Sleeping for longer
periods in baby swings can also lead to SIDS's since while in the swings, babies fall asleep in sitting positions.
Not exact matches
But if your
baby responds well to the rocking, a
swing can provide you with some much - needed quiet, hands - free time
in that exhausting newborn
period.
Intentional tummy time is necessary
in our culture, because of the controversial yet popular «Back to Sleep» campaign and modern practices of placing
babies in swings / seats / car seat carriers / jumpers for long
periods of time.
Although it's normal to go through a transition
period of having some «
baby blues»
in the first few weeks after having a
baby, any feelings of depression, mood
swings, or irritability and anxiety that interfere with a woman's daily life beyond six weeks postpartum are not normal.
It is because any form of injury might occur to your
baby for staying
in the
swing for prolonged
periods of time.
This can be problematic for your
baby as their vulnerable bodies will start to ache after being
in the
swing for long
periods of time.
A
baby swing is not intended to leave your
baby in for long
periods of time or for leaving your
baby unattended.
Babies carried are much less likely to suffer positional asphyxiation than those left
in car seats or
swings for long
periods of time.
If a
baby is left
in a bouncy seat or
swing for extended
periods of time, your
baby can move into a dangerous position that blocks their breathing.
Don't let him sleep
in a stroller, car seat,
baby seat or
swing for a prolonged
period of time.
Babies who are left
in swings for long
periods of time often miss out on interaction with their parents.
We agree with you that you do not want to keep your
baby in a
swing for long
periods of time (from your other comment).