Today's technologies are focused on the ever-growing convenience of human life, and this applies even to the smallest members of human society. If a mother could once swing a child only on her own hands, today, baby swing chairs will help her to simplify her task and give even more joy to the baby.
Someone is already successfully using and happy with such a find, others still do not really know anything about this invention, while others are not at all lucky - they bought, but chose an unsuccessful model. You should figure out what it is.
Why buy?
Let's start with why the swing child seat was invented at all, and what is its use for children. To be honest, this concept is very vague - it is a cross between a cradle or a chair on the one hand and a swing on the other. The possibility of rocking such a piece of furniture is always present, only the question of what shape the seat has remains open: you need to pay attention to this moment in strict relation to the age and needs of the baby.
Consequently, such a purchase necessarily combines the functions of several pieces of furniture at once. Like a swing she rocks the baby either helping the smallest fall asleep, or just entertaining (and simultaneously training the vestibular apparatus) of the older ones; in any case, such an attraction is located at home, so it is accessible without any queues, and regardless of weather conditions.
Like a cradle she lets the baby sleep moreover, thanks to the rocking, it allows the child to be put to sleep very quickly, and even so that the mother does not get tired at the same time, even if the baby is capricious - especially since there are models with an electric drive that swing autonomously.
Some models are a transformer chair that can be used separately - often it involves curved runners underneath it, by analogy with a rocking chair; at the same time, it easily turns into a swing, because it is sold together with a frame, and is equipped with special hooks for hanging.
It should be added that manufacturers try to maximize the convenience of their models as much as possible. Many of them are lightweight and can be assembled to a more compact state, convenient for transportation out of town.
The same quality turns out to be very useful when the question of storage arises when the product is not used for a long time.
Varieties
United by a common name, children's swing chairs mean three completely different types, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Floor standing
They are necessarily sold complete with a frame, that is, they are a completely independent structure. For this reason, they are quite cumbersome and take up a lot of space, but at the expense of widely spaced supports guarantee a high degree of stability.
Their large size literally forces the manufacturer to release them collapsible, which is convenient for storage and transportation, but can result in a problem associated with the complexity of self-assembly in a balanced state. Good for spacious apartments and frequent moving, can be taken outside.
Suspended
Some experts tend to equate floor and hanging swings, but there is also a version of a child seat that involves a third-party frame - for example, a doorway, or a bunk bed specially adapted for such needs.
Here it should be understood that even with a relatively simple disassembly, such a structure is not so easy to transfer to another place, because there may not be the necessary conditions for installation. In addition, the very fact of attaching "to something suitable" indicates that fixing the seat does not always guarantee 100% safety.
At the same time, this is the best option for a limited living space, and if the installation site was initially chosen successfully and it is not planned to change it, then there will be no doubts about safety.
Electric swing
In principle, these are the same floor swing, but with the difference that they are equipped with an electric drive, which sets the cradle in motion without the direct participation of parents. This is very convenient, because it allows you to rock the child while doing some other things, and also greatly facilitates the task of lulling especially restless children who can be capricious for hours, which can physically tire the mother.
Moreover, such a mechanism is quite large, it is more difficult to reduce it to compact dimensions and more difficult to transport. It is expensive and may not always be used. It is a pity if an expensive purchase is idle, but regular use leads to the fact that the baby cannot stand it and constantly falls asleep, which does not contribute to his development.
Among other things, some parents complain that if the electrical mechanism breaks down, the entire structure becomes completely useless until it is repaired.
How to choose?
When choosing a swing chair, you should pay attention to several important factors. The very first is the specificity of use. It is necessary to decide what the purchase is for: for the baby to fall asleep in it or for a child of 2-3 years old to ride like on a swing. It is also important to take into account the parameters of the product and compare them with the dimensions of the room where it will be installed. Add-ons in the form of tables, rattles or playing lullabies in an electric swing are optional.
When fundamentally inappropriate models are eliminated, you should think about safety. First of all, the device should be designed for a baby of the appropriate age and weight. These indicators are usually indicated in the description of each model. It is necessary to check all fasteners and assess their strength: if it is in doubt, you must categorically refuse to purchase this model.
A special point is the reliability of fixing the child in the chair: it is best for the baby to be surrounded by bumpers on all four sides, and even a groin strap with three or five attachments was provided.
The fewer devices for protection, the higher the need for parents to be constantly nearby and not be distracted by any extraneous business when the child is rolling. Finally, if several models correspond to all the desired parameters at once, you can give preference to those brands that have managed to gain recognition among consumers. These include, first of all, "Fairy", Allen and Adbor.
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