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Sandy could calm Harriet in her lap, but when she moved
the baby to the swing, little Harriet roared all over again.
Sandy, warned not to overstimulate her already frantic
child, would set the swing on the slowest speed. But this
was too gentle to keep her little firecracker “zoned.”
Sandy changed her approach by wrapping Harriet’s
arms snugly and turning on the hair dryer to quiet her
momentarily. Then she hustled her into the swing and
jiggled it by hand for a few seconds. Once her baby looked
peaceful, Sandy set the swing at the maximum speed.
Immediately, everything came together. Soothing Harriet
became a snap, and suddenly the swing worked every
time.
The Whys About the “S’s”: Questions Parents Ask
About Swinging
1. Are swings ever bad for a baby’s legs, hips, or back?
No. Inside the womb, your baby was twisted like a pretzel.
His supple body is incredibly flexible, which is why he can be
placed in a swing without any concern for his legs, hips, or
back.
2. I sometimes worry my baby’s neck is too doubled over in the
swing. Is that possible?
In the swing, your baby should be reclined back as much as
possible. His neck should not be doubled over. That could make

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it hard to breathe especially if he is premature or sick.
3. Should I avoid rocking my baby vigorously right after he has
eaten?
Believe it or not, jiggling doesn’t make babies spit up more.
In fact, keeping him from crying may even make your baby less
likely to throw up. Bouncing can also loosen a gas bubble and
help your baby burp.
4. Can a baby get dizzy or nauseous from the swing or the