 Better than her crib for a good long nap! |
| Review Date: September 19, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Mom2LeLeNRyRy, NC |
Well just like the Baby Papasan bouncer, this was our daughters second swing. She also has the Ocen Wonders swing and adores it.
We get this one because she has some minor breathing problems and sleep better in an upright type poistion. She would sleep in the fish swing but not for long. It was like it restricted her movement and she just couldn't get confortable. So when we say this one, we decided to bitethe bullet and get another swing.
But, it has been a great buy. She will sleep in this thing for hours because the seat is wider and less confining. Plus it is so comfy! Just like our Papasan. It has all the same great features as the fish swing. Multiple speeds, multiple sound settings, mobile, light display, removable tray with toys, recline, and push button changing from cradle to regular swing.
I would be hard pressed to pick between the two swings because she rests so much better in the Papasan but she plays longer in the Ocean Wonders. Luckily we had the room and the gift cards to have both. Maybe Fisher Price will come up with some sort of combo model by the time our next kid gets here! :o) |
Can't live without this swing!!!
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| Review Date: October 11, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Nicky's Mommy, San Francisco, CA |
I am the type of mother who read every review about products which is why I am making sure to type a review for my favorite swing! This swing is by far the best thing we could have purchased for our son. He is now 2 1/2 months old and still loves it. My neighbor has the Fisher-Price aquarium wonders and she wishes she had the Papasan! She and I agree it is much more comfortable and accomodating for little ones. My husband and I origianlly had the papisan chair which was terrible because it sat up too much so when I went to return it I saw this swing and had to have it.
My son cried a lot when he was first born. He wanted to be held all the time, which was not possible! Some days he wouldnt nap or anything but since we got the swing all that has changed! He naps like normal, just in the swing. It soothes him and it is so comfortable for him, I wish they made them for big people! He loves the music and nature sounds. He doesnt really look at the mobile which is fine because it just eats up the batteries. But I have to tell you, the swing went 4 weeks on the same batteries! We didnt have the mobile on but we did have the music. This swing is a must have for every new baby. The toys on the removable toy bar are fun and provide easy access to add more toys and rattles on. I am getting one for my pregnant sister and we will use it for the next baby. In fact, as I type this he is in the swing, smiling away and looking at me! My husband and I agree it was the best $120 we invested and we would pay 5 times that for how much he loves it. Since it gets used all the time, its worth the money. TRUST ME, dont buy a cheaper version, this swing is by far the best and worth the extra couple of bucks!!! |
Wonderful need I say more
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| Review Date: August 25, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Renae K, Fairless Hills, Pa |
| I bought this swing on Friday at 9:00pm at Babies R Us. I did have the Fisher Price Take A Long swing that I used for my daughter who is 23 months now. Loved that for when she was small as well b/c I could take her with me through out the house and take it with us when we went to friends homes. It was a hand me down to my son who is 7 weeks old and was starting to show its age so I felt that I owed hime something nice as well. Anyway my husband and I put the swing together that night and he slept for over 3 hours in it and then I said we need to wake him so that I can feed him. My son LOVES this swing and so do I....A must buy for any parent that wants some time to do things and not have to worry about the baby crying from being bored with something. |
Thank you Fisher Price!
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| Review Date: September 4, 2004 |
| Reviewer: R. Bryant, Miami,FL |
| I have a 4 1/2 week old daughter who loves to be carried all the time.The minute we put her down once asleep,she would wake back up.I received this swing as a baby shower gift and didn't really want it at first.One day my daughter just would not give me a break,so I put her in the swing and adjusted it to the birds dial.Like God had taken over,she quieted down and fell asleep! What! And to think that I didn't want this gift?I love the music and I think it's mainly the seat that is just so comfortable! I would definately recommend this item to anyone.For what it does,the price is right! |
Fisher-Price Cradle Swing: STARLIGHT
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| Review Date: July 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Book Lover, Des Moines, Iowa |
After reading all the reviews on this site, I was a bit confused since Amazon has lumped together the reviews for several different types of swing in one area. This review is specifically for the Starlight swing.
First, Amazon gets bonus points from me for getting me the swing in three days even though I chose the free shipping option (and I live in Hawaii!). I was so glad I didn't have to wait nine days for it.
I have to say, I love this swing! It was easy to put together. It didn't take more than twenty minutes to assemble, which was fabulous since my baby was eagerly awaiting its completion so he could hop in it. He's almost four weeks old and has always been a difficult sleeper, so I was hoping this swing would be a lifesaver for me.
So far he hasn't fallen asleep in it (although he's only tried twice), but if I get him to sleep and then put him in it, he sleeps so much more peacefully and a lot longer. Normally he falls asleep and I have to hold him through his entire nap because if I put him down, he wakes up and cries. That hasn't happened in the swing yet. A couple times he's woken up, started to fuss a little, then settled right back down. He seems to prefer the side-to-side motion of the swing to the regular forward rocking motion, so thanks to Fisher-Price for realizing what babies really like.
A few things you might want to know about the swing but that are hard to find online:
1. This swing is not blue (as it looks in some of the pictures). The fabric is a nice lavender accented with a cream color. I think it's pretty gender neutral and I don't feel at all weird about having my son in it, but some people might.
2. The canopy around the swing is removable. I had wondered about this because it seems it might be cooler without it but I had trouble finding out whether or not it could come off. It can!
3. This swing has a plug, as well as runs on batteries. When using it with batteries, it will shut off after seven minutes in order to save the batteries and you need to restart it. It does not do this when plugged in. This was important to me because I intend to have the swing running the entire time he naps in it and did not want to have to be going over to restart it every seven minutes.
4. The built-in headrest is just perfect for my son. It cradles his head without confining him. I'm not sure if it will be more of a problem as he gets older, nor do I know if it comes off. I would check but he's sleeping on it right now and I am not about to wake a sleeping baby. Sorry! :-)
5. Some of the reviews have mentioned issues with the motor and the 6 speeds. When using the side-to-side motion, the speeds are more distinct and high speed really gets a-going, although that's what I use because it seems to work best. My son does not get bounced around in it at all, even on high speed. When turned to rock forward, the swing hardly moves at all, even on high speed. If I give it a nudge to get it going, then it seems to start up but it never gets as fast as the side-to-side motion does. I'm going to call customer service to see if there's anything that can be done about this. Perhaps it is a motor issue, or maybe I assembled something wrong. Either way, for now it's totally worth having the swing just for the side-to-side motion.
6. The swing does fold in somewhat for storing, but it doesn't really get much smaller. Don't expect to set it up and put it away after each use. And you have to fold up at least one leg if you're going to move it through a doorway, but it's really easy to do.
All in all, I'm totally glad I purchased this swing. It was a great price and it does exactly what I'd hoped it would. |
The Cadillac of swings, sooooo worth the extra $$$!
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| Review Date: April 10, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Eddie's Mom, Lombard, IL USA |
When my husband and I went to register for our son, we knew we would need to get a swing. When we saw this one, we knew this was it! I've worked in daycare with infants for years and have dealt with some very crappy swings. This one is fantastic for so many reasons. Whomever designed this swing put a lot of thought into it.
1) To start off, the swing is so compatible with the decor of any home. A lot of really great swings come in weird colors, like turqoise; a lot of crappy ones come in decent colors. This is the best of both worlds.
2) The seat is positioned so that the baby's legs aren't swinging in the wind. My sons legs stay warm the whole time, probably because his circulation isn't being cut off!
3) The seat-belt/harness part has elasticized leg openings, so they comfortably fit any baby. I always felt bad for the little ones with super chubby thighs because they looked sort of pinched in other swings.
4) The seat cushion is so soft and wide. Most other swing seats are much narrower, and the babies are stuck sitting in them with their shoulders touching the sides. They just looked so cramped. The babies in this swing look like royalty, just hangin' out!
5) The mobile is so cute and it moves around, instead of just hanging there. You can turn the mobile on by itself, no music and no swinging. And it's positioned so that the baby can actually see it. Our little guy LOVES being in it. He gets excited when the bugs circle around; he coos and laughs the whole time! Plus, the mirror on the underside gives the baby something else to look at. (If you've ever looked at the underside of most crib mobiles, there's not much there most of the time. They are more for the parents to look at than the baby.)
6) The toy bar is nice because it has something for the little guy to play with, that can't fall off and have to be picked up. It's also nice because it's totally removeable. You can attach it when the child is awake and wants to play, and take it off when you want to lay them down and tuck them in with a comfy blanket.
7) We love the ability to change the swing from side-to-side (like a cradle), to front-and-back (like a regular swing). And there are six different speed settings. It's nice to know that we can adjust it to our son's needs at each time he's in it (sleepy, wide-awake, resting, playful, etc.). And he can just swing, without the mobile spinning or the music playing.
8) Last but not least, it has music, but you don't always have to have it on because there's an on-off switch and volume control. Sometimes, Mommy just needs it to be quiet for a little while! It also has the ability to play the music without moving the mobile or swinging.
This truly is the Cadillac of swings. All the controls and accessories work independently of each other, so each time the baby is in it, it's a different experience. I'd recommend this swing to anyone who is looking into buying a swing, whether for the first time, or as a replacement. It's by far worth the extra money. (If someone hadn't bought it for us as a gift, we knew we'd be buying it ourselves.) |
Sanity Saver!
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| Review Date: August 15, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Lisa T, Stafford, VA |
| This is the 3rd swing we have purchased for our near 8 week old little boy, and up until now he has hated them all. Our little one didn't care to be set down but would much prefer that we carried him around all day. He would fall asleep in our arms during the day (he sleeps well at night) but would wake the moment we laid him in either his crib or bassinet. We also have 2 older boys so carrying him around ALL day was out of the question. Out of desperation and the need to set him down eventually we purchased this swing, even though it was a little more then we wanted to spend. All I can say is it's been worth every single penny, and then some! I think it's the extra cushiony seat is what makes this swing so special; it gives our little one a sense of security. The nature sounds and music are soothing, the moving mobile is just adorable, the extra head support is wonderful and I just love its neutral colors. It was a snap to put together and my husband had it assembled in minutes. I really can't say enough good things about this swing; I only wish we had purchased it weeks ago. |
Best Swing Ever! Worth every penny!!
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| Review Date: August 19, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Theresa D. Kinzer, Atlanta, GA |
| My 8 week old daughter has colic and is very fussy in the evenings. She did not like her regular swing and insisted she be held all the time. In an effort to give me 15 minutes without her in my arms, I bought the Papasan Cradle Swing. It was more than I wanted to spend but I figured if it worked then it would be worth it. The first day I put her in it and she stayed in it for 2 hours at one time. I could hardly believe it. I am now able to do laundry, clean the house or just have a little peace and quite without having her in my arms 24/7. Thank you so much to Fisher-Price for making this lifesaver!! |
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