you should have both, but if you need to pick one, get the bouncer seat.

We bring ours with us a lot so when we go out to frinds houses, etc. she always has a place to sit.

The swing is good too, although she used it more when she was smaller.

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I did get both but right now my DD HATES her swing. I registered for a fulkl sized one and a travel one and I feel like it was a waste. DD is only 7.5 weeks old though...maybe she will learn to like it.

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BOTH! They are both great!! When I shower and DD is awake she goes in the bathroom doorway in the bouncer. The swing will come in handy when nothing else soothes the baby!!

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I registered for both (plus a travel swing)

Soooo many of my friends/co-workers that are mommies tell me they are both a must. I'm sure not every child is going to like them, but I'm willing to try anything that may make my life a little easier.

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I recieve a magazine monthly from another site. Graco just came out with a bouncer chair that turns into a swing. Its adorable. Also, its a space saver Im definitley going to look into it.

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Posted by Charly

I registered for both (plus a travel swing)

Soooo many of my friends/co-workers that are mommies tell me they are both a must. I'm sure not every child is going to like them, but I'm willing to try anything that may make my life a little easier.

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i registered for both also.

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thanks ladies, i shouldhave done that form the beginning and not listened to DH.

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I think you need both. DS loves both and will only fall asleep in his swing during the day. And he only will sleep in his bouncer at night

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I used the bouncey seat more than the swing. DD hated the swing - but every child is different. I will try them both again with #2 - its always good to have.

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Posted by Charly

I registered for both (plus a travel swing)

Soooo many of my friends/co-workers that are mommies tell me they are both a must. I'm sure not every child is going to like them, but I'm willing to try anything that may make my life a little easier.

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My DD loved her swing! She used to sleep in it at night sometimes because she wouldn't sleep anywhere else. I never had a bouncy seat.

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I registered for both and got both, but my daughter HATED the bouncer, and practically livedin her swing!

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My daughter probably spent equal time in both the swing and bouncer although she slept for the first few weeks in the bouncer...but we continued to use the swing after that.

IMO both are EXTREMELY necessary. The bouncer is great because in the beginning when you sometime have no time for anything, you can put the baby in the bouncer and put him/her in the bathroom doorway while you shower.

Also the swing is a necessity because when the baby is fighting sleep sometimes the swing is the only place he will slee!

I would recommend getting both -- and if you're worried about having so many big things get the travel swing -- it works great and folds up and you can just tuck it under the crib, a bed, or in the closet when you aren't using it!

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Posted by lvdolphins

I recieve a magazine monthly from another site. Graco just came out with a bouncer chair that turns into a swing. Its adorable. Also, its a space saver Im definitley going to look into it.

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Posted by Diane

Posted by Charly

I registered for both (plus a travel swing)

Soooo many of my friends/co-workers that are mommies tell me they are both a must. I'm sure not every child is going to like them, but I'm willing to try anything that may make my life a little easier.

same here....just register for it..it cant hurt

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Posted by angelbear217

Posted by lvdolphins

I recieve a magazine monthly from another site. Graco just came out with a bouncer chair that turns into a swing. Its adorable. Also, its a space saver Im definitley going to look into it.

The only place I've seen this so far is at Target. I want this too!

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It might good to get both- it is easier sometimes to have a few options of things to put the baby in. They get bored with one thing- also- you don't know what the baby will like- and if you don't get both- then that's okay too

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I have both and I'm glad I do. DD has been in the swing since she was 5 days old, and she loves it! I have the one that turns to swing side to side instead of front to back and it has a mirror and mobile above her head. She was never really crazy about the bouncy, I think because she was bored in it. I do use it though sometimes when we are eating dinner, because I can just put it up on the table so she can be entertained by us! I eventually went out and got some more stimulating toys for her to look at while in the bouncy and now she is a little better in it, but still not great. They do sell a bouncy that has a mirror and a mobile over the baby, and I think I will get that for baby #2.

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I registered for one in babies r us that is both a bouncer and a swing