How to Select a Toddler Swing

Select a Toddler Swing

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  Think about the type of seat you would like to select for your swing. Most toddler swings offer two different types of seats: full or half bucket. In addition, you can also decide whether you want the seat back of your swing to be high or low.

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  Select a material for your toddler swing. The majority of toddler swings on the market today are constructed of a sturdy, inflexible plastic. However, some models come in a rubberized plastic which allows more movement.

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  Make sure your children fall under the weight guidelines for the toddler swing you select. Some swings are quite liberal in their weight limits, allowing children over 120 lbs. to use the product. Others, however, have modest limits of under 30 or 40 lbs.

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  Consider whether you want a stand-alone swing, or one which is part of a larger play area. Having an individual swing makes a lot of sense when space is tight, but large activity centers may entertain children for longer periods of time.

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  Decide whether you want rope or chain lines holding your swing up. Rope may be more suceptible to adverse weather, but it may be easier on tiny hands. Chains may pinch little fingers, but they may be less abrasive on delicate skin.

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  Look at convertible swings. A convertible swing is one that grows with your child from infancy to childhood. A well-constructed convertible swing may hold up for many years and might save you money over the long run when you don't have to buy a new swing for each stage of your child's life.