Most modern mothers do not have a staff of nannies and governesses, breadwinners and carers who are ready to help them day and night in caring for a newborn child, but there are a huge number of “smart” helpers who greatly simplify the upbringing of the baby and motherhood itself. New-fashioned little things, such as sterilizers, bottle warmers, video and baby monitors, electronic mobiles with a bunch of functions and features, are firmly established in the list of obligatory purchases of a young family. In addition to these necessary and important things, do not forget about another one. The name of this indispensable gadget is the motion sickness center, and we will talk about it in today's article.
Not just a swing
"What is it all about?" - Ask the primiparas or mothers who are not used to taking help from soulless cars. This unit is a hanging cradle-chaise lounge in which you can adjust everything in the world: the angle of the backrest, a melody entertaining the baby, or a swing mode. Any children's goods store will offer parents a dozen different options, each of which has its own differences and advantages.
Someone may decide that this is another toy and wasted money, but millions of mothers will not agree with this. Swinging center - the ability to relieve tired hands. In addition to the fact that the baby is in a comfortable and natural position, he can see everything around, play with different hanging toys, developing and learning, and just give mom the opportunity to take a breath or cook a delicious dinner for dad.
At what age can I use?
True, not every model of the center can be used from birth. All detailed information is contained on the box or in the product manual. The vast majority of manufacturers claim that the motion sickness center for infants can be used from birth to a year. There is some discrepancy in reality in this statement: a swing in which it is impossible to recline the back into a horizontal or close position, orthopedists do not recommend for children under three months of age. In addition, the baby’s weight is important, too small children (up to 3.5 kg) can simply “get lost” in such a cradle and feel uncomfortable in it.
Most often, budget models suggest their use from 3 months or six months (Graco Lovin Hug, CAM Gironanna, Loko Baby Design). Their advantage is the possibility of further use as a feeding table, as well as increased load capacity. Expensive centers are suitable for children who are several days old, they are created taking into account all the nuances and needs of the baby. The ergonomic shape of the sunbed, the natural materials of the outer cover and its absolute safety make it possible to create a comfortable and convenient place for sleeping and waking babies. Chicco Polly Swing, Bright Star Mioo, MamaRoo from 4moms, Graco Sweetpeace are popular with parents . The price of these models starts at 10 thousand rubles.
Principal differences
So, almost all models of rocking swings can perform the following functions and tasks:
have 2-3 back positions;
Programmed for several swing modes, some may vibrate;
the set includes an arc with a mobile or hanging toys;
a music block contains from five to several dozen tunes.
A distinctive feature that can distinguish a liked motion sickness center among competitors is its power source (batteries, mains or batteries), the principle of the mechanism for cradle movement (forward-backward or left-right), the presence of a remote control.
Deckchair or swing?
Many parents are interested in the question of why there is such a significant difference in prices between some models of children's swings. The fact is that there are samples that are not equipped with an automatic control mechanism, that is, they need to be downloaded manually or they do not involve motion sickness at all. It can be a simple chaise lounge or a swing chair for kids up to one and a half to two years old.
The main advantage of the motion sickness centers is precisely their dynamism and mobility, which helps mom a lot, especially if there are no other “assistants” at her disposal. However, not every child likes to swing hours and hours, and when buying such an expensive thing, it is worth considering the nature and customs of your baby.
What to look for when buying?
Here are a few key points to consider when choosing a rocking center for your baby:
the age of the child;
its weight and compliance with the declared capacity of the swing;
if the center is powered by a network, it does not hinder to check how convenient it will be to place it in the apartment and whether it is possible to insert batteries into it;
the presence of useful functions (remote control, adjusting the volume of the melody, changing it), they are not necessary, but will not be superfluous;
dimensions;
equipment (toys, seat belts, side table, removable cover for the mattress, hood).
Having visited a children's goods store to buy a swing, parents may not pay attention to how quietly it works. The noise in the sales area will always drown out the operation of the device, and upon arrival home many are disappointed in the acquisition, although for most children the characteristic sound of the motor becomes a kind of monotonous and soothing lullaby.
Graco Sweetpeace: price and specifications
The American company Graco is one of the leaders in the production of children's goods; their motion sickness centers are highly technological and easy to use. Multifunctionality is a feature of the Graco Sweetpeace model. The price of this center is approximately 25 thousand rubles, for this amount the buyer receives:
swings swinging like human movements;
comfortable berth for baby;
a product thought out to the smallest detail, which will be useful for both the newborn and the child up to a year (for very young children, a special headrest and liner are provided, the swing can be used for children weighing up to 9 kg and height up to 76 cm);
the programmed musical repertoire, numbering ten melodies, can be changed to any music and songs, it provides connection to an MP3 player.
A useful advantage is the ability to wash the tissue elements of the center, which is especially important for infants. The wide hood, cradle cover, pillow and mattress are made of soft and safe material. The calm color of the fabric will not irritate the baby and will suit both the boy and the girl.
Reviews about the miracle swing
What is the opinion of mothers who have already acquired this motion sickness center? Reviews on forums and comments on the pages of children's goods stores are generally positive. The ability to change swing modes helps to calm the baby faster. Good ratings are also caused by the strength of the frame, the reliability of the mechanism and the appearance of the Graco Sweetpeace center. This model got some negativity due to the noise level and impressive size.
Nevertheless, most parents do not spare the money spent and enjoy using the swing until the child grows out of it.