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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 2:10 am
I'm thinking of getting a swing because baby doesn't sleep well unless held and he seems to do better with a swing at his babysitter.
But he's already nearly 4 months old and big for his age.
Is there still any point in getting a swing at this stage? When do they outgrow it?
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Iymnok
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 2:36 am
Can you borrow one?
I never bought a swing because I feel they outgrow them too quick.
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 3:42 am
Very bad for baby's neck to be in there so many hours a day. Can cause torticallis among other problems.
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 7:00 am
It depends on the baby. Once they are trying to crawl I wouldn't use it unless they need it. My oldest is on the spectrum and needed the swing to relax. I did do the park swings but she needed it a lot. My other kids we stop the swing at 3-4 months because they didn't like it. I wore my other babies instead.
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 8:05 am
amother Cyan wrote: | Very bad for baby's neck to be in there so many hours a day. Can cause torticallis among other problems. |
What so many hours? I'm trying to get more than 5 min at a time per nap. holding the baby for so many hours is bad for MY neck!
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 8:07 am
Iymnok wrote: | Can you borrow one?
I never bought a swing because I feel they outgrow them too quick. |
I could probably borrow one, the question is if there's a point or if he's too old for it already. When on a flat surface he already knows how to roll over (one way) does that mean he's too wiggly for a swing?
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 8:08 am
Once they can pull themselves up it’s not safe. You probably have 2 or 3 months left of use. See if you can borrow one from someone who is not using theirs.
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Sunny Days
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 9:17 am
amother Navyblue wrote: | Once they can pull themselves up it’s not safe. You probably have 2 or 3 months left of use. See if you can borrow one from someone who is not using theirs. |
Mine has a 5 point harness and I could see an older baby fitting in and it still being safe (at least as safe as a stroller)
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 4:07 pm
Sunny Days wrote: | Mine has a 5 point harness and I could see an older baby fitting in and it still being safe (at least as safe as a stroller) |
Which one is that?
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 4:21 pm
amother OP wrote: | I could probably borrow one, the question is if there's a point or if he's too old for it already. When on a flat surface he already knows how to roll over (one way) does that mean he's too wiggly for a swing? |
If you strap him in and give him some toys to keep him occupied he should be fine.
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 4:23 pm
Sunny Days wrote: | Mine has a 5 point harness and I could see an older baby fitting in and it still being safe (at least as safe as a stroller) |
Idk, I think it depends on the babys hight. I can't see my baby who's 6 months and quite long still fitting into it.
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Brit in Israel
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 4:37 pm
I have this type with a 5 point harness, I use it in my playgroup until atleast 9 month, depends very much on the child (some have used it at a year old) some sleep, some relax, its great for after a feed when lying causes throw up. its also much better for the neck and back then a carseat. its called a baby bouncer.
https://www.amazon.com/Bright-.....psc=1
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 5:28 pm
My babies all jumped out of it by about 4 months. It's not a matter of fitting, rather if the can get out. Even with a good harness they'll feel restricted & not like it.
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amother
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Wed, Dec 06 2023, 5:37 pm
Brit in Israel wrote: | I have this type with a 5 point harness, I use it in my playgroup until atleast 9 month, depends very much on the child (some have used it at a year old) some sleep, some relax, its great for after a feed when lying causes throw up. its also much better for the neck and back then a carseat. its called a baby bouncer.
https://www.amazon.com/Bright-.....psc=1 |
I have a bouncer. Sometimes it helps him sleep slightly longer than the crib, but only sometimes and still not for long
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