We assembled each swing, measuring the footprint and placing it on an even surface. We tested these baby swings in our lab with real-life parents (Have you ever put a sandbag in a baby swing to see if it will tip over? We have!) and consulted pediatricians, a pediatric nurse practitioner, and parents about swing safety and use.
With all the choices available, it can be hard to choose the right baby swing for your baby, so we put 18 different baby swings through rigorous testing to find the best options for your family. Baby swings have come a long way, with many models offering modern features like white noise and soothing music, timers, Bluetooth connectivity, and even the ability to automatically detect a baby’s crying.
Baby swings have a long history as a beloved product for soothing fussy infants-some of us may even remember the hand-cranked baby swings of our parents’ and grandparents’ generations.
