All swings should be anchored per the manufacturer’s instructions and should be connected using S hooks with closed ends. Most swings listed here are suitable for babies from either six or nine months old and have a reasonable weight limit. If you’re sold on the benefits of installing a baby or toddler swing at your own home, I’ve rounded up some the best baby swings and toddlers swings for outdoor use (although many of them you can use as indoor swings as well). Classic Swing:This is the other type you likely remember from your childhood. A piece of polymer, rubber or wood forms a swing seat between two chains. Appropriate for an older age range, once they can hold on properly. Example, Eastern Jungle playground style swing.

My own experience comes from 3 years as a mom, hitting up swing sets in 15 countries! The best swing we ever used was facing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, although that was more for the view than the quality of the outdoor baby swing in particular. If you have a kid that doesn’t like to wear pants (this is my child) or live in a wet climate, this could work better than a plastic swing for comfort (although plastic may perform better from a weather resistance perspective over time).Surfing Swing:This is a revelation for older children and risky play. More or less like the classic swing, but meant to stand up and surf on it – hello gross motor skills development! Comes with “handle bars” to hold on to, and is not suitable or safe for young kids. Example, Swurfer Surfing Swing . It is made out of sturdy materials and is easy to clean. Safety features include sturdy rope that is water-resistant and can withstand years of outdoor wear and tear, stay-put shoulder straps, safety clasps, and a t-bar restraint. Features: extra-long 102" adjustable dacromet chains - corrosion resistant; with vinyl coating on 32" for pinch-free fun and a more comfortable ride

Sensory Swing or Therapy Swing: These are made of fabric and – when hung – look like a little raindrop with a hole to sit in. They create a cozy little cocoon, and are said to be comforting for neurologically diverse kids. For example, the Outree Swing . In addition to using sunscreen in children 6 months and older, parents should seek shady areas and try and take children to the park before 10 am or after 2 pm when the UV strength is lower. All swings should be made of a soft material, like rubber or soft plastic. The frame material should be made of painted metal or pressure treated wood.” Outdoor baby and toddler swings are one of our toddler’s favorite activities – and these days you don’t even have to go to the park to enjoy them! After considering a massive range of baby and toddler swings, I came up with two clear winners for babies, in two different categories:

Product Specifications (may vary based on your selection)

The ropes on the Sung ‘n Secure swings are not adjustable, they are set from the factory to be 48” in length so they can be hung from a standard swing set.” Material: Eastern Jungle (polyethylene/copolymer plastic) / Squirrel Products (not specific) / Safari Swings (plastic ones) Disc Style: We’ve only ever used a disc style at a neighbors house, as they have a tree swing with multiple attachments, one of which is a disc. Basically, small flat disc is attached to a hanging rope, and older kids can jump up on the rope and use the disc as a seat, wrapping their arms and legs around the disc to hang on. They are fun and require the kids to use their upper body, lower body, and core muscles to stay on! You can also hang it from a beam, as I show below: The Little Tikes Snug n Secure swing hanging from a beam It’s also made in the USA and is free from lead and other heavy metals, BPA, latex, PVC, and phthalates.

OR have a "9" stamped on the inner arrow, combined with a number "43" or higher stamped on the outer arrow Seat constructed with highly durable copolymer plastic, with dacromet coated hardware designed to be rust-freeBottom line? This is a great choice for most families, but if you’re particular about what kind of materials your child uses, this isn’t the infant or toddler swing for you! However, when it comes to swing materials, you want to make sure they’re designed to prevent injuries.