Sensory swings for kids
A sensory swing wraps your child in a soft, cozy space where they can swing, sway, spin gently or simply rest. Here's what a sensory swing is, the types of indoor and outdoor sensory swings, and exactly which Avenlur swing fits which climber.
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What is a sensory swing?
A sensory swing is a soft fabric swing, usually shaped like a cocoon, teardrop or hammock, that wraps around a child as they swing, sway or spin gently. The enclosed shape creates a cozy, quiet space, which is why many families use one as a calm-down or reading spot after active play.
Benefits
Swinging, swaying and spinning give kids the movement many of them crave, especially on indoor days.
Gentle motion engages the vestibular system, the balance sense in the inner ear, which supports coordination.
The snug, enclosed shape blocks out some of the busy room around it and feels like a private hideout.
Many children find slow, rhythmic swaying calming after active play or before quiet time.
A cocoon becomes a spaceship, a nest or a reading nook.
Our sensory swings hang from the climber you already own, with no ceiling hook or drilling.
Types
Wraps around the child on all sides for the snuggest, most enclosed feel.
A teardrop-shaped pod with an opening to climb in, sway and lounge.
An open fabric seat babies and toddlers can sit up in or lean back to rock.
A wide, round saucer seat for lying down, swaying and spinning outdoors, sometimes with friends.
Compatibility
None of our sensory swings fit the Medium Magnolia or Medium Grove.
| Swing | Fits |
|---|---|
| Sensory Swing for Large Climbers | Large Magnolia, Large Chestnut, Alpine, Sweetgum Large, XL and Jumbo |
| Sensory Swing for Wall Climbers | Grove, Walnut, Walnut Modular, Neem, Betula, Sweetgum Jumbo |
| Teardrop Sensory Swing Hammock | Grove, Walnut, Neem, Betula |
| Baby & Toddler Hammock Swing | Spruce, Tulip and compatible climbers (6 to 36 months) |
| Nest swing (outdoor) | Included with Sycamore backyard swing sets |
Sensory swings
Cocoon, teardrop and hammock swings made to fit Avenlur frames.
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A cocoon-style swing for Large Magnolia, Large Chestnut, Alpine and Sweetgum. In pink, green, white or light blue.
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A snug hammock swing for Grove, Walnut, Walnut Modular, Neem, Betula and Sweetgum Jumbo.
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A teardrop-shaped fabric swing for the Grove, Walnut, Neem and Betula climbers.
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For 6 to 36 months. Sit up to swing or lean back to rock. Fits Spruce, Tulip and compatible climbers.
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Don’t have a climber yet? These take a sensory swing, indoors or out.
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An indoor swing stand for 6 months to 3 years. Pair it with the hammock swing, with no ceiling hook needed.
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A compact wall ladder that takes the wall-climber and teardrop sensory swings.
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A full indoor jungle gym that takes the large-climber sensory swing.
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For outdoor sensory swinging: a backyard set with a nest swing, belt swing, slide and climbing wall.
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Hang each swing only from the frames listed above, following the attachment instructions.
Check the swing's and the frame's weight limits, and use the lower of the two.
Keep furniture and walls out of the swing's path, including when it spins.
Place a padded mat or thick rug under the swing.
Stay close to babies and toddlers, and don't leave a child asleep in a swing.
Inspect the fabric, straps and hardware for wear.
FAQs
A sensory swing is a soft fabric swing, often shaped like a cocoon, teardrop or hammock, that wraps around a child as they swing, sway or spin gently. Many children like the snug, enclosed feeling, and it doubles as a cozy spot to rest or read.
Swinging, swaying and spinning give children movement input that supports balance and body awareness. The enclosed shape creates a quiet, cozy space, which many children find calming after active play.
It depends on the swing. Our baby and toddler hammock swing is made for 6 to 36 months, and our climber sensory swings are made for toddlers through early school age. Always check the age and weight limits for each swing.
Yes. Avenlur sensory swings hang from our climbers and the Spruce swing frame, so there is no ceiling hook, doorway bar or drilling.
The large-climber sensory swing fits Large Magnolia, Large Chestnut, Alpine and Sweetgum. The wall-climber swing fits Grove, Walnut, Walnut Modular, Neem, Betula and Sweetgum Jumbo. The teardrop hammock fits Grove, Walnut, Neem and Betula. None fit the Medium Magnolia or Medium Grove.
Our Sycamore backyard swing sets include a nest swing, a wide saucer-style swing that kids can lie in, sway and spin on outdoors.
Use a sensory swing only on a compatible frame, follow the weight limits, keep the area around it clear, place a soft mat underneath and supervise young children.
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Sensory swings made to fit Avenlur climbers, covered by our five-year warranty and shipped free in the continental US.
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