Fisher Price Open Top Take Along Baby Swing Review

The Fisher-Price Open Top Swing is a very practical choice for anyone who is space or budget-conscious. Without the bells and whistles (sometimes literally) that accompany many baby swings, this is a much simpler product. There is a bassinet-shaped cloth pad and three-point safety strap to hold baby; there is a five-speed switch that controls the back-and-forth motion of the swing; and there are fold-up legs. That's all. Toys can be suspended from the handles, and I've often used baby links to create a "string" across the top of the swing to suspend toys. But often as not, that just annoys the baby, who is in the swing to relax, not be bombarded with toys.

If you're in the market for something that will keep your baby entertained for ages with music, lights, toys, and multiple swinging options, this isn't the choice for you. But if you want something that's nothing more than a swing, where you can safely let baby rest for a little while, this is an excellent choice. Easily fold up the legs, and the swing can be moved to another room, put in storage, or taken with you in the car. That's not going to be easy to manage with a monolith swing. We've had ours for nearly four years, and it's been through many babies in that time. If you have other children in the house, beware of them turning the swing on at every opportunity; they will eat the batteries quickly, and you will be wondering why you have to replace them so often. But it's been an enjoyable, durable addition to our collection of "necessities" for little babies.