7 Best Baby Swings of 2024
Rock your infant’s world with these picks for newborns and up.
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We updated this article in April 2023 to add two new picks from Ingenuity and Munchkin. We also moved our top picks for best bouncer seats to a separate story.
Even while in the belly, your baby was often in motion. As you walked around or exercised, your baby felt some swing and sway. That's one reason experts believe that in the so-called "fourth trimester" — the first three months of a baby's life — many infants seem to need motion to feel soothed.
A few unlucky babies seem to stop fussing or crying only when they are being rocked by a person or a device. Since caregivers sometimes need to do non–baby care activities, such as eat or shower, cue the need for an infant swing, used from birth until your baby is ready to pull up, at about 9 months old.
The Good Housekeeping Institute vets hundreds of gadgets and baby items each year, from the best diapers to the best baby monitors. To find the best infant swings, we looked at safety, durability, innovative features, noise and size, as well as ease of assembly, portability and cleaning. All in all, our mini testers logged thousands of hours playing in these swings. Ultimately, the best option for you will depend on what your child responds to, but our pros and real moms swear by these picks.
Our top picks:
After our reviews, you'll find important safety information, including why infant swings aren't appropriate for naps or nighttime. We also explain how we test baby swings and what to keep in mind when you're shopping for one.
Looking for more top-tested gear to help calm and entertain your little one? Browse our roundups of the best baby jumpers and the best gifts and toys for infants.
Jessica (she/her) is a freelance writer with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home and parenting products. A mom of two teens and two cats, her previous work can be seen in American Baby and Parents.
Ali Kessler is a native New Yorker residing in the Sunshine State with expertise in hospitality, travel, the beauty industry, and electronics. She is a writer by nature, a graphic designer by study, a chef for fun, and a digital marketer by choice. Ali earned her Bachelor of Science in Advertising and English from the University of Florida. She then earned her graduate certificate from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale in Graphic Design and a Digital Marketing Degree from Full Sail University. Ali has touched on all aspects of marketing/advertising, from logo creation to traffic, copywriting, web design, content writing, and getting social. Advertising has always been her passion ever since she watched Angela Bower on Who’s the Boss. Ali spends her free time with her four-year-old son making forts and pillow ice cream shops.
Rachel Rothman was the chief technologist and executive technical director of the Good Housekeeping Institute for over 15 years, overseeing testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all GH Labs. She also managed GH's research division and the analysis of applicants for the GH Seal and all other testing emblems.
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