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Every month, our editors shine the spotlight on different baby and parenting products; this month, the Mother&Baby shopping basket features Graco newborn essentials Eluma Sway, Sweet2Sleep, All Ways Soother, and Side-By-Side.
Graco Eluma Sway, RRP £200
We all know how much babies love to be rocked and soothed, and having a baby swing in the home means you can comfortably leave your newborn for a few moments. Many parents say a baby swing is an absolute must-have for newborns, allowing you to rest for a few moments while baby relaxes in the chair, or get on with a few chores around the house.
This Graco baby swing is an additional help for parents as it features innovative AI-assisted Cry-Detection Technology, which can sense when your baby is upset and knows as soon as they cry, then automatically soothes them with calming movement and sound.
The Eluma Sway features four swing motions with three gentle speeds, two vibration speeds, three volume levels, a white noise option, and 10 calming melodies.
We love how compact this swing seat is, making it easy to fit in to your home, and we’re glad to see the covers are easily washable. The fabric is organic and super soft on baby’s skin, plus we love the removable toy bar.
Being able to recline the seat to three positions means it’s easy to find a comfortable spot for baby. The combinations of rocking, swinging, swaying, and gliding, together with the sounds and melodies, mean baby will be as soothed by this swing seat as they are in your arms. It's suitable from birth to approx. six months old (9kg).
Graco Sweet2Sleep, RRP £80
If you’re planning to co-sleep with your baby, then check out the award-winning Sweet2Sleep lightweight crib. It features a dropdown side that makes it easy to comfort baby in the night, or reach over to move baby ready for a nighttime feed.
This co-sleeping solution makes nightfeeds so much easier – for you, and for baby – and soothing baby while they sleep directly next to you ensures you both have a more restful, less disturbed night’s sleep.
It's suitable from birth to approx. six months (9kg). Mesh sides mean plenty of ventilation and visibility. We’re also impressed by the ability to tilt the crib in four positions, which can help alleviate reflux symptoms, and undoubtedly this would also help when baby has a cold or the sniffles too. You can adjust the height to 11 positions, and a safety strap attaches to your bed for ultimate safety.
Graco All Ways Soother, RRP £200
Another innovative swing seat, the All Ways Soother moves in 16 soothing ways, meaning your baby will be at peace in their comfortable seat while you finally finish a cup of coffee. Some swing seats just move in one direction, but this moves side to side, and up and down – meaning even more comfort for your newborn as they are rocked and soothed.
This swing seat also features a removable rocker that can be used all around the home – we love a multi-use product!
It’s suitable from birth to approx. six months old (9kg); you’ll find six swing speeds and two speed vibration settings to give you multiple options to comfort baby, plus even more comfort comes from the 10 melodies and five nature sounds.
There’s also a mobile with two soft toys to catch baby’s eye, and it’s easy to find a comfy position thanks to three recline positions and a plush seat pad with a removable infant head and body support.
Graco Side-By-Side, RRP £70
Looking for a portable co-sleeping solution for when you're away with baby? We love the flexibility of the award-winning Side-by-Side Bassinet, which is ideal for parents who are often on-the-go.
What makes this bedside crib suitable for travelling is how easy it is to set up and fold down – you can literally use one hand to set up and collapse the crib in one simple action. The lower legs are detachable, the mattress is removable, and there’s even a handy carry bag – all making travelling with your crib that bit easier.
This crib is suitable from birth to approx. six months (9kg). The mesh sides not only provide plenty of ventilation, but also great visibility – meaning it’s easy to check on baby in the middle of night and soothe them if they’re restless. We’re also massive fans of the storage basket – an ideal place to keep nappies, dummies, and muslins.
