Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is my first baby and my first baby swing. I saw some of the negative reviews here but I wanted to give it a try. After all how complex can a baby swing be? So I will try and help those who are looking for an inexpense solution to baby crying and to give your arms a rest. Hands down this thing works. It's not made out of titanium and steel, it's plastic and aluminum and it snaps togeather in about 10 minutes. Easy to assemble instructions included. This swings and vibrates and plays music. The swing speed is adjustable. The music volume is adjustable. There are 4 sounds for baby. 1 music that has several songs that rotate every 10-15 minutes. I personally like it. It's not a bose sound system but for the need it's perfect. It relaxes me and the baby. It has 2 different nature sounds with birds which is the theme since it has hanging little birds for baby to see. It also has a shhh sound which is constant. It runs on 4 C batteries. The battery lasts long enough. It's better than having a cord because this is foldable and portable. That said it does. Not plug in to the wall. Rechargeable C batteries are a must. I would say you need 8 rechargeable batteries with charger and a small Philip screwdriver to supplement this baby swing. While you have 4 batteries going you have 4 charging so you always have them. The screw driver is to remove the battery holder with 2 screws. People complain about this and I do see why. If the company upgrades this swing it's the only thing they should change. It should be a door with no screws needed but it's not a deal breaker. I realized you only need put in the screws very little to hold making the batteries easier to replace. Keep the small screw driver near the swing or atttach it with a string and or Velcro and it will always be handy. If my baby cries in it I will sit in front and talk to him while it swings. It sits low people complained but to me that just makes it safer, if for some reason the planets align and it breaks you baby bottom will fall about 6 inches to the floor. You can place a cushion under if you feel paranoid about that but I doubt that will happen. With higher swings I'd be scared so I see it as a benifit. You can also set it on a table for closer viewing. It don't stop all crying but it helps a lot for us. After your baby outgrows this which i think is 25 lbs this will be a hand me down or in the recycling bin. It doesn't pay for most working folks to pay $200 for a swing. This has all you need and more to get the job done. I highly recommend it.