Swings
Maxi-Cosi Cassia Swing
Our take
The best-made swing in testing: soft recycled fabric, a sturdy frame, a smart interface and plug-in or battery power. It doesn't fold and has only two motions.
5-20 lbSide to sidePlug-in or battery
Consider instead: Graco Simple Sway for a simpler swing at a lower price.
Before you buy
Do you need it?Nice to have Some babies settle fast in a swing and others won't sit in one. Swings are for awake, supervised time, never for sleep.
Cost per monthAbout $33 a month over a typical 6 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Cheaper optionIngenuity InLighten Baby Swing: About $150, scored 75 (Good).
Secondhand?Secondhand with checks. Fine secondhand if it's a current model with every part and isn't on the CPSC recall list. All Fisher-Price Snuga swings are recalled.
TipBorrow one or try a friend's before buying: some babies love the motion and some won't sit in it.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Quality build
- Soft recycled fabric
- Lightweight
Recurring complaints
- Doesn't fold
- Only two motions
- Boring mobile
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 2 checks clear, 1 to know about.
UseAwake and supervised only; never for sleep
RecallsNone found in CPSC swing recalls since 2019
When to buy it
Registry
Optional; borrow one first if you can
From birth
Fully reclined, awake and supervised only
Sitting up or trying to climb out
Stop using it
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Sources
- BabyGearLab: The Best Baby Swings (Jun 2025)babygearlab.com
- CPSC recall database: "swing" recalls since 2019saferproducts.gov