Hello,
I have a 3 month girl who has never really liked the swing we have for her. It's a basic back and forth swing that plays a few songs. My question is how likely will it be that she will start liking the swing? Space is at a premium in our house, so if she is more than likely never going to like it I'd just as soon get rid of it.
Thanks....
My daughter didn't like her swing until she was about 4 1/2 months old. We used it until she started crawling around 8 months old and then she didn't want to sit anymore. :-)
My son didn't like it after 3 months. I tried, but HATED it. So I stopped, If you feel she doesn't like it, then you don't need to keep it around.
I had a swing for all three of my babies and not one of them used it or even liked it. I was always jealous of those moms that could put their babies in one and get a few minute break. Needless to say, I am pregnant again and have yet again gotten a swing with hopes that this one will enjoy it. I say give your baby another month or two and if she doesn't use it, get rid of it.
Good luck!
Probably won't happen if it hasn't by now. My middle son hated the back and forth swing (and he was collicky - talk abotu torture). But, I was at a friend's house and the side to side swing made all the difference and he was finally calm and quiet. Bought one off of craig's list that night and sold my front to back one.
My kids loved it from the beginning but stopped using it at 6 months or so. I'd say chuck it.
They are all different :) #1 liked the swing okay #2 loved the swing and like your daughter my #3 just wasn't a swing kid. I got rid of it when he was 4 months and was glad to have the space back.
Neither of our kids ever liked the swing, unfortunately. #1 hated it and #2 thought it was ok at best. Big waste of money and space. I think that if she doesn't like it now, you might as well just get rid of it.
probally not, id get rid of it!
my baby always hated it.
My daughter liked it after she was older. She did not like the front to back compared to side to side when she was little and typically the front to back tend to go faster(even on the slowest speed) Which is not soothing or relaxing when they are so little. She used it a lot after 3 months.
My daughter didn't like it until 4 or 5 months. She was a preemie and one of the NICU nurses told me in advance that she probably wouldn't like it for a while. This is because if the baby is on the small size and the swing is going back and forth it is not a snug enough fit and the baby will feel unsafe swinging back and forth. I would wait or try putting recieving blankets on either side for a snugger fit so the baby feels more secure and put it on the lowest setting. When my daughter did start to like it it was the best thing ever and we used it for several months.
My daughter hated it from the begining...I tried it over and over and finally when she was about 6 months I sold it on craigslist.
I would clear up the space for something she enjoys.
My son despised his swing... but ended up loving the baby swing at the park. Go figure.
Both my boys liked our swing from day one, but I stopped using it when they were able to sit up alone (about 5 months or so) because they would lean forward and rock it enough that I was afraid it would tip over.
I'd say if she doesn't like it now you probably won't get much use out of it, and if space is at a premium then get rid of the swing and use that space for something else that she does like.
As a suggestion, my boys also liked the stationary activity centers, and I got one for my younger son when he was about 4 months old (able to hold his head up without trouble and be interested in the toys) that pretty much replaced the swing.
I had one that loved it from the beginning and I had one that hated it from day 1 but loved the little bouncey seat. I'd say she probably will never enjoy it.
In my experience (I have 5 kids) my kids either liked them or they didn't. If they didn't like them as newborns, they were never going to like them. The ones that loved them did so from the very beginning.
But that's just my experience, other moms may have a different one.
L.
My mom was going to buy me one when I was pregnant with my first. But, I'd heard that some babies don't like them, so I borrowed one. Luckily she didn't spend any $$ because my daughter HATED it! She'd scream every time I'd put her in it. She did love her bouncy seat though. That bouncy seat saved my sanity and since it was so much smaller, it fit much better in our small house. Also, I could move her around from room to room in her bouncy. My son liked the swing, but didn't love it like my niece & nephew. Both my kids preferred the bouncy seat. I think kids either love swings or hate them. If I were you, I'd probably sell it and use that $$ to buy something that she'd like more. Good luck!
My grandson didn't like his till he was 4 mths old.
