This swing does not stay folded up when you try to carry it somewhere. The seat unfolds and when you try to stand it somewhere (like putting it down when coming thru the door with an armload of stuff) it won't stay propped up against anything, it just falls on the floor. The toys hit the baby in the head and the bar is too low to try to get baby out without hitting head. I do not think this is a good swing to "take along". It is bulky. The lights do not stay on to keep baby entertained. Only good thing......it is very sturdy and does swing very well.