Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Glider

Baby’s crib may look little and adorable to an adult, but to a tiny newborn, it can seem vast and frightening. Plus, the crib offers none of the motion that baby is used to from his previous post in mom’s belly. The Soothing Motions glider mimics baby’s former environment a little more closely than the cold, empty crib. Shaped more like a cradle than many of the competing infant seats with motion, this glider nestles baby deeply into the plush seat. Extra padding around the head, back, and sides provides additional support and a detachable infant insert gives baby’s head even more firm cushioning.

 

To meet the needs of even the fussiest baby, this glider offers gentle rocking in two directions—from front to back and from side to side.

However, it is the rocking feature that is certain to give mom’s tired arms a break and to help soothe baby into a quiet state so he can drift off into slumber. To meet the needs of even the fussiest baby, this glider offers gentle rocking in two directions—from front to back and from side to side—and at speeds ranging from gentle to energetic. The two-position seat reclines to an almost-flat position for newborns or preemies lacking head support and for older babies who are ready to sleep. The seat adjusts to a more upright position for babies who are alert and enjoying the gliding motion. For safety, baby is strapped in with a three-point harness that is wide and soft so it gently contains baby without binding.

Parents can choose to turn on accompanying music while baby rocks to either promote sleep or enhance baby’s auditory senses. The glider plays eight soothing lullabies for babies preparing to snooze or eight more upbeat tunes for those who are wide awake. For gross motor skill development, a padded toy bar dangles a little plush bunny and bear for older babies to bat around. Parents can remove the toy bar in a jiffy to lift baby from the seat.

The Soothing Motions glider has a 360-degree rotating seat so parents can turn baby to face them as they move about a room. For babies experiencing separation anxiety, this feature reduces a great deal of fussing that can be so stressful for parents. And, suppose baby does fall asleep in the glider and needs to be moved out of a high-traffic area to continue his nap. Comfortable handles at the head and foot of the glider, hidden beneath the built-in dust ruffle, make it easy for mom or dad to safely lift baby and glider and carry them to another room.

The glider’s seat pad is machine-washable so the expected baby messes—spit-up milk and diaper leaks--are easily cleaned up. This glider requires four "D" batteries for operation and, sadly, does not come with a plug. Parents will need to have plenty of extra batteries stashed away so as not to be left high and dry with a fussy baby and a motionless glider. The Soothing Motions seat holds babies from newborn size up to 25 pounds. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description
The Gentle Motion Glider Seat is a comfy, plush place to soothe and entertain baby. The seat glides in two directions in a steady and soothing motion reminiscent of the motion parents make when soothing baby in their arms or the motion of a glider chair found in many nurseries. The seat rotates to glide from side to side or from front to back. The seat can be turned and placed in any position - 360 degrees. A two position seat provides a slightly inclined surface for sleep and a partially reclined position for play or feeding. The seat cradles baby in deluxe softgood and includes a soft, infant insert for added support and comfort for the young baby. A toy bar with two toys provides play for baby. The music consists of two modes soothing and playful. Requires 4 D batteries (not included).Ages birth and up to 25 lbs.22"H x 29"W x 18"L.