Can babies sleep in a swing or bouncer?

Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Swings

Motions, speeds, and limits from each maker. Not for sleep.

Smiling baby in a sage electric baby swing with a felt cloud mobile in a sunny living room

24models tracked
$69 to $229price range
20 lb–30 lbweight limit

Swings by budget

The 11 swings with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $1103

Mid-range$110 to $1604

Splurge$160 and up4

All 24 swings

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Limit or size	Ages		Folds	Vibration
	Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Compact Vibrating Swingup to 20 lb, 0 months (do not use under 6 lb), 65% metal, 30% plastic, 5% fabricVibration	20 lb	0 months (do not use under 6 lb) to 9 months	$139.99	?	✓
	Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Kick to It 4-in-1 Musical Swing & Rockerup to 20 lb, 0 months, 65% metal, 30% plastic, 5% fabricVibration	20 lb	0 months to 24 months	$159.99	?	✓
	Baby Trend Sit N Sway Portable Swingup to 20 lb, 100% polyester fiber	20 lb	9 months	$89.99	?	?
	Bright Starts Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Milestone Swingup to 20 lb, 0 months (do not use under 6 lb), 55% metal, 35% plastic, 10% fabricFolds	20 lb	0 months (do not use under 6 lb) to 9 months	$99.99	✓	?
	Bright Starts Playful Paradise Portable Swing0 months, 55% metal, 35% plastic, 10% fabricFolds	–	0 months to 9 months	–	✓	?
	Graco Simple Swayup to 30 lbVibration	30 lb	–	–	?	✓
	Graco Slim Spaces Compact Swingup to 25 lbFolds	25 lb	–	–	✓	?
	Graco Smart Sense Soothing Swingup to 25 lbVibration	25 lb	about 9 months (climbing out)	–	?	✓
	Graco Soothe 'n Sway Bluetooth 3-in-1up to 25 lbVibration	25 lb	–	$229.99	?	✓
	Graco Soothe My Way with Removable Rockerup to 25 lbVibration	25 lb	–	–	?	✓
	Ingenuity Comfort 2 Go Portable Swing0 monthsFolds	–	0 months to 9 months	–	✓	?
	Ingenuity InLighten 3-in-1 Bounce & Sway Swing0 months, 58% metal, 33.6% plastic, 8% fabric, 0.4% woodVibration	–	0 months to 9 months	–	?	✓
	Ingenuity PowerAdapt ConvertMe Swing 2 Seatup to 20 lb, 0 months, 60% metal, 32% plastic, 8% fabricFoldsVibration	20 lb	0 months to 9 months	–	✓	✓
	Ingenuity SimpleComfort Compact Soothing Swingup to 20 lb, 0 months (do not use under 6 lb), 67% metal, 21% plastic, 6% fabric, 6% wood	20 lb	0 months (do not use under 6 lb) to 9 months	$129.99	?	?
	Ingenuity SimpleComfort Multi-Direction Swingup to 20 lb, 0 months, 64% metal, 29% plastic, 7% fabricVibration	20 lb	0 months to 9 months	–	?	✓
	Ingenuity SimpleComfort Piano Playtime 4-in-1 Swing & Rockerup to 20 lb, 61% metal, 31% plastic, 8% fabricVibration	20 lb	0 months	$159.99	?	✓
	Ingenuity Sun Valley Canopy Portable Swingup to 20 lb, 0 months, 55% metal, 35% plastic, 10% fabricFolds	20 lb	0 months to 9 months	$69.99	✓	?
	Ingenuity Swing 'n Go Portable Swingup to 20 lb, 0 months (do not use under 6 lb), 59% metal, 30% plastic, 8% fabric, 3% woodFolds	20 lb	0 months (do not use under 6 lb) to 9 months	$109.99	✓	?
	Joie Ancho Swingup to 25 lb, birthNo batteries	25 lb	birth to about 9 months (swing); about 6 months (rocker)	–	?	?
	Joie Miso 2-in-1 Swing & RockerVibration	–	–	–	?	✓
	Jool Baby Nova Motorized Infant Swingup to 20 lb, 0 months	20 lb	0 months to 6 months	$149.99	?	?
	Maxi-Cosi Cassia Swingup to 20 lb, EcoCare fabric, described as 100% recycled fabric from plastic bottles (excluding the 2 felt mobile toys)Folds	20 lb	–	$199.99	✓	?
	Munchkin Vibration Baby Swingup to 20 lbFoldsVibration	20 lb	–	–	✓	✓
	UPPAbaby MamaRoo Multi-Motion Smart Swingup to 25 lb, birthCertified materials	25 lb	birth to 9 months	–	?	?

Swings by the numbers

The 24 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Weight limit20 lb to 30 lb; the middle half 20 lb to 25 lb (20 of 24 publish it)
Speeds3 to 6; the middle half 5 to 6 (13 of 24 publish it)
Recline positions2 to 3; the middle half 2 to 3 (13 of 24 publish it)
Price$69.99 to $229.99; the middle half $109.99 to $159.99 (11 of 24 publish it)

Swings side by side

Sorted by the maker's weight limit. Every value is as the maker lists it.

Product	Weight limit	Speeds	Motions	Recline	Power	Folds
Graco Simple Sway	30 lb	6	Gentle side-to-side motion	–	Plug-in or batteries (battery type not stated)	–
UPPAbaby MamaRoo Multi-Motion Smart Swing	25 lb	5	5 motions	–	AC adapter, no batteries	–
Graco Slim Spaces Compact Swing	25 lb	–	–	–	Battery operated (type and count not stated)	Yes
Graco Soothe My Way with Removable Rocker	25 lb	6	Arch, swing, bounce, figure 8, circle, wave, zigzag, sway	3	AC adapter included (battery information not given)	–
Graco Smart Sense Soothing Swing	25 lb	–	Swing, rock, cradle, glide	3	–	–
Graco Soothe 'n Sway Bluetooth 3-in-1	25 lb	–	–	–	–	–
Joie Ancho Swing	25 lb	3	Swing and rock	3	Manual wind-up with a handle; about 35 turns for a full wind	–
Ingenuity Sun Valley Canopy Portable Swing	20 lb	6	–	2	4 C batteries, not included	Yes
Ingenuity SimpleComfort Multi-Direction Swing	20 lb	6	Swings in 3 directions; seat rotates 180 degrees	2	USB cord powers swing motion and music	–
Ingenuity PowerAdapt ConvertMe Swing 2 Seat	20 lb	5	Automatic swing	–	USB cord powers swing and sounds; 1 C alkaline battery	Yes
Baby Trend Sit N Sway Portable Swing	20 lb	3	Swaying	–	USB-C power cable adapter, or 4 C batteries	–
Maxi-Cosi Cassia Swing	20 lb	5	Swing motion; 360-degree seat rotation; optional automatic motion detection	2	–	Yes
Munchkin Vibration Baby Swing	20 lb	–	Side-to-side sway in 5 levels	–	AC adaptor included (input 100-240 VAC, output 5VDC 1A)	Yes
Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Compact Vibrating Swing	20 lb	–	3 swing directions; seat rotates 180 degrees	2	USB cord included (wall adapter not included)	–
Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Kick to It 4-in-1 Musical Swing & Rocker	20 lb	–	3 swing directions; seat rotates 180 degrees; converts to rocker	2	Swing: USB port (adapter not included); piano toy: 3 AA batt	–
Bright Starts Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Milestone Swing	20 lb	–	–	2	4 C batteries (not included)	Yes
Ingenuity SimpleComfort Compact Soothing Swing	20 lb	–	3 swing directions; seat rotates 180 degrees	–	USB cord included (page: batteries not required)	–
Ingenuity SimpleComfort Piano Playtime 4-in-1 Swing & Rocker	20 lb	–	3 swing directions; seat rotates 180 degrees; rocker mode	2	1 C and 3 AA alkaline batteries (not included)	–
Ingenuity Swing 'n Go Portable Swing	20 lb	–	–	–	USB cord included (page: batteries not required)	Yes
Jool Baby Nova Motorized Infant Swing	20 lb	–	Side-to-side swaying	–	AC adapter	–
Ingenuity InLighten 3-in-1 Bounce & Sway Swing	–	6	Gentle side-to-side sway, parent-activated bounce, lockable stationary seat	–	AC adaptor included; remote takes AAA battery	–
Ingenuity Comfort 2 Go Portable Swing	–	6	automatic sway settings	2	4 C Alkaline Batteries Required (Not Included)	Yes
Bright Starts Playful Paradise Portable Swing	–	6	–	2	4 C Alkaline Batteries Required (Not Included)	Yes
Joie Miso 2-in-1 Swing & Rocker	–	6	Seat twists 90 degrees to swing front-to-back or side-to-side	3	Batteries or plug-in A/C adapter	–

Age ranges, per each maker

Sorted by start age. Each maker sets its own range and stop point, in its own words.

Product	Starts	Ends	Stop point
UPPAbaby MamaRoo Multi-Motion Smart Swing	birth	9 months	Stop when baby attempts to climb out.
Joie Ancho Swing	birth	about 9 months (swing); about 6 months (rocker)	Rocker: stop when baby tries to sit up (about 6 months), reaches 20 lb or 27 in. Swing: stop when baby tries to climb out (about 9 months), reaches 25 lb or 30 in, whichever comes first.
Ingenuity Sun Valley Canopy Portable Swing	0 months	9 months	–
Ingenuity SimpleComfort Multi-Direction Swing	0 months	9 months	–
Ingenuity PowerAdapt ConvertMe Swing 2 Seat	0 months	9 months	–
Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Compact Vibrating Swing	0 months (do not use under 6 lb)	9 months	DO NOT use this product once your child can sit up unaided or weighs more than 9 kg/20 lbs. STOP using product when infant attempts to climb out (approximately 9 months).
Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Kick to It 4-in-1 Musical Swing & Rocker	0 months	24 months	In swing mode, STOP using product when baby can sit upright unassisted, attempts to climb out of swing (approximately 9 months), or has reached 20lb (9kg), whichever comes first. Stop using rocker when baby starts trying
Bright Starts Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Milestone Swing	0 months (do not use under 6 lb)	9 months	STOP using product when infant attempts to climb out (approximately 9 months). DO NOT use this product once your child can sit up unaided or weighs more than 9 kg/20 lbs.
Ingenuity SimpleComfort Compact Soothing Swing	0 months (do not use under 6 lb)	9 months	STOP using product when infant attempts to climb out (approximately 9 months). DO NOT use this product once your child can sit up unaided or weighs more than 9 kg/20 lbs.
Ingenuity SimpleComfort Piano Playtime 4-in-1 Swing & Rocker	0 months	–	In swing mode, STOP using product when baby can sit upright unassisted, attempts to climb out of swing (approximately 9 months), or has reached 20lb (9kg), whichever comes first. Stop using rocker when baby starts trying
Ingenuity Swing 'n Go Portable Swing	0 months (do not use under 6 lb)	9 months	STOP using product when infant attempts to climb out (approximately 9 months). DO NOT use this product once your child can sit up unaided or weighs more than 9 kg/20 lbs.
Jool Baby Nova Motorized Infant Swing	0 months	6 months	–
Ingenuity InLighten 3-in-1 Bounce & Sway Swing	0 months	9 months	–
Ingenuity Comfort 2 Go Portable Swing	0 months	9 months	–
Bright Starts Playful Paradise Portable Swing	0 months	9 months	–
Graco Smart Sense Soothing Swing	–	about 9 months (climbing out)	Stop using product when infant attempts to climb out
Baby Trend Sit N Sway Portable Swing	–	9 months	Stop using product when infant attempts to climb out
Maxi-Cosi Cassia Swing	–	–	It's important not to use the swing once your baby exceeds the 20 lb weight limit.
Munchkin Vibration Baby Swing	–	–	Weight limit applies until child can sit up or climb out of the swing

Federal standard for infant swings

Swings, bouncers, rockers and seats compared

Counts and ranges from the products on this site. "Powered" counts the ones whose maker lists batteries or a plug.

Type	Products	Weight limits	Powered	Vibration
swings	24	20 to 30 lb	18 of 21	12
bouncers	19	20 to 40 lb	9 of 12	9
rockers	8	20 to 40 lb	3 of 4	5
floor seats	13	25 to 33 lb	2 of 6	–
activity centers	29	25 to 30 lb	18 of 19	–

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Highest weight limit · Most speeds GracoSimple Sway 30 lb
Highest weight limit: the Graco Simple Sway at 30 lb, per Graco.

Speeds
6
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Most recline positions GracoSoothe My Way with Removable Rocker 3
Most recline positions: the Graco Soothe My Way with Removable Rocker at 3, per Graco.

Weight limit
25 lb
Speeds
6
See specs
Lowest price IngenuitySun Valley Canopy Portable Swing $69.99
Lowest price: the Ingenuity Sun Valley Canopy Portable Swing at $69.99, per Ingenuity.

Weight limit
20 lb
Speeds
6
Recline positions
2
See specs

What to look for in swings

The range across every play product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Weight limit

The heaviest child the maker lists for the seat. Most also list an age or skill stop point.

Simple Sway

20 lbmiddle 20 lb30 lb

Typical: 20 lb to 25 lb. 20 of 24 list it. Highest weight limit: Simple Sway.

Speeds

The number of motion speeds the maker lists.

3middle 66

Typical: 5 to 6. 13 of 24 list it.

Recline positions

The seat angles the maker lists.

Soothe My Way with Removable Rocker

2middle 23

Typical: 2 to 3. 13 of 24 list it. Most recline positions: Soothe My Way with Removable Rocker.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Sun Valley Canopy Portable Swing

$69.99middle $139.99$229.99

Typical: $109.99 to $159.99. 11 of 24 list it. Lowest price: Sun Valley Canopy Portable Swing.