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Sweetpeace: The Lexus of Baby Swings
By metropolitanmama | June 22, 2008
The newborn stage is a little bit foggy in my memory now that I have an active, adventurous, walking, talking little girl. I remember it with crisp clarity and yet it’s also somewhat vague and surreal.
Although our daughter was generally a very content baby, there were nights when we weren’t sure how to soothe her. I would feed her and burp her and rock her sleepily. I was sleepy, that is. She wasn’t. Usually on those nights, my husband would put her in the sling and walk with her back-and-forth in our half-lit great room and let me sleep awhile.
I think it would have helped to have the Graco sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center in moments like that. Sweepeace is the “world’s only newborn soothing center.” What that means - really - is that it is most decked out and luxurious swing on the market. The sweetpeace is the Lexus of baby swings.
Check out these incredible features:
- Four unique seating positions
- Six speeds
- two-speed vibration
- Sounds: heartbeat, rain, ocean waves, underwater, white noise
- Music: sleep songs for quiet times and upbeat songs for alert times
- Adjustable canopy and plush seating
- Mirror, attachable toys, and swaddle blanket included
- Oh, and did I mention the iPod/MP3 player dock?
Impressed? So am I…and so is my husband (and that takes A LOT when it comes to baby gear). We were especially dazzled by the iPod dock and speakers. The music quality was actually quite good and I was completely won over when I realized that I wouldn’t have to listen to raindrops or those same classical lullabies (that are so common on baby swings) over and over again. We also appreciated the soft, muted colors. It fits right in to our home decor - no obnoxious or overpowering colors to contend with.
The sweetpeace center is designed for babies 5.5 to 25 pounds and retails for approximately $169.99 at Babies-R-Us, Target, Wal-Mart, and Sears. Yes, it’s $170, but - remember - it comes with a swaddling blanket, a mirror, two toys, and speakers that play music!
WIN IT! One winner will receive a Graco sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center (MSRP $169.99). To enter, leave a comment on this post with your best newborn soothing tip OR one feature of the sweetpeace that you particularly like prior to Monday, June 30 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winner is #165 Kimberly. Congratulations!
Topics: baby care, contests, newborn care, sleep |
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I’d love to win this. Not so much for my little girl, but for a friend who is due in October.
She could use this for her daughter to be.
I like the MP3 Player as well. I HATE the “nature” sounds, they are great for white noise, but if I’m reading in the same room.. I dislike the sound.
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Beautiful! Where was this when my little girl was a baby and had the colic? She is now the one getting ready to have a baby, and I would love to win this for her.
Hmm, my best newborn soothing tip is this: place your fussy newborn against your chest and let them be soothed by the sound of your heart. If that doesn’t work, I seem to remember that riding in a car seemed to soothe a lot of my friends babies.
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:32 am
My best tip to soothe a newborn is to go for a ride in the car. My second best tip is walking and gently patting the baby as you walk. I’ve tracked many miles walking my babies!
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:48 am
My best tip is to swaddle the baby in light weight receiving type blanket and sing to her/him while rocking. The swaddling really focuses the baby on her surroundings and keeps arms and legs secure and snuggly. Glad it has four settings for seating position; looks great for baby to take a nap in too.
Alyson LID 01/27/06 (IA China)
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:07 am
I especially like that it has different types of music for the baby. And being able to connect your MP3 player gives you even more music options.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:17 am
Wow. So much safer than a baby swing and a lot of features. Very innovative.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:18 am
Graco, such a trusted name! Perfect soother. I have a long lap, so I rest her, backside up, gently rubbing her back as I rock her side to side. Out like a light!
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:39 am
We also used the sling for soothing our newborn and I found he enjoued it if I “danced” with him in front of the running dishwasher :). That usually helped and the dishwasher always seemed to need to run at the end of the day when he started fussing! My friend got the sweet peace and it seems great, although their lo is in a carrier most of the time too. Would like to have it as an optioin for ours due in Oct….
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:42 am
I just love all the features of this swing but mostly the sounds feature. My granddaughter is expecting her second child and this would be so great for her. Thanks for this contest.
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:21 am
One of the best tips that I got for soothing a newborn, and I want to pass it on is using a hot water bottle and placing on the crib mattress where the baby sleeps. Once you are ready to put them down for sleep, remove the water bottle and the area is warm, making the transfer from warm in your arms to warm in the bed. Worked like a charm!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 5:37 am
We will have baby #3 someday, and I sold my swing last summer! This looks great! My best tip, swaddle and sing-or more like hum. But my kids were easy, and when they were really fussy I just nursed them! Though my swing was a lifesaver for when I needed to get stuff done because I hated putting my babies down!
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:38 am
One thing that worked for me was to say repeatedly, “shhhhhhhh shhhhhhh shhhhhhh” in a very quiet, calming voice.
I would love to win that for a friend who is due with twins later in the year. She also has a toddler, so I think she’ll need all the help she can get.
I didn’t have a swing for any of my kids except Bridget. The seat went either side to side (for infants) or back and forth (for olders). When Bridget would wake at 4AM, I would feed her then plop her in the swing. She would doze right off, allowing me to get a little more sleep. It was a great gift!
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:46 am
My best soothing tip is just movement. Whether is rockng back and forth standing up, in a rocking chair or in a swing. Singing while you do this helps also. I am not ashamed to admit that my daughter slept in her swing for at least the first month (until we discovered the miracle blanket). I would love to win this for our next child since we had borrowed a swing for our daughter. Thanks!
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:55 am
My best soothing tip is singing and rocking the baby until she settles down. We don’t yet have a swing for our imminent (any day now) arrival — and that would be a wonderful help for soothing as well!
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:01 am
I would love to win this.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:02 am
Wow! This is a VERY nice swing…an IPOD dock? That’s just cool! Our swing is a 10 year old hand-me-down so this would be a huge step up for our upcoming arrival! My soothing tips come from “Happiest Baby on the Block” I swear by that book. The 5 S’s swaddle, shoosh, suck, side lying, and of course SWING. I have a feeling this swing would provide a lot of soothing and it’s such a great color too! What a great giveaway!
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:20 am
Hands down, babywearing was the best thing that worked for me. I never would have made it through my daughter’s first year without my baby carrier! I literally owe my sanity to babywearing!
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:21 am
This looks so adorable.I like the plush seating, it looks very comfortable.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:39 am
I really like that there are a variety of sounds to choose from (ocean waves heartbeat, etc).
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:40 am
I love how cozy this swing looks. I’m due with baby # 2 in August and I would love to win this!
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:42 am
My best soothing tip for a newborn: Both of my boys loved to be bounced slightly with their butts being pat. Neither liked being swaddled?!
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:55 am
The soothing tip that usually worked for my daughter was being swaddled and then rocked.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:58 am
I’d soooo love to win this, My baby shower was yesterday and the only thing that I was really desprate for that I didnt get was a swing!! This is amazing!! I’d be so grateful if I got picked for this one!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:59 am
My daughter was only soothed by a little white noise.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:03 am
We didn’t have all this cool stuff when my girls were babies! I would have to either take them out for a car ride or set them in their infant seat on top of the dryer while it was on a low setting. Oh, and they also liked my bed since we have a massage feature.
This would be a GREAT baby shower gift for my niece that is due in November.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:08 am
Nursing was my best soothing technique
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:29 am
I’ve been drooling over this baby swing since I learned about it. It does so much more than just swing! My favorite tip for soothing is swaddling and the whole process that I learned from “The Happiest Baby on the Block” by Harvey Karp. I recommend that book (or DVD) to all my friends that are having babies now.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:46 am
My best soothing technique is to swaddle the baby, place them in a cradle-type sling (or hold them where they’re laying sideways in your arms), give them a pacifier and start walking. My son had Gerd and this would usually put him to sleep. I wore him a lot the first few months.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:57 am
The best soothing tip I have heard over and over is to put the baby’s bare skin next to yours. I will find out any day now! I am due on Friday!
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:05 am
Strap baby in the carseat and take hime for a little ride. A car ride is very soothing to a baby.
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:06 am
Strap baby in the carseat and take him for a little ride. A car ride is very soothing to a baby.
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:12 am
Something I’ve read but haven’t tried myself is some sort of Japanese secret or folk remedy: when a baby needs soothed, swish/slosh liquid around in your mouth. Apparently this is very close in mHz to the sound while inside a mother’s womb.
I’ll be trying this out with my fingers crossed when my baby girl arrives.
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:22 am
baby swing is a great friend to the whole family
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:22 am
Swaddling is what worked for us during the newborn stage. Now he is a pretty good sleeper so we are thankful for that but I am sure he would love to take a ride in this swing. Very cool. Thanks
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:24 am
What a wonderful giveaway. I love that this has a sounds feature with the heartbeat, rain, ocean waves, underwater, white noise sounds.
Thank you so much for offering this giveaway and please enter me. Thanks.
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:29 am
I really like the adjustable speeds on the Sweetpeace. That’s something you rarely see.
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:20 am
My best advice is to master the art of swaddling. Thanks somuch!
gkstratos @yahoo.com
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:40 am
I just love that sweet teddy bear cover. It looks so warm, cozy, and adorable.
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:43 am
Now that looks fabulous for baby! Do they make one for Mama’s too?!
It looks so soft and comfy, and rocks almost exactly like a parent attempting to soothe baby. It would be perfect for our Baby arriving in August! I sure hope I win! I have hesitated to buy another swing simply because they seem to take up so much floorspace. This Sweetpeace system looks so compact, the perfect size for a family already overwhelmed with preschool and toddler paraphernalia! If I don’t win, I may just have to buy! Oh no!
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:49 am
When my son was born our Dr. recommended the book “Happiest Baby on the Block”. I can’t remember all the points, but the things we’d definitely recommend for great baby sleep are swaddling and shh-ushing. (How do you spell THAT?!?) As soon as he was wrapped up tight, we’d bounce him gently on our shoulder & make the “shhh” sound in his ear. He’d relax right away and be on his way to dreamland! Hope it will help others, too!
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:49 am
My boys love bath time. It totally relaxes them and gets them ready for bed. Thanks for the chance.
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:51 am
This looks so amazing. Our swing is ancient already and ready to be passed to the good will. I love all the different adjustments and settings for this! My best soother would be a nice rocker, a warm blanket and nursing your baby while singing. It works like a charm here!
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:12 am
we always stick by swaddling!
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:13 am
all i can say is wow! wish i’d had one of these! what always worked to calm my baby down in the car was to put the classical music radio station on. sounds corny but it actually stopped her screaming most of the time
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:18 am
It’s been 34 years since I had a newborn, but he is now going to have a newborn. We used to turn on the radio and rock him, or take him for a ride in the car around the block.
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:35 am
Oh man, I would have loved this for Cheeks! She’s still in the right weight category, too…hmmm, to keep it or to gift it? Not so sure yet. I’m sure everyone’s heard it before, but shushing loudly in her ear was one of our best tools for calming Cheeks down. She also loved her swing as an infant, but it was nowhere near this one. Blondie never liked the swing, but she liked to be held and shushed, too.
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:38 am
My best newborn soothing tip is when my kids were super fussy at night, I would rub their temples while I nursed…it worked every time. My kids still love when I do it. We really need a swing for our newest edition due this fall, our other one is broken and we love the idea of this newborn soothing center!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:50 am
Incorporation the heartbeat sound into the soothing is fabulous. How great.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:03 am
My best tip is what works for my grandson. Hold him close to you, and humm a soothing song into his ear. He always quiets down and then falls asleep. I favor “hush little baby”.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:03 am
My oldest had coli the car ride was always the saving grace. With gas over $4.00 that won’t work. This product has it all, the soft music, vibration it was very well thought out! A mom must have designed it.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:05 am
Baby Swing is invaluable!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:05 am
Seems to me my best tip, was a fussy baby always feel asleep in the car. I really love this new soothing center, we are expecting our first grandchild in December, and would love to give this to my Daughter the NEW MOMMY and my great son-inlaw!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:11 am
To sooth my little girl we would always turn on some slow much and slow dance together, swaying back and forth.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:13 am
I love all the sounds it makes especially the ocean waves and underwater
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:16 am
My best newborn soothing trick is this: (By the time I got to my 3rd baby I had this down and never EVER had to worry anymore!! Grab the baby up and hold him tightly! Now, making sure of course that the baby’s head is not moving, jiggle/rock/sway, whatever you call it with him like you are going to break a hip!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:17 am
A great way to soothe a newborn takes practice and each baby has a different “dance” that soothes them.(By the time I got to my 3rd baby I had this down and never EVER had to worry anymore!! Grab the baby up and hold him tightly! Now, making sure of course that the baby’s head is not moving, jiggle/rock/sway, whatever you call it with him like you are going to break a hip!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:38 am
Wow — what a fabulous swing! I sold my baby swing in a garage sale a couple of months ago, and then found out I am expecting! I would love to win this “luxury” model
My newborn soothing tips are a lot like the ones already posted: driving your sweetie around in the car, swaying while humming, holding him or her very close. I will say that our old baby swing also proved helpful!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:41 am
The only soothing tip I remember with my first is breast-feeding. He is the best tempered child i’ve ever known. He never had a tantrum. Everyone comments on his sweetness. i don’t know if it’s possible to have two like that so, I may really need this baby swing.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:52 am
Do they make an adult size?
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
My singing is heavenly. And it works like a charm.
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:01 pm
My son was soothed best by going for a walk (carrying him) outside. My daughter LOVED the sling and practically lived in there until she was too heavy for my back:-). This looks like a mighty neat invention I would like to try for babies to come. Thanks!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I love that it swivels, and vibrates, and does so much more. There is no need to clutter your floor with 4 different items when this one does it all!
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:16 pm
having the ablity to connect your MP3 player gives you more music options.
I know my baby loved rocking with me in our rocking chair while I sang to him.
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Lullabies always worked for my daughters. Thank you!
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
my guitar works, it even puts the dog to sleep
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
rocking the baby works great ( most of the time
i love it !!!! so many features -wow- i need one for baby and ME
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
This would be so nice to have for my newborn. My favorite feature has to be the different sounds as well as the MP3 player which is so different from anything else out there. It has so many great features! Thanks so much for a great giveaway!
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:45 pm
I like the soft neutral colors.
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:02 pm
That is an all-around great product. I would love to win for my sister-in-law (who is expecting her third in October).
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:13 pm
This looks perfect for our little one who’s due very shortly. What a fantastic giveaway!
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:28 pm
I wish they’d make these things for adults!! I especially like that a little baby can be in this. I was so excited when my daughter got big enough to put in a swing! What a luxurious baby item this one is.
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:39 pm
When all else failed a car ride always lulled him to sleep.
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I like the fact that it has “natural” sounds as well as music. I cannot sleep without my sound machine. It is super nice!!!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:13 pm
i found that swaddling and walking while patting their bottom in a heart rhythm works great!
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I would love to win this for my newborn nephew. It looks wonderful and I couldn’t afford to purchase one for him. Thanks for the giveaway!
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:36 pm
When both of my kiddies were fussy, I would lay them over my forarm with their cheek in my hand, and rub their backs with my free hand. Tummy issues usually felt better from the pressure and closeness of mommy made them relax and stop crying.
Great contest!
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:45 pm
soothing walking and pattying back while singing softly or playing soft music
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
when my baby had colic i was told to warm a blanket and just lay the baby on it for a few minutes and that seemed to soothe the tummy ache.
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Very nice. My way to sooth the baby was either rocking them or rubbing lightly at the base of their ear.
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Okay, where were these products when my kids were babies? LOL! Too neat.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I always found that rocking my son while rubbing his back did the trick
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:05 pm
my best soothing tip is to sit down with your legs together and place baby in between your legs. slowly rub their legs lightly, like a massage.
also on a hot day, get a towel slightly wet and trace gently over baby’s body
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:06 pm
my kids have always liked to be swaddled and some white noise. It comforted them every time!
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Swaddling worked for my two children. We would wrap them tight in a blanket so they wouldn’t flail around. It also helped them stay warm and sleep better. And if all else failed a ride in the carseat in the car would work instantly. The only problem would be that the car had to be in constant motion.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:25 pm
My friends/ baby is only two months old. This would be awesome.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
We always had luck with the swaddling also. My daughter also liked to rocked while humming “Jesus Loves Me” very softly. What a great giveaway. Thanks for the contest!
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
This is a beautiful design and I love all the features. I’ve never understood why, but many babies can be soothed to sleep by the vacuum cleaner. Just put them in a sling and go to work on the carpets.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:42 pm
this is just a terific prize. i have my first grandaughter arriving in august and would love for her to have this
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:43 pm
My second daughter is due in September, and we don’t have anything like this! it would be great to win. What we did that worked best for our first one was wrap her tight and gently pat her bottom. It soothed her every time!
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I put on some calming music and swaddled her. If that didn’t work, I would put her in the car, go for a short drive and when we got home, I would give her a gentle massage. Thanks for the terrific giveaway!
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 pm
My daughter Jocelyn is due August 10th and I would love to have this. We tried so long to carry to term and now everything seems possible!
Thank you
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:20 pm
I love the sounds it makes. Most babies love sounds so this is a plus for this item.
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:33 pm
it looks so snuggly! my best tip was to use a sling. having my babies close to me kept them happiest.
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:35 pm
When all else fails, we put her in her carseat and went for a drive. Never failed to put her to sleep!
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:36 pm
My tip is similar to others, but I’ve always loved carrying my babies in a baby sling. They seem to feel so secure when they are that close to their mom and listening to their heart beat!
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:42 pm
I have been thinking about the newborn stage a lot lately. My baby just turned one and I keep thinking of the first week…such sweet memories.
I could completely relate to your story too - we would walk him back and forth in the middle of the night in our Bjorn and one of our favorite soothers…our fan. We love to sleep with a fan noise on and my baby loves it too.
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:45 pm
What a sweet give away - my kids were so opposite - my daughter liked to just lay on her boppy and watch the ceiling fan, but my son had to be held… and they have stayed that way! My D gives “drive by” love, where as my S is always trying to sit onmy lap
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:48 pm
What I really love about this soothing center is all the different sounds it has. I think that would be very soothing to baby. My son always liked to lay across my stomach/chest area - I think the sounds of my heartbeat or maybe the tummy noises soothed him.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:09 pm
The smooth, consistent motion of a car or stroller ride, in addition to the snug comfort of a car seat or stroller, lulls many fussy babies to sleep.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Would love to win this!
Baby wearing worked great to sooth my son. He loved being close and my movements lulled him to sleep.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Hard to pick just one fave feature. Probably the ability to change the vibration speed!! Beautiful product.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:44 pm
When you’re baby is crying, but hasn’t quite work up, but just needs a little comfort, rub her back lightly. It will call her/him down.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:03 pm
I found that sometimes baby is either too hot or too cold. After making baby comfortable I put them on my chest and hold gently while rubbing their back in an upward motion from the small of their back. Sometimes if baby is really fussy, you can whisper to them and they will stop crying to listen to you.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:21 pm
This would be great for my new grand daughter who is still in the neo natal unit but hopefully will be home soon.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
My tip is that sometimes it takes multiple soothing techniques (swaddling, white noise, etc) and that what works will change from stage to stage. Just be patient, persevere, and try not to take the crying personally!
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
This swing looks really compact and has great features. The feature I like best is hands down the iPod/MP3 player dock!! How cool is that…so ingenuous!! LOVE LOVE LOVE that feature!! Hope I win!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
for ethan i just laid him on my chest and rubbed his back. i guess it was the sound of my heart beating that would sooth him.
this would be an awesome gift for my expecting bf!
thanks!
moore.g at insideconnect.net
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:52 pm
I LOVE the fact that there is nothing over the babies head that could lead to a bump when placing or removing a baby!
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:04 pm
My best tip for a newborn is to bounce them. Litterly sit in a chair and bounce your legs while you pat their bottoms. I know they have created bouncers for this purpose, but it’s always worked for me.
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:37 pm
What a plush baby soother. It kind of reminds me of a Lexus style swing! The two things that fascinate me about his item is the sounds that imitate in the womb sounds and the scent blanket that comes with it. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks very much! Cindi
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I’m not entering this contest for me (unless there is a new baby in my future that I’m not aware of!) but for a friend!
My son was a pretty well-behaved baby. He didn’t cry much. Common “soothing” things didn’t work for him, though. He hated his swing. He hated the chair. He HATED the car! He loved to be held, standing, and rocked back and forth. I would hold him close with his head on my chest and just rock slowly back and forth. Worked every time!
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:06 pm
I loved having my son fall asleep on my chest, sometimes that was the only thing that would get him to sleep. Of course, I would quickly fall asleep as well…
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:20 pm
I like the fact that it has different types of music. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:45 pm
My sister just called me in tears today because her 4week old is not sleeping and very cranky. When my second daughter had colic the only thing that worked was walking while carrying her in my sling. If I sat she cried- this would have been a lifesaver!
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:45 pm
I love the fact that the Sweet Peace has it’s own soothing music and sounds.
This to me is worth the price of the swing.
This would definitely be the swing to have and would allow me a quick nap(in the same room of course)or the ability to get a few things at home accomplished. Oh how I need this !
Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to win !!
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I have to say that you had my husband at the ipod dock
My son loved his swing…the only other thing that soothed him to sleep was being next to mommy and daddy….some things never change!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:03 pm
You’re not kidding, this is quite a swing! I really like the selection of sounds it offers and I also like that it has an iPod/MP3 player dock.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:32 pm
I always felt that the best way to soothe my son is with breastfeeding but I know not everyone does that. Another trick could just be to lay them skin to skin - it always calms my son down!
June 24th, 2008 at 12:39 am
Gosh this prize is awesome!!! I have a friend who is due this fall that I would love for her to have this.
June 24th, 2008 at 1:11 am
No soothing tip here, just smack em’ round a bit when they act up. bwahhhahaha joking, joking of course. omg did you think I was serious LOLOL.
hehe… did I win?
June 24th, 2008 at 2:37 am
What I wouldn’t give to have one of these right now! Little man got 5 shots today and slept most of the afternoon. It’s now 2:30 in the morning and he’s having trouble sleeping. I’ve got him in his papasan chair, but the batteries are almost dead and it’s not vibrating enough. I think it’s awesome that the Sweetpeace has two vibration speeds. An iPod dock too? That’s got to be my favorite feature! This thing blows my Papasan chair away!
June 24th, 2008 at 2:49 am
My best tip besides the great car ride is to take them outside.
June 24th, 2008 at 3:16 am
I would love to win this for the tranqulity that it would bring.
June 24th, 2008 at 3:38 am
Ilove the design, my daughter is expecting her first, this would be great.
June 24th, 2008 at 4:04 am
My best newborn soothing tip is the swaddle, shooshing, bouncing, binky combo. It worked like a charm for my little Eliza. Great contest!
June 24th, 2008 at 4:08 am
ROCKING THE BABY IN A ROCKING CHAIR
June 24th, 2008 at 4:24 am
My kids were always soothed bycar rides when they were tiny. And of course, cuddling from mom and dad!
June 24th, 2008 at 4:26 am
My best newborn soothing tip is to swaddle the baby and then rock to sleep.
June 24th, 2008 at 4:28 am
Lots of great features, but I especially like the two speed vibration. Babies find it very soothing. Thanks for the chance to win.
June 24th, 2008 at 5:14 am
All of the features on this sound great, but, just from first looks, I like the fact that there’s nothing hanging over the baby’s seat.
June 24th, 2008 at 6:19 am
When my son was a newborn he loved to have his head rubbed. It put him out every time. This is the coolest baby swing I’ve ever seen. So hip with it’s own IPOD dock!
June 24th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Since I’m due this fall, this would sure come in handy. I like this swing because it offers so much….different seating arrangements, lots of music choices, and various speeds and vibrations.
June 24th, 2008 at 6:37 am
My best tip is to get a really comfy rocking chair, nothing beats holding a fussy bay on your chest and gently rocking, but we all need to sleep and having had 3 kids who NEVER slept, I think this would be a great addition for every new parent.
June 24th, 2008 at 6:45 am
My babies were always soothed best by just being put on the breast. It was always such a wonderful boding time.
June 24th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Carrie’s right - you can’t beat a comfy rocking chair.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:16 am
The one feature I really like about the sweetpeace is that it helps to soothe the baby. Everyone knows that when the baby is soothed and calm so is mom.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Swaddling really soothed my little ones. My son had colic and swaddling was the only thing that helped him.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:53 am
I’ve got to agree with the swaddling. It always soothed my son.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:20 am
swaddling is definitely the way to go.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:29 am
I can’t believe that it has an iPod dock! My husband would LOVE to make up playlists just for the baby swing!
Thanks so much!
June 24th, 2008 at 8:33 am
I like the sounds feature the best, it is too often overlooked in baby items.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:36 am
My best tip for soothing a newborn is to lie down, place the baby on his/her tummy on top of you, with the head over your heart, and cover the two of you with a clean, warm blanket (or sheet in the summertime). Gently rub the baby’s back.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:37 am
My best soothing tip is to run the shower. Both my girls love this and it gets them to sleep everytime. However it also makes my water bill go up.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Since I’m just expecting now, I don’t have a lot of tips to give out! But I love this baby swing. I like that there are soothing sounds that are played for baby. I think I’ll like to hear them too!
June 24th, 2008 at 8:59 am
I love the SweatPeace. I actually wish my son was still a newborn when it came out (we missed it only by a few short months). I love that you can put our SafeSeat Infant car seat on it and have what seems like a 10 in 1 system that works so great! Our son LOVED to be swaddled until he was 7 months old, I’m sure he would have loved this. Now that #2 may be on the way, this could be a FANTASTIC addition to our living room
June 24th, 2008 at 9:10 am
What a great site…..Keep up the EXCELLENT work!!!!!!!!!
Please enter me & Thank you
June 24th, 2008 at 9:17 am
I’d love to win this! My best soothing tip is just soft singing and rocking.
June 24th, 2008 at 9:37 am
My best soothing tip is swaddling baby and putting her in the carseat on the washer. My daughter LOVED that!
June 24th, 2008 at 9:45 am
My family is due to increase in October - first time parents! I’d love to be able to sooth my child with this
My favorite part is the fact that it plays soothing sounds (a great variety!)
June 24th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Thanks for this contest
June 24th, 2008 at 10:26 am
sing to him.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:43 am
You know, I just visited a friend last month and she had this same thing and I thought to myself, “this rocks!” And I also noticed the little iPod button, but wasn’t sure if I saw it correctly…low & behold, you have confirmed that I could indeed actually play my iPod on this–SWEET!!!!!!!!
June 24th, 2008 at 10:45 am
This is really neat! I love that the music can be set to upbeat or for quiet times not to mention the fact that this looks REALLY comfy! Wish they sold these for adults! lol
June 24th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Best soothing tip would be give a crying baby a ride in a car. I love that baby swing !
June 24th, 2008 at 11:01 am
that’s insane!! I wish I’d had that for my babies, esp. my middle son. He was a very very jerky baby and it was so hard to soothe him. I’d have to do a lot of baby massage to keep him calm and let him sleep with us…which actually led us to continue co-sleeping with him until he was 4, and still co-sleep with our now 4 yr old.
I’d give this to my sis if I won
Thanks!
June 24th, 2008 at 11:12 am
I just watched the whole video - what a wonderful product.
June 24th, 2008 at 11:19 am
This would be a godsend for our baby girl due in September! I’ve heard such great things about the Sweetpeace.
What worked to soothe my boys was the following: swaddling and classical music, it usually did the trick to comfort/soothe them!
June 24th, 2008 at 11:30 am
I have had plenty of experience with newborns. The most soothing trick that works is gently rubbing their head, and even tho I cant really sing, singing to them in a quiet even tone really worked for my babies. Newborns love the sound of their mommie’s voice, they have been listening to it for 9 months, it is one of the first things they recognize when there born, so give it a try, you might be surprised.
June 24th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Turning a radio on low in the nursery, works like a charm for all 3 of my children.
June 24th, 2008 at 11:54 am
A dark room, the bubbling fish tank and gentle swaying back and forth.
June 24th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Swaddle the baby and sooth with swoosh sounds.
June 24th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
best tip we found is to take him for a ride in the car!!!Works every time!
June 24th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I would love to win this! The iPod feature is SO cool! My best tip — and it worked with both my kids — was swaddling. I got them really squeezed in there like little burritos, and they loved it! Worked every time!
June 24th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
my daughter is choir all by hersel when she cries. i could use this to soothe her. oh the peace!!
June 24th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Expecting #2 and this would be sooo perfect! My son loved to be swaddled and sucked on my pinky more then his pacifier.
June 24th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Wow!! This swing is fantastic!! I would love to win it for #2 (who will be conceived sometime in the very near future I hope!)
My best soothing tip? I would say swaddling, rocking and making “Shh, Shh, Shh” noises. It always worked for my son at least!
chrisandamyward@comcast.net
June 24th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
My son loves to snuggle upright, bouncing slightly.
June 24th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I love swaddling my babies and I love to calm by gently bouncing them in my hands, it always seems to work. I love that this product is adjustable.
June 24th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
The ipod dock is awesome!
June 24th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
It’s such an innovative design & looks like it would really calm a baby.
June 24th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I watched the video on this at Babies r us and loved all of it! I especially like that the seat can be put on different ways so the baby swings either side to side or front to back.
June 24th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
What worked for my kids was to swaddle them or wear them. However, on the days when those options just wouldn’t work the Graco sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center looks like a perfect solution. I would like to be entered into this contest.
June 24th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Wow! It does so much, I like the swinging from side to side though!
June 24th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
For me I alternate with swinging side to side and a gentle bouncing while swinging side to side. Any kind of gentle movement while being held close to me seems to work with mine.
June 24th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
My favorite feature of the sweetpeace ar ethe built in sounds, especially the heartbeat sound.
Thank you for the contest!
June 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
That is the coolest baby product I have seen. My best tip for soothing a newborn would be to swaddle them in a cozy blanket.
June 24th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
I like the sounds and music that it will make to relax and soothe the baby. The Ipod dock is pretty cool too!
June 24th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Wow - I love the idea of this swing. We live by our swing. Lily sleeps in her crib until 4am or so and if she wakes up after 4am she goes back to sleep in the swing and she takes her naps in the swing. We got our swing for free and it has no special frills but it is still going after 2 kids.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
I love how you can hook up an ipod to it!
June 24th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I feel slightly guilty that in the four years since I had my son, the gear has gotten so much better! My third baby, coming in January, would be very lucky to enjoy this amazing baby soother. Singing to my kids has been one of my favorite soothing techniques, and I’d love the Ipod accompaniment. I could use a “happy baby station” to help out when the others need my attention. Thanks so much!
June 24th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
I’d love this for my 2 week old son!! He thinks 3am - 5am is his awake time!! lol
June 24th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
My newborn soothing tip: The day my daughter was born, the nurse was checking on her and she was crying that stomach-churning newborn cry. I gently stroked the side of her head (from side of forehead to base of cheek), with my index finger and she instantly quieted. This trick still works today (17 months later)!
June 24th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Honestly the magic way to soothe a baby is to breast feed him. Works everytime, also a warm bath with lilac scent, that relaxes the baby. Thanks
June 24th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
sign me up! This thing looks amazing! I always sang to my daughter,anything and everything and that almost always helped to quiet her down.
June 24th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I’d love to give this to my friend who has been having a difficult pregnancy !
Thank you for the contest!
June 24th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
a soothing newborn tip is singing to your baby and lightly rubbing his/her stomach.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
when my newborn is crying i put her in the nook of the sofa and let my dog come up and sniff her.
She loves to feel his whiskers on her and is so intrigued by him she stops crying instantly !
this would be such a nice prize
June 24th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
What a great idea and it looks good too.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
The best way that I found to soothe my baby, is to wrap him in a soft blanket and just move around with him. Rocking, swaying, humming, all these let him know he’s not by himself. He is secure in my arms.
June 25th, 2008 at 4:44 am
The best thing my sister did for her baby was wrap him up snuggly & lay the baby on its side and rock him back & forth. Worked like a charm!
June 25th, 2008 at 5:27 am
Teething is a time when babies can be very irritable. I found that Teething tablets are a great natural way to curve some of the pain. It worked with both of my children.
June 25th, 2008 at 6:27 am
I would have to agree with you. This is the Lexus of baby swings. I love everything about it. It looks so comfortable for a baby. The decor is simple and would match any room. It can be used for either a boy or girl. My favorite feature is the Ipod dock, how cool is that!
June 25th, 2008 at 7:00 am
My best soothing tip is allowing skin to skin contact, newborns seem to love this
June 25th, 2008 at 10:09 am
wow,I wish I had this when my kids were little,an now with grandkids coming i could use this now,but when they were little,i sang an swayed back an forth until they went to sleep,it wasnt easy back then so I really could use a break now,thanks
June 25th, 2008 at 10:55 am
My daughter loved it if I cradled her while sitting on an exercise ball. I would gently bounce her…and get a bit of a workout!
June 25th, 2008 at 11:23 am
My son was a hard baby to sooth. He hated the car seat, so a quick ride in the car only made him worse. He did, however, love his stroller, so I ended up keeping that stroller in the house and pulling it out in emergency.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:31 am
I just love all the features of this swing but mostly the sounds feature. My granddaughter is expecting her second child and this would be so great for her. Thanks for this contest.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Hardly anything worked with my son. The only thing that did finally work was my dad holding him and bouncing on the bed (while sitting!) but ONLY my dad! This would be great!
June 25th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
The best newborn soothing tips I used were either skin to skin contact, or using a heating pad to lightly warm the sheets of the basinett before putting the baby down. That way, there was not a huge difference between your body temp. and the sheets. This worked well for our February baby.
That swing looks amazing!
June 25th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
I would have to say that my best baby soothing tip is not what most would expect, but worked well on my own children as well as when you are with someone elses child. rather than holding them cuddled in your arms facing you, turn them around, laying on your arm with back towards you while you kind of bounce/rock them. For some reason when they get fussy, sometimes they want to be “held” but not “bothered” this way they feel the comfort of being held, but they can not look at you, in many cases, it settles them down quickly.
June 25th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
what a great item. personally i sang a song to all my kids. it was a made up song with all our names. it really seemed to work and my older kids get a kick when they hear me sing it again!
June 25th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
It vibrates while it swings- WINNER!! That is a HUGE plus. My newborn son is colicky as all get out and I bet that would do the trick
June 25th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Sounds: heartbeat, rain, ocean waves, underwater, white noise! Such a wide variety including a heartbeat? That makes it great for me.
June 25th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Swaddling is key, but you have to do it from the first day home!
June 25th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
It is absolutely beautiful! And I love that it has such great features: watching the video on the website, it was awesome to see how it works gently swinging left to right but it can also be taken apart later and used as a rocking chair on the floor. The sounds feature is a big plus.
June 25th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
My favorite feature is the heartbeat sound.
June 25th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Hum or sing softly while gently rocking.
June 25th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
What a great idea. Comforting and soothing sounds.
June 25th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Patting my babies’ bottoms always helps soothe them.
June 25th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
I would super, duper love to win this! I have a new baby coming in January, so I could really use this!
My best advice, put baby in a bouncer while taking a shower…they love the sound of the shower.
Thanks for a great giveaway~ Stephanie!
sharvey@connections-etc(dot)net
June 25th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
For my niece expecting in August!
June 25th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
old fashion rocking chair, when baby is crying.
June 26th, 2008 at 12:09 am
this would be great for our expecting girl. Dec 06,2008. my friend has one similiar to this. thnx for the baby contest.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Singing to my son, ty
June 26th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Driving around WAS my favorite way to