What are the differences between the various models/versions of the MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swing? This swing’s automatic mobile has a little mirror for babies to study their reflection as well as a speaker that plays melodies, nature sounds, white noise, or a playlist from your smart device. We found that the music on this swing was rather loud on its highest setting, reaching 72 A-weighted decibels (dBA). While decibels (dB) are the units in which sound is measured, dBA is the expression of the sound in the air as perceived by our ears. The noise level of normal conversation is 60-70 dBA, so this swing got slightly louder than that. Bluetooth functionality - stream baby's favorite music and easily adjust motion, speed, or sound with the 4moms app Reducing your baby’s dependency on the MamaRoo and sleep training can take days or even weeks, so you must be patient and consistent with training. However, if you don’t have any results and your baby is having problems falling asleep without the MamaRoo, you should speak to your doctor for advice.

The 4Moms MamaRoo Swing does require some initial assembly which took our parent tester Luci and her partner around 20 minutes to complete, with a small number of parts to put together but no additional tools required. Lucy has reviewed a wide range of baby bouncers over the years and as such is well versed to recognise the key features that are beneficial to parents. Luci found it easy to lift her baby in and out of the MamaRoo, with an easy clip harness that made adding and removing her baby a breeze. It was also very flexible for positioning as the seat can be raised or lowered on the frame to suit your exact preferences. Parents and caregivers should also make sure their baby does not fall asleep in the swing. “If a baby falls asleep in the swing, he or she should be moved to a flat and firm sleeping surface as soon as possible,” says Lyndsey Garbi, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer of Blueberry Pediatrics and medical review board member at Verywell Family. This is because swings are positioned at an incline, which could cause a baby to position their head in such a way that they can’t breathe.Place your hand behind the MamaRoo cover and gently pull the adjustable straps until they are behind the MamaRoo cover The most challenging part of the MamaRoo to clean is the straps, which aren’t removable from the main frame and have the potential to get a bit grubby. As such, these would simply need to be wiped down with detergent to remove any marks or stains. Overall, this swing felt pretty sturdy during our testing process. It has a five-point safety harness, which did a good job of containing the 15-pound sandbag we placed in the seat. It moves side to side in a pretty smooth manner and has five different speeds. However, the sound reached 79.7 dBA at the highest volume (louder than a vacuum cleaner) and 66.1 dBA at the lowest volume when we tested it. Once you are successfully connected, the Wi-Fi indicator on the base of your MamaRoo will be illuminated blue.

And to help you make sure you’ve got a safe sleeping place for your cute baby, make sure you read this article I wrote next on baby mattresses. I’ve got some interesting information on how mattresses affect a baby’s sleep that will surprise you. Resources Supervise – Never leave your baby unattended in a MamaRoo or any other kind of swinger, always have them in view. If you’re looking for a swing that you can put away at the end of the day or when visitors arrive, this Graco swing is a great choice. We found it to be very easy to fold and love that it’s equipped with a handle that makes it convenient to transport. Plus, it weighs just 12.7 pounds, which makes it entirely possible to carry with one hand. Fink DJ. What is a safe noise level for the public? Am J Public Health. 2017;107(1):44-45. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2016.303527 The sleek look and feel of this swing was appealing to us, and we loved the cozy, reversible seat cushion. And in addition to being compact, with just two parts assembling it was a breeze and took only three minutes.

Is the 4Moms MamaRoo good value for money?

The original MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swing™ can be identified by the visible snaps on the fabric and concave center hub. No. The newborn insert is not required for use; however, you may choose to use it because it does provide extra support for the baby.

There is a slight whirring noise when the MamaRoo is moving but Luci didn’t find this disruptive. Does it have any extra features?This is a great two-in-one swing and bouncer, making it a great option if you're short on space. Just note that assembly was time consuming (it took us 1.5 hours start to finish). One of the reasons we opted for the Mamaroo is because of its small footprint. This makes it an ideal infant swing if you have limited floorspace. The movements can be altered via the app or directly on the base and Luci found this fairly intuitive to do. There are five speeds, but when testing the MamaRoo, Luci found most of them too intense for her newborn. At speed four, she felt the motion was more like a ride and therefore didn’t progress to speed five. In addition to looking nice, this swing felt safe and sturdy when we tested it. It has a five-point harness that feels secure and the mobile is hung far enough away that a baby can’t reach it. This swing is also super quiet; without the music on, it was almost silent, and with the music on, the sound was only 40-50 dBA, which is quieter than the hum of a refrigerator. The MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swing™ is intended for use until your little one reaches a maximum of 25lbs (11.3 kg) or attempts to climb out (approximately 9 months), whichever comes first.

That’s right: if your baby sleeps in a swing, they’re more at risk of suffocation. It’s easy for a baby’s head to slump forward in a swing, cutting off the airway. Additionally, if your baby manages to turn while sleeping in a swing, there’s a chance they might suffocate from being pushed up against the side of the seat. Compared to the other products we tested, this Munchkin Infant Swing is very compact—especially in terms of vertical space. It stands 15 inches tall, which is the same height as a bowling pin, and weighs as much as a gallon of milk. Although it required two people to remove the seat from the base, we could easily move it from room to room and store it under a bed or couch. The seat is recommended for babies up to a 9kg weight limit (around six months of age) however Luci noted, “My 11-day old (9lb 13oz) newborn is taking up three quarters of the seat already.” With that said, it may not last you as long as six months depending on the size of your baby. Is the 4Moms Mama Roo safe and stable? With smart home technology, Bluetooth connectivity and remote operation via the handy 4Moms app, you can easily tailor each ride to meet your baby's changing needs. It also has an interactive toy mobile as well as a range of preprogrammed sounds to offer some welcome hands-free support for parents of clingy babies during nap time or playtime.

What’s the 4Moms MamaRoo like to use day-to-day?

As long as you dedicate space in your home for it, we think you’ll appreciate this swing’s wide, supportive legs that provide a safe and stable experience for your baby. As well as this, you should aim to make the mamaRoo a place of activity rather than a place to fall asleep. You can do this by keeping the MamaRoo under bright lights and playing games or music for your baby while they’re in the MamaRoo. Sleep Training while reducing MamaRoo usage Weight and Age Limits – These are there for good reasons. After a certain age, your baby will be able to wriggle free from the swing and this is dangerous because it can tip over. Keep it Flat – This will make the swing balanced and steady. On an uneven or sloping surface, there’s a chance the swing might tip over.