Fisher Price Rainforest Open Top Cradle Swing with AC Adaptor—A Review of a Great Baby Swing

When my son was born, a cousin of mine gave me her Fisher Price swing to use (I think it was an ocean theme…). While cute and useful, it ran on batteries only and stopped working every few days. As my son grew heavier, it stopped working altogether. I had to get another one since he liked it so much!

After doing my research, I decided on the Fisher Price Rainforest Open Top Cradle Swing. It was the same, adorable rainforest pattern that was on several other items in my house and it had an AC adaptor, which was a must.

Once home, I had no problem setting it up (I, unlike my husband, follow the directions…). One thing I wasn’t too thrilled with was the width of its stance. It takes up the space of a decent sized piece of furniture, like a wide chair. After thinking about it though, it needed that stance so my precious cargo didn’t tip out when swinging.

A few things I did like included the gender neutrality, the multiple swing settings, the mobile arm that moves up so I can easily remove the baby, the multiple song settings and the fact that the chair has the ability to swing side-to-side or, when turned, front to back. I also liked the two positions the seat could be in—reclined or upright—depending on the age of the baby, and the removable snack tray.

The multiple song settings is really a gift to parents. Instead of having to hear the same repeated songs or sounds over and over again, you can easily change the settings. On one setting, you can listen to soothing rainforest sounds. On another setting you can listen to baby lullabies and songs.

My son used the chair until he was about 30lbs, despite the weight limit being 25lbs. We had to use the higher swing settings due to his weight, but the swing handled him with no problems. During this time, I found the swing to be very washable (cover comes off and can go in the washer) and so convenient. When he needed some alone time, I knew he’d enjoy the swing and be safe in it.

Fast forward two and a half years…We brought back out the swing for my daughter. It had been kept it in the attic, folded up and covered up for our next baby. When she arrived, it was easy to get the swing, clean it and use it. It still works just as great as it did for my son. I did have to find a new place for it since we acquired more furniture, but it is just fine in its little nook in my kitchen. My daughter is able to sit and play in it while I’m doing laundry, cooking or cleaning in the kitchen. Another bonus is it keeps her safe unlike the floor or the pack-n-play which are in the territory of her dinosaur toddler brother while I’m busy.

1. Fisher Price Rainforest Swing

2. Easy to set-up and keep clean

3. Multiple swing, music and seat settings

4. Durable and lasts

5. AC adaptor or batteries

6. Keeps my baby happy and safe

©ThePracticalMommy

 Do you have a Fisher Price Rainforest Swing? What do you think about it? Let me know in the comments below! Thanks for reading.