If you are thinking of getting the mamaRoo baby swing from 4moms, these are what people saying about it on Reddit

The Not So Good

• Motor durability issues: “The motors on these suckers die surprisingly quick.” (23 upvotes)
• Price concerns: “No one is going to pay $150 for that 😂 I see them on marketplace for $50 or less weekly” (71 upvotes)
• Safety recalls: “Shortly after the recall I posted I was on the look out for one on my local buy nothing, people were horrified” (71 upvotes)

The Good

• Effective for soothing babies: “When we went from 2 hour stretches of sleep to 8, I knew prior me was the fool.” (46 upvotes)
• Particularly helpful for special needs: “I’m a NICU RN and we use these swings for our drug-exposed babies, as well as any other babe who needs them.” (23 upvotes)
• Versatile use: “The swing is great for variety and vestibular engagement, and if you can’t carry or rock your babe through the day it’s a good next option.” (59 upvotes)

Concerns

• Safety issues: Multiple discussions about recalls and safety concerns, particularly regarding sleep positioning
  • “My first baby slept in one of these for every sleep for probably the first 4 months… Second baby was in it for two days until I read about the positional asphyxiation.” (213 upvotes)
• Supervision requirements: “NICU Nurse here! We let babies sleep on their bellies, sides, in swings, etc because they are hooked up to monitors and we get their alarms… I always educate parents in safe sleep and remind them that we have emergency response and equipment that they will not have at home.” (188 upvotes)
• Placement concerns: “Do not ever put baby equipment that is meant to be used on the floor on a table or side table or even bed… Bouncers and swings MUST be used on the floor.” (26 upvotes)

Alternatives

• Versus traditional methods: Many mentioned the mamaRoo as a substitute when parents can’t physically rock their babies
  • “If you can’t carry or rock your babe through the day it’s a good next option.” (59 upvotes)
• Versus other swings: The mamaRoo is positioned as a premium option compared to other swings
  • “We ended up with Babybjorn bouncers which were perfect. But they are also designed completely different from normal bouncers.” (50 upvotes)
• Versus Fisher Price Rock ‘n Play: Many discussions compared safety concerns between different products – “ALL rockers and swings fail to meet safe sleep recommendations.” (36 upvotes)

Worth it?

• Expensive but worth it for some: “A snoo. I laughed at the idea of such an expensive bassinet and what kind of fool would spend that much money on it, but when we went from 2 hour stretches of sleep to 8, I knew prior me was the fool.” (46 upvotes)
• Resale value concerns: “I would expect a ‘like new’ item to have all it’s parts and not be scratched to hell. And for $150?!” (181 upvotes)
• Unexpected uses adding value: “When my nephew outgrew his, I bought it from my sister for my cat. He loves it but people think I’m crazy when they come over and see him hanging out it” (189 upvotes)

Tips and Tricks

• Safety adaptations: “Mamaroo isn’t asking you to discontinue use. They’re asking you get have a free adaptor mailed to you to make their product safer.” (36 upvotes)
• Proper supervision: “Babies in the NICU are typically hooked up to monitoring constantly and are being watched… they would remind us that it was only safe to do there due to the monitoring, And we wouldn’t want to place our baby to sleep like that when we’re home.” (38 upvotes)
• Reselling advice: “Try it out and see if your baby likes it. If they do? Great! If not? Sell it on FB marketplace and use the cash to buy something you want.” (54 upvotes)
• Age-appropriate usage: “I feel like the mamaroo is something that’s long since been stored away and gathering dust by the time a baby is crawling. It’s not supposed to be used as soon as a child has the strength to try and get out of it.” (61 upvotes)

The Verdict

Overall, while many find mamaRoo effective for soothing babies, there are significant concerns about safety, especially regarding sleep positioning and proper supervision.

The high price point is a common criticism, though some feel the benefits justify the cost. The consensus suggests the mamaRoo can be a helpful tool when used properly and wit

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