Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Fisher Price Cradel Swing Uses the Same Motor as Air Wick Fresh Matic

   I had to post this, for the simple fact that it astounds me. Yesterday, our baby swing, a Fisher Price Cradel Swing crapped out on us. The music and mobile continuted to work, but the swing, did not, in fact, swing. So loooking around, we found that the cheapest model in stores is around $70, which was a bit pricey for me at the moment. So instead, I appealed to the internets to resolve my solution, and I stumbled on the following site:  http://www.fixya.com/support/t1101519-fisher_price_natures_touch_cradle_swing An lo and behold, it says that with an hour, and an Air Wick Fresh Matic you can replace the motor in the swing and it would fix it.
   At $11 for the air wick, I figure, what the hey, I'll give it a shot. Long story short, one dismembered air wick (it uses triangle bit screws, I don't have that, but I do have two pairs of pliers tougher than the plastic), a cut thumb, and a bit of sweat later, the swing swings again. So, crazy, ya? Anyhow, thanks to the internets for saving me $60.
  For anyone who actually tries this, it is possible for someone who isn't incredibly mechanically minded, however, you'll probably disagree with me half way through.

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