How long do you leave your baby in a swing?

I guess the swing is my 3 month old's new favorite thing. I put him in there so I can do laundry or get something to eat. Sometimes it's two hours later and he's STILL just as happy as can be swinging away or napping.





I feel like a bad mom leaving him in there so long, but as long as he's happy I don't want to disturb him.|||You're not a bad mom...like everyone said, he'll let you know when he's ready to get out. My son loves the swing, my daughter did too. I actually would rather them nap in the swing/carseat/on a blanket on the floor etc. then in their crib/bassinett. I think it has helped my children recognize the difference in daytime napping and night time sleeping. I don't know if it really has anything to do with it, but my daughter has always slept well in bed through the night, any my 2 mo old son sleeps well at night too.





If you're still feeling a little guilty about him sitting in the swing, you could put a mobile on the swing or attach some toys to the swing tray if there is one. That way he's still being stimulated. good luck and enjoy being able to use both your hands while you can!|||You're not a bad mommy!!!! If he's not happy in the swing, he'll let you know. You're lucky to have such a good baby who really enjoys his swing for so long. All babies love to swing %26amp; he can hear what's going on around the house as you do laundry or whatever. He's also learning that he can't be held all the time %26amp; that's a good thing. Babies like to listen to soothing music (not loud) %26amp; it lulls them to sleep.|||Don't feel like a bad Mom...you said it yourself,he's just as happy 2 hours later...that is a good indication you are a good Mom. Both of my kids LOVED their swing and a lot of the time were very happy taking their nap in it also. In nice weather,I would put them outside and the change of scenery and things to watch would make for a very happy baby.|||if he isnt crying then obviously your not a bad mother cos he is happy. my daughter used to love her swing. cherish this!!!! my girl got too big and heavy for her swing around 4mos, it was around that time she became mobile, rolling over and shuffling about on her tummy





now at 9mos she is walking round the furniture and i cant get anything done.|||I used my swing only on a few mornings when I was too zombied from lack of sleep to not use it.





I'm sure I would've gotten more mileage out of it if I had more than one child...





If you feel bad about it, get a sling or other soft carrier, which is where my daughter was when I wasn't zombied.|||leave the baby in there as long as the baby is content! enjoy free time to do household chores while keeping baby in sight. you're only a bad mommy if you leave the baby in there beyond the point they want to come out.... crying screaming red-faced insane baby in a swing = bad mommy.|||no, you're not a bad mom, he would definitely let you know if he wasn't happy in there... it might seem like he's not being stimulated, but trust me, just by laying in there, and looking around and listening to all the household sounds, he's getting a lot of stimulation. don't worry....|||Sometimes after he's fed I put mine in(he's 5 weeks) and he'll fall asleep for 2-3 hours. I leave him in there to sleep because I just know if I try to move him he'll wake up and scream his little head off.





You're not a bad mommy. :)|||Nah your not a bad mom. If he's happy or napping in there than he's fine. Enjoy it while you can to get housework done, soon enough he'll be everywheres.|||I used to leave my babies in there as long as they were quiet or sleeping. They were not the kind of babies you'd want to disturb!!!





He would let you know if he'd had enough.|||until she outgrew it.