2007-01-11 07:39:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Alot of them are made for young babies - check the manufactorer information that came with the swing. Is there a head support thing? If so, that would definitely help keep the head protected...some also have an adjustable seat so you can lean them back some.
2007-01-11 07:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they are properly supported and buckled in securely for safety, they can be in the swing from day 1. Make sure that the swing you have has laid back positioning for the baby so that the baby's head is supported and the airways are open. A tip: Use blankets for support but NOT to cover the baby. The baby should be dressed for warmth as blankets could suffocate the infant.
I used my baby swing for everything! With my second child I slept on the couch while my daughter laid in the swing (which was an automatic swing) because I found that she didn't sleep very well due to me breast-feeding and her not being the greatest latcher. I loved it and she absolutely adored it. The swinging motion just seems to lull them into sleep and it works great as another pair of arms! Use it and don't be afraid to ask questions.
2007-01-11 15:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used it right when we got home from the hospital...She didn't start enjoying it until about 6 weeks though. She would cry as soon as we would try it. She loves it now. Some swings sit upright though...If this is the swing you have be careful it shouldn't really be used until the baby can hold its head up. You dont want them to lean foward and cut off their air supply My swing reclines back and is safe for her
Also if it swings to fast because of the weight drape a blanket over the front it will help slow it down
2007-01-11 16:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by Nicole R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the baby swing. Check the manufacturers suggested age.weight. If you can't find that, make sure it is the type that cradles the baby, lays back and has a lot of head support then you can put them in from birth.
2007-01-11 15:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the style of swing. If there is a positioning button then the baby can go in a swing from birth because you can tilt them back for more support.
2007-01-11 15:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was in a swing in the first few weeks he was born, I just put blankets next to him to support his head, just make sure your swing has a bar that goes between babies legs, they recalled swings dated past 1997 b/c babies were falling through and a few died from this, but swings after 97 are safe, as long as you make sure they are buckled in.
2007-01-11 15:44:25 · answer #6 · answered by pitas4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the swing and how it is angled. Just make sure baby won't fall forward or slip out. Strap her in securely and keep a close eye on her.
2007-01-11 15:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The swing instructions should specify what the weight/age requirements should be to be used properly. If you don't have the original box or instructions, check online with a search for that product name and model #, I'm sure you can pull something up with it.
2007-01-11 15:43:19 · answer #8 · answered by eurekablyth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can put them in a baby swing when they are just a couple weeks old but you should have something supporting their neck if you are going to have them ina swing that early.
2007-01-11 15:48:41 · answer #9 · answered by crazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work at a retail store selling baby furtniture and on the box it says UPTO 25 lbs, do i assume that you do not have to wait until they are a certian weight. I would my baby in the swing about a week after.
2007-01-11 15:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by Breanna's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋