Electronic swing for newborns

The life of any mother consists not only of caring for the child, but also caring for the house, husband and self. Often, babies require constant attention, not leaving the mother time for other chores. Someone sleeps badly, someone cannot play without games, besides, the absence of a mother upsets any child, so he is always with her, in her arms or in a sling, and this is hard. Fortunately, modern technologies do not stand still and give mothers more and more new ways not only to liberate themselves a little, but also not to leave the child without entertainment. One of these innovations is the electronic swing.

Electronic swing is a design that practically does not differ from the usual swing, known to every parent since childhood: a seat suspended on racks. Their main feature is an electronic rocking mechanism that operates on mains, batteries or rechargeable batteries. Swing swinging in accordance with the established programDifferent models provide a variety of functions that allow you to change the swinging mode, its rhythm and speed. The seat is different from the usual to us, it is soft on all sides, with a pillow under the head, it has a special physiological form. As an addition, there is usually musical accompaniment, an arc with toys and much more. From all this follows a number of advantages, which force parents to acquire this miracle of technology for their children:

• Free hands. Mom can do household chores, cook, clean, wash, or relax, the design of the swing allows her to move them around the house without much effort.
• The ability to use the swing from many manufacturers since birth.
• Using a swing makes it possible not to rock the baby to sleep in their arms, which later will teach the child to fall asleep independently.
• The shape of the swing seat is designed so that the spine is in the correct shape, it strengthens the muscles and helps the child learn to sit more quickly.

• Motion sickness develops the vestibular apparatus, the baby gets used to it and being a more adult will quietly ride on the carousel,carry trips by car and even flights by plane.
• Toys and tunes develop fine motor skills and hearing.
• Calm baby. First of all, the swing itself acts soothingly and relaxes even an adult, and secondly, children often respond with tantrums to the fact that the mother has departed, left the room or shifted hands to the bed, and with electric jacks such moments are easier to live. , as the child is busy and may not notice the short-term absence of the mother.
• With the introduction of complementary foods, you can use a swing instead of a high chair for feeding.
• On trips to visit or to the dacha, an electric swing can fully replace a berth.

The market for children's goods offers a huge number of options to choose from. Swings vary in type of attachment, type of control, seat shape and number of functions. In general, all swings can be divided into the following types:

Its presence means that the swing can swing independently and can be controlled with the help of the unit and the control panel.

Such swings have swing modes: right-left and up-down, swing rhythms, speed,timer to start or stop working.

Any electric swing is designed to be placed on the floor. An alternative to them is a suspended swing, but they will no longer be electronic, this is the standard version with a seat, ropes and a system for hanging them in a doorway or under the ceiling, but they are suitable for older children who can sit at least. In the electronic swing, the seat is placed on a frame of various shapes:

• in the form of an inverted “P”, two letters connected by edges, they can be easily folded and removed, as a rule they are equipped with a lock against accidental folding;

• in the form of the letter "L", the ends can be connected, this type of swing is quite stable and most insured against tipping;

• in the form of an oval, this type is usually provided with an adjusting unit. The seat itself is attached to it, a fairly reliable model that takes up little space.

Suitable for children from zero months. It is either a more solid cradle installed on the base, such a swing is used instead of a crib for children under one year old, or it is a small cradle, sometimes removable, usually has several positions from fully recumbent,and the mattress is made so as to support the baby’s head and back, which are not yet strong enough, without harm to health.

Option where the child is fully or half-sitting, like a regular chair for the baby. Typically, this model is chosen for children from 3-4 months, when the back muscles are strong and the child is comfortable and not harmful to be in this position.

The package bundle for all electric compartments is different, this also determines the different price category, usually the kit includes:

• mattress and cover on it,
• head pad,
• seat belts and lining them,
• mobile or arc with toys,
• table for games and feeding,
• crossbar between legs,
• remote control panel
• adapter to connect the swing to the network,
• In the more expensive models, there is a special connector and a place to connect a phone or player so that you can turn on music at your discretion, and the child can watch pictures or videos.

There are models that combine two or three functions: “2 in 1” is in a swing and an armchair, here you can remove a deck chair from the base and carry it around the house, sometimes it has its legs like a bouncer, and “3 in 1 "is a swing, a chair and a stool for feeding.

Diversity is confusing, so in order to choose the most appropriate model for the child, not only the budget, all the wishes, but also safety for the child, you need to pay attention to the following points.

• Sustainability. No matter what form the base will be, it is necessary to check that the swing is firmly on the floor and does not tip over from the child’s action in them or from the occasional jolt of an adult. The feet or base should be rubberized. If there is an opportunity for self-rocking, it is worth checking whether the structure will fall at the maximum amplitude.

• Material and workmanship.It is desirable that the base of the swing was metal or made of good plastic, all joints and adhesions should be carefully treated to avoid injuries not only to the child, but also to the mother. All fasteners must be well and tightly fastened, and the fasteners must be metal and well twisted, the wires and the electrician are insulated and hidden.

• Appearance. It is necessary to give preference to models in neutral shades, because bright colors can negatively affect the child’s emerging vision or overly excite him. This also applies to toys, they can be multi-colored, but soothing shades, for example, green, yellow or blue. For older kids, you can choose something more colorful. There are some swings, where the covers are two-sided, which is undoubtedly convenient in the case of long use.

• Security. The most important thing is the presence of seat belts and limiting devices, for example, the crossbar between the legs. Seat belts are required to be, preferably five-point, they must fix the baby well in a lying and sitting position. All carbines on them must be intact, except for the possibility of opening them by the child.It is necessary that the seat was with lateral restrictions that will not allow the child to fall out if he decides to roll over from his back to his stomach. Another safety factor is environmental friendliness of materials. Considering that the child’s skin is very sensitive and will spend a certain amount of time on the swings, you should choose natural materials, for example, cotton for sitting. The product should not have an unpleasant, acrid smell.

• Matching weight and age. If your baby is just born, you need to choose a “0+” model, but even with such an inscription, you should definitely check if there is a horizontal position or close to it, its absence is a reason to look for another model. Children from three months is quite suitable for almost any model of electronic swings. As for weight, the swing is usually designed for children from 2 to 11-14 kg.

If the child is large and gains weight well, then it is better to choose a bouncer - for a child up to 20 kg, or to pick up a less expensive swing model, since it will not work for a long time. It is worth noting that exceeding the upper limit of weight does not mean that the swing will break, they will either swing more slowly,or they can be rocked only independently.

• Power supply. There are three options for sources for electrochairs: batteries, battery and mains operation. There are also models that combine two types of food, they are the most popular and convenient in terms of use, as they allow the swings to work in the absence of electricity, for example, in nature.

• Convenience and mobility. The ability to change the position of the back is a necessary function, it is important that you can change it as smoothly and silently as possible so as not to wake the sleeping baby. Details such as a seat cover, feeding table should be removed for washing and washing. Swings should be light enough to move their home. In addition, the advantage will be the ability to disassemble and compactly fold them so that they do not occupy a place in the apartment when they are not used or that they easily entered the trunk of the car when traveling on vacation.

• Specifications. The most significant are swing speed, motion sickness modes and a timer. A large number of speeds and modes will allow you to choose the most suitable for the baby.The timer is needed in order not to overdo it with rocking, since in large quantities it is so useful and can cause nausea, dizziness, moreover, if the baby is asleep, then there is no sense in rocking it further. It would not be superfluous to listen to the noise of the electric drive so that it would not be excessively loud. Plus will be a remote control.

• Recreational features. This is mainly the presence of melodies, lights, arcs or carousels with toys. Their presence or absence is the choice of each parent. Melodies are built in with the same repertoire, as well as a more convenient option when you can connect your phone or player and turn on your tunes. There are many variations on this topic, it all depends on the manufacturer and price category.

• Additional functions. If parents plan to use electronic swings as long as possible, there is a wonderful function for them to use as a chair for feeding and games, in such models a special table is included in the package. And if the child can sway in them himself, then his interest will not die away as long as he can fit in them.

Electronic swings for children up to one year are produced by many manufacturers of children's goods,One of the most popular and good companies is Graco, Capella, Jetem, Babyton, Chicco, they provide the opportunity to buy both expensive and cheaper models. Rating of the most popular models includes the following options.

Graco Lovin Hug. The price is about 13,500 rubles.

This model is presented in children's stores in several variations depending on the main design, for example, “Circus”, where it is decorated in the form of animals from the circus or “Into the woods” with funny animals on toys and a chair cover.

Completion and technical characteristics of the model are its main advantages. First of all, they have 4 positions of the back, which allows them to be used from the birth of the baby, for this purpose an additional lining is provided for sitting. There are 6 modes of motion sickness, a timer and 10 different melodies and 5 sounds of nature, a feeding table and a carousel with toys. Headrests, mattress and covers are removable, which allows you to keep the swing clean, table and carousel are removed. Out of the minuses, the price is mainly allocated - the toy carousel is too high.

A more expensive option is Graco Swing n Bounce. Price - about 18,000 rubles. The main difference from the previous version is model 2 in 1. It combines a swing and a rocking chair. It has 6 speeds for swings and 2 for a rocking chair, 3 back positions.The chair can be used separately, for this there are special handles. The only negative - work exclusively on batteries.

Chicco Polly Swing up - cost about 13 000 rubles, model “2 in 1” - swing and rocking chair. The model has 2 back positions, 4 swing speeds and a vibration mode, a sun canopy and a sun visor, in the case of outdoor swing, an arc and three toys in the set, there is a remote control panel. Cons - works only on batteries, short seat belts.

Capella TY-002B - the price is around 6,000 rubles. Budget model that includes all the necessary functions. These swings work from 4 batteries or from the network. The model is presented in different colors. There are 2 positions of the back, 5 modes of motion sickness, 12 melodies, a timer for swinging and music, a removable cover and an arc with toys. For safety, five-point belts and non-slip feet are provided. Easy to fold and take up little space. Of the minuses note the low location of the arc with toys that interfere with the child at the time of swing; despite the fact that the swing is provided for children from birth, the seat itself is deep enough, and if the child is not large,then you may need an extra back cushion; Some also dislike melodies and the fact that they can be turned off only by switching all volume modes.

Basically, the company produces fairly inexpensive models in the price range up to 10 thousand rubles. One example is the Jetem Surf model, the price is about 5,000 rubles. Model for children 0+, has two positions of the backrest, one of them is horizontal. There are 3 speeds of motion sickness and a timer, 3 melodies, non-slip legs and five-point seat belts. A toy arc and adapter are also included. The main disadvantage is the fabric of the cover, it is not made of cotton, which is why the child can sweat, and there is no arc for toys included.

Slightly more expensive model - Jetem Breeze, the difference from the previous model is 9 melodies and a battery charge indicator, a remote control and a toy carousel in the kit.

Model Babyton TY-001 is another budget option costing about 5 thousand rubles. Customer reviews indicate that this is the best option in this price category. There are 2 swing speeds and two backrest positions, a removable arc with toys, a timer to turn off the music

The advantages and usefulness of the electronic swing are undoubted, they help the mother and amuse the child. The opinion of pediatricians on this score is positive, the most important thing is that everything should be in moderation. The model should be suitable for age, with the purchase it is necessary to pay attention to the mattress and the seat, perhaps put the child in there and check what position it will be in. If the posture is not physiological - it is fraught with a violation in the formation of the spine. It is not recommended to abuse the motion-sickness of a child to sleep in a swing, as dependence may develop, which later will have to wean the child.

No need to swing the baby during or after feeding, it is fraught with poor absorption of food and abundant regurgitation. For children up to three months, it is impossible to use spinning mobiles, eye muscles at this age are only forming, and with constant monitoring of moving objects, problems may arise, for example, strabismus. In general, various melodies and light effects positively affect the psyche of the child, help him to fully develop, perceive and learn new things.