Fisher-Price Rainforest Open Top Take-Along Swing

*Est. $50
Reviewed
July 2010
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Fisher-Price Rainforest Open Top Take-Along Swing

Pros
  • Compact and portable
  • Comfortable
  • Inexpensive
Cons
  • Some parents say it swings too fast
  • Not suitable for large or very active babies
  • Fairly bulky even when folded

Reviewers don't recommend portable swings as often as their full-size counterparts, but the Fisher-Price Rainforest Open Top Take-Along Swing appears to be a good choice. Some say its deeper seat is a better fit for babies, and with a few more toy and music options, babies are less apt to get bored. However, for this edition of our report, we found somewhat better reviews for the Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Deep Blue Sea Space Saver Swing & Seat (*Est. $70),

The book "Baby Bargains" also offers some information on this baby swing. Its reviews are backed by research, in-depth product knowledge and reader feedback. Owner-written reviews at Amazon.com, Target.com and Epinions.com are also useful, especially because swing preference is quite subjective.

     
 
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Fisher-Price Rainforest Open-Top Cradle Swing

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Our Sources

1. Baby Bargains

"Baby Bargains," a popular baby gear advice book, includes a brief section on baby swings with general advice and brand recommendations.

Review: Baby Bargains, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth edition, 2009

2. Target.com

Target.com has more than 70 reviews of the Fisher-Price Take-Along Swing. Ratings are mixed, with some saying their babies outgrew the swing quickly. Others say it wasn't comfortable for their children.

Review: Fisher-Price Take-Along Swing -- Woodlands, Contributors to Target.com

3. Amazon.com

Amazon.com has about 20 owner reviews of the Fisher-Price Open Top Take-Along Swing. Parent feedback is mostly positive, with praise for comfort, construction quality and compact size. One parent says her baby learned to twist herself sideways, and her head could become trapped.

Review: Fisher-Price Open Top Take-Along Swing, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Epinions.com

Epinions.com has a handful of reviews for the Fisher-Price Rainforest Take-Along Swing. Marks are slightly lower than on other sites, with complaints about swing speed and music quality.

Review: Fisher-Price Rainforest Take-Along Swing, Contributors to Epinions.com

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