Not worth price
October 13, 2018
I am a new mom. Newborn is currently 2 months old.
I have both MamaRoo and FP swing. Most reviews between the two say it depends on your baby and most parents want to have the MamaRoo because primarily it saves a lot of floor space.
Overall: MamaRoo is really not worth getting even if your baby likes it.
Positives: It is nice that it is compact/smaller than a traditional swing. You can adjust the seat so they lie flat or more upright which is nice for playing versus sleeping. Negative: Sounds are terrible--all sound like tv static and found that most babies like lullaby sounds. Plugging in your phone is an option but they should really have built in sounds or remove them and decrease price. Motion does not mimic a mother's movement despite what is advertised--at least I do not move like any of the moves (kangaroo, car ride, tree swing)--why wouldn't there be a figure 8, rocking chair, or sway motions? Movement is also a little jolting when starting/stopping compared to the standard FP swing. Toy up top is sort of a joke--does not move on it's own and when the baby can reach it you need to remove it. I ended up adding my own toys at a better viewing angle for the baby. App for phone allows you to change movement modes but reality you should be close enough to your baby (supervising) to do it on the console itself if the baby is fussy.
Like other parents, I really wanted to only have this one but found it is not worth it. My baby does not mind it (needed the extra toys) but she also does not mind the cheaper swing (has music, softer cushion, and no need for extra toys).
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