My baby is 7 weeks old.
She naps in the swing during the day for hours at a time.
2006-11-08 04:06:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I limited it because:
1. I was concerned about the constant motion straining the baby's muscles at a young age.
2. I wanted the kids to be able to sleep while not moving.
Ask your doctor about this as 7 weeks is in the middle of when babies can first start using it (6-8 weeks).
Always double check that the baby is fastened securely and cannot slip--- never go to sleep or rest while the baby is swinging.
Congrats on the baby!
2006-11-08 04:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my 3 and 1/2 month old really loves her swing its one of those ones that they are basically lying down in any ways and either goes front to back or side to side. i never limit her time in it. if she starts to get bored i take her out and do something different with her. the time that shes entertaining herself in the swing i can get TONS of stuff done around the house. I don't thing swing time is bad.
2006-11-08 04:17:01 · answer #2 · answered by scottliz2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a auntie and i would not limit how much time the baby spends in the swing i raised my sue child and i let him sleep in the swing all the time and it did not hurt him at all he is healthy as an ox i am proud of him
2006-11-08 04:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by deloreskalbus9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spend all day in mine for the first fwe months.
My friend let her new born sleep in hers all night.
When it comes down to getting the sleep you both need, somethings got to give. I dont think it makes you a bad person. If the baby is sleeping, its growing and progressing, if youre sleeping, youre staying sane.
2006-11-08 04:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tired not to let them sleep in their swing or their carseat for too long. One of my daughters had a breathing problem so it didn't help if she slept while sitting up. I let them swing when they wanted to and then we had playmats and a travel crib. If in doubt, ask her doctor!
2006-11-08 04:11:14 · answer #5 · answered by Army Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't put them in it just because I couldn't hold them. There are plenty other alternatives like bouncy seats or even just laying them on a blanket on the floor. But, they are great for naps and feedings since they are too little for highchairs at that age.
2006-11-08 04:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
so did my son at that age he loved his swing. after his 5 am feed he would sleep in the swing and i would sleep on the couch
2006-11-08 04:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i limited it to zero. i think a swing is something like a pacifier or other detachment device.
2006-11-08 04:21:48 · answer #8 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i did not limit none of my kids they love the sing if that makes them happy then do it!
2006-11-08 05:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by lisaslife02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter got bad, she actually got a musclar defect from this. a nice mat or bassinett would be great.
2006-11-08 04:09:29 · answer #10 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋