Swivel swings for newborns - is it worth it?
I’m currently going through my baby checklist and looking into what I still need to buy before the baby arrives. I’ve been checking out the Joie Serina 2-in-1 swivel swing which has good reviews, but I’m still not sure whether it’s worth purchasing.
Does anyone find swivels really useful for a newborn / 0–3 months, or are they one of those items that end up not being used much? I’ve heard mixed opinions, some say they aren’t necessary 🤔
If you do recommend one, when is the best time to buy it (before baby arrives vs later)?
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My first lived in our Serina 2in1 for the first 4 months haha. Almost every nap, whenever he was grizzly for no reason he went in it. Highly recommend ❤️ xx
Just to put it out there, before you purchase one of these it’s worth looking into the safety guidance - these kind of swings aren’t designed for newborns to sleep in/spend extended periods of time in as they risk positional asphyxiation.
Never used one never missed one. Babies shouldn’t sleep in them or be in them for extended periods so I don’t really see the point 😅 you’ll also then get them used to the motion which will be a hard habit to break when they grow out of it x
I never used mine. They’re not allowed in them for a long time so it was kind of just a waste of time. It was easier to just baby wear him or find somewhere more safe to lay him down while I was doing something. Everyone’s different though and you might use it a lot more than I did!
I was gifted the joie serina, my bub hated it haha. Only came in use when I had a quick shower, into the garden or cooking and she sat in the removable seat bit. Its a gigantic unit!! Would defo recommend looking on fb market place for one. I wouldnt have bought one myself and would have probably benefitted from a moses basket more x
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