Sometimes it can be nearly impossible to get your baby to sleep, to get it to be on its own for a few minutes without needing attention, or just to keep them busy. Baby swings are designed to keep babies busy and hopefully lull them to sleep while you get some work done around the house.

However, finding a good baby swing for a reasonable price is easier said than done, and making a final purchasing decision takes a lot of consideration.

Today, we are here to review a baby swing that should meet your baby’s needs, as well as your own, both in terms of function and financial constraints.

4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing

The 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is a mid-to-high-end product designed to keep babies comfortable and make parents’ lives easier. Considering the relatively low price of this baby swing, we are pleasantly surprised by its quality, comfort, and features.

Who is This Product For?

The 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is designed for parents who need an easy way to get their babies to sleep fast and for parents who need a good place for their babies to lay down and stay occupied while you take care of things around the house.

Baby swings have been around for quite some time because they help make parents’ lives much easier. The 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is designed for parents who want a relatively high-end, convenient, and comfortable baby swing without paying a fortune for it.

What’s Included?

When you purchase the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing, you get a small and compact baby swing measuring 29.6″L x 16.5″W x 27.5″H and weighs just over 11 pounds. It comes with your choice of one of two fabric types (polyester or mesh), as well as a mobile consisting of three reversible toys. It also comes with the AC power adaptor, as well as a one-year warranty.

Overview of Features

It is quite surprising that despite coming at a very reasonable price, the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing actually has quite a few noteworthy features. First off, this baby swing features a single swinging or gliding motion that gently swings back and forth from front to back – the No. 1 motion shown to calm babies down and soothe them to sleep.

On that same note, the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing has 5 speeds that you can set it to, so you can find one that works best for your baby. This unit requires an AC power source and cannot be operated via battery power, which can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it.

This baby swing is not smartphone compatible, as all controls are located on the unit’s base. The controls here are very user-friendly, as it is just a single dial. Turn the dial to activate the baby swing, and keep turning to increase the speed. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

We want to note that the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is built of very durable materials. Although it may not be the most expensive baby swing around, it is made out of high-quality components that should not break anytime soon.

4moms is a trusted and reputable brand that is known for producing quality products at relatively reasonable prices. This unit should last for years, and it’s something that you could use for multiple kids over those years.

Next, the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is very comfortable for babies, as it features a relatively laid-back position that has your baby lying down instead of sitting up, thus encouraging sleep.

The swing features two fabric options for the seat. One of those seat fabrics is a smooth, woven polyester material that is very soft, plush, comfortable, and supportive. The other is a mesh seat that is better for warm days where your baby needs ventilation to stay cool and comfortable.

All in all, these seat pads are supportive and comfortable, not to mention that they are easy to remove and wash, so if your child makes a mess, you can just pop the fabric seat into the washer.

In terms of convenience and portability, the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is an excellent option due to its small and compact size. This unit is about one-third the size of most other baby swings, and it is not too heavy. This makes it easy to carry around, store in a closet, or put in the trunk of your car for portability.

Something else that you may like about the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is how it comes with an Aux jack and integrated speakers, so you can connect your phone or your music player to it and play soothing lullabies as your baby rocks back and forth.

The other thing worth mentioning about the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is that it comes with a small mobile that features three reversible toys that your baby can look at and play with, just something to keep them busy if they’re not tired. Considering the price, we think that it is a great option to consider.

Tutorial

Because the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing only has a single control dial, there is not much to know about using it. When it comes to washing the fabric seat, it is best washed using a gentle cycle unless heavily soiled.

The only thing you really need to know is how to assemble the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing, which this tutorial video explains. We also have a tutorial video on taking it apart for easy storage if you need it.

Pros

• Very durable
• Reasonable price
• Compact and portable
• Smooth gliding motion
• 5 speeds to choose from
• User-friendly controls
• Comfortable
• Two fabric seat options
• Seats are washable
• Mobile toy included
• No batteries required

Cons

• Does not play lullabies on its own
• Requires AC power
• Could do with more motion modes

Alternatives

While the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is a good option considering the price, it is not the most feature-rich baby swing, as it could do with additional motion modes and smart connectivity.

Suppose these sound like features you want. An excellent option to consider is the much more advanced 4moms MamaRoo Baby Swing, which features 5 different motions or movement types and the ability to connect to and be controlled by your smartphone. That said, it is much more expensive than the RockaRoo.

If you would rather have a much more affordable baby swing, just something super basic that gets the job done, then something like the Graco Simple Sway Swing could be ideal for you.

Conclusion

The bottom line is that the 4Moms RockaRoo Baby Swing is an excellent option if you want a relatively high-end baby swing without paying a small fortune for it. We would call this a mid-end product that is reasonably priced yet also durable, functional, user-friendly, and high-quality overall. It’s something that can help get your baby to sleep with no fuss.