Baby and toddler swings
From a first indoor baby swing at 6 months to a backyard toddler swing set, the right swing grows with your child. Compare indoor swings, toddler swing sets and baby seats for the set you already own, plus when babies are ready and how to set up a swing safely.
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When can a baby use a swing?
Most babies are ready for a swing with a supportive bucket seat and harness around 6 months, once they have good head control and can sit with support. Toddlers usually move to a belt seat around age 3, when they can hold on with both hands. Always follow each swing's age and weight limits.
By age
| Age | What works best | Avenlur picks |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 12 months | A low indoor swing or a bucket seat with harness and back support | Spruce, baby seats for your swing set |
| 1 to 2 years | A bucket or hammock seat, plus a low climber to explore | Spruce, hammock swing, Juniper |
| 2 to 3 years | A toddler swing set with a short slide and low climbing | Juniper, Forest Small |
| 3 years and up | Belt seats, nest swings and bigger frames that grow with them | Sycamore, Craftsman |
Types of swings
A swing with its own stand. No ceiling hook or drilling, it folds away, and it works year round in any room.
A smaller backyard set with a low beam, a slide and climbing, scaled for little legs and smaller yards.
Already own a swing set? A baby or bucket seat lets your youngest swing next to their siblings.
Indoor swings
Swing year round, no yard or ceiling hook needed.
Shop baby swingsAn indoor swing with its own wooden stand for 6 months to 3 years, up to 33 lb. No ceiling hook, and it folds flat.
Shop nowA soft hammock seat kids can sit up or lean back in. Fits Spruce, Tulip and compatible climbers.
Shop nowA baby swing seat for indoor playsets and frames you already own.
Shop nowA foldable climber and swing for 18 months to 5 years. Named Best Swing Set for Toddlers by Forbes.
Shop nowToddler swing sets
Sets scaled for little ones that keep going as they grow.
Shop all swing setsA compact backyard swing set with a playhouse and slide, scaled for toddlers and smaller yards.
Shop nowThe foldable Juniper in an indoor/outdoor version, so the swing can move outside in summer.
Shop nowSwings, a slide, a climbing wall and a nest swing. Add a baby seat now and switch to belt seats later.
Shop nowA modern swing set with a covered tower, slide, climber and sandbox that grows from toddler to big kid.
Shop nowBaby seats
Add a baby or bucket seat to the swing set you already own.
Shop swing set accessoriesA baby swing seat for outdoor playsets and swing frames.
Shop nowA toddler bucket seat made for the Craftsman swing set.
Shop nowSafety
Babies and young toddlers should always ride in a bucket seat with the harness fastened.
Keep swings low and gentle for little ones, and stay within arm's reach.
Each swing and seat lists its limits. Spruce, for example, is made for 6 months to 3 years, up to 33 lb.
Keep about six feet clear in front and behind, indoors and out, and use a soft mat or ground cover.
Any backyard frame with swings should be anchored to the ground.
Check ropes, straps, hooks and bolts each season, and replace worn parts.
FAQs
Most babies are ready for a swing with a bucket seat and harness once they have good head control and can sit with support, usually around 6 months. The Spruce indoor swing is made for 6 months to 3 years. Always follow the age and weight limits for each swing.
For indoors, a swing with its own stand, like the Spruce, needs no ceiling hook. For the backyard, a toddler-sized swing set with a low beam and a bucket seat is the safest start, and you can switch to a belt seat around age 3.
Yes. An indoor swing with its own stand works in any room with enough clearance in front and behind. Place a soft mat underneath and keep the swing arc clear of furniture.
Often, yes. Avenlur sells baby and bucket seats made for the Forest, Sycamore and Craftsman swing sets, plus seats that fit other playsets. Check that the seat fits your frame before ordering.
Usually around age 3, once your child can hold on reliably with both hands and sit steadily without support.
Plan for the frame plus about six feet of clear space in front of and behind the swings, and six feet at the base of any slide.
Baby swings are safe when they suit your child’s age and weight, the harness is fastened, the frame is stable and an adult is watching. Avenlur playsets and swings are tested to ASTM and CPSIA standards.
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Indoor swings, toddler swing sets and baby seats, tested to ASTM and CPSIA standards and shipped free in the continental US.
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