4moms mamaRoo 4.0 Rocker/Bouncer Silver Plush

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The 4Moms MamaRoo feels secure and sturdy with a strong base that provides a solid foundation on any floor surface. Whilst the swing seat itself doesn’t have sides, it slopes up at the edges to create a secure and comfortable cocoon for your baby. The original MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swing™ can be identified by the visible snaps on the fabric and concave center hub.

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Without the newborn insert, there is no additional head support which can make positioning for a younger baby a little more challenging. While she reported that her then 11-week-old fitted comfortably in the swing, Luci felt her baby’s feet would be over the end way before the expected six-month mark recommended by the brand. Our parent tester Luci found that her baby didn’t show any real preference in terms of movement settings, although she noted that this may change as they get older.

It certainly doesn’t come cheap, but the 4Moms MammaRoo 5.0 is a whole new level of baby bouncer thanks to the range of natural parent-like movements that can both soothe and settle your baby. For use from birth until child reaches maximum weight limit of 25 pounds or can push up on their hands or knees, whichever comes first. The bassinet sheets are machine washable. The bassinet mattress, fabric and mesh can be spot cleaned using mild soap and warm water. Warranty The seat's movements are smooth, although there is a slight increase in speed when changing motions, The seat slightly jolts from one program to the next. Very rarely has it been noticeable enough to startle my baby, and I haven't been concerned at all from a safety standpoint. Besides, she prefers one program above the others (Kangaroo), so we don't end up switching programs often. Comparisons and Conclusions Place your hand behind the MamaRoo cover and gently pull the adjustable straps until they are behind the MamaRoo cover

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The most challenging part of the MamaRoo to clean is the straps, which aren’t removable from the main frame and have the potential to get a bit grubby. As such, these would simply need to be wiped down with detergent to remove any marks or stains. The 4Moms MamaRoo Swing does require some initial assembly which took our parent tester Luci and her partner around 20 minutes to complete, with a small number of parts to put together but no additional tools required. No. The newborn insert is not required for use; however, you may choose to use it because it does provide extra support for the baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends babies shouldn't be in a swing more than 30 minutes at a time. If your baby falls asleep in the mamaRoo infant seat we recommend moving the baby to a separate approved sleep surface, such as a crib, playard or bassinet. What are the differences between the various models/versions of the MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swing?

Does it have any extra features?

The MamaRoo has five motion settings and five different speed settings which can easily be adjusted depending on your preferences.

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Lucy has reviewed a wide range of baby bouncers over the years and as such is well versed to recognise the key features that are beneficial to parents. The swing seat comes with a secure five-point safety harness which, whilst a little fiddly to secure, ensures a safe and secure fit for both newborns and older babies. The swing itself though is sturdy and well-made. Despite its technical abilities, with a footprint of around 58cm, it actually doesn't take up a lot of space.

At first, to be honest, I was skeptical of the app that works with the bassinet thinking there wouldn’t be any need for me to use it when I could easily change the settings on the bassinet itself, however, I was very wrong. Using the app allows me to change the settings easily from my phone without having to risk my son seeing me and waking him up. The app also has a timer to allow you to decide how long you want the motions, music, etc to last. For some babies the motion is only necessary to sooth to sleep while other times it might be more helpful to keep them asleep longer. The bassinet itself is also a great size, not too bulky, fits great into any space, and is easy to move as well. The storage basket at the bottom is a great way to store diapers, wipes, burp clothes, extra clothes, etc for those middle of then night feeds and changes without taking up even more space. Remove the mobile from your MamaRoo by turning it 90 degrees to the left or right and gently pulling it upwards to remove it She continues, “For the price, I think the fabric looks practical and is washable but is a bit shiny and not as premium as I was expecting. The woven harness strap really stands out – it looks cheap compared with the rest of the product.” If using the 3-point harness, must transition to use of the5-point harness when baby can sit up unassisted. Struggling to get your baby to sleep? Or finding that your little angel wakes up as soon as you put them down? Whatever the situation, the 4moms range is here to help.