www.babiestoday.com - Research baby names. Read baby articles, advice and baby health tips. Enter baby photo contests. Discuss your baby with others in our community.
Consider investing in a swing with music and soothing sounds to relax and educate your baby. But if you buy a swing without those bells and whistles, don't despair. You can easily play a relaxation CD or classical music while your baby swings.
Your baby's swing should be well padded for a comfortable experience. Also, check to see if the padding material is practical for you in terms of easy cleanup.
Some swings have a remote control to activate music and swinging motion. Use the remote control, but don't try to monitor your baby from a distance. Stay nearby so you can judge from your baby's face whether he wants to swing faster or slower or not at all.
Remember a five-point harness is the safest option for both car seats and swings. While your baby might seem too small to get out of a baby swing, you may be surprised. Don't leave the harness unbuckled.
When buying from a consignment shop or yard sale, always check to see if the baby swing has been placed on a recall list.
While it may be handy to take your sister's or neighbor's hand-me-down baby swing, it's better to invest in a new one. Only the newer baby swings meet the latest safety standards, which came about due to problems with swings in the past.
It's time to stop using a baby swing when your baby meets the manufacturer's maximum weight or if your baby begins to interfere with the swinging motion.
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families. 
