Electronic swing for newborns

Many young mothers only dream about doing everything. It is necessary to prepare dinner for the return of her husband from work, and the laundry was ironed, while the infant was calm and completely satisfied with everything. But usually, it is rarely possible to combine these things, because while the tortured mother shakes the baby, hoping that he will fall asleep, the dinner is not prepared by itself, and the diapers are not erased.

The child, of course, is not in a hurry to fall asleep. In this situation, an electronic swing that can “entertain” and calm the child for her can come to the aid of her mother, while the woman takes care of the solution of her economic issues. In this article we will review the most interesting models of such devices, and also tell you how to make the right choice.

Electronic swing for babies - a safe and very useful device that will, as the name implies, rock the baby. They can sleep and play, and even eat, having attached a special table. Many models are equipped with a mobile with bright toys. All swings have special slats to tie the toys yourself.

Swing can take with you to the car as a car seat when traveling to the clinic or to visit.

Thus, one acquisition will replace a family with a small child with several necessary things at once: carrying, high chair for feeding, car seat, and in some cases - and crib.

In addition to the obvious benefits for the mother, such a swing will benefit the child: soft, rocking movements contribute to the development of the vestibular apparatus.

Despite the fact that doctors can not prove the benefit of motion sickness in any way, it’s also impossible to prove its harm. Meanwhile, experienced mothers have long noticed that a child who is shaken from time to time is more calm, he has a more stable and strong nervous system. This is largely due to the fact that the baby from the very first days of his life does not form the habits of a naughty and long cry for his own.

Automatic swings can be electronic and electric. The first work on batteries, the second - from the network. There is a third type - hybrid. Such swings can be plugged into the socket, and if necessary they are powered by batteries.

Swing can floor and suspended. Suspended will be useful later when the child starts walking, and they are not electronic. Thus, when we talk about automatic swings, we consider only floor standing options.

By design floor swing can be of three types:

• L-shaped. The stand in the shape of the letter "L" has good stability.
• U-shaped. The stand in the shape of an inverted “P” is convenient from the point of view of mobility, because it can always be easily folded and put away, it is safe and secure if the fixture, which prevents it from spontaneously folding, is working. It is this "little thing" that requires constant parental control.
• O-shaped. Stand - stand in the shape of a circle or the letter O - reliable and stable.

On this list of swings, as such, can and finish, but we can not say about the analogs of rockers, which can also be interesting:

• Chaise lounge. Very similar to a swing device, but more compact in size. Unlike the floor options described above, the chaise lounge can be put anywhere - on the table, on the bed, they are easy to carry. The lounger has a vibration function.In some models, it turns on automatically, if the baby in a lounge chair starts to fidget, kick legs and worry.
• Chaise-bouncer. A variety of compact chaise longue with an extended list of functions. Vibration can be of different intensity, a special timer allows you to set the operating time. Often, bouncer is called cradle - rocking.

To use the swing, like all good, you need in moderation. Even if they really like toddler, you should not keep him in a rocking chair all day. If the baby was playing and suddenly fell asleep in them, you should definitely put him in the crib, because no one has canceled a good habit to his permanent bed. In addition, the baby from the very first days should feel the difference between the game and the dream. This will help to subsequently form the correct and reasonable treatment for the child.

It is necessary to use a swing in full accordance with the instruction attached to them. Any changes in the design that parents may try to make on their own can cause injury to the baby.

Swing should stand on a flat solid surface.

If you decide to put a chaise lounge on the table, for example, taking a baby to the kitchen with you, be sure to fix it so that, while swaying, the chaise lounge does not fall to the floor.

In the swing set there are always seat belts (do not forget to fix the child with them), the control panel and the adapter for connection to the socket. In some models there are special pads under the head of the baby. To use them or not, you decide. It is not necessary to lay extra soft blankets in the swing, as this will negate the efforts of the manufacturers, who have tried to create orthopedic backs that are maximally adapted to the fragile children's spine.

To date, a huge variety of models of electronic and electric swings for babies are presented in children's stores and on Internet portals. Since all of them are about the same price (and this is not the cheapest pleasure), it is best to give preference to well-known manufacturers who have proven themselves.

We have compiled a rating of swing and manufacturers, based on feedback from moms and dads. Perhaps it will be useful for those who only choose such a product.

The model, which is considered one of the safest. Moreover, it will serve for a long time, because the swing for a baby easily turns into a sessile swing for a child who has learned to hold the back. Six speed motion sickness and a great music block - the undoubted advantages of the model. A nice bonus mobile with toys, which is mounted on the device. The cover is removable, it is quite easy to wash it in a delicate mode.

These swings are somewhat cheaper than the previous ones, their price is on average from 4,500 to 8,000 rubles. But this does not mean that they are somehow worse. The manufacturer produces two models:

• Jetem Breeze - electric swing, working from the outlet. Seat belts have five points, and the position of the back can be changed in two versions. Special attention deserves the design - the swing is presented in more than 7 colors. Mom won't be difficult to move them around. homebecause they are made of lightweight aluminum, and the weight of the swing is about 4.5 kilograms.
• Jetem Surf - a model with more advanced potential. There is a removable table for feeding, three swinging speeds, a music unit. The back has two positions. Swing is convenient to keep clean as the cover is removed and erased. The device works on batteries, which are not included. It is best to buy rechargeable batteries and a device to charge them, it will significantly save on the purchase of disposable batteries then.

The price category of this swing is from 6000 rubles. The Luffy model has five speeds of motion sickness, three back positions. There is a musical block with lullabies and sounds of nature, a mobile with toys will be a pleasant addition. The timer will allow you to set the device operation time for 15 minutes, half an hour or an hour. The model easily turns into a chaise lounge, because the swing cradle is removable with a convenient carrying handle.

If you have already decided on the amount you are willing to spend on a swing for a newborn or infant baby, then it's time to see what set of functions you get for the money. The music block is good, but it will be better if the model has the ability to connect the player, because the programmed 10-12 tunes will sooner or later annoy the parents and bore the baby.

The position of the back does not have a special meaning for a newborn, as long as he needs only one thing - a hard cocoon. He doesn’t need to sit or sit down for a while. But on the removable covers must pay attention, because the swing will get dirty, and ease of care for them - not the last factor influencing the choice.

Too many modes of motion sickness, as practice shows, a completely useless function, usually 2-3 are enough for a baby. However, it is good if the swing can move not only back and forth, but also to the sides, as well as up and down.

Pay attention to the weight limit for a particular model. In no case can not exceed these values. Most of the swings are designed for a child weighing up to 10-11 kilograms. But there are exceptions, for example, on the Internet, you can find a model for 3000 rubles, rejoice, and at the same time do not pay attention to the fact that the swings are designed for children up to 7-8 kilograms. Thus, they will hardly serve you for a year.

Be sure to look at the materials from which made the swing. Soft elements should be from natural fabrics, and metal parts preferably from aluminum - it is light and easy to carry.

Check that the legs of the support are rubber or plastic plugs that will protect the swing from slipping on the floor, and your flooring, laminate and linoleum from holes and scratches.

There is no consensus on the use of electronic swings for babies among pediatricians and neonatologists. Of course, the device is a good simulator of fetal life - the wiggling accompanied the baby all 9 months of his life in the mother's belly. From this point of view, the swing is useful because it allows the child to feel in a familiar, and therefore safe environment. Exactly the same feeling gives him bathing, because water also surrounded him in the perinatal period.

However, doctors emphasize that it is important to observe the measure and strictly dose the time that the baby spends in such a toy.

Constant intensive rocking does not contribute to the development of the vestibular apparatus, but rather interferes with this crucial process.

If you use the swing correctly, then there should be no problems, however, if the mother rushes to events and starts planting the child in them too early, taking advantage of the ability to adjust the back, this can cause problems with the spine and the posture of the child in the future.

Doctors who oppose the use of electronic swings, argue that the devices cause a strong psychological dependence in the child, and isolation from the mother becomes the cause of a disruption in contact with her, which is very important for the harmonious development of karapuz. In addition, there are diseases in which such swings are contraindicated. For example, you should not leave them with a child with congenital pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, as well as, in the opinion of pediatricians, for a number of neurological disorders.

Moms who have already enjoyed the miracle of technology, speak positively about the swing.They really allow you to free up enough time to perform all household duties. Some mothers bought a swing before the baby was born, but they started using it only from 3 months, in most cases the products were purchased after the baby was born.

If the children refuse to lie quietly in such a swing, in this case experienced mothers will teach the device gradually - increasing the swing time by 5-10 minutes a day.

The main disadvantage of parents is the high cost, but even here the Russian mothers have found a way out: there are “flea markets” on most mother forums, which sell used swings. Usually they want a maximum of half price.

You will learn more about the electronic swing from the following video.