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The best kids' swings for your garden 2022
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Having a swing in the garden is every child’s dream and it’s more affordable than you might think.
It’s a great way to keep kids busy, especially at the moment with all the playgrounds shut because of the pandemic.
Another bonus that it encourages kids to play outside and get some fresh air rather than looking at a screen all day!
You might even get five minutes to yourself to sit and relax!
We’ve rounded-up our favourite swings for all budgets and garden sizes – some can even be installed indoors as well.
Have a look!
1. Portable toddler swing
*Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
*Fast-folding frame for easy storage
*Sturdy, steel frame
This is the perfect swing for children aged six months old and up. It's very sturdy, with a steel frame, but can also be folded up easily for storage or for moving around your garden.
The seat is made with VV-resistant fabric and has a back support for added comfort. The swing can be used until your child is around three-years-old.
2. Nest Swing Seat
*Comfortable and durable material
*Can fit up to two or three children (150 kg max)
*Suitable for swing frame (or swing hooks) and can also be hung from a tree
This durable swing seat is perfect for siblings or for kids to enjoy with their friends. It can fit at least two children and lift 150 kg in total.
It's crafted from durable material and made following on the latest safety guidelines, so will give some much needed peace of mind to parents.
3. Swing with water spray
*An exciting swing that sprays water, too!
* Suitable for children aged three years old and up
*Size when assembled 191 x 186 x 170 cm
It sprays kids with a curtain of water as they swing and stops when they stop swinging.
It works by connecting a standard garden hose and also has a powder-coated steel design for rust-resistance.
4. Swurfer
*With a unique surf board design
*Is easy to install
*Includes: swing board, UV resistant rope and handles
Little surfers will be SO excited to use this swing. All they have to do is hold onto the handles and calmly sway side to side, or use their legs to control the speed – just like they're surfing!
The board is made of durable plastic strong enough to hold up to 150 pounds (113kg) AND it comes with UV and mildew-resistant double braided rope.
5. Double Baby Swing
*Dimensions when assembled: 116 x 78 x 122 cm
*Suitable for children 12 months and up with maximum weight per seat of 12 kg (so maximum total weight: up to 24 kg)
*Tested and certified safety standards
If you're looking for something more elaborate for your baby, then this is definitely for you! It's designed with two swings, which makes it perfect for siblings or for your child to enjoy with a friend.
Plus it's very easy to build, so your little one will be able to enjoy it in no time!
6. Wooden Swing Set
*Can be adjusted as your child grows
*Perfect for children aged from 9- 36 months old
*Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
This attractive and colourful wooden swing can be used both inside and out – hung from the ceiling, door frame or attached to a tree.
It's extra safe, featuring a harness, galvanised steel O-rings AND it can easily be adjusted as your child grows!
7. Create your own swing set, from £139
*Create your own garden playset
*You pick everything from frame, to colour and activity
*Made from extra stable, safe AND natural materials
This fully customisable swing set will be a definite hit with little ones! They can take part and tell you what the set of their dreams is and help you choose the frame, decide on the colour scheme, and most importantly pick the features, such as a swing or climbing rope.
It's crafted from all natural materials that are made to last and comes with everything you might need for set up. We love it!
8. Classic Swing Seat
*Features a non-slip ridged seat surface and raised sides for added safety and comfort
*Has the classic swing design
*Has weatherproof ropes with breaking strain of 200kg
This classic swing seat is designed with safety AND comfort in mind. With a non-slip ridged surface and raised sides, plus weatherproof ropes with a breaking strain of 200kg, it's SO durable.
Plus, the materials used on the seat and the steel rings and adjusters are hard wearing, durable and UV stable, so it can safely be left out all year round.
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