Baby & Family · Head-to-head
Graco Soothe My Way Swing with Removable Rocker vs UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Baby Swings: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Graco Soothe My Way wins on sheer soothing odds - sixteen motion combinations plus a removable rocker make it the most useful swing for the most families. The UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing is the one to stretch for if classic swinging has already failed you.
Graco Soothe My Way Swing with Removable Rocker
Buy itSixteen ways to soothe plus a seat that pops off and becomes a carry-anywhere rocker - the most versatility per dollar in the category.
- 8 motions in 2 directions for 16 soothing combinations - the best odds of finding the one your baby likes
- Seat lifts off the frame to become a portable rocker for other rooms
- Plug-in power (AC adapter included), 6 swing speeds, 2-speed vibration, and 10 melodies plus 5 nature sounds
- Big footprint - Graco lists it at 26 in wide and 28 in deep, real floor space in a small living room
- Owners say initial assembly and removing the fabric for washing are fiddly
UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing
Buy itThe famous multi-motion glider, now under the UPPAbaby name - unmatched motion variety and app smarts, if your baby takes to it.
- Five distinct parent-inspired motions with adjustable speeds - 400+ combinations traditional pendulum swings can't replicate
- App control with motion-matching, Bluetooth, and smart-home voice control
- Compact base, very quiet motor, and a proper newborn insert
- Flagship price for what is still a soothing seat with a short usage window
- The gliding motion is polarizing - owner reports agree some babies love it and some never warm to it
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Graco Soothe My Way Swing with Removable Rocker Our pick | UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Parents who want the highest chance of finding a motion that works, plus a rocker they can move around the house | Parents of fussy babies who haven't responded to classic swinging and want every motion option technology can offer |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$$ · flagship |
| Motion variety | 8 motions in 2 directions (16 combos), 6 speeds | 5 distinct glide motions, adjustable speeds, 400+ combos |
| Footprint & portability | 26 x 28 in frame; seat detaches as a portable rocker | Compact base, moderate footprint |
| Smart & sound features | 10 melodies, 5 nature sounds, 2-speed vibration; no app | App control, motion-matching, Bluetooth, voice control |
| Noise level (per reviewers) | Quiet | Very quiet |
| Newborn support | Removable body support; swing 5.5 to 25 lb, rocker 5.5 to 18 lb | Included newborn insert, deep recline |
| Reliability reputation | Strong per owner reports | Strong; established motor platform |
| Best-fit baby | Picky soothers who need motion options | Fussy babies unmoved by classic swinging |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Graco Soothe My Way Swing with Removable Rocker if
parents who want the highest chance of finding a motion that works, plus a rocker they can move around the house.
Know before buying: big footprint - Graco lists it at 26 in wide and 28 in deep, real floor space in a small living room.
Pick the UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing if
parents of fussy babies who haven't responded to classic swinging and want every motion option technology can offer.
Know before buying: flagship price for what is still a soothing seat with a short usage window.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Graco Soothe My Way Swing with Removable Rocker - Sixteen ways to soothe plus a seat that pops off and becomes a carry-anywhere rocker - the most versatility per dollar in the category. Choose the UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing instead if parents of fussy babies who haven't responded to classic swinging and want every motion option technology can offer.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Baby Swings: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).