Children's outdoor swing for home
Nowadays there are so many various gadgets that help parents in caring for their baby. Among them, a special place is occupied by children's outdoor swings for the house. For most children, they are fun fun, one of their favorite entertainment. Even if the weather is bad, your child will not be bored at home.
Floor swings can be easily rearranged from place to place and transported; they can be folded very easily and do not take up much space. In addition, they have a beneficial effect on the health and development of your child.
Features and benefits
In the shops you can find a huge selection of models of children's floor swings. They have various designs, original design solutions, bright colors, transformation possibilities.
Choosing a swing for the house, you must take into account their features:
- strength;
- reliable fixation;
- weight and mobility;
- the ability to adjust the height of the structure;
- amplitude of motion;
- the ability to adjust the position of the seat back;
- seat adjustment for the convenience of crumbs;
- age of children for which they are intended.
The main advantage of this entertainment is the health benefits. Swing on a swing will help strengthen the vestibular apparatus of children with the help of a uniform amplitude of movement. They help strengthen the various muscle groups in a child (stomach, arms, legs, and forearms). Pleasant rocking promotes the development of a sense of rhythm in the crumbs and assists in the perception of space.
Floor swing helps to develop coordination of movements, to develop a good posture. In addition, the use of children's swings will help young parents free up time for a little rest and entertain the bored baby.
Very comfortable to use swing, the frame of which is folded. They are very compact and, if necessary, they are easy to fold and remove or take with you somewhere (nature, summer cottage).
Kinds
On sale you can find 4 types of children's outdoor swings: electric, mechanical, chaise lounge and swing-transformer. Let us consider in more detail the features of each of them:
- Homemade electric Swing swing baby without the help of mom, working on the network or on batteries. They may have such functions as tempo adjustment and swing time settings, a music panel with a certain number of melodies and the ability to adjust its volume. Often, an electric or battery kit includes an arc or a mobile with colorful toys, a feeding table, a pad and a mattress for the convenience of the baby, they can also have a remote control or connect to a smartphone. For the swing, working from the network, the kit may contain an adapter with which you can use them if there is no outlet nearby.
- Mechanical the swings are set in motion by the parents or the actions of the swinging baby. They can have a seat in the form of a stool or be backless, they can be on a spring or balance in one place. Such swings can have one or two seats.
- Sun loungers are portable rocking. The cradle of the chaise lounge can have two positions: in the active, it swings at the slightest movement of the child, and in the stationary it is fixed in one position. Most often there are models in which it is possible to adjust the angle of inclination of the back of the chaise lounge. In addition, they can have music panels or arcs with toys.Models that have a vibration function are called a bouncer.
- Swing transformer - This is a good choice for parents who do not want to additionally purchase Chair for babies or portable cradle. Without much effort, you will turn your swing into one of these necessary structures, and save space in the room.
Materials
The frame of the floor swing is most often made of metal hollow tubes. Such designs are the most reliable and durable. but Some manufacturers combine metal with plastic or wood. Such a frame does not differ in durability, as the plastic breaks easily, and wooden parts may crack and crack over time. In order that a swing did not move on a floor, on legs make rubber slips or suckers.
For the manufacture of seats can be used plastic or wood. From above it can have a soft fabric cover. When choosing a swing, keep in mind that a fabric cover can easily get dirty and better if it is removable.
How to choose indoor models?
When choosing a swing for home, you should consider the age and weight of the child, the reliability and size of the structure, practicality and comfort for the baby:
- Electric swing and chaise lounges can be used from birth. As a rule, such constructions are low. The seat of electric compartments is made in the form of a cradle, in which it is very easy to lull the baby to sleep. Such models have five-point seat belts, which allows the mother not to worry about the crumb. They can be equipped with music panels, the choice of speed and time of motion sickness. Also with their help, you can entertain the baby, because on the arc of the electronic nanny there are bright toys. Avoid leaving the baby in such a swing for more than half an hour, since even monotonous movement can lead to motion sickness. The disadvantage of this type of swing can be called the presence of electronics, which can fail. Then they can no longer be used for their intended purpose, and for repairs will have to pay a considerable amount. Also, such models are designed only for small weight and height of the child, so they will be used only for a short time.
- For children who have already turned 6 months, you can buy a transforming swing. Such models are most often equipped with a soft seat, the ability to change the angle of the back. Rocking them will need parents. A big plus of this type is the ability to turn them into a highchair, a chaise longue or a carrier. This type of floor swing is very practical and will last for a long time.
- For children from 1 year to 3 years, the swing is usually more cumbersome. They can take a child weighing up to 25 kg. The seat and its back are made of solid material, they can be softened with foam rubber and a fabric cover. There are models in which it is possible to adjust the angle of the backrest. When choosing such a swing, look at whether there are seat belts on them, a jumper made of cloth between the crumbs of the feet, handrails and steps. Be sure to check the reliability of the design and the presence of latches from unintentional folding.
For children 3 years and older, you can purchase swing balancers, spring swing or traditional:
- Swing balancers can have one or two child seats for sitting. Very often they are presented in the form of different funny animals. If in this model one seat is assumed, then it is set in motion by swinging the baby back and forth. On models with two seats, the children take turns pushing off the floor.
- Swings on a spring swing as a result of pushing the child away from the floor, as well as movements of his body in different directions.
- Traditional swings have almost the same design as the swings, which are designed for children of 3 years. However, they are more massive and require more space.
Safety criteria
When choosing a swing for your baby, pay special attention to how safe they are to use:
- The swing frame should be stable and reliable.. Fastening parts must be firmly fixed. In order for the swing does not slide on the floor with legs, rubber pads or suckers are necessary. Places where the child will hold or rest with his feet should be rubberized or covered with cloth.
- Be sure to check the presence of locks against involuntary folding. On the swing of children should not be sharp corners, small parts that are easily removed.
- On the seat must be a three-or five-point seat belts. Well if there is a jumper between the legs of the fabric or anatomical limiter. This will help prevent the baby from slipping out of them. Pay attention to the seat attachment to the frame. It should not have chips, cracks and other damage.
- Mounted seat must be firmly and securely. If the backrest can change the angle of inclination, then make sure that it is securely fixed.
- Well, if the fabric covers are removableso it will be much easier to monitor the purity of the model. The fabric that was used in the production should be natural, preferably cotton. The mattress should be of orthopedic form, especially should pay attention to it, if you purchase a product for a newborn.
- See if there is a swing lock on the selected model. It is necessary for fixing the seat in a fixed position if necessary.
Manufacturers
- Capella - The company is a global brand for the production of goods for children and has been on the market for over 20 years. Swings from this company have a bright original design, and the quality meets all European standards.
- Electronic swing manufacturers Graco and jetem are very popular among young parents. The most affordable among them is the firm Jetem.
- Baby care - the manufacturer of a huge range of children's products from birth to the early preschool age. Their automatic swings and batteries are in great demand among their parents.
- "Breeze" - Russian company for the production of goods for children. Affordable cost of goods from this manufacturer is an undoubted advantage.
- Bebeton - a manufacturer that offers a large selection of sun loungers, cradles and floor swings.
- Enjoy - home floor swings of this company fall into the middle price category of goods and are very reliable.
- For children from 1 to 3 years old, parents often choose brands. Fairy, Allen, Adbor.
Beautiful interiors
The important point is how harmoniously the children's swings fit into the interior and the size of your home. It is important that their design is also liked by the child for whom they are purchased, otherwise it may happen that the baby loses interest in them very quickly.
In a small apartment, bulky swings would be inappropriate for large rooms, it is possible to consider larger options. Swings for children over 3 years old are best to buy in a room with high ceilings.
Choose colors that will suit your design, will not look ridiculous and annoying when looking at them.
When implementing the design decisions when creating the interior of a children's room, consider for the child of what sex they are intended - a boy or a girl. Think over all the details, because even they can make a big difference. Restlessness and curiosity are peculiar to boys. They learn everything from their own experience, they are interested in everything. A swing in the shape of a ship will perfectly fit into the marine interior of the children's room.
If the child is interested in transport, then it can be a machine or a motorcycle. From the colors suitable for them, one should pay attention to blue, blue, purple, as well as combinations with beige, orange and gray.For older boys, a backless swing can be purchased, on which they can swing even when standing.
Little princesses will prefer colorful and elegant options. The swing seat for girls can be made in the form of a pouf or carriage, and the swing itself can be in the form of a favorite fairy-tale hero or animal. To create an interior in the nursery should not do everything in pink. Stop the choice on the natural shades creating a cosiness in the room, warmth and doing it light and gentle. When choosing a swing for a child girl, these trends will also be relevant.
Kids will love the fun prints and interesting memorable patterns.
How to choose a safe outdoor swing for children, see the following video.