New Parents: If You Need a Break, You’ll Want to Invest in One of These Baby Swings or Bouncers

While the base of this Fisher-Price Moonlight Meadow Cradle 'n Swing ($160) makes this a bulky item, it's well worth the real estate it takes up. It comes with safety straps so once baby starts wiggling around, you can rest assured they'll stay put. There are different music options, and with the push of a button you can rotate the swing itself to give baby a different line of focus.