Just a swingin'

Olivia just had a little travel swing, which she has loved and lived in. We have taken that little swing everywhere. I'm sad to say that she has outgrown her swing. With her new stomach muscles, she's able to wiggle around quite a bit in it and the little safety strap around her waste just isn't enough anymore. She had also developed this new habit of relaxing with her feet propped up on the bars and has gotten them somewhat stuck numerous times. Needless to say I didn't find this safe!

KEEP YOUR ARMS AND FEET IN THE RIDE AT ALL TIMES!!!

Here's the first new swing I bought. It was also a travel swing, but it had shoulder harnesses, so I felt it would be safer. Um, no...this swing was crazy! She was sitting almost upright and when it was swinging, I swear she was going to fall out! She's even hanging on for dear life in his picture! HA! This one went back to the store!

And here's the one we decided to keep. It's not a travel swing, which I'm going to miss, but it is good for up to 30 pounds, has a reclining or upright position and plays music! BUT I don't think it could possibly be much uglier! At least the old one was was small and ugly! This thing takes up half the living room and is ugly! When I first found out I was pregnant and started buying stuff for the house, I was very concerned that it was all somewhat neutral so it would coordinate with my house. I realize now how truly unrealistic I was being.

I think she likes her new big girl swing....