Graco Comfy Cove Swing

Bottom Line

The sturdy, no-frills Graco Comfy Cove Swing is a good bet for parents on a tight budget who want a full-size swing. Reviewers say it's comfy, sturdy and easy to assemble, and they like the range of patterns, which includes gender-neutral choices. However, the swing does not play music, and several owners say they received swings that were either faulty out of the box or quit working after limited use.

Safety

No additional support for smaller babies. The Graco Comfy Cove Swing has a padded five-point harness, but it does not offer any head support for small babies. Parents say the swing generally seems stable, and they like the security that the deep seat provides. There are three seat recline positions, and reviewers report few complaints about assembly. Graco recommends the swing for babies who are 5.5 to 25 pounds.

Performance

No music or sounds. There aren't a lot of extras on the Graco Comfy Cove Swing. For instance, some reviewers are disappointed that the swing lacks any sort of music or sounds. It features six speeds but only swings front to back. An attached mobile has three hanging toys. Parents say the swing seems comfortable and the seat is easy to adjust with one hand. The legs fold for storage. A few owners dislike the clicking sound the swing makes while it's on.

Durability

Faulty swings a problem for some. Reviewers say it is easy to remove and machine wash the Graco Comfy Cove's padding, though one says it can be tricky to stretch the fabric enough to put the pad back on. The swing does not convert to a bouncer or any other type of seat. Several owners report quality problems with the swing: for some it never worked out of the box, and for others it quit swinging after limited use. Those who contacted Graco say the company was willing to send new parts, but they were sometimes on back order. Other parents complain that the swing eats batteries and wish it had a plug-in option. The swing has a one-year limited warranty.