Thursday, September 23, 2010 Fisher-Price Cradle Swing Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I had originally bought the Graco 6-speed swing, but unfortunately, the motor burned out on it after only two months of use.But that's fine, because it gave me an excuse to go buy the Baby Papasan Cradle Swing!

Things I love about this swing are:
1) The motor is EXTREMELY quiet.As mentioned previously, I had the Graco 6-speed swing, and the "clunk click clunk click" noise it made was unnerving.The Papasan Swing motor is so quiet that I can barely hear that it's even on!
2) The mobile is soooo cute!Not only does the whole thing rotate, but each individual leaf and bird/bug actually moves, too!The leaves flap up and down, and the bird/bugs rotate and spin, as if they are actually flying!My baby coos at the mobile, and I think she likes the shiny mirror on the underside of the mobile.
3) The seat seems like it is very comfortable for my baby.I call it the "Celeste Nest" because it looks so comfy and soft!It is nice and big and has plenty of room for her to spread out in it when she falls asleep.It even has a nice pillow so her head doesn't roll around.
4) It has a completely removable toy tray.This is nice, because my baby sometimes gets "mad" at the toy tray because she's overstimulated and just wants to sleep.I can take it out of her way so she can get comfy to take a nice long snooze.
5) Volume control dial for the music--need I say anything more?!?
6) And, of course, the option to either have your baby swing straight ahead or from side to side (cradle) is very nice!The cradle swinging option really soothes my baby nicely.

My minor gripes about the swing are:
1) The mobile and music shut off automatically after seven minutes.So every seven minutes, I have to get up and press the reset button to start it going again.Whatever happened to the PARENTS getting to decide when to turn the music and mobile off?
2) The big puffy headrest is nice, but it's not removeable.It is a little too puffy and restraining, and it bends my baby's ears forward.She also has a hard time turning her head, because it is so snug to her face.This frustrates her and she starts crying, because my baby loves to be able to look around and see what's going on.
3) The seat only has two positions--reclined or upright.When I put the seat in the one and only upright position, it still doesn't sit my baby up very much.
4) The toys on the toy tray are kind of lame--there are two plastic arched bars that each have two plastic toys on them (brightly colored flowers and bees).My baby likes this just ok, since they don't rattle or make noise, she loses interest in them fast.Then there is the turtle rattle toy in the center.It is attached by a strap that is attached to the underside of the toy tray.My baby inevitably drops this toy in her lap over and over, each time requiring me to dig it out of her lap and position it back in its spot on the tray.I wish the rattle toy was mounted onto the top of the toy tray so she could bat at it without dropping it.Hey, at least this swing comes with toys on the toy tray, unlike the Graco 6-speed model!

All in all, this is a really great swing.The color scheme is neutral and should match any decor.Yes, the swing is pretty expensive, but I think for the quality of the swing, it is worth it.

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Product Description:
Fisher-Price My Little Lamb Papasan Cradle SwingThis cradle swing is made from all the right materials that embrace baby in softness. There's a canopy and a soft friend that's tethered to the tray. The Papason Swing features 3 seat positions providing mom with options for her baby: side-to-side cradle motion and head-to-toe swinging motion to the left or right of center. Swing features motorized mobile with large dome mirror and soft clouds with sweet lambs that entertain baby from above. Music