When can babies go on swings?

Your baby can ride in a bucket-style infant swing – with you close by – once they can sit up and have good head control, around 6 months. These swings are intended for children 6 months to 4 years old.

Most infants seem to enjoy swinging when they’re a little older, around 8 or 9 months, but for some it’s closer to a year. If your baby cries or doesn’t seem to enjoy it, take them out and try again another day.

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If your baby isn’t ready to swing in the bucket swing yet, you can hold them on your lap on a big-kid swing while you move gently back and forth to help them adjust to the sensation. (Don’t swing too vigorously – you could lose your grip on your baby or the swing.)

Once your baby is ready for the bucket swing, keep it slow and gentle. Most playground baby swings don’t fit children very snugly and your baby can slide around, so make sure they’re seated securely while you swing them. Swings aren’t designed for babies to stand or kneel in them, and your baby could fall out. Not all swings have safety straps, but if the one you’re using does, be sure to use it.

If your baby isn’t secure in the swing and you push too hard, there’s the risk of a neck injury.

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Make sure the swing and the playground’s surroundings are safe before you play with your baby. Follow these safety tips:

• If you’re playing on a hot day, test the swing before you put your baby in it; coming into contact with the hot plastic seat or accidentally touching the metal chains of the swing could hurt.
• Avoid playgrounds with asphalt, concrete, hard-packed soil, or grass surfaces under the swings – if your baby falls, they could get hurt. Wood chips, mulch, and rubber mats are safer surfaces to play on.
• Be on the lookout for other kids playing nearby who might run near your swing and accidentally cause a collision.

When kids can swing on their own

By the time your child is 4 or 5, they’ll likely be ready to learn how to use swings by themself. Swings are a great playground toy for kids to enjoy – studies show swinging calms kids down, builds sensory skills, and can help them learn how to cooperate better with other children.

Your kid has probably outgrown bucket swings by this age, so teach them the basics of using big-kid swings and tire swings, starting with how to pump their legs. As your little one gains more independence on swings, here are some safety basics you can teach them:

• Don’t stand or kneel on a swing, or swing on your tummy.
• Don’t run in front of swings while other kids are using them, and don’t swing if kids are running close to you.
• Don’t jump off the swing; always stop completely before getting off.
• Only ride by yourself on a regular swing, and don’t ride with more than three people on a tire swing.

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