The seat easily removes so you can take baby around the house in the infant seat. As baby grows the swing frame folds and stores away so you can use it as a toddler rocker with children up to 40lb. The swing also has easy release seat handles, a kickstand which locks out for feeding in infant seat stage, machine washable pad, convenient open top on swing for easy access and 3 point restraint for baby's safety. Requires 4 x D LR20alkaline batteries, not included.