I wasa little worried about getting this brand since two friends had fisher price swings died on them but they were a different version so we went for it anyways and im glad we did. This swing is excellent. The shape of the seat is comfortable and straps baby in. It has two different directions aby can swing, forward and back or side to side. There is a setting to adjust speed as well. It can play music but also has a button for nature sounds. Our son loves the running water and duckies and it always helps him fall asleep.