Fisher Price and the Fisher Price Swing have cornered the market in ‘transition’ swings designed for babies and toddlers. Very young babies enjoy experimenting with movement in fairly basic ‘bouncy’ chairs, and older children love trying to go as high as possible on full size swings that would be unsafe and frightening for a younger child.
Why choose a Fisher Price Swing?
The Fisher Price Swing versions are lightweight, portable and designed for indoor use. There is a vast selection of models and patterns. They are suitable for children from 6 months to 3 years (sizes vary), and they get children used to the pleasant sensation of rocking back and forth from an early age. Fisher Price Swing straps ensure your child’s safety, and seats are detachable. Some models of Fisher Price Swing have adjustable recliner features. As you’d expect from Fisher Price, their swings are exceptionally safe. It’s always best to supervise your child when he or she is inside a Fisher Price Swing however.
Fisher Price Swing Designs
Most Fisher Price swings are unisex in terms of colour, and tough enough to last, so they can be used again. Fisher Price Swing design themes include ‘Scatterbug’, ‘Aquarium’, ‘Precious Planet’ and ‘Rainforest’. It goes without saying that these vibrant seat covers are removable and machine washable. If you do want pink for a girl or blue for a boy, that’s fine too, but most people opt choose not to be so specific, just in case! Mesh netting is strategically placed so baby doesn’t catch his arms in the frame of the Fisher Price Swing.
Fisher Price Swing Choice
The 2-in-1 Cradle n’ Swing is an electric model which rocks like a cradle, back to front or side to side. There are no less than six speeds and a choice of twelve accompanying tunes. A stimulating mobile is included to encourage your baby’s auditory skills. The very popular ‘Take Along’ Swing folds away, and is useful if you’re moving from room to room and you don’t want to leave baby unattended. It’s also great for visiting, and keeps baby safe in homes which aren’t necessarily geared up for little ones. Deluxe versions feature lights, and hanging toys which play classical music when pulled. You’ll need to provide appropriate batteries of course.
A good long term buy is a Newborn to Toddler chair. This starts out as a rocker and converts into a solid little armchair for your much larger toddler. You can dispense with the straps as soon as your little one is steady on his feet – he would probably object to them by this stage anyway! I have one of these myself. For a while I continued to use the straps whilst trimming his nails, for his own safety. Now he’s sensible enough to co-operate, so this is no longer necessary, but he still uses his chair each day to watch TV. The mobile swing arm is detachable too; he’s way past batting at toys! When we visit grandparents, we simply flatten it and throw it in the car!
As you might expect from one of the most trusted names in toyland, Fisher Price also do car carriers, travel systems, cots, bouncers and playmats. Check out a Fisher Price Swing now!