Graco Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center, 2008 Review.
"Better than a regular swing!" 2008-02-04
By Mommy of 2 (Gretna, NE)
We went to the store looking for a baby swing and happened upon this instead. My husband didn't want to purchase it because of the price (it is a little expensive). I was able to talk him into it and he later apologized because it is so great! It was very easy to assemble, it has a cord so it doesn't burn through lots of batteries (it will operate on batteries if you are not near an outlet), and the seat is cute, comfy and functional. I think the best feature is that you can remove the seat it comes with and use your Graco SnugRide car seat instead. (it also accepts the Graco Infant SafeSeat) My daughter is actually sleeping in her car seat in the sweetpeace right now! It is a lifesaver when you get home and baby is sleeping in the car and wakes when you stop moving. This keeps her sleeping or lulls her back to sleep without having to take her out of the carrier.
It does make a rhythmic sound as it swings, like a swing would. I think this actually helps keep baby sleeping. The ipod hook-up is cool, not sure how much we'll use it, and the parental lock button is handy with a helpful 2 year old around.
Highly recommended!!
"Couldn't live without" 2008-01-16
By Aberoham (Venice, CA USA)
The person who reviewed the Sweatpeace and said that it's too loud must have supersonic hearing or absolutely no experience being around infants and all the noises you get used to as a parent. Our Sweatpeace isn't any louder than any other baby swing I've heard. When there is any background noise at all you will not notice the motor noise, such as when you use the audio features of the Sweatpeace..
Anyway, this was the best $100-something bucks we have spent since our daughter was born. During the day she likes the wide-swinging position, at night the opposite where her head doesn't swing at much. Along with the multiple white noise options the swing position options are key.
Get the Sweatpeace if you want the best baby swing out there. Everyone else will be jealous, even the adults without kids.
"Very Soothing!" 2008-01-02
By Martita (Los Angeles, CA)
This swing really does all that it offers. You'll save on buying a bouncer since this is included. As for the noise, it does make a slight sound, but not as loud as the previous reviews made it out to be. I tried the other swings before ordering this one since I heard about the noise, and they all either make some type of clicking/moving sound due to the movement. If your sweet peace is really that loud, then you may consider returning it. On the down side, it is a bit expensive for a swing, but then there are those other extra options you pay for.
"Delighted" 2007-12-25
By C. Lynn (Liberty Township, Ohio United States)
We just received our SweetPeace yesterday. We were very excited to receive it because we have had it on pre-order for several months now. Last night we read the reviews on it to see what others thought. After reading the first two reviews, we worried about ours and decided to assemble the unit.
We turned it on and tried out the many functions and were absolutely delighted. It does everything that we anticipated. I am amazed at how the unit replicates the various swaying motions and sounds that we used with our daughter three years ago. We can even plug in a MP3 player with our own music selection.
The motor does make a soft soothing rhythmic sound. We anticipate that this will be the perfect soft white noise needed to soothe baby. It is no louder than the other motorized swings that we have used.
The Sweetpeace will serve us well and be worth every penny. Can't wait to put the baby in it; but will have to wait. The baby is still in utero. I can review it again after the baby is here.
12 weeks Later:
I am back after using the Sweetpeace for about 12 weeks. (I am updating my original post, as I said I would do). I still love it and would keep my original 5 stars. We have found the settings that my son finds most soothing. Forward facing at about a speed of four. I love being able to connect my MP3 player with lullabies. It is also wonderful to have the wide variety of other music that we can listen to including the womb and nature sounds. He has grown out of the swaddler now and hasn't quiet grown into the activity bar. He occasionally likes to see the mirror. The toys and teether will become more useful with time. This has been one of the best purchases that we have made for our children.
"Wonderfully Soothing" 2007-12-31
By M. Denny (Chillicothe, Illinois United States)
This is an amazing product! It does all that it describes and more. the noise that others have whined about it pretty normal for an electronic item. They should have used a wind-up swing back in my day. I couldn't wait to get this for my granddaughter. It is soothing and comfortable for her. The music and other sounds is high quality. the seat is plush and large...easy to remove and adjust. Every detail has been so carefully thought out to give the baby a peaceful experience. I wish they made one large enough for ole granny. Thanks Graco!!
By Mommy of 2 (Gretna, NE)
We went to the store looking for a baby swing and happened upon this instead. My husband didn't want to purchase it because of the price (it is a little expensive). I was able to talk him into it and he later apologized because it is so great! It was very easy to assemble, it has a cord so it doesn't burn through lots of batteries (it will operate on batteries if you are not near an outlet), and the seat is cute, comfy and functional. I think the best feature is that you can remove the seat it comes with and use your Graco SnugRide car seat instead. (it also accepts the Graco Infant SafeSeat) My daughter is actually sleeping in her car seat in the sweetpeace right now! It is a lifesaver when you get home and baby is sleeping in the car and wakes when you stop moving. This keeps her sleeping or lulls her back to sleep without having to take her out of the carrier.
It does make a rhythmic sound as it swings, like a swing would. I think this actually helps keep baby sleeping. The ipod hook-up is cool, not sure how much we'll use it, and the parental lock button is handy with a helpful 2 year old around.
Highly recommended!!
By Aberoham (Venice, CA USA)
The person who reviewed the Sweatpeace and said that it's too loud must have supersonic hearing or absolutely no experience being around infants and all the noises you get used to as a parent. Our Sweatpeace isn't any louder than any other baby swing I've heard. When there is any background noise at all you will not notice the motor noise, such as when you use the audio features of the Sweatpeace..
Anyway, this was the best $100-something bucks we have spent since our daughter was born. During the day she likes the wide-swinging position, at night the opposite where her head doesn't swing at much. Along with the multiple white noise options the swing position options are key.
Get the Sweatpeace if you want the best baby swing out there. Everyone else will be jealous, even the adults without kids.
By Martita (Los Angeles, CA)
This swing really does all that it offers. You'll save on buying a bouncer since this is included. As for the noise, it does make a slight sound, but not as loud as the previous reviews made it out to be. I tried the other swings before ordering this one since I heard about the noise, and they all either make some type of clicking/moving sound due to the movement. If your sweet peace is really that loud, then you may consider returning it. On the down side, it is a bit expensive for a swing, but then there are those other extra options you pay for.
By C. Lynn (Liberty Township, Ohio United States)
We just received our SweetPeace yesterday. We were very excited to receive it because we have had it on pre-order for several months now. Last night we read the reviews on it to see what others thought. After reading the first two reviews, we worried about ours and decided to assemble the unit.
We turned it on and tried out the many functions and were absolutely delighted. It does everything that we anticipated. I am amazed at how the unit replicates the various swaying motions and sounds that we used with our daughter three years ago. We can even plug in a MP3 player with our own music selection.
The motor does make a soft soothing rhythmic sound. We anticipate that this will be the perfect soft white noise needed to soothe baby. It is no louder than the other motorized swings that we have used.
The Sweetpeace will serve us well and be worth every penny. Can't wait to put the baby in it; but will have to wait. The baby is still in utero. I can review it again after the baby is here.
12 weeks Later:
I am back after using the Sweetpeace for about 12 weeks. (I am updating my original post, as I said I would do). I still love it and would keep my original 5 stars. We have found the settings that my son finds most soothing. Forward facing at about a speed of four. I love being able to connect my MP3 player with lullabies. It is also wonderful to have the wide variety of other music that we can listen to including the womb and nature sounds. He has grown out of the swaddler now and hasn't quiet grown into the activity bar. He occasionally likes to see the mirror. The toys and teether will become more useful with time. This has been one of the best purchases that we have made for our children.
By M. Denny (Chillicothe, Illinois United States)
This is an amazing product! It does all that it describes and more. the noise that others have whined about it pretty normal for an electronic item. They should have used a wind-up swing back in my day. I couldn't wait to get this for my granddaughter. It is soothing and comfortable for her. The music and other sounds is high quality. the seat is plush and large...easy to remove and adjust. Every detail has been so carefully thought out to give the baby a peaceful experience. I wish they made one large enough for ole granny. Thanks Graco!!
