My husbands family told me I had to wait until he is 4 months old. He is 2 months old now.
2007-02-16 22:36:52 · 10 answers · asked by kitkat1640 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
you can put him in now. just be sure that you keep an eye on the swing and that it doesnt go to fast for him. i all of mine in when they were only a few days old and they loved it
2007-02-16 22:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 14369 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each baby and swing is different. I if the swing just sits up and doesn't give the baby any head or neck support wait until the child can control holding its head or moving a little more. But, If the swing has different reclined settings use what will best support your baby's head and neck. We didn't put our little girl sitting up in the swing until she could control her head from hitting the front, sides or back of the swing. But from about 2 or 3 months laying down, it put her to sleep. It came with head and neck support. check out Gerber items or Graco. They are pretty good.
2007-02-16 22:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by Gary B. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put your baby in a baby swing now. If he is really small you can put blankets around him. If you wait until he is 4 mos old he will be old enough to go in and exorsaucer and you wont need the swing.Good luck.
2007-02-17 00:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by kdawn78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son loved the swing when he was about your sons age. I take it you are first time parents? That's cool. A good learning experience that not everything has to go by the books, by your second and third you'll be letting the kid do somersaults off the couch at 6 mo's old (not really but you get my drift)!! LoL!!
Congrats on your new baby!
2007-02-16 23:16:36 · answer #4 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until baby can hold up head on their own.
I recall reading about muscles and neves in neck years ago and the importance of this growth development.
2-4 months in my opinion is too soon. I would want to cuddle and hold my baby as much as possible, as babies grow into toddlers too fast. Enjoy the moment!
FLOOR TIME is best at this time. There are lap cushions available to support babies head and ease any arm muscle pains you may be experiencing.
Check out "baby stages" and "growing stages" at baby.com & "ivillage.com.
2007-02-16 22:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by Joy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put my son in his swing when he was like a week old. Put one of those head cushions around their head but yea i would go ahead and put your little guy in the swing. It will be alright.
2007-02-16 23:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually tells you on the packaging that the swing comes in. If not, you can ring up the company who makes it.
2007-02-16 22:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by Sleeping Satellite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i put my kids in it when they where just days old i had the kind that layed back for head support do you have one that lays back if not hold off till the baby's neck is strong enough to support the baby's head
2007-02-16 22:42:24 · answer #8 · answered by debrasearch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I put my daughter in it right away and she loved it!!! I had to put towels and pillows in it with her for quite a while but I used it immediately. Put your little one in it and see how it goes. Just watch him really closely and use cushions to hold him in place. Good luck and congratulations!!!
2007-02-16 22:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by roritr2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put mine in one when they were newborns. Just make sure their head is protected.
2007-02-16 22:46:04 · answer #10 · answered by jebjow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋