Customer Reviews

Swingomatic 6 Speed Swing - Windsor

5 star:		(18)
4 star:		(15)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

With our first baby we had a travel swing. It worked fine but it didnt swing as fast as we would like since it had such a small motor and we had to bend down a lot to pick her up so close to the ground, which was harder the bigger she got.

Now with our second we decided we would go for a full size swing, and decided on the Windsor. Its a beautiful pattern in sage green with toile. But as I looked at the toile pattern I realized it was boys at the fishing hole, so while it might look girly because of the toile dont shy away from it for a boy.

My husband and I put it together in about 40 minutes.....pretty standard for a piece of baby equipment. We did struggle a bit with the fabric fitting but it did fit....snuggly. And really you want things on baby products to fit snuggly.

Ive had no problems with the mobile as other posters have said. I also know that unless you are missing parts when you put together baby items 99% of the problems are user problems. Trust me, Ive had my share of "why wont this work?!" and then realized "Ooooh, it's silly me!".

Beautiful swing, great movement for all ages of babies and a true necessity from the first day home. You will be able to use this swing for several babies. Dont hesitate, you and your baby will love it!

We LOVE our swing! It is not only very pretty but has 16 great songs with volume control, 6 speeds & best of all - PUTS THE BABY TO SLEEP, which is the object of the drill, right? It was very easy to assemble & it quite sturdy as well.

As for the other reviewer's comments about 'loud' clicking noises - there are noises but we have found that MOST swings make that sound & ours does not bother us or the baby at all. After all, there is a little motor working inside working away & doing its job. Also - we have not had any problems with batteries, etc.

We looked at all the available swings and decided on this one. It is beautiful, subtle green color with a cute teddy bear mobile. Our 4 1/2 month old son loves it. We put him in front of the television with his Baby Einstein videos and he will stay there for hours if we would let him. The only downside to this swing is that the mobile won't stay over the swing, it moves to the back of the swing. Great music and love the six speeds we can use!

My baby boy is just past 4 months old. My husband and I have been using this awesome swing since our little guy came home from the hospital.
In the beginning we must have attached the mobile wrong because it kept falling to the back. After looking at the mobile connection again my husband attached it correctly and it no longer falls to the back. Also, in the beginning we did not realize that the swing reclined as far back as it does. So for about two weeks we wadded up dish towels around our baby's head to keep his head from falling forward. It was just by accident that I realized it reclined as far as it does. After that our baby's neck and head were fine.
We have used this swing for over four months now and have NEVER HAD A PROBLEM except for us assembling it incorrectly. Not to mention, until last week my son spent all of his sleep time in it. He would sleep 8-9 hours within two weeks of his birth swinging all night long. He also took his naps in it. He didn't like laying flat. He is now sleeping flat but, still swinging for his naps.
We also got the Aquarium swing and are not impressed. Yes, we have two swings. The Graco one is our favorite. The Aquarium doesn't swing fast enough, takes a lot of batteries that don't last, and the motor already died once (called Fisher Price and they sent a new one within a week). The Graco one swings faster, takes less batteries, the batteries last MUCH longer, and is just overall the better swing. The timer and 6 speeds are also a plus.

I didn't give this 5 stars because when my daughter was a newborn she HAD to take her naps in her swing. Her head would always fall over & I had to put blankets between her & the swing to support her head. But she's still in it & almost 9 months & loves it. I really like like when I have to change the batteries, I don't have to hunt for a screw dirver, just grab a quarter from your pocket, pop it in the whole & bomb, your done.

I have to say that this swing was a lifesaver for my colicky baby. She had the need to be swung rapidly since she was abt 6 weeks old, and now at 5 mos, she can still get it crankin! It is pretty, quite comfy w/ 2 sized head supports, and it reclines well. I found the music to be kind of tinny sounding, but we rarely used it. I also found that in 5 months of CONSTANT use, Ive only had to change the batteries once! I only gave it 4 stars b/c we had some problems w/ the mobile. Every time it swung, the mobile inched backwards until it was behind the swing. Not really useful if baby wants to look at it and it is behind them. I had to tape it so that it doesnt move. Other than that minor complaint, I love it. Ill be saving this one for the next baby!

I LOVE this swing and so does my baby boy. He has been using it since the week he came home. He is 4 1/2 months old and still enjoys falling asleep in it. I agree with the other people who mentioned the mobile of bears fading into the background...but my baby isn't as interested in the bears now that he is getting older, so I just took that part off. I like that the music keeps playing and that I can turn the volume down. It seems to keep us both happy :-). I highly recommend this product and very happy we bought it. If you are looking for a portable swing this wouldn't be a good option for you; Although, my husband and I have carried it up and down the stairs several times (sans baby) and seem to do it with little difficulty---just have to be creative in the way you carry it. Still running on same batteries!!!!!!

If I could go back, we'd get the Ocean Aquarium swing. We got the Windsor one since we had the carseat, stroller, pack and play and travel crib. The Ocean Aquarium looked like an eyesore. Our daughter was bored in the Windsor swing though she spent hours in her Ocean Aquarium bouncer watching the fish. We never had any mechanical issues with the swing. In hindsight we should have gotten the Ocean Aquarium swing.

Everything about this swing is wonderful. It's just that my daughter doesn't like to swing!

I love the pattern, the seat is soft and cozy. The tray flips up and getting baby in and out is very easy. I love the recline feature- my daughter used it on her thrid day at home and her head was just fine. If she falls asleep in it, I can even adjust it to recline and she barely stirs.

The little bears for the mobile aren't that wonderful, but my daughter likes to look at them anyway. I like that they can be pushed out of the way, too. A couple times I have taken off the bears and hung something brighter on the arm, and she likes that, too.

I would buy this swing again!

My son loves this swing! It lulls him when almost nothing else will. It is a place he enjoys napping...there seems to be something hypnotic in those bears! I had to have this swing because I love the Windsor pattern and thought the swing was adorable! With my daughter we had the Fisher Price swing that swings both side to side and front to back. My husband hated that swing, he loves this one! The recline is perfect, the extra head roll is even better! We were able to use it right off the bat. It doesn't take up too much room, and after 12 weeks our original batteries are still going! It does make a little noise, but that noise is very rhythmic and soothing. My son is not a fan of boxed baby music, so we simply don't use that feature.

The bears....oh yes, they flip and flop all over the place and always ended up against the wall behind the swing! My husband used a power screwdriver and put a screw in the bottom of the mobile arm. The mobile has functioned perfectly since! My husband thinks Graco should send him a check for fixing it's error...lol.

Overall this is another of our favorite baby pieces, beautiful and fuctional!