chelsea Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi, My best friend is expecting her 1st baby in August and I want to get her something nice for the baby and something useful at the same time. I thought about one of these electronic swings (plays music & vibrates) - http://www.countrybabies.co.uk/676/Graco-Silhouette-Swing---Butterscotch.html Does anyone have one and have found it useful? Waste of money? Godsend? This one I have found does go up to 11kg in weight (the majority of swings are much lower weight restrictions) so hopefull will last her longer. Any feedback appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 My brother and SIL had one of these (not sure if it was the same one) and they said it was a Godsend! Their babies loved it and it meant that they could cook/eat a meal, hang washing etc. all the exciting stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 blimey, that's generous! I'm sure she'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi Chelsea, I bought this for my eldest grandson......he didn't like it! HOWEVER....2nd grandson and 2 x grandaughters absolutely loved it Youngest (nearly a year old) had to have it on the fastest setting and would sleep quite happily with it swinging away I would say this is a brilliant pressie if it can be passed on to other babies Hope this helps! Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Really great gift, wish I'd have had one of these for my three. Great that the cover is machine washable too, does it go in tumble dryer? - little uns like nothing better than bringing back their milk! Is it possible to buy additional covers? I always found it difficult doing without my (basic) bouncy chair when it was having another emergency wash! Wish I had a friend like you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 blimey, that's generous! I'm sure she'll love it I've got 6 months to save up! Thanks for the feedback folks... sounds like quite a good idea then....I am going to see it at the weekend so will ask about the extra covers & check if they are tumble drier proof (good thinking cos I would never have thought of that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi Chelsea I bought something similar, second hand from ebay for my new granddaughter when she visits, it is great she loves it, often falls asleep in it or is happy to be in it when she is awake. I think it would be a lovely gift. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 how about one of these http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/jtbaby17.jpg do you like the way my dress matches the carpet? ahhhh, the 70's, era of good taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 how about one of these http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/jtbaby17.jpg do you like the way my dress matches the carpet? ahhhh, the 70's, era of good taste Aww how cute! I didnt realise they were around back then (I was a 70's child too) so they must be good if they are still making them. Loving the dress.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 they were analogue back then they didn't come with all the bells and whistles and vibrating thingy majigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I think that would be a fantastic present . It would save having to get in the car and drive over gently undulating roads for half an hour to get the baby to sleep (I speak from experience ). It's not too big either, so wouldn't take over a living room . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 It looks a super idea. I'm sure they will be thrilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I must agree..I have an 18month old..and although I didnt have one of these, it looks great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Total godsend if it hadn't been for the swing I would have gotten nothing to eat as long as the swing was moving my daughter slept. Wonderful gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Just an update, after a teary phone call from my pregnant friend (her poor cat got run over and killed last night ) to cheer her up and after much deliberation I have ordered this one - http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&productId=53593&callingViewName=&langId=-1&catalogId=11051 I got it from Boots as they had £20 off I dont really like the colours (preferred the brown/beige one myself) but after hours of looking at swings I went for this one as it folds up & becomes a bouncer aswell. Hope she likes it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Chelsea im sure she will love it! My brother & my dads cousin clubbed together and bought Isabelle one and its been and still is great! My back wasnt great after having Isabelle and so rocking her in my arms was painful and the swing was brilliant. The only down side is that the seat is often shaped like that of a car seat and therefore baby should not be in it for long - you may want to let your friend know this too. Babies should only be in a car seat for upto 1 hour at a time and really no more than twice a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 She (and the babe) will love it Sorry to hear about your friends cat. By the way, how is Bracken now Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalu Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Poet - I had a dress almost exactly the same! (with a very similiar haircut too). Chelsea - I am sure your friend will love that swing. I had one for my son and it was great, he loved it and would fall asleep in it (except the time my now-ex-husband put it on the fastest possible setting and I thought he was going to be launched out the living room window!). A very generous gift, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks for all your comments, I ordered it on Wednesday and she got it on Friday and she loved it! Bracken is doing just fine thanks Jackie - its like she's had a new lease of life and is behaving like a puppy again, all perky & healthy *touches wood* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 What a wonderful gift for your friend - she will be delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
