Ingenuity InLighten Soothing Swing - Van the Elephant: Adjustable Speed, Reclining Seat, Machine Washable
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3.9 out of 5 stars with 333 reviews
design: 3.32 out of 5
ease to install: 3.49 out of 5
quality: 2.89 out of 5
43% would recommend
96 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
10 March, 2026Verified purchase
UNSAFE
There is a 90 day window. Squeaks terribly after a few months, moved it to my other room and now it will not slow down and it is now going extremely fast and is unsafe I’m now out 150$ when something is to last your baby until they are 9 months old or 20lbs. My baby is 7 months and 14lbs. I bought it when he was a month old. Absolutely horrible save your money and go with a different brand.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 1 month ago
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1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 February, 2026
Dont waste your money
No power adapter? In the instructions (at the very end of assembly of course) they inform you that it doesn't even come with the power adapter. What a crock. Returning tomorrow. Don't waste your money. PS none of my USB A adapters I have lying around engage the swing. Lights come on but no swing.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 2 months ago
We apologize for any unsatisfactory experience you may have had with our product, the Ingenuity InLighten Soothing Swing. We value hearing feedback from parents like you and appreciate you sharing this information.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 January, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Arrived on time and the colors are exactly as pictured. Excited to begin using this!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
12 January, 2026
DO NOT BUY
Controls started turning off and on right after the warranty. I would not recommend buying!
1 reply from Kids2 team - 3 months ago
Thank you for providing your feedback on the Ingenuity InLighten Soothing Swing - Van the Elephant. We appreciate your input as a parent and would like to offer our support. To assist us in gaining further insight, please contact our team at 800-230-8190 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST.
1 out of 5 stars
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12 January, 2026Verified purchase
Do not buy! It's touchpad WILL fail. Check ingenuity's websites bad reviews.
Do not buy, return policy is 90 days and so is the manufacturers warranty. And it lasted 4 months of use, my baby just turned 4 months and the touchpad stopped working. You’ll try to touch the volume for music and it’ll stop swinging or turn the lights on or off, you’ll try to turn it off shed it turns the lights off or changes the volume. It also randomly shuts off. Target is no help with this item and neither is the manufacturer so it’s clear why their warranty is 90 days only. On ingenuities site there are reviews just like mine with the same issue. Highly do NOT recommend, it will fail before your baby outgrows it or even starts sitting on their own.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 3 months ago
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
12 December, 2025Verified purchase
Get it!!
I was very hesitant to purchase this swing because of all the negative reviews. I decided to purchase it anyways because it’s one of the only swings on the market that can go side to side or forward & backwards. My baby never seems to like the same setting on the swing. He likes variety I guess you could say lol Sometimes he loves going side to side and sometimes he hates it. It’s the same thing with forward & backwards. This swing gives him (and us) different options. He absolutely loves the spinning and light up mobile. Starting at about 4 weeks old when we put him in this swing he would immediately look up and wait for us to turn on his lights! I do think it should come with a power brick if you need it in order to use the swing, but thankfully we had some laying around the house unused. It’s on a timer, but the timer isn’t completely accurate. I’ll set it on 30 minutes and it’s more like 15 minutes. The 90 minute option is actually 30-35 minutes. Overall, I would say it’s a great purchase and I would purchase it again in the future for shower gifts or if I have another baby!
1 out of 5 stars
24 October, 2025
The swing creeks after 3 months of minimal use.
The swing creeks after 3 months of minimal use. Warranty only covers 90 days from purchase. I bought it before my due date so of course it is out of warranty when it breaks.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 6 months ago
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1 out of 5 stars
19 October, 2025Verified purchase
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I am not pleased with this purchase. One I expected to buy something safe for my first great grandchild and it’s not up to part. The space bar that open and close is defected. So not worth my money.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 6 months ago
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1 out of 5 stars
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17 October, 2025Verified purchase
Swing
Not that long ago I bought it and the swing started to not work
1 reply from Kids2 team - 6 months ago
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3 out of 5 stars
11 October, 2025Verified purchase
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The swing works good but it’s not for big babies the straps only go so far ( I suggest they make the straps longer so they can adjust better) my son is big now and I don’t feel like he got the full use out of it. You do need a block for the usb. It wasn’t a big deal to me because our couches have an outlet for that but if it didn’t think I would’ve been bothered.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 September, 2025
No power
Got one for our baby shower. Built it and it didn’t work. No power to the unit.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 6 months ago
Thank you for providing your feedback on the Ingenuity InLighten Soothing Swing - Van the Elephant. We appreciate your input as a parent and would like to offer our support. To assist us in gaining further insight, please contact our team at 800-230-8190 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
22 September, 2025Verified purchase
swing
My little one love it
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 September, 2025Verified purchase
Slow swing / doesnt come with plug
Super slow /doesn’t come with plug
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 August, 2025Verified purchase
quit swinging after 5 months
bought in March 2025, it is now August 2025 and the motor is shot and it doesn't swing anymore.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 8 months ago
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1 out of 5 stars
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16 August, 2025
Poor quality control
Never got to use the product because the assembly mechanism was defective. The pieces did not lock into place securly. It can't even be just a spot to sit because it is not safe. I don't recommend buying.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 8 months ago
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3 out of 5 stars
15 August, 2025Verified purchase
Too small for our giant baby
Our son is a pretty big baby but at 4 months when we purchased this he didn’t fit with the strapped extended as far as they go. Also never thrilled when the items I spend good money on can’t be charged with what’s in the box. You have to have a usb adapter to plug it into a wall outlet unless you have fancy usb ports in your outlets. Sure it says so in the description but let’s be honest what mom of a newborn is reading the fine print beyond the basic functions. Was not fun to put together. The material is good quality and it is sturdy.
1 out of 5 stars
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12 August, 2025Verified purchase
Damaged box
Target selling item with damaged box. Parts coming out of the hole and inside bag comp ripped. Now have to go back to target with newborn to exchange. Do better target and dont sell items that are damaged.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 8 months ago
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 July, 2025Verified purchase
When you need a break
This has been great - purchased in March, so I have been using for about 4 months. There are so many of these on the market, I looked and looked. Honestly didn't even want one of these "big things" in my house but it has been awesome. I got it when it when it was on sale and with a registry coupon so the price was right too! My son wasn't the biggest fan at first but he got used to it and now can hang out in it long enough for me to do a little housework, eat dinner, or have a hot coffee in peace. The speeds aren't crazy, I keep it on 3/5 speed and it's great. My son likes the lights and mobile. Songs are easy listening, not super babyish. Give you self a little break and get one on sale if you can!
1 out of 5 stars
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16 July, 2025Verified purchase
Malfunctioned to warp speed after 2 months of use
Sadly, like so many reviews I saw but hoped it wouldn't be the case for me, this swing malfunctioned after about 2 months of use. It initially worked fine on swing speeds 1-5 until one day decided to only swing on WARP SPEED level 5 even when set on level 1 or 2. Clearly a safety hazard, anything above level 3 on this swing is far too much. I was able to return just within the 90-day return window, but now this swing is going into a landfill and I regret not avoiding it in the first place, what needless waste.
1 reply from Kids2 team - 9 months ago
We apologize for any unsatisfactory experience you may have had with our product, the Ingenuity InLighten Soothing Swing - Van the Elephant. We value hearing feedback from parents like you and appreciate you sharing this information. If you are still experiencing issues, please give us a call at 800-230-8190 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm EST.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
1 July, 2025
Life saver
I got this handed down to me I don’t think it was used much but I love it! I’ve read a few reviews about the adapter being a problem to them but I’ve traded out the wall adapter multiple times with different ones I have around the house and works just fine. Also about the straps not being adjustable they most definitely are! When I cleaned the cover I had to get the straps off it might’ve been tedious but it’s doable. My baby was chunky so I had to figure it out lol. I will say the control panel is sensitive but what do you expect out of something that’s touchscreen 🤷🏽♀️ anyways I love this swing it’s been a life saver since baby was born and he absolutely loves it too with the little lights, sounds and toys