As soon as you get your little one down to the swing, you get to relax and have some alone time. That\u2019s the life we all dream of as parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, your baby shouldn\u2019t be staying too long in the swing. Because, like it or not, this sitting device can get unsafe for your little one quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, let\u2019s get to answering the question, \u201cHow long can a baby use a swing?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should never let your little one stay asleep in a swing especially not during the first 4 months. The American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a> recommends safe sleeping stations to be cribs, bassinets, and play yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, it is not safe for your little one to stay asleep in a swing. That\u2019s because the position of the swing doesn\u2019t promote your little one\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swings are typically in a reclined position and having your baby in such a position for long periods can lead to suffocation. This is because of the underdeveloped neck muscles of the child, making it difficult to hold their head up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a 10-year study by the AAP<\/a>, about 348 or 3% out of 12,000 infant deaths were caused by a sitting device\u2014car seats, swings, strollers and bouncers. So, with that in mind, you shouldn\u2019t be leaving your little one to sleep in a swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you notice your little one fall asleep in their swing, carefully transfer them into their crib or bassinet, making sure to lay them on their back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I used to leave my baby in a swing for as long as 1 hour at a go and 3 hours per day. However, when I found out the dangers, I limited the time on the swing by a huge mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sure, swings work to distract your little one very well but in reality, your baby could be doing much more important things with their time. Like tummy time or cuddling with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To answer the question, your baby shouldn\u2019t spend more than 1 hour on the swing each day. And that hour should be divided into two-time chunks of 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I know it can be tempting to leave your baby on the swing for long because it calms your child down and gives you some rest time. But you just have to fight that temptation as your baby\u2019s wellbeing should be first and foremost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You read right, safe swing usage doesn\u2019t end with limiting your baby\u2019s failing usage. You\u2019ve got to know when it\u2019s safe to stop using it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I would suggest you follow the age and weight limit of the manufacturer as there are no general limits to follow for baby swings. Each manufacturer sets the limits according to the construction of the swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, most swings have their limits set between 20 to 40 pounds so your little one can easily continue using the swing as a toddler (supposing they weigh according to the limit). Manufacturers are not particular about age in many cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another time when you may need to quit the swing is when your little one starts getting tired of it. This happened with my little girl, she showed little to no interest in the swing, to begin with. If they are bored and not thrilled by the swing, do take them out and don\u2019t try to force it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, you may need to stop using a swing as soon as your baby can or tries to climb out. That poses a much greater risk as the swing could tip over, resulting in an accident. So, quit the baby swing at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve already guessed it, swings need to be used for short periods because of nothing other than the risks it poses to your baby\u2019s wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First and foremost, don\u2019t leave your baby in their swing unsupervised. Regardless of whether you\u2019re trying to get some free time for yourself, always keep the swing, with your little one in it, within sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I would suggest you check for any recalls before you go on to purchase your baby swing. And afterward, look out for these features as they promote your baby\u2019s safety while using the swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baby swings can certainly be a baby and parent\u2019s best friend but that\u2019s if and when it is used properly. As long as you limit your baby\u2019s time in a swing and prevent sleeping in it, the swing will work wonders go you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever used a swing for too long a time before? If yes, I hope you\u2019ve learned a thing or two from this article. Leave your thoughts in the comment section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As soon as you get your little one down to the swing, you get to relax and have some alone time. That\u2019s the life we all dream of as parents. However, your baby shouldn\u2019t be staying too long in the swing. Because, like it or not, this sitting device can get unsafe for your little […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=487"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":536,"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487\/revisions\/536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mummysspace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How Long Should My Baby Stay On A Swing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When Should My Baby Stop Using A Swing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Risk Of Using A Swing For Too Long<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Safety Features To Look Out For In A Baby Swing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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