20 Most Recent Fisher Price Starlight Papasan Cradle Swing Questions & Answers

I found a set of worm gears that has 2 of the gears you need. Google search, worm gear svm-103. It is a packet with a lot of worm gears but the 2 big ones work perfectly.

The main ones to tighten are the ones on the legs that you can see. What makes it really wobbly are the legs not being balanced or spaced apart wide enough. They should be extended out enough for them to be resting on the side of the top where they enter the motor housing, and the feet should be relatively flat on the floor. Push them out (don't force them of course) then use your foot to nudge them out until they're stable enough for your needs. I found it also helps to set this up on a carpet instead of bare wood floor. The swinging motion can sometimes rock the legs up/out a little and make it look unstable.

If you haven't already figured this out, there are two pressure things on the underside of the swing. Just sit to the side or back of it to see them, push them both in, and tip it into the position you want. The upright position isn't upright like a chair, it's still a little reclined, so if you need a boost just slip a rolled up blanket in where you need it.

Had the exact same issue, so I called FP. I had already taken the motor housing off to see if it was something obvious, like a loose connection or broken part. I didn't see anything wrong so I just cleaned it up and put it back together. When I called they offered to sell me a new motor for around $80. Then the lady I was speaking to (who was typing as we talked) said "hey, wait, there's a note in here about this issue..." She said to do what I had done, lightly clean it out with something like a keyboard cleaner, then using the plug (not batteries) set the speed to two/center. It somehow resets it. That worked for me, and it was free. If that doesn't work then yes, you can get a motor directly from FP. Call the customer service number listed on the back of your manual, if you have it, or 800-432-5437. You'll need to have it nearby so you can give them the model number and year that is listed on the back of the motor housing (open the battery compartment if it isn't on the outside).You can also get motors online, especially ebay, from any of the papasan swings FP makes. I love this swing so much that I think it's worth it. I've used it for four years now and plan to use it in the future.

Make sure the legs are pulled out all of the way by pulling the legs outward. Make sure the buttons snap into the notches in the motorized frame. Also check to be sure the legs are locked into position by pushing the legs inward. The legs should not move. Also if you can adjust the swing from side to side make sure it is locked in place. That should fix it.