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Best SplurgeBaby Swings & Bouncers
Nuna LEAF grow
A sculptural, batteries-free glider that sways side to side with a push and grows into a seat your preschooler still uses.
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NewMom Index
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Price range $$$
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The verdict
The LEAF grow is the design piece of the bunch: one gentle push sets off a long, curved side-to-side sway with no motor, no cord, and no white noise, which some newborns adore. Its real superpower is longevity, holding up to 130 pounds and converting into a lounge seat that a big kid will still climb into years later. It's expensive, the motion isn't hands-free unless you add the optional powered attachment, and the swaying direction differs from a classic front-to-back swing. Skip it if you specifically want motorized, walk-away soothing on a budget. But if you want one beautiful, long-lasting seat, this is it.
What we love
- ✓Batteries-free, quiet side-to-side sway
- ✓Exceptional longevity, converts to a kids' seat up to 130 lb
- ✓Sleek design that suits a modern home
- ✓Removable, washable seat pad
- ✓No cords or motor noise
Keep in mind
- –High price and pricey optional powered wind attachment
- –Not hands-free unless you keep pushing or buy the add-on
- –Side-to-side motion isn't for every baby
Is the Nuna LEAF grow right for you?
Design-minded parents who want one gorgeous, batteries-free seat that lasts from newborn through the preschool years.