
Graco
Graco DuetConnect LX 2-in-1 Swing and Portable Bouncer — 6 Swing Speeds, 2 Vibration Settings, 10 Melodies & 5 Nature Sounds (Redmond)
The Graco DuetConnect LX Swing and Bouncer (model 2160534, color Redmond) is a 2‑in‑1 infant swing whose removable seat converts into a portable bouncer for use at home. It is designed to soothe and entertain infants (swing rated up to 30 lb; bouncer rated up to 18 lb) and includes 6 swing speeds, 2 vibration settings, 10 melodies and 5 nature sounds, a mobile with three soft toys, a 5‑point harness, recline and head support, and AC or battery operation; product dimensions are approximately 34 in (W) × 33 in (D) × 43 in (H) and product weight is 21.8 lb (materials not specified). Customer rating provided in the listing: 4.6/5 from 100,000+ reviews.
- Color
- Redmond
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Baby Toys & Activity Equipment > Baby Jumpers & Swings
Color
- GTIN
047406182473- MPN
GRACO-047406182473-NEWOVERSTOCK
Specifications
2-in-1 swing and portable bouncer with 6 swing speeds, 2 vibration settings, 10 melodies and 5 nature sounds; roomy recline seat with plush head support; lightweight and portable. Brand new open-box item; dimensions 33" L x 34" W x 43" H.
2-in-1 convertible design (swing to portable bouncer); 6 swing speeds; 2 vibration settings; 10 melodies and 5 nature sounds; roomy recline seat with plush head support; lightweight for easy repositioning; dimensions 33" L x 34" W x 43" H.
- Color
- Redmond · red
- Material
- Plastic frame and components with fabric seat pad and harness
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- infant
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 33 x 34 x 43 in
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Baby Toys & Activity Equipment > Baby Jumpers & Swings
Additional Attributes
- Brand new, open box item; box may have some damage but the item is unaffected
- 2-IN-1 design: swing converts to a portable bouncer
- Swing seat doubles as a portable bouncer
- Customizable swing settings
- 6 swing speeds
- 2 vibration settings
- Plays 10 melodies and 5 nature sounds
- Roomy seat with recline feature
- Plush head support
- Lightweight (1 lb) for easy repositioning
- Space-conscious dimensions: 33" L x 34" W x 43" H
- Designed for multitasking parents; portable and easy to move around the house
- Soothing comfort to help calm and lull baby to sleep
- Entertaining and calming sounds
Image Analysis
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A freestanding baby swing / infant bouncer photographed on a white background. The unit has a padded seat with head support and harness straps, an overhead mobile with three star-shaped hanging toys, a control/motor housing at the top of the arm, and a metal tubular frame with a rectangular base stabilizer.
OCR: nullbaby swing / infant bouncerpadded seat cushionhead support pillowharness straps (seat straps)overhead mobile armmobile with three hanging star-shaped toyscontrol panel / motor housing (at top of arm)metal tubular frame / standrectangular base stabilizerseat skirt / under-seat fabricproduct shot on plain white background- 02high

Studio product image of an infant swing / portable bouncer seat with an overhead mobile (hanging star-shaped soft toys), padded head support, 5-point harness, and a tubular metal rocker frame. Blue annotation lines and markers highlight features with overlay text listing attributes (6 swinging speeds, mobile with soft toys, seat with recline and head support, 5-point harness, 2-speed vibration, portable bouncer).
OCR: 6 swinging speeds Mobile with soft toys Seat with recline and head support 5-point harness 2-speed vibration Portable bouncerinfant baby swing / bouncer seatpadded infant seat with head support cushion5-point harness (safety straps and buckle)mobile with hanging soft toys (star-shaped toys)overhead control unit/motor housingmetal tubular frame/base (rocker frame)portable bouncer label (callout pointing to base)annotation lines and blue circular callout markersfeature text callouts (overlay labels)white background (studio/product shot)- 03high

A split product image showing two ways to use the same infant seat: left as a baby swing with an overhead arm and hanging star mobile; right as a portable bouncer on a low frame. A headline with circular arrows explains the dual use; the items sit on a white studio background.
OCR: 2 Ways to Use: BABY SWING & PORTABLE BOUNCER Baby Swing Portable Bouncerbaby swing (left)portable bouncer (right)padded infant seat with head support/cushionoverhead swing arm with control unithanging mobile with star-shaped toysmetal tubular frame/basecircular blue/turquoise arrows (graphic)text headline and product labelswhite studio backgroundsafety straps/harnesstwo-configuration comparison/product demo layout- 04high

Promotional product image showing the top/control panel of a Graco baby swing or rocker with a 'Soothing Settings' heading and feature callouts: 6 swinging speeds, 2 vibration settings, 10 classical melodies, and 5 soothing sounds.
OCR: Soothing Settings 6 SWINGING SPEEDS 2 VIBRATION SETTINGS 10 CLASSICAL MELODIES 5 SOOTHING SOUNDS GracoSoothing Settings heading text6 SWINGING SPEEDS text/feature2 VIBRATION SETTINGS text/feature10 CLASSICAL MELODIES text/feature5 SOOTHING SOUNDS text/featureGraco logo on productcontrol panel / top of baby swing or rockerrotary dial (speed/setting knob)buttons/icons on control panel (power, music, etc.)speaker grille / sound holes on control panelproduct body (upper portion of swing or rocker)white background- 05high

A woman in a living room lifts or adjusts a portable baby swing (with carry handles) containing an infant. The scene shows the swing's frame and control unit, a sofa, armchair, lamp, a woven basket/ottoman and sheer curtains; promotional text appears above the scene.
OCR: Carry handles make it easy to move around the homeadult woman (female)infant / babyportable baby swing / rocker with carry handlesswing frame / metal standswing control panel / motor unitbaby seat cushion / head supportsafety harness / strapsliving room interiorsofa / coucharmchairside tabletable lampwoven basket / ottomanthrow pillowsarea rug / carpetsheer curtainsbooks or stacked items on side tablewoman wearing sweater and jeansbaby wearing patterned onesie- 06high

A woman leans from a sofa to interact with a baby seated in a gray electric baby swing; a mobile with three soft hanging toys dangles above the baby in a bright, softly lit living room.
OCR: Mobile with 3 soft toys keeps baby entertainedwoman (adult) kneeling/sitting on sofa interacting with babyinfant/baby seated in an electric baby swing/rockerbaby mobile with three hanging soft toys (elephant-shaped plushes)swing frame and control unit (motor)sofa/couchthrow pillowsarea rug/carpetside table with woven basket and stacked bookstable lampcurtains/window in backgroundblanket or infant insert in swingcasual clothing (woman in sweater and jeans)living room interior settingsoft natural lighting
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- Brand
- Graco
DuetConnect™ LX Swing and Bouncer
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Customer Reviews
333 total333 reviews · out of 5
Phenomenal product
My sister got this for my baby shower and my daughter absolutely loved it! It helped so much especially in the newborn stage, and it’s surprisingly light so you can move it around.
Works great!
We had this swing but a model with bears rather than stars. Our colicky baby loved it. It helped soothed her during her most stressed moments. It also allowed for growth with her as the bouncer option was more suitable during her later months. It also allowed for me to move her with me around the house as needed.
Lifesaver
The fabric is soft high quality and looks great, a huge plus is that the seat pad machine-washable. It’s very easy to remove and clean I feel very confident to leaving my baby in it.
Must have for your newborns!
Definitely a must have with both of my babies. I don’t think I could’ve gotten through the early months without this swing! My kids especially loved the vibration of the seat.
Must have in every kid have house
Very comfartable swing. My kid loved it. Its very safe and the material is eco. Its very easy to set and use. I used it around a year and gave it to my friend. Now my friend is very happy with it. Totally worth the price.
Comfort and high quality
This product has been a lifesaver for our daily routine. The assembly instructions were very clear, making it quick and easy to set up. The comfort for the baby is exceptional, thanks to its high-quality, soft, and padded materials. I love the stability of the base, giving me complete peace of mind while my baby rests. Additionally, despite its dual functions, the design is smart for storage, allowing us to optimize space at home without any hassle.
Baby loves it
This is my babies favorite spot in the house. If she’s refusing to nap, she will always sleep in here. The bouncer portion releases and attaches so easily. It is pretty lightweight for moving around too. The music and white noise are both nice and have a broad volume range to customize what you or baby like.
Cheap- impossible to assemble
Cannot put it together! The instructions might as well be for a totally different product and video doesn’t help either. Parts are clearly very super cheaply made also, received as a gift but it’s expensive for such a piece of crap!
Love this
Was gifted this and it was a lifesaver, my baby loved being on this swing it could also be used as a bouncer! He was able to fit into it up to 6 months! Love the music it plays, has so many advantages to it!
Great swing
Absolutely love our swing and bouncer and more importantly our little one loves it as well!!
A Calming and Convenient 2-in-1 Swing for Everyday
We are very happy with the Graco DuetConnect™ LX Swing and Bouncer. It’s a true lifesaver for parents, especially because the swing seat easily detaches and can be used as a portable bouncer. The swinging motion is smooth and quiet, helping the baby relax and fall asleep peacefully. The music and nature sounds are a nice touch, creating a calm environment. The swing feels sturdy and well-made, and the soft, supportive seat keeps the baby comfortable. Overall, this is a practical, high-quality product that makes daily routines much easier. Highly recommended for new parents!
5 Stars
The Graco DuetConnect LX Swing and Bouncer has been an absolute lifesaver in our home! From the very first week, our baby took to it so quickly, and it’s become one of the most used pieces of baby gear we own. I love that the seat easily detaches and turns into a lightweight bouncer — we love modular pieces! The swing itself runs smoothly with multiple speeds, calming sounds, and a gentle vibration that soothes our little one almost instantly. The seat feels soft, supportive, and secure, and the harness gives me peace of mind when I need a few moments to get things done. I also really appreciate that it can be plugged in, which saves us from burning through batteries. It’s sturdy, reliable, and soothes our baby when they are fussy!
Buy It!!!
I wish I had bought this sooner!! This has saved my life and sanity in the mornings. My 8 week old was so fussy in the mornings and I was not able to get anything done or even eat breakfast. The entire time my son used this I was able to get things done and have time for myself to shower. It is so easy to clean and worth every dollar!
Your child will love this bouncer
This bouncer was amazing for my newborn. She loved the mobile at the top and regularly smiled at it. Set-up was super easy, did it myself while heavily pregnant.
Love this! The best baby swing!
Very quiet. Swings very smooth. I love that the bouncer disconnects. Took up less space than having all separate baby gadgets. I also loved the recline option. I feel like other baby swings put them in an unsafe position but I never felt the need to worry about safety with this one. Absolutely loved this!
VERY LOUD
We were gifted this swing about 2 days ago. We used it with my first born and had zero problems until it eventually stopped swinging completely but by that point he had already grew out of it. So when I had my second son we were considering this same swing for him. When we were gifted it we were looking forward to using it again. We got it 4 days ago(11/30/2025) brand new in the box never opened today is Wednesday(12/03/2025) it started squeaking extremely loud. Whenever we squeezed the frame of the swing it would stop. Not sure what we should do to fix it.
Good/bad
I got this for my baby shower so excited to use it my baby ended up loving this thing still does buuuut it won’t swing anymore I’ve had it about 4 months and stoped working two weeks ago and now we just push it :( but the bouncer is great touch baby loves it.
Very nice baby swing
We loved this swing and used it for years between 2 kids. The only downside for me was the size. This takes up a ton of space which is not ideal. The songs are nice and it is very safe for baby. Works great and has everything you need.
Parent must have!
This swing is super useful and helpful to have as a parent. It has adjustable volume, vibration, and speed. I find level 2 speed is plenty fast. My baby is instantly comforted when I place her in the swing. Easy to assemble and use. The best part is being able to detach the seat to become a portable bouncer which is also very easy. I’ve moved it into the kitchen and bathroom with me many times to keep an eye on my her. Fabric is easily removable for cleaning. Only down sides are that it is a little bulky and the mobile doesn’t turn.
Dual purpose baby item
I love this Graco product! I love how it can double as a swing and a bouncer. The levels of the swing are perfect for all age babies. The vibration on the swing/bouncer is a nice added touch.
Worthless
This was a gift, we put it together twice because it won’t turn on period. We’ve YouTube and read the support instructions and still won’t turn on! This was expensive and has multiple functions but if it won’t turn on then what’s it’s worth!
Help with soothing
Had this swing for a while for my niece, and let me tell you best thing I ever got for her. It helps soothe the baby when she’s irritated and also rock to to sleep for her naps. Amazing product !
Baby Swing
Our son really enjoyed this swing as a baby. The durability lasted with two kids. The assembly was easy and the comfort was great for a young kids and small baby.
Comfortable, sturdy, and calming swing that helps
This swing has been a lifesaver during the newborn stage! My baby loves the gentle motion and calming sounds — it helps him fall asleep within minutes. I like that the seat detaches and works as a rocker, so I can easily move it around the house. It’s sturdy, soft, and easy to clean — a must-have for new parents.
Best thing I’ve ever bought.
By far the best thing ever invented! It’s a two in one. So you can swing or choose to use the bouncer part. My son loves both. Super safe & durable. It was easy to set up and it’s easy to switch from the swing to bouncer part. Also space saver. Easy to move around and easy to wipe down.
Good like 😘😘😍😍
This baby swing is very beautiful. İt is a great place for babies to rest and sleep comfortably, and it is soft. İ would recommend it to mothers with small babies 😘😘😘
Like it
This swing takes up a bit more space than I expected. We are happy with it though. There are 5 speed settings for the swing plus options for natural sounds or music. You can adjust the volume for your needs. The swing detaches as a portable bouncer as well. I haven’t seen this before so we appreciate that flexibility. There are two options for vibrations on the bouncer however at this age (1 month), we feel they’re a bit too strong for our baby so we don’t use that with her in it right now. I also like that it can be plugged in or can work with batteries.
a must have for mamas!!
I love this swing, as a Mama of five and expecting our sixth little one, this baby swing and bouncer combo have been a lifesaver! The two and one option is fabulous for space, I use the bouncer all the time from room to room, and swing settings and options I love.
Easy to clean: The seat cover is usually machine-w
My baby loves the Graco DuetConnect LX Swing and Bouncer. It’s very versatile because it combines a swing and a bouncer in one, which allows me to use it depending on his needs and my daily routine. The swing has multiple speeds and soothing melodies that really calm him, and the bouncer is perfect for playtime or when I want him close while I cook or do other tasks. Additionally, the design is comfortable and safe: the 5-point harness keeps my baby securely in place, and the padded seat is soft and easy to clean. I love that it’s reclinable and adjustable to fit his age and size. It has definitely been a great investment; it makes my day-to-day easier and keeps my baby happy and safe. I would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a practical and high-quality product.
Great purchase
My newborn baby loves this swing. I'm surprised how it keeps him soothed and calm.
Mechanical wiring problems
Less then one year and the swing part stops working on us. Disappointed because it didn’t last even 4 months. Having something that not cheap shouldn’t break so easy
I just love it
This is very good product for baby. This is very comfortable. To assemble it’s very easy. It very small and fix in small place and I like its safety features and durability.
quality swing for cheap
Love this swing was great for my girls! They used it for a long time and it’s from a brand we trust! would highly recommend to anyone. It is a bit bulky
Soothe your baby.
I had this with my child, its easy to assemble. Its super safe for babies, it has belts to keep them secure. Its super comfortable and doesnt have any hard areas that will irrate babies skin.
Baby is so happy
We’re so happy with the DuetConnect LX Swing! It was easy to assemble, feels very sturdy, and has quiet swinging motion. The multiple speed settings, gentle vibration, and soothing sounds are all wonderful features. The seat is cozy and well-padded—perfect for comfort and naps. We especially love that the seat can be removed and used as a portable rocker! Our granddaughter is going to love it, and we feel great knowing she’ll be safe in it. Highly recommend to other grandparents or parents looking for a quality swing!
Must have!
This item was a savior for my baby from 0-6months. I wasn't able to put my baby down anywhere and every chore was pilling up. This swing allowed me to at least wash some bottles and laundry for 15mins with constant supervision. It's held up really well with daily use and beatings. Only thing its bulky!!
Great for newborns
This item is great for new mothers, it helps to keep newborns comfortable while the mom gets things done, the has the safety buckles which makes it very safe and the cushion padding makes it comfortable for them. The Toys at the the top keeps them entertained while they fall asleep and it is very easy to assemble.
Perfect product for small fingers and toes
Assembly process was quick and easy durability and entertainment value wete spot on kept my grandson happy while i carried out household chores Safety features and comfort levels spot on which eased my mind
Great item
Had this for my grandson he absolutely loved it easy enough to put together very comfortable for him loved the features kept him busy and entertained
The swing that does it all
We got this as a gift for are son when we were expecting and it is amazing I love the look of it assembly was easy and I love how it’s multi functional.It has a very nice mobile and music for entertainment and keeps him very secure while we would do housework.highly recommend for expecting parents.
Love it
Multi use and durable! Love this product. Bought as a gift and they love it!
Best swing
This is the best bouncer my son enjoys it. Assembling is very easy too and it comes with great safety features. I am so happy that I found this swing.
Must have
All you need! I’ve seen people spend money on larger and fancier bouncers or swings and this swing was something my daughter loved and used a lot! My daughter was very comfortable and the straps allowed me to feel safe enough to leave and go to the bathroom while she swung!
Life saver
Life saver! This was the only thing that would calm my baby down. I have it in the bathroom so that way I was able to finally shower having a colicky baby. We loved it so much we bought 2 with one on each floor.
Safe and soothing
Such a great little swing. Very versatile because it disconnects into a bouncer it is adjustable to be more leaned back and more sitting up. It has five different speeds to help settle even the fussiest of babies. It also comes equipped with music and a sound machine that babies love with adjustable volume The swing/bouncer seat also has a vibrate setting to help with soothing. The safety buckles also have covers to help keep babies safe and cozy.
Nice swing but bulky
My boy loved the swing but hated the bouncer. I think the vibration really threw him off and there was not a soft enough setting. Overall it hr swing is nice but it’s bulky and hard to move around
Broke after 1 month
Bought this swing 1 month ago and it has stopped working. This is the 2nd graco swing that has done this to me.. not happy
Not a good buy!
Received this swing as a gift at my baby shower and 3 months in, it literally just stopped working. As a work from home mom this is a necessity to get through my shift.
Worked for Two Months
This was a baby shower gift brand new out of the package that we were so thrilled about. Noisy off the bat, but it was manageable. The settings are powerful, I didnt go past a 3 with my newborn. All in all it was a solid swing.....until it stopped working two months in. I even tried to buy a replacement motor hoping to salvage it, but they only have the motor for the other model. Ended up having to return THAT, and eat the shipping cost, plus still out of a swing. Loved it while we had it.
Stopped working after 2 months
We used this swing for two months before the vibrator stopped working. I would not recommend this swing for that reason. I’m SO disappointed!
Broke very quickly
The swing broke after a few uses. The swinging gave out with in a few uses now it’s completely useless.
Useful and smooth but can be noisy
The swing is pretty quiet although it needs a bit of a push to start or it swings up very slowly if at all. The vibrations on the seat are nice but when on the higher setting the slider rattles so loud that we can't use it unless we tape it down. Baby enjoys the smooth swinging and occasionally bouncing a bit on the chair.
Replacement motor had same problem
I am unfortunately, unable to reply to my initial review that was posted at the end of January. Customer care reached out, and after some back-and-forth sent a replacement motor to try. This worked for a few weeks and then the same problem occurred. Please be aware that if you do get a new motor, you will have to send back the old one by a certain day or will be charged for it, this was not disclosed prior. I do love the swing and bouncer but not worth the recurrent malfunctioning. I will be shopping for a new brand.
Bulky but my baby loves it
Even though it’s on the bulky side, my baby loves this swing and takes most of her day naps in it because she falls asleep and stays asleep in it. I also love that she isn’t too scrunched in it and is super comfortable for baby. The music on it gets a bit annoying after a while so that would be my only complaint to add better baby songs.
Peace
I love the calm music and safety of the swing. Always relaxedput my baby to sleep as she stared at the stars twirling around. My 2yr old loves looking for the moon and stars to this day. ✨️
Worked until about 3 months of light use
This product worked great, and after 3 months did not keep swinging. We have tried plugging it in, adding batteries, doing both, and will not swing side to side.
Worked great, but didn’t last long.
This was convenient to have and worked great for a bit. After about 5 months, it started having this “clicking” noise anytime it was over a certain setting in the rocking. So we could only keep it on the lowest swing setting. The music was nice and gave a lot of options though! And it was easy to set up.
Loved it while it actually worked.
We have had this thing for about 5 months and we loved it at the beginning. Our son likes it a lot. The swing has started making a loud click noise when swinging, and it only works on setting two now. It’s like the motor is giving up. Very disappointed as it was expensive and we had effective one at first and we had to go through the whole process of getting a new one and putting it together twice.
Not good at all!
We’ve been using this for less than 3 months. There is a loud clicking noise when swinging, you need batteries and to have it plugged in, if you don’t have it plugged in it will barely swing. We only use this swing for maybe 5hrs a day, during nap times.. and about two days ago the motor completely gave up. I’ve tried different swing settings, I’ve tried different batteries, Ive tried swinging it to give it a pick up and absolutely nothing. After spending a lot of $ on this swing I will be forced to go and buy a different swing. I would not recommend unless you want to keep spending money. The music plays at a good level, but the outdoor sound feature plays so low you can barely hear it. I was also under the impression that the stars on top would move in circles, they don’t move they’re just stuck there. The only good thing is that you can remove the bouncer and use the vibration setting, also you can sit up for bigger aged babies and recline for younger babies.
The music decides when it wants to work and when it doesnt. The motor is super loud and I’ve barely used it. It makes an AWFUL clicking noise that constantly wakes the baby up, I’ve tried everything to get it to stop, I’m so upset.. This swing is terrible DO NOT BUY.
One and done
this swing has been a lifesaver for us when I daughter was born. I could put her in the swing when I knew she was not hungry or wet, but she was still fussy. The settings make it nice so I can have it swing either front to back or side side and plenty of options for sounds and speed. being that you can take the seat off and use it just as a standalone, vibrating bouncy seat is another great feature. I have received a different brand/style from my baby shower and then I got this one and after trying both of them this is the one we decided to keep because of all the special and multiple uses. Even our 8 pound dog loves the swing.
Great multi-functional Swing
The Graco DuetConnect Swing is a versatile and practical baby swing that doubles as a portable rocker. It offers multiple swinging speeds, vibrations, and built-in melodies, making it soothing for babies. The detachable rocker feature is convenient, allowing parents to move the baby around the house without waking them. The seat is well-padded and comes with an adjustable recline, providing comfort and support. However, some users may find the motor a bit noisy, and the swing can take up considerable space. Overall, it’s a reliable and multi-functional product for parents looking for flexibility
Great swing
We love this swing. Has a vibrate feature that uses batteries. Needs to be plugged into swing. The seat detaches so you can move it and use it as a bouncer. The seat also swivels on the base. The only thing I dislike is how wide the base is.
The perfect swing/bouncer combo
I love this swing! My only complaint is not having it with my first child. To start off, assembly was a breeze. My baby loves it so much and he is so comfortable and content. if i move around the house, i can take the bouncer off and move it with me with ease!
Anyone can try but not very useful for me.
Assembly was little difficult for me but it was durable and safe. My child was not very comfortable in it therefore was avoiding it so it is not something he enjoyed using alot. But can be different for different baby.
Best way to entertain your baby safely and comfortably
I LOVE the Graco Swing and Bouncer. So far I have only used it as a swing because that’s all he needs. It is so handy, it has not only lullaby options but sounds including a heartbeat and birds chirping, or white noise. It has different swing settings and the stars keep my baby entertained for a good while for me to clean. And don’t worry about it breaking I’ve pushed down on it and it won’t come off. It’s perfect for all size baby’s too and helps you distract your baby in a safe and comforting style.
A must have for a new mom.
We love our Grace Baby swing! It’s a lifesaver during the day when my baby wants to be held but I have things I need to do. I put him in the swing and put the music on and he instantly settles down. A must have for a new mom in my opinion!
Swing
My daughter rarely used this but when she did , she felt super comfortable and will keep her busy especially with the little toys and sounds. Safety was no issue it comes with a seatbelt
Feel safe. Great
a swinging bed, providing a soft place to lie down, melodious music, helping the baby feel safe, my baby will lie in this crib. Swing gently from 3 months onwards, color, sturdy cradle accessories, durable material. I am satisfied with this product.
NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY!
At first, this swing was an absolute LIFE SAVER! But not even after 3 months, the entire swing quit working. After multiple calls to the company, we were able to get a new motor. BUT (shocker) it was cleary used & "fixed". Scratches on the sides & it did not work. Speed #4 does not work at all, and all of the other speeds will work, then slow down, then speed up again. Now after a lot of complaining to the company, we are able to send it back to get a "new one". What a load of crap. I don't even care to get a "new" piece of junk from this company. NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY!
Versatile
This is my favorite swing! Skip the expensive swings. This swing is versatile. Since the seat detaches, I was able bring the seat into the bathroom and place my baby in it while I could shower. I felt more comfortable putting her in the bouncer since I have dogs and didn’t want to just lay her on the floor. This is not recommended for sleep. She was awake and I could watch her the entire time.
Good value
My child enjoys this swing a lot and it helps him take peaceful naps. It’s a little creaky when swinging. The music volume is not quite loud enough but so we don’t really use that option. The vibration works nice but you’ll need to buy your own d batteries. It only swings side to side. I find that the straps seem to be uncomfortable for my child and without them fastened he slides down all the time leaving his feet hang off the front. It’s not as nice as some of the others out there but it does the job. Would recommend but if I had to buy out again I would spend the extra money for a higher end one with a more plush seat and the ability to swing both side to side and front and back.
DO NOT BUY
I paid $250 dollars for this swing 3 months ago thinking that because it was Graco it had to be good. WRONG! This swing is so unsafe. Since the day I first used it the bottom actually lifts up off the ground.. I had to use two 5 pound ankle weights to hold it down to the ground and it still lifts up. The battery compartment on the bouncer is so loud it deters you from even using it. I’ve only had this thing for three months and probably used it only about 10 times because of it lifting off the ground and yet somehow the motor is already giving out. I cannot believe I paid the money I did for this piece of junk. Really upset about it. Save yourself the money and the headache and don’t buy this
Truly Great!
Love this so much. We appreciate that it’s 2 in 1. It was great in the early days to be able to bring our baby room to room so easily, and then pop him back into his swing in the main room. Graco has amazing customer service with everything too!
Trash
I registered for this and it broke just putting it together. Piece of junk!! Do not get this!!!!! Now I can’t even sell it - not that anyone would buy it!
Sleeping under the stars
My daughter loved this swing so much. She love the stars that would shine above and would fall asleep in the coziness. I don’t believe the music this swing had would ever escape me. I love that it was adjustable and I felt the swing was pretty safe.
Planned obsolescence- get a different brand
Unfortunately, I must report the same disappointment as the cheaper version of this swing- worked great with our first, we stored it when she out grew it, and now just 3 years and one month after this swing was constructed it will not work for our 2nd kid. I know when it was made because I've been trying to make it work for an hour and searched for replacement parts only to be informed there are none. This was one of the last gifts my father in law gave before he passed and we were really hoping that it could last for both of our kids.
Meh
Bought it for my baby and the angle at which they sit is too steep. I had to put a blanket in so she’d sit normal. It also clicks and now it’s started to squeak like it needs wd40. Definitely wish we purchased a different swing.
Super awesome
The Graco Duet Connect LX Swing + Bouncer is super awesome for parents seeking convenience and comfort. This versatile 2-in-1 product effortlessly transforms from a swing to a bouncer, providing multiple soothing options for your little one. With adjustable swing speeds, soothing melodies, and calming vibrations, it offers a customizable experience. The plush seat and secure harness ensure safety and comfort. Plus, the compact design makes it perfect for small spaces. Overall, the Graco Duet Connect LX Swing + Bouncer is a fantastic investment for parents looking for a versatile and reliable baby product.
Loves this swing!!!
My son loves this swing. This is how i get him to go to sleep. Most of the time i cannot take him out of it or he will wake up. But i give him some sleepy time chamomile drops, give him a bottle, and swing him on the 6 setting, while playing the ocean white noise and he loves it. He immediately calms down and goes to sleep. Life saver!!!
Motor is dying after 2 months!!
Had this for 2 months, baby loves it but the motor is dying. It’s so loud now and the highest speed is soo slow. It requires a jump start by pushing it by hand. Nature sounds never worked out of the box either. So sad!
Swing plus bouncer
It gives you feel of cradle. I really love this one! People has complained about the sound!! Luckily mine hasn’t been doing it yet!! But overall good purchase
The Graco DuetConnect Swing offers a versatile
The swing offers a variety of motions and adjustable speeds, catering to different preferences and soothing needs. The music and nature sounds options, along with the rotating toy bar, help engage and entertain the baby. The sturdy build and safety features provide peace of mind for parents.
Pops and clicks very loudly
Brand new out of the box this swing pops and clicks very loudly. I will post a video on YouTube so everyone can hear it very loudly!
Terrible quality
Swing constantly makes loud clicking noise, and the dial to adjust speed only works occasionally. Inconsistent performance and not worth the money!
Great at first but now it’s making an awful noise
We have loved this swing overall despite it being a little noisy. My daughter just turned 5 months and is 14 lbs and the swing has all the sudden started creaking every time it swings and it keeps her awake… very disappointing and frustrating. It says it’s good for up to 30 lbs..
Multi use product
This is not just a swing it is a swing with music and vibration and a bouncer combo perfect for using as standard swing or as a portable bouncer. Great product! I highly recommend.
Multifunctional
I love this swing! It's great currently using it for my second baby and it's nice that it is a bouncer and swing in 1 so it doesn't take up as a much room and dual functionality definitely recommend.... also don't cut tags sewed into the stars I sis that and wish I left them because guess what kids favorite things when they are little are tags haha
Babies love it!
I bought this swing when I was still pregnant and I unexpectedly had a preemie baby. I was worried that the straps would be too big to fit her but it was accommodating to even my barely 5lb baby. It has many sound features that were relaxing and speed settings. I loved that I could just pop out the seat and use it as a bouncer all over the house. HIGHLY recommend!
Great features- multiuse and simple
This swing/bouncer is great. It is so easy to pop baby out into the bouncer and move him around the house. He loves to recline or sit and kick away in the bouncer. The swing itself is a swing. It does occasionally click but it’s not annoying. Love the ability to play different songs and sounds! But- the best part- this is so easy to wash. We have had so many messy diapers and spit up incidences. This washes so easily. My only complaint is the shoulder pads are weird and don’t stay on… ever. I also wish the straps came off so I could wash them as well. We’ve used for 7 months. Baby is about to outgrow it but it’s moved with us and we plan to store it and use it for the next little one. Affordable option compared to many others. I can’t attest to vibrations- we never put batteries in it. That was a surprise feature. Great baby spot- we lovingly call ours the “poop chair”- IYKYK
Battery Exploded
The battery exploded within 2 months of us getting it and the battery cover popped off.
Great value!
I absolutely love this swing. It’s so great that it functions as two things. It’s great to save space and money that way. Both options work great and my child loves them both.
Doesn’t swing/clicks
We were so excited for this swing but after a few uses it just randomly stops swinging then starts back up again. Must be a moot problem? All we hear is clicking…
Perfect!
My baby use to sleep a lot in this. It truly helped a lot speciallt during the first month. My baby is 6 months and still sleeps confortable in it but now he uses it less. I liked that I could take the bouncer and move it easily to anywhere I needed. I would recommend this product!
Worked great until it didn’t.
Only used it for a week because the motor burned out! I’m at a loss on what to do. Feels like a complete waste.
LOVE IT ❤️
This is an awesome swing. I had one for my middle son 5 years ago and got another one gifted to me for my now 5 month old. It was easy and quick to assemble. I love that everything is washable and all material parts come off easily. It has continously worked perfectly for us and my son absolutely loves it. The vibration is amazing and lulls him to sleep so well. The D battery lasted a very long time in it too (like 3 months) so you're not buying a new battery every week. He's now around 16 pounds and it still works great. The seat detaches super easily just another convenient feature. I would highly recommend this product to any expecting parents.
Broke after 2 months
My son is almost 3 months old now and the swing just stopped working. We tried to use batteries but that didn’t work either. With the poor design and cheap quality, along with it immediately breaking, I don’t recommend buying this.
Awesome swing
We've had this swing set up since my daughter was about a month old, and she's 6 months now. She practically lived in it when we first set it up, it was wonderful! She loved the swinging and the vibration, and it would help her fall asleep. Even now sometimes she won't sleep anywhere else, and on those rough nights it's a lifesaver to have. It was fairly easy to assemble after i figured it out, the seat was the hardest part to put together. The music is alright. Even with quality brand batteries the vibration and also the swing itself drains batteries insanely fast. I love that the swing can be plugged in and not use the batteries but just with the seat was included with that when attached. The mobile doesn't move? I feel like it wouldn't have been too hard to make the mobile be able to move too. It's the most frusterating part of the whole swing, and i ended up buying a small travel mobile to attach to it. Baby is 22lbs now i can tell she's on the heavier end of the weight limit by the way it swings and sits when she's in it. The swinging motor is really loud even when she's not in it and it's swinging empty, and it's been like that for most of the time we've owned it but not the whole time. I really like the colors, it really went with the vibe and theme we were going for with the babies things and room. I like that the seat is removable and is a bouncer, but hate that it's a manual bouncer so it lives on the swing most of the time.
This was such a great swing and bouncer combo for my son when he was little. We didn’t use it for a long time because he didn’t like to swing. The bounced part was probably the most handy.
Terrible swing
I highly do not recommend this swing for any baby. The seat itself is so deep that my baby looks like she’s folded in half while sitting in it!! The clicking sound it makes is awful. Very disappointed for the money I spent on this.
I loved the idea of having a 2 in 1 option for baby so I purchased this hoping for best. After owning it for a few months the swing motion stopped working. The best thing I loved about this was that I can take the baby with me in the bouncer wherever I went. But unfortunately I really wanted the swing to keep baby entertained while busy. Overall I do love the concept of this swing duo. Couldn’t exchange it or get a refund so I was left with a machine that didn’t work entirely.
Swing stopped working
I received this as a baby shower gift, i had high hopes for this. I didn’t even use it right away. A month into using it, the swing just stopped working. Don’t waste your money on this item.
Frustrated and disappointing
First off, we are a huge graco family. We purchased the Graco snug ride car seat for this child and have always been trusting of the brand. However this swing makes us doubt the product quality. We got this at our baby shower and just put it together in preparation for our second child’s arrivaL. The pieces right from the start were clearly bent to fit in the box. When we put it together, the seat doesn’t fit right because of how bent the metal is. It’s also off center. We can put the seat the rear direction to make the incline right, however forward facing the incline is to far back. Extremely disappointed and not sure what to do about it now, as our baby is due in a few days.
UNSAFE!!!
This swing is so incredibly unsafe. At 3 months I still can't use it. My baby is sat so far up that her head is tilted down, meaning her airway is compromised. For God's sake Graco! Learn something about the anatomy of a baby! This swing is completely useless as I can't put my baby in the seat at all!
No good
We bought this swing later on after my son lost interest in the mamaroo but he outgrew it quickly so we only used it for about a month. I wrapped it up and stored it away for the next baby. I recently got it back out and immediately plugged in and it will not turn on. It’s only been a year and the swing is basically brand new and it will not work, not worth spending the money on if it’s only gonna work for a month. My mamaroo and fisher price swings are hand me downs and still running strong so there is no reason this brand new one shouldn’t work.
Horrible product
My daughter got this as a gift. Not only was it a pain to put together (instructions were unclear and I had to find a video online), it's noisy and too big to move around.
Loud Squeaking Noise!!!
We’ve been using this swing for a couple months now. Our baby is 2 months old and we use the swing often. Over the past couple weeks we’ve started using the 2nd and 3rd speed on it; however, we’ve noticed a squeaking noise that’s gotten louder since then. It squeaks as the swing moves side to side. The baby likes the swing but seems to have a hard time being in it now with the loud squeaking noise. Also, the volume button never worked from the beginning, but we just decided to deal with it at the time, as we had already put it together and discarded the box. We use the chair on its own quite often as well; we haven’t had any issues with it and the vibrating on it works well. Getting the chair off/on the swing is pretty easy. Although we’re satisfied with the chair on its own and we like the ease of being able to have 2 products in one, we’re disappointed in the swing due to the loud squeaking and unusable volume, as we’ve purchased other Graco products and were extreme pleased with the quality of those products (car seat, stroller, etc.). Had we read some reviews on the swing beforehand, we would have purchased a different swing.
So loud!
My baby loves this swing but it squeaks so loud he is constantly being woke up from it startling him! Really disappointed for the price I paid
Our daughter loves her swing!
Baby loves it! Bought for our daughter. She has to have the bouncer on with the music and swinging on 2. Shes a newborn so thats her speed! Does all the things! Plays music and swings both directions and the bouncer vibrates so it kind of mimics being in a car. Slightly! She loves it! Does need assembled! Bouncer takes 1 D battery swing plugs im or takes 4 D batteries!
Disappointing product
Im pretty unhappy with this purchase and plan to buy another brand of swing for my next child. This product workers just ok in my nursery. It was loud and that was my biggest complaint (aside from being horrible to set up and with unclear instructions). But when moved downstairs to our family room it suddenly stopped working. It wasn’t bumped or harmed on the way, and we’ve tried it in multiple outlets AND with the batteries. It just doesn’t seem to be receiving power. I even purchased a new cord! No music, no swinging, no matter what we do. To top it off, When I called for customer support, I held for 40 min and got disconnected. When I called back, they were closed. Makes me not want to purchase anything Graco in the future.
Actually kind of scary
I’m so disappointed in this swing. I’m not the type to write reviews but I wish I would’ve seen more reviews about our specific issue before purchasing. The seat itself has a strange incline that makes my baby look hunched over. His chin is too close to his chest, which we know is bad for newborns. I have read the manual multiple times and even taken it apart multiple times... and I know it is set up correctly. We’re huge Graco fans (almost exclusively for many things) but I’m super bummed we spent so much money on this. We bought it before baby was born so the return window at Target has already closed otherwise I would return this.
Doesn’t last
Would not purchase this. We bought with our first child and our kids are less than two years apart we brought out of spare room didn’t even take it apart and it won’t turn on. Tried taking it apart to see if we could fix it because Graco said it was only a year warranty and can’t fix it. Worthless! Unfortunate because our daughter loved this!
It was great.... for less than 2 months
We got this swing as a present from our registry for our newborn son. He is not even 2 months old, weighs maybe 13 lbs. The swing mechanism still clicks like it is swinging but the swing barely moves. This happens off and on but has been happening more frequently.
Discount store version is horrible
We got one of these at Target and unlike the version available from the Graco website, there is no recline feature. The manual doesn't mention it, the lever referenced in the online version of the manual doesn't exist, and the seat will quickly cause the babies chin to touch his or her chest. Discount store version costs every bit as much as the version available from Graco, and we are not at all happy with it. Do NOT buy this unless the description specifically mentions "Recline" - the discount store version is identical in every other way, including the product name.
Disappointing
Disappointed that this swing took so long to assemble and then once it was assembled it’s so large and takes up so much space. The vibration and loud and after reading other reviews I am afraid to put baby in due to safety. Complete waste of money and now we have to find another swing.
Trash!!!
We haven’t even had this swing for thirty days and the motor already went out!!!! Complete rubbish. I am so bummed as we have many other Graco products that work great. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!
Extremely disappointed
My baby is 5 months old and we only got to use this swing a handful of times before it broke. We were using the swing away from an outlet on battery power then moved it into her room and plugged into the wall - as soon as we did it make a loud pop and the engine stopped working. The light doesn’t even turn on now. The seat itself still vibrates as it is powered separately.
Music sounds good but that's it
Got this as a gift. My son is only 12lbs at 2 months and the motor is making a clicking sound already seems like its struggling to swing the base and bouncing around as its swinging and the vibrations on the bouncer sounds loud and drowns out the music if you use it.
Need parts
I got this swing recently we threw away the box and I can’t find the model number or anything on the swing it self, I am in of the tube base cover and the thing to plug in on the wall for it work it stopped working out of no where, do not think I need to pay for these parts when I’ve had it less then a month and paid 150 for it.
terrible
I bought this item from on line Walmart. It was cheaper than Target and I must say you get what you pay for. After putting it together it was lopsided. Now I have pulled and pulled and can't disconnect the left or right swing frame. What am I suppose to do? I can't disconnect it to return it.
This is not a good product
I had this one month for my grandson, three months old. And yep you guessed it, it broke. Tried to contact customer service and of course no answer.
Love this swing!
My mom bought us this swing 6 years ago when we had our first baby. All 4 of our kids have used this swing and I could not be happier with it. It cleans easily. It’s easy to set up. It plugs in so you’re not constantly replacing batteries. I’m going to cry when my baby out grows it. This has been the perfect baby accessory!!
Absolutely awful
Received this as a gift and am glad to say I didn’t pay for it. Put it together in November and it sat in the babies room until she was born. I tested it when I put it together and it worked fine but I went to use it for the first time today with the baby and the swing doesn’t work at all. Really disappointed and now have to find a new swing, I would not purchase this item.
Good swing
I got this at my baby show and it was a life saver. My son used it till he hit the weight limit. When your little one gets close to the weight limit it will click. Assembling takes some umph but there’s a reason for that, stability. We never used the chair but the swing was wonderful and my son loved reaching for the little stars.
Crooked legs
We bought this for our first child and didn't realize until after he was born that the legs was crooked. It wobbles and I feel very uncomfortable putting our son in it. I do however use the seat as a bouncer. The vibration is so loud, but my son doesn't mind. I was hoping the legs would be in the replacement parts so I can salvage the swing.
Thought it would be good...Don’t buy
Got this for our now 4 month old. The swing broke in about a month and a half ! We thought it needed new batteries, that didn’t work! Tried using the plug it came with, nothing ! Very disappointed because it would soothe our baby while he was swinging in it! I wish I had seen the reviews before adding to my registry :(
Junk
My wife and I bought this swing for our grandson who is just now 3 months old. Only worked for a shot time then quit working completely.
Didn’t last long
Received this swing as a gift for our newborn. She absolutely loved being in her swing but after 3 months, it stopped working. Plays musics and sounds like the motor is moving but the swing isn’t rocking
Would not recommend
The instructions make absolutely no sense I spent two hours getting very frustrated. After finally getting it together the straps are to big and don’t adjust into the seat so there’s a lot of loose ends. Now I’m reading others reviews and I’m thinking I made a mistake in buying this swing.
Swing broke after 3 months!
I bought this swing and it stopped working after 3 months. Seems like a lot of people have had this issue. There is a pin in the swivel mechanism that fails and the swing breaks. The motor is still going but the swing doesn't move. Needs better quality control. It was a good swing while it worked!
DO NOT PURCHASE
Received this as a registry gift. Only had it 6 weeks and makes a clack noise from the metal. We’ve tried everything to get it to stop. Baby can’t sleep due to the noise and neither can we. Waste of money!!
Stopped working
I haven’t even had this swing for more than a couple months and the swing already doesn’t work anymore... It won’t play music or swing back and forth. Disappointing.
Terrible product
Received as a shower gift. It has never worked. Tried several sets of batteries and outlets without success. No music or swing movement. Baby is 2 months old and soon will be too big. I was told by operator at 1/800-345-4109 that a new motor can not even be ordered until 11/15/20 and would have to call back. Wait time for call to be answered was over 20 minutes. So dissatisfied with the product and customer service.
Stopped working
Got this as a gift and it stopped working right after we plugged it in! Does not work with batteries either.
Swing is great but bouncer?
Not sure if I missed something but I gave this as a gift and expected that the swing and bouncer would be able to separate easily. This appears to involve removing screws. Not something you would be doing in a hurry.
Power Problems
Hello, we received this swing as a baby shower gift brand new and assembled recently. Not even after one use the power source had went out including using batteries. So whatever's wrong with it is in the motor. I didn't expect the swing to have any issues so I had already threw away the box but I'm going to need a new motor unit which is just as much as buying one new. Wouldve been a great product but horrible output.
I demand my money back
My daughter is not even 3 months yet and it broke it just stopped swinging yesterday
Swing broke less than 2 months of use
So I got the swing in June and only used it a handful of times and it stopped working. I plugged it in and nothing then I tried to plug something else in and it works. So I was like let’s just use batteries after putting batteries in it’s still not turning on. I was bummed thankfully a friend let us borrow another swing until we get a new
Won't last long
First of all the assembling of this swing was almost impossible. My son loved this swing it was the go-to when he was unconsolable. I strapped him in and turned it on and nothing happens no music, or swinging. We've only been using this for a couple weeks my son just turned a month old. Really disappointed.
Disappointing from start to finish
I received this swing as a gift from my registry and my husband and I decided to put it together which was incredibly frustrating. The instructions were hard to read and it took us over an hour to put it together. Once it was put together, taken apart, and put together again we realized that it was just not right. Not all of the legs touched the ground and the swing itself was tilted at an angle that made me concerned to put a child in it. We immediately called the 800 number given to us in the box for help. Costumer service did nothing except tell us that she could send us a video on how to properly put it together. When we said we would just return it or get a new one with proper parts she was silent and hung up. I was so excited to use this swing and now I'm not sure if I'll buy any more graco products at all. Disappointing all around.
Really wanted to like it
I gave this as a present to my brother and his wife. Have always been happy with Graco products, but this is definitely the exception. It is so loud! Even on the slowest speed it makes a cracking sound over and over again. The vibrate option on the bouncer is also making such a loud noise that you can’t use it at all because the baby hates it. My family was too polite to tell me they just can’t use it, until I experienced it in person. Very surprised at the poor quality of the swing I got. This does not truly represent the other great quality products that I have bought from Graco. Very disappointed.
Baby loves it
Got for my baby shower. Was very easy to put together. Had the option to use battery or to plug in to the wall. I can say I use it a lot. I like that I can use it as a swing , and as a bouncer. Plays music/ white noise. My baby loves it! Easy to take the bouncer off and use around the house.
lifesaver
this was a great gift, especially when I couldn't get my little one to sleep. Bonus bouncer was great to move him around the house
Seems great but awful swing
My daughter couldn’t use this after 3 1/2 months. The swing kept catching on the bottom base. The vibrating chair was so loud and annoying we never used it . Save the $$
Seems great but don’t buy
I got this as a gift for my baby shower my daughter is three months old and she can no longer use it it’s hitting the bottom of the base when it goes she is only 14/15 pounds. We have never been able to use the bouncy chair part because the vibration is so loud it’s annoying great concept awful swing
eay to get baby in and out
Grandma has the swing at her place fro my son and his wife for the baby. I like the ability to not just be a swing but a chair for the baby and the ability to lay back for her. She loves the movement and listen to the music it plays.
Son loves this!!
Our son has loved his swing from the first time we put him in it! Safety belt puts my mind at ease!!
Baby likes the swing
I really wish the mobile lifted up for taking baby in and out. It's pretty bulky for a small space and my preschool child is constantly running into it. Nice padding and gentle swinging action.
Great features!
Bought it for my first daughter and it’s lasted me 3 years for each 3 of my babies
loved it
REVIEW IS A EXCELLENT FOR IT WILL USE IT EVERY DAY I AM SURE THE BABY WILL JUST LOVE IT TO
Great swing for a great price
We bought this swing 2 months ago for our newborn and it was the best investment. He loves sitting in it and staring at the mobil. It definitely helps us out when are doing our household chores and can’t entertain him at that moment.
Batteries or plugs in!!
I love this swing! It is multidirectional and speed plus the seat turns into a vibrating bouncer. I love that I can plug this swing in or use batteries.
How/why
After spending an absurd amount of time putting this thing together and struggling The swing is lopsided And as an expectant mother I don’t feel like it’s safe for my baby.
Stopped working
My baby is not even 15lbs and swing started making a weird sound like the motor is dying and will no longer work. Super disappointed!!! I am trying to work from home so this very inconvenient.
Cheap pieces
We got this swing for our son. When trying to move the swing in the car my husband (very handy) took the top off. When he unscrewed the top part the bolts all and loose and you can not reconnect it. You can not access the screws from inside. For the price it is not worth it.
Survived through 4 babies!
i was gifted this swing with my first baby in 2013. i have now used it for 4 babies and it is still in great condition. Early on the motor stopped working and graco shipped me a new one quickly. this swing has been loved by each of my kiddos :)
Waste of money
I bought this and within 3 months the motor stopped working and it won’t swing anymore. My child is under the weight limit so I know that wasn’t the issue. The other thing is the seat part is extremely loud when you turn it on and it will work one minute and not the next. My baby just turned 3 months old and I’m now having to buy another swing.
Life Saver
This swing has been a life saver on those restless night. My little one prefers it over her bed most of the time.
Q&A
8 answered8 Questions Answered
7 high confidence · 5 web-sourced
How common are reviewer reports of the motor failing or the unit becoming loudly intermittent after a few months of use (is this a frequent or isolated complaint)?
We see this reported fairly often: about 42% of reviewers gave 1–2 stars, and multiple low‑rated reviews specifically describe the motor stopping or becoming loudly intermittent after a few months. That pattern indicates motor/noise problems are a recurring complaint for a notable portion of buyers rather than an isolated issue with one or two units.
customer_reviews and review_summary
What type and size of batteries does the swing require, are any included, and what is the typical runtime on batteries at medium and high speed with sounds/vibration on?
We power the DuetConnect LX with D‑cell batteries or the included AC adapter: the swing/control module takes four D (LR20) alkaline cells and the removable bouncer’s vibration module takes one D cell; batteries are not included (AC adapter is). [1] Graco’s manual does not list a guaranteed runtime; typical user/third‑party estimates are roughly 20–40 hours on 4 fresh alkaline D cells at medium with sounds/vibration on and roughly 10–20 hours at high with all features running, but actual life varies by battery brand, timer use and how often the unit runs. [2][3]
Sources
Graco owner manual PD216414A for battery type and 'batteries not included'; runtime estimates from Batteryskills and user/parent reports.
When the seat is removed and used as the portable bouncer, do the vibration settings, melodies, and nature sounds still work from the seat itself (or do those features require the swing frame/AC power)?
This DuetConnect LX's removable seat keeps the 2 vibration settings and the 10 melodies/5 nature sounds and they will play when you use the seat as the portable bouncer — those features run from the seat on battery power, so the swing frame or AC adapter isn't required. The 6 swing speeds only operate when the seat is attached to the swing frame.
product_description; features & specs
Is the fabric seat pad and infant head support machine‑washable (including care instructions and whether straps need spot cleaning only)?
We recommend following the care tag on the DuetConnect LX seat pad — Graco’s Care & Maintenance directs you to check the seat pad’s care tag for washing instructions and to avoid bleach, while the swing frame should be cleaned with household soap and warm water. The harness webbing itself should be surface‑cleaned only (do not immerse or machine‑wash straps); harness covers or the removable seat pad may be washed per the care tag. [1] [2]
Sources
Graco product page (Care & Maintenance) and Graco instruction manual guidance on cleaning harness/webbing
Does the swing fold or partially collapse for storage and how easy is it to detach/reattach the seat for regular room‑to‑room use?
This swing’s metal/plastic frame does not fold flat or partially collapse for storage — the seat is designed to be removed instead. The swing seat easily detaches for room‑to‑room use: pull up the release triggers near the handles on both sides and lift the seat out, then reattach by hooking both handles onto the center hanger mount and verify by pulling up on the seat. For step‑by‑step images and notes (including the seat rotate/recline button), see the product instructions and manual. [1][2]
Sources
product_description (Graco product page) and product_instructions (official instruction manual PDF).
Are replacement parts (seat pads, harness straps, AC adapter, replacement motor) sold separately and is the motor/user‑serviceable or replaceable if it fails?
We don’t sell separate Graco replacement parts for this listing — Graco’s online replacement‑parts lookup for the DuetConnect LX currently shows “Replacement Parts Are Not Available” for this model. The owner’s manual instructs to use only Graco replacement parts and provides Graco’s parts/warranty channels for parts requests, and it does not include user‑repair instructions for the motor; the motor is not intended to be user‑serviceable and motor replacement/repair is handled through Graco/authorized service (third‑party adapters or motors may appear for sale from other sellers but the manual warns to use only Graco parts).
Sources
brand product page (replacement parts lookup) and DuetConnect LX owner’s manual (replacement parts/warranty, warnings about using only Graco parts).
Does Graco offer an updated/revised version or a manufacturing bulletin addressing reported motor noise/failures for this DuetConnect LX model?
We have not found any Graco-issued updated/revised DuetConnect LX model or a manufacturing/service bulletin that addresses motor noise or motor failures; Graco’s official recall/notice site and the DuetConnect LX product page list no such bulletin or revised model. Multiple user reviews and forum posts do report motor noise and motors stopping on this model, but those reports have not been reflected in a formal Graco bulletin or recall as of our check. [1][2][3][4]
Sources
Graco recall page and DuetConnect product page; corroborating consumer reviews/forums (ShopSavvy, BabyzCorner)
Beyond the listed weight limits (swing 30 lb, bouncer 18 lb), is there manufacturer guidance on recommended age or developmental stage to transition from bouncer to swing and then to stop using the swing?
Stop using the bouncer when your baby starts trying to sit up or reaches 18 lb (8.2 kg), whichever comes first; the bouncer’s maximum recommended height is 30 inches. Keep the swing seat fully reclined until your infant is at least 4 months old and can hold their head up without help, and stop using the swing when the infant attempts to climb out (about 9 months) or reaches 30 lb (13.6 kg). The swing is not intended for unsupervised sleep — if your baby falls asleep, remove them to a firm, flat sleep surface as soon as possible. [1]
instruction_manual (Graco DuetConnect LX owner’s manual, PD349098L)