Swings are an integral part of our childhood.Before purchasing swings, you must decide which one you want - battery operated or crank model. Frankly, most of them available on the market today are battery-operated.In any case, they should be safe.They must have a solid base to avoid tipping and a safe seat is necessary as well.Other safety features such as rolled towels for stability of an infant's head, will help to avoid accidents when an infant's neck or head can become trapped between the back rest and the bars.The biggest advantage of the crank models is that they can serve lifetime, if they have sturdy, stable frames with tubular-metal legs. And a big plus can be their well-padded reclining seats.