Bright Starts Swing Review

I was given the opportunity to provide a giveaway and product review for Bright Starts new line of infant swings. The giveaway occured in March, and I was amazed at all of the entries! But, now, I've finally had the chance to try the product ourselves and I finally get to share my review of the product with you! As soon as we moved, I had DJ put the swing together. It took around 20-30 minutes for DJ to put together, but he also was a typical man and rarely referred to the directions. He said the most difficult part was unwrapping the pieces (so you know it's packaged well) and figuring out how to put the seat together.

I like that the swing has a wide base- i'm reassured that it's sturdy. But, this could be a problem if you live in a small apartment, house, or you don't have a lot of space. I also love how the seat swivels in three directions. It can be forward facing and rock side to side. Or, the seat can swivel to the left or right and rock front to back. Where we have the swing placed, we can see MC if we're in the living room or from the kitchen.

I also like the settings. I can set the timer for it to swing for 30, 45, or 60 minutes. The speed is also easy to adjust, and you simply push the swing to get it started. It's also very quiet. The music settings are nice, and MC loves the white noise setting.

I also like the colors of yellow and grey- they're very popular in fashion this spring. But, they may not be as visually stimulating as they could be.

The tray does have some soft toys attached, but MC isn't interested in those yet. The mobile can be moved in different directions, which I like, because I can move it out of the way when I go to get her out of the swing. DJ, however isn't as thrilled with the mobile- only because G loved to look at herself in the mirror in our old Fisher Price swing, and when we visited my mom, MC liked looking at herself as well.

Another benefit, of the swing, is the 5-point harness. Once G started to attempt to sit up, or reach for her toes, I was afraid she would fall out of her swing, but i'm not afraid that MC will have the same problem, because the harness will securely hold her in. But, the harness can be a hastle to place on her, and can disturb her if she's sleeping. MC hates being put in her carseat, because of the harness, so we don't use the harness as intended with the swing. However, we will, and I don't advertise that you should not use the harness. MC just doesn't prefer it, so while she's still immobile, we're not using it as its intended.

Overall, I'd give the swing an 8 out of 10. I love how quiet it is. I love the time controlled settings, and the fact that it swivels in three directions. MC also loves the white noise that it can make and she has spent many hours sleeping in this swing- which always makes for a happy momma!

I was given a swing from Bright Starts as part of the review and giveaway. The giveaway occured in March. I was not paid for the review/giveaway. All thoughts and opinions are my own.