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Question

I had a very difficult baby the first time around (meaning he would not be put down for any reason without freaking out, lol). I love it now bc he’s my snuggle buggle, but I’m hoping this one is a little more chill. 
2 things I did NOT have for him that I am heavily debating for this baby are the:
1. Momaroo 
2. Dockatot
Can anyone share their experiences/opinions on these items? Are they as helpful as they seem to be? 
Thanks!! 🙃

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Please no dock a tot! Not safe. Look into a pediatric sleep consultant before using those.

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Wpuldnt get a dock a tot as theyre not considered safe for sleeping so they’re just an overpriced place to put them down on for a minute. Just use a regular play mat. X

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I didn’t have a mamaroo but if I’d come across a cheap used one online I would’ve gotten it for my 2nd, he’s a clingy little guy. I ended up wearing him almost constantly when he was a newborn.

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Do you swaddle your baby? My daughter has reflexes and freaks out when we put her down lol so, the only thing that worked was swaddling and to make sure that she was very warm, and wasn’t feeling cold. She sleeps in our room on her crib with nothing on the bed.

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I have both 🤭 
I dont care what anyone says, the Dockatot is worth its weight it gold. 
The mamaroo was wonderful for my premie, my second son didnt really care for it. I still put him in it occasionally (i have it in our master bedroom) when im folding laundry.

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I had a colicky second so mamaroo was an absolute must for my third.  I bought a used one (got it for $15 😱) with an infant insert and an extra cover.  I would have paid full price.  That thing was a godsend and the only way I could put him down the first 6 weeks.

He still will hang out in it occasionally (5 1/2 months) but not unless I’m right next to him because he can sit.

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We got a Momaroo as a hand-me-down.  He doesn’t mind it, but doesn’t really love it either.  He mostly enjoys the little spinning balls overhead.  Ultimately, we use it because we have it, but otherwise wouldn’t have bought it.

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To specify, I wasn’t going to use the dockatot for bedtime, but more as a tool for when I need to pee.. or shower.. or wash a dish 🤣

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