Do you really need a swing and a bouncy seat?

We Have both. I wanted the bouncy and some one got us a swing. We used the bouncy when he was really little allot actually. His first few days home he would only sleep in the bouncy seat so it was honestly a blessing. When he got a little older we used the swing more often. It did not get as much use as the bouncy but it held him in better when he needed some "chill" time to calm down. It really depends on what your baby prefers, which for us was the bouncy.
 
We had both and used the swing more when our little one was a newborn and seem to find that we use the boucer the majority of the time now (4months old). We use the swing now sometimes. So I would say they were both worth it. The swing swings and the boucer vibrates (some) and bounces. Depends what movement your little one will like and its hard to tell!
 
I had both and we rarely used the swing. Plus the bouncy seat converts to a toddler seat so it will serve a purpose longer. Depending on which one you get I would just go with a bouncy seat.
 
I didn't want to get both either--thought it was a total waste but was SO glad that I did decide to get both. The swing is great because sometimes if they won't sleep anywhere else, they'll sleep there (and you can get some must needed rest and peace and quiet). The bouncer is a good place to just "put them" because you can't hold them all the time obviously. The toys hanging down from the swing and/or bouncer can be helpful when they're learning dimension and how to play/grab things. Link below is the bouncer we have and our daughter loved it. The swing also came in handy months after she had "grown out of it" because she had an ear infection so had to sleep upright in order to not be in pain- what a lifesaver. Oh AND the swing was the only way I got to take a shower every day because it kept her occupied long enough for me to hop in and out while knowing she was safe. You can always get these used on craigslist or ebay (we got our swing on craigslist used for only $20 and the cover is removable and washable so basically like new!) :D
 
it isn't necessary to have both, but its all up to you!! i Had both and i loved them both soooo much. the swing is better for when you are at home, and the bouncer is better when you travel.
 
We didn't have both, we had a bouncy seat. It was a god send to us...and I would not have another baby without buying one again!
 
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