Swing Your Little One To Sleep - the Fisher Price SpaceSaver Swing & Seat

When my daughter was born she made it quite clear that she wasn’t interested in the fancy bouncer I’d bought her - which meant a lot of long, tiring days walking around with her constantly in my arms. I eventually worked out that - like a lot of small babies - she hated lying still, and preferred to be constantly moving about. So I swore that the next time round I’d spend a bit more, and invest in a baby swing instead. I’m now expecting number two, and at the top of my ‘must have’ list is the swing! Luckily for me, Vicki from Fisher Price very kindly offered to send me the Precious Planet SpaceSaver Swing & Seat to try out.
When I first took the self-assembly swing out of the box, it looked a little daunting, but it was actually really simple to assemble. It has a deep, comfy seat, with a five-point safety harness. The open top design, and swing-away toy bar makes it easy to lift your little one in and out. My toddler took an instant liking to it, and kept trying to climb in it herself. Unfortunately for her, it takes babies weighing up to 9kgs (20lbs), but not boisterous 21-month-olds.
I really liked the fact that the swinging motion was smooth, and almost hypnotic. When I tested it out on my brand-new nephew, he settled instantly, and was asleep in minutes.  It can be used as a gently swaying swing, with five different speeds, and six calming songs. Or, you can convert it into a standard baby chair, which has an adjustable recline, and can even be set to vibrate.
This particular model also suits me perfectly, as it’s a space saving design, and only takes up slightly more floor space than a traditional bouncer.
Now I can’t wait for my new arrival, who I’m sure will love it just as much as I do!
The Fisher Price SpaceSaver Swing & Seat retails for around £80. www.fisher-price.co.uk
(The swing was supplied for the purpose of this review)