Children's outdoor swing for home
Despite the advent of modern gadgets, the good old swing still remains the favorite entertainment of kids. Doctors, meanwhile, say that behind this fun lies a serious, and most importantly, useful training for the nervous system and the back muscles of the child.
In addition, the vestibular apparatus is trained. So swing is not only pleasant, but also useful. In this article we will try to tell you what you need to pay attention to when choosing a swing in order to maximize the safety of the child, as well as take into account the characteristics of your apartment.
Today, the market presents a variety of types of swings. There is a suitable cost and configuration. There are electronic swings, those that can be hung and others that are placed on the floor. Swings are also home and intended for the street.
Main types
For city apartment
If you decide to buy a floor swing for an apartment, then we will give you a couple of useful tips. Above all - safety. At the head of the corner stand reliability and durability. Swings must stand firmly, preferably fixed, have brakes.
Also, non-slip lining will not be superfluous. Pay attention to the swing frame. It must be durable. The presence of a bumper and seat belts can also be a weighty argument in favor of purchasing one or another product.
If you want to be confident in the reliability of the swing - it is best to purchase products from proven brands. We will conduct a small review and introduce you to the most prominent brands that have proven themselves in the market.
Floor swing brand "Fairy" are placed on the floor and can be easily assembled. The seat in them is soft and there are seat belts. Such a folded swing can easily fit into a car, they can be taken out of town for a weekend or used within an apartment.
Swing "Allen" implies a universal convenience and will be a good support for the young mother. They are equipped with a table, can be used not only as a swing, but also as a cradle.
In the Adbor swing, as a rule, the backrest is adjusted in three positions, and there is also a removable table. When folded, they take up little space and, in general, are notable for ease of use. They have seat belts, however, according to some users, such outdoor swings are not very stable, although they have a number of impressive advantages.
Electronic
When buying a swing, remember that they are designed with the expectation of the kids of a certain weight and age categories. Products marked with a 0+ symbol are suitable for the smallest. Most often, it is for them that they choose electronic floor swings, because at this age the baby cannot so far sway independently. Note that most electronic swings are recommended for children from 6 months.
Such swings are often referred to as swinging centers. They have the function of vibration, as well as various melodies that will calm even the most restless baby. The function of the backrest adjustment allows you to use the swing for children of different ages. The chair can help in carrying the baby.
The electronic swing has its drawbacks.For example, according to experts, the child may lose the daily routine. When rocking baby is almost always falling asleep. Therefore, it is not advised to place a child in such swings for more than half an hour.
It is also not recommended to use such attractions after meals. If your baby has a restless nature, then we also do not recommend using such products. Since they can irritate him even more.
Another disadvantage of this technique is that it is electronic, and therefore depends on the mechanism. Failure to make it out of your floor swing trinket. At least until the time you fix it in a specialized service center.
It is also worth mentioning that the baby can quickly grow out of the bassinet. Even among the troubles in such a swing there is a sharp smell of plastic, which in itself is not environmentally friendly.
Suspended
Next, consider the swing swing. In some ways, they are not very reliable, but they have a number of undeniable advantages. They are universal in use: suitable for home and street. They do not take up much space, they are very mobile and light in weight, which is a big plus in the conditions of modern apartments.
For babies from 3 years old, a swing swing made of wood or plastic will be the most suitable.
Having bought such a swing, be prepared to tinker a bit with them - often they go from the store unregulated, skewed, so you have to tackle their alignment. Children who are less than 4 years old should be insured so that they do not fall from such a swing. Also remember that the back in them can crush and create discomfort for the child.
The version of such a floor swing, made of wood, is perhaps the most reliable. Plastic eventually loses its color, is prone to breakage, as the material is fragile. A rope holding a swing, as a rule, is tightly fixed by knots, which will prevent it from slipping.
Such a disassembled swing will not take away much space in your apartment, and their undeniable advantage will be its versatility. You can apply them both in the house, and beyond its limits, on the street.
The absence of sharp angles of such a swing is a plus in terms of safety.
Advantages and disadvantages
Outdoor swing is recommended to buy for children a year and older. Such swings are more bulky, but, nevertheless, comfortable.They are suitable for you, if in your children's room a lot of free space and there is where to turn.
Floor swing can be different variations: with soft harnesses and sides, equipped with tables, electric, made from different materials: metal or plastic.
A big plus is that such swings are soft and have good lining on the back of the chair, sides, on the bumper, have different designs of suspension. Sharp corners of the joints, which can pose a potential danger to the child, in such swings are usually carefully covered with soft materials, which is a great advantage in terms of safety.
Such swings are stable - the design of the legs is well thought out and appropriate measures are taken to keep them in a stable position. The soft elements are decorated with oilcloth, which makes it easy to keep them clean. However, this has its minus - such material can be easily torn.
More talk about the disadvantages of the outdoor swing. As we have already said, difficulties may arise due to their impressive dimensions.
The swing has a noticeable weight, and if the design does not provide an inguinal strap,then we advise you to try to be nearby and make sure that the baby does not slip out from under the bumper swing and does not fall.
How to choose
To make a good choice of swing, you need to understand the totality of many factors. For example, children's swings, which are placed at home, have their undeniable advantages - they can be used year-round, which is not the case with street swings.
Choosing a swing, remember that the floor swing is more stable, it is possible to move them to any corner of your home. Plus the floor swing in that they can be neatly folded and put away in the closet. With a suspended swing, the situation is more complicated - they need to be thoroughly unwound and disassembled.
If, when choosing a swing, you want to use the space of the room as efficiently as possible, then the next option will be interesting for you. In addition to the floor and hanging swings, there is a more original and advantageous option in terms of the interior - a swing built into the furniture.
Typically, these swings have original beds lofts. Swings in them are attached to the upper tier, and they are located on the lower tier.In the "attic" of these beds, the swing is usually a bed. One of the solid advantages in choosing such a swing is the issue of saving space.
In the case of other types of swings, you need to allocate some space to install them. Here everything is thought out and built into the furniture. Under the upper tier, which occupies a bed in the space of the room, a swing is organically arranged.
The argument in favor of choosing such a swing will be that the child, as a rule, such a swing is especially interesting. importantly, the swings have the most diverse design and design features. You can choose them to your liking, as well as in such a way as to organically get into the tone of the design of the children's room, which is also important.
Safety first
A small child will be liked if the swings are equipped with a variety of squeakers, toys and rattles. And for parents, one of the important factors of choice is the safety of the child.
To protect his safety, some manufacturers equip the swing with seat belts - these belts are three-point and five-point.If there are no similar belts on the swing that you bought, and there is also no protective side, then we advise you to always be near the child to prevent the possibility of his falling.
Now let us touch on the issue of mounting a swing swing. Fastening a rope of a swing swing to an open hook is one of the most dangerous methods. When swinging on such a swing, the child may fall out. Since the fastener is not closed, and the rope sliding along the ring can jump out of its limits.
We do not advise you to place a hanging swing in the doorway. This is not the best support for them. The place of attachment may not withstand, which would entail the fall of the child. A special danger in this arrangement is also the door jamb. The kid can swing about them when swinging.
In addition to these dangers, such swings are fraught and others. For example, the nodes that hold the seat. They can accidentally be untied or slip into the hole and then the fall can not be avoided.
If you suspect that the rope on the ring is poorly fixed, any measures are not thought out to avoid a rope lunge, the rope is not securely attached to the seat - it is better to refrain from such a purchase.
When choosing a swing with a suspension, be especially vigilant, pay attention to the nuances listed above.
Choosing a swing for the floor, take a closer look: how stable and safe they are. In the swing swing, let your attention be riveted to the quality of the rope, watch out for its wear, consider strength and the possibility of strain.
Notice how the seat is attached to the rope. In the floor swing, carefully examine the details and how securely they are fastened and docked. Check backlash and squeaks, carefully look at the stability of the swing.
Choosing an electronic swing, do not forget that you risk knocking the child's daily routine. And, most importantly, remember - the safety of your child is paramount.
We wish you to choose such a swing that will bring maximum delight to your baby, and you will not be forced to worry about his safety!