Do-it-yourself pendulum swing for children. Do-it-yourself garden swing: how to make a reliable, high-quality and beautiful swing? (90 photos)

A swing for children is one of the necessary elements for arranging a family plot. They will be relevant both in an ordinary household and in the country. And given that now there are many different designs, each of which can be assembled by a simple layman with his own hands, then you can create a real children's corner at minimal cost, which can not only provide leisure for kids, but also significantly improve the overall exterior of the site.

In this material, we will consider 9 master classes that answer the question of making a variety of children's swings with their own hands:

• Stationary single from a bar;
• Stationary doubles on a metal A-shaped frame;
• Balancer from a car tire and a board;
• Suspended for the house in the ceiling;
• Hanging on a tree from a board;
• Hanging on the crossbar for an apartment for children under 5 years old;
• From fabric to wood or ceiling for children from six months;
• In the form of a hammock with an already prepared mesh;
• Figured swing.

How do children's swings differ from adults

First of all, before you start looking for workshops on creating children's swings for summer cottages and at home, you should remember that such designs should be different from those intended for adults. Main differences:

Therefore, we bring to your attention a variety of options, taking into account the maximum compliance of the swing with children's needs. At the same time, in our selection of master classes, we took into account the needs of children of different ages and can offer a wide selection for every taste.

Types of swing for children

There are a wide variety of swing options for toddlers and older children, some of which can be easily made with minimal cost from improvised materials. Others may require specific tools and useful skills. Still others can rightfully be called real works of art.

Type of frame material

In general, there are a huge variety of design options made from exotic materials. For example - created entirely from ropes or rubber, fiberglass and other polymers.

However, it is not surprising that traditional options made of wood or metal almost always hold the palm. Also, one should not forget that individual structures can contain both wooden and metal elements to achieve the best performance in all necessary parameters. We offer you to familiarize yourself with the comparative table of wooden and metal structures.

Wooden swings for children are a good choice, as they often require a minimum amount of investment to create. So, many different types of wooden swings, both for home and for the street, can be built simply from improvised materials available in almost every household or left over after construction. In addition, wood is an extremely easy material to process, so making a wooden swing for children with your own hands will not require any special skills or complex tools.

However, the tree also has a number of disadvantages. For example, these include less resistance to negative environmental influences and the need for special processing. In addition, wood is flammable and less durable than metal structural elements of similar size.

The wear of wood is higher, which is a very significant factor in the manufacture of outdoor swings for children, since they are constantly subjected to stress.

Children's metal swings for summer cottages are distinguished by fair durability and high strength, however, making them yourself may require both the purchase of materials and the availability of specific tools and experience with them. Of course, there are the simplest structures that almost everyone can make, but the cost of their creation will also be higher than with inherently similar wooden counterparts.

Metal is, although more durable, but also because of this, a more dangerous material for children's use, because it has greater hardness and mass.

By type of attachment

Depending on what type of fastening will be used on a children's swing, their placement will depend, and directly all other design features, including manufacturing complexity and total cost.
There are a huge number of different mounting options, so we will consider only the main ways of fastening a children's swing in the house, on the street, as well as portable structures that can be placed where it is necessary and convenient.

Stationary children's country swings are often solid, massive structures, which in some situations can even be additionally reinforced with a columnar foundation, which provides them with a high level of security.

Such designs also have corresponding disadvantages - constant exposure to the street requires appropriate treatment with anti-corrosion coatings, as well as high strength. But in general, a well-made stationary outdoor children's swing can last for several decades. In this case, the main structures can be:

• Balancers;
• Suspended A-shaped (or any other);
• Carousels;
• On a spring.

Suspended for indoor and outdoor

Suspended children's garden swing - the simplest design, dating back centuries. Roughly speaking, a banal bar on a rope also has the right to life, although safety and comfort in this case leave much to be desired, especially when used by young children.

If necessary, they can be mounted both in the house and on the street, and some of the structures are easily disassembled and transferred to the right place with a minimum of effort and time. In total, two main materials are used for fastening: a chain and a rope. To what you can attach a hanging swing, see the photos below.

The seat for such a swing can be either open or have a back. The material can be either plastic or wood, metal or a combination of the above materials.

In general, hanging swings are the minimum that can be made in a matter of hours, giving the child an excellent way to spend leisure time.

Children's portable swings will be a convenient option for situations where the final look of the house or site will still change, and it is necessary to provide leisure. They have the advantages of both stationary street and home structures.

However, not every option can be executed in a mobile form. For example, mobile spring swings are almost impossible to make, since they require a strong and deep foundation. In general, the main advantages and disadvantages can be summarized in a small list:

• Portable swings are mobile, which means they can be easily protected from bad weather and other negative environmental factors.
• Many options are prefabricated, which simplifies their transportation and storage.
• Mobile children's swings usually require a more complex design or smaller loads.
• Wear resistance and service life are lower than those of stationary options.

In general, this option is suitable in many situations, as it greatly simplifies the solution of a wide variety of economic issues.

According to the age

As mentioned above, when building home-made children's swings or buying them, it is extremely important to take into account the age of the child's children. In general, the options on the market imply a basic division into three age categories, the features of each of which will be described below.

Swings for babies are almost always mobile or homemade, as children under the age of three need increased parental control and a special approach to materials. In particular, most of these structures have an extremely small height, so that even an accidental fall or impact of a structural element cannot lead to injury to the child.

Self-made swings for babies under three years of age should be made either in the form of cradles, or have reliable fixing elements for the baby that he could not unfasten on his own, or be operated strictly under the supervision of adults without the possibility for the child to use the design in their absence.

Swings for children from three years old can also imply independent use by their children. They can be made in almost any design options using a wide range of materials. However, they are subject to additional safety requirements and are reduced in size compared to adult swings to minimize any risk of injury to children.

If you want to make a swing for children from 3 years old, then you can also use drawings for full-fledged adult structures, simply reducing their overall dimensions by one and a half to two times.

Swings for teenagers may not differ from designs for adults, both in materials and in size. Here, special attention is paid not to the exterior and appearance, but directly to the features of the swing. The only limitation may be the standards of GOST R 52167-2012, which provides for the absence of rigid suspensions, dimensions and other standards.

Stationary single swing made of wood

A stationary children's swing made of wood is one of the most interesting options, the independent production of which will cost a minimum of time and money. There are a large number of different design options, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages, but we will consider the construction of a U-shaped wooden swing for children with our own hands, as in the photo below.

Peculiarities

Children's U-shaped swings made of wood require a minimum consumption of material, but such a design will be stationary in any case. The installation of a stationary swing without the possibility of transferring them to a new place also acts as an additional guarantee of safety, because stationary models are highly durable and simply cannot physically tip over.

The following factors can be attributed to the features of the U-shaped street children's swing:

• Simplicity and cheapness;
• Exclusively stationary option;
• High strength and reliability;
• The absence of a large number of racks reduces the risk of injury;
• U-shaped stationary children's swing for the garden has a wide potential for further completion of the playground on the site.
• For a U-shaped swing, a foundation must be installed.

Do-it-yourself wooden U-shaped swing for children

1. Prepare a flat area for the future swing.
2. It is necessary to cut the beam so that it turns out 2 vertical posts 3000x150x150 each and 2 horizontal bars 1500x150x50 mm.
3. A U-shaped structure should be assembled on the ground. For assembly, use long self-tapping screws, 1 pc. on a horizontal stand on each side for fastening, as well as 3 pcs evenly for greater structural strength, as in the photo below.
   
4. Cut off the corners of the uprights with a knife or planer and sand them with sandpaper.
5. The lower meter of the uprights should be treated with a protective coating against moisture. The best option would be to cover with used engine oil.
   
6. Holes for bolts are drilled on a vertical crossbar 30 cm from the middle, which are fixed on it with eye nuts, which should be directed downwards. Don't forget to use washers.
   
7. It is necessary to dig a foundation under the racks with a depth of 1200 mm. A sand cushion is poured under the foundation for 200 m, and the racks are buried per meter into the dug holes. Next, pour concrete (you can use M400 cement to make it in the proportion: 1 cement x 3 sand x 5 crushed stone).
8. Attach the carabiners to the eyebolts.
   
9. Prepare a seat from a board measuring 250x600 mm. Drill at the corners of the board at a distance of 20 mm from the edges, one hole with a diameter for the rope, as shown in the photo below. Also nail two planks 250x50mm from the bottom of the board to strengthen the seat (do not forget to drill them under the rope as well).
   
10. Pass the rope through a loop through the carabiner, the free ends of the rope through the holes in the seat. Secure under the seat with a knot. Subsequently, the height of the seat can be adjusted. Repeat the same procedure with the second carabiner.
    
11. Treat the wood with a primer, varnish or paint of your choice.
    Such a design will have to withstand weight up to 200 kilograms, so you don’t have to worry about child safety.

Stationary metal swing for two

For a large family, a good solution would be to make a stationary children's swing made of metal with your own hands for two.

Peculiarities

Key features of children's metal swing:

• almost any similar metal structures can easily withstand loads up to 300 kilograms;
• Self-manufacturing will require the presence of a welding machine and the ability to work with it;
• The need to purchase structural elements, since they are not always at hand;
• Indicators of durability, reliability and wear resistance will be higher than that of similar models made of wood.

Do-it-yourself metal A-shaped swing for two children

A simple and affordable for everyone design of an outdoor metal swing for two children in the country is the most optimal in terms of time, necessary skills and the total cost of consumables. If you do everything according to the scheme recommended by us, you will get an attraction as in the photo below.

The procedure for the independent manufacture of such an iron swing for children will be as follows:

1. First, let's make a swing frame. Let's take two long pipes of 5000 mm in length and a cross section of 40 mm. Each of them must be bent with a pipe bender at an angle of approximately 30 degrees, as in the figure below.
   
2. In the second stage, we need two tubes with a cross section of 25 mm and a length of 500 mm. We weld them to our curved tubes so that we get spacers. You need to do as in the picture below with each of the two supports.
   
3. The final stage in the construction of the frame will be the fastening of the two resulting halves with a vertical pipe with a cross section of 40 mm and a length of 3000 mm. We use a welding machine. The result is as in the photo below.
   
4. It is important to understand that such a swing will be stationary, since we will fix them with a columnar foundation. If you want to make a portable structure, then the bending angle of the support posts should not be 30 degrees, but 40. The spacers are welded not in the middle of the supports, but in their lower part so that an isosceles triangle is obtained. However, we are making a stationary version, so we will prepare the foundation.
5. We dig holes with a depth of 600 mm. Width approximately 100x100 mm. The location of the pits at the base of our swing frame. Take 4 square pieces of steel 80x80 mm for mortgages (steel thickness from 3 mm). At the bottom of the pits, tamp a sand cushion 100 mm. Next, insert the armatures so that their tops are just at ground level.
6. Fill holes with concrete. Next, we weld mortgages to them. Mortgages must be welded when the concrete has set, but not yet completely hardened. We fix the mortgages with the help of anchor bolts for concrete, 4 pcs for each rack. Next, weld the base of the frame to the mortgages. The foundation and frame are ready. You can see the drawing of the foundation for a children's metal swing below.
   
7. To fasten the seats to the horizontal bar, it is necessary to fix 4 loops with eyebolts, on which chains for the swing will be attached.
   
8. To make a seat, take a board 600x200 mm. Drill 4 holes along the edges with a 15 mm offset of 5 mm diameter for fastenings for metal triangles (without a base), to which chains are attached in turn. Fix the triangles on the board with screws and a screwdriver into the holes that you did earlier. Do as in the picture below (only using the board).
   
9. Do the operation twice to secure the two seats. Hang them at the right height, depending on the height of the child. As can be understood from the above procedure, such a design requires minimal costs and time.

Baby swing balancer

The design of balancers is perhaps one of the simplest and most ancient. Considering that such a swing can be used by at least two people, they will be an excellent option for sharing leisure time with the whole family with a child, or for several children.

The advantages of balancers in a sense are also their disadvantages. So, such a swing perfectly develops teamwork and encourages social interaction of children with each other, however, if a child is often left alone, such a design will be completely useless for him, unlike other options.

The variety of existing designs is extremely large. It can be both an elementary swing made of logs, and complex and beautifully decorated rides containing plastic and metal elements. In addition, some options can be reinforced with additional springs, which greatly enhances the pleasure of swinging.

You can learn more about the manufacture in a separate article on our website. The material contains 4 master classes. But still, we decided to consecrate one interesting version of the balancer in this article. How to make a children's swing from tires, read on.

Children's swing from tires

Old tires are an excellent material for making swings. After all, automotive rubber is both durable, soft and flexible. All this allows you to use it for the manufacture of a wide variety of household, outdoor and garden equipment, furniture, and, of course, children's swings. The most popular and affordable tire option at all times has been the simplest design, requiring only a hanging point, rope, and the tire itself.

You can make such a swing out of tires on your own in just a few minutes. However, safety, as well as interest for children, will leave much to be desired. You can reduce the danger of tire swings by following a simple instruction:

• Use only high strength static climbing rope;
• Check tires for strength and do not use torn material;
• The thickness of the branch must be at least 25 cm, and the distance from it to the tree pole must be at least one meter.

But in addition to such a simple design, there are a number of much more interesting, safe and original swings made from old tires, which will allow you to organize an interesting exterior on the site and give any child the opportunity to have fun.

Such designs have reduced wear resistance and not the most attractive appearance. Far from every exterior they will look appropriate and relevant.

Next, we will look at the process of creating a quick, convenient and simple do-it-yourself tire swing. It will be a horizontal balancer - a very attractive design, which is not so often installed by people in households. So, such a swing will be an excellent addition to other attractions described in this article and will allow you to create a real playground in your country house or in the courtyard of a private house with minimal cost and effort.

To create an implementation of your plan, you will need the following tools and materials:

• Screwdriver and wrench;
• Drill;
• One tire;
• Board 3000x150x40 mm;
• Two bars measuring 700x50x50 mm;
• Sandpaper;
• Saw;
• Construction knife;
• Screwdriver bolts with round caps, washers;
• Paintwork materials and inventory.

All the above dimensions do not have to be perfectly accurate - this is the advantage of this swing, since it allows the use of almost any suitable material, including various old boards available in almost any household.

1. First of all, you need to choose a suitable tire and prepare it. The ideal option would be old domestic summer tires, as they will be stiff enough to withstand constant long-term loads. High-quality foreign soft tires, especially winter ones, will be better used in a more profitable way.
   
2. Preparing the swing tire will require you to cut it horizontally into two halves. Most of them are reinforced, so instead of a construction knife, metal shears or a hacksaw may be required. One of the halves will become the basis for the swing. The second half can be cut in half again and make additional shock absorbers at the ends of the swing from the finished quarters.
   
3. Preparation of boards and bars. Since the board will be used by children, sharp corners should be sawn off and sanded to avoid possible injury during operation.
   
4. Next, mark the middle of the board and mark the installation site for half the tire. At the extreme points, it is necessary to mark the places for fastening the bars - it is to them that the tire will be attached in a horizontal plane.
   
5. Holes are drilled in the board with a drill and bars are attached to them using self-tapping screws, 5 fasteners for each bar (see diagram). After that, points for holes in the tire are marked, drilled, the tire is fixed strictly in the middle. In total, you will get 16 mounts.
   
6. After that, you can proceed with the installation of shock absorbers from tire quarters - they should be installed on the edges of the board. Shock absorbers are also attached to bolts, the caps of which should be on the upper side of the main swing board.
7. When all the elements are fixed, you can start painting and varnishing. It is recommended to treat the tire with silicone grease or simply rub it with glycerin. The swing itself can be processed in any way convenient for you. For example - with the help of wood stain and varnish for wood, or with the help of ordinary oil paint.
   

Hanging swing

There are a huge number of varieties of children's hanging swings for summer cottages and at home, which can differ both in materials and in location, method of attachment, type of seat, age of the child and many other parameters. However, the basic principle of their operation, regardless of the chosen design, is the same.

The key feature of the hanging swing as a whole is the presence, in fact, of the suspension, as well as the point of its fixation. Roughly speaking, the most primitive version of this type of swing, even without the use of a seat, is a banal rope suspended from any horizontal beam. However, often hinged swings for children still have seats.

For apartments and houses in the ceiling

Ceiling hanging swing for the home is not only excellent entertainment for the child, but also an opportunity to add variety to the interior. The main thing in this case is to properly build a suspension and choose a seat - we will focus on this.

The procedure will be as follows

One of the simplest and most ancient types of hinged swings are those on a tree from a board. They do not require any complex manipulations, no experience with different materials, or even the construction of racks. So, in order to make a swing on a tree from a board, you only need a board, a hole drilled in it, a rope and 5 minutes of free time.

Given the simplicity of such a design - the rope is thrown over a tree and tied with a loop, and then fixed in the holes of the board, everyone can do it with their own hands.

But you should remember a few features of installing a hanging swing on a tree, namely:

Do-it-yourself swing for the little ones

A cradle for babies is also a swing that has come to our time from the most ancient times. It is useful even for the youngest children to swing on a swing - this develops an eye, a vestibular apparatus, a sense of rhythm and space.

However, the approach to such structures should be completely special, since the safety of babies under the age of three is in the first place and imposes a number of extremely strict restrictions.

Features of such a swing

A key feature of swings for babies is the mechanisms that ensure their safety. In general, given the existence of many different types of swings for children under three years old, as well as the features and differences of even such tender ages, their main principle should be:

• The impossibility of accidental or intentional loss of the child from the structure;
• The inability of the baby to independently use the swing in the absence of adults;
• Lack of small details, hard edges and corners;
• At least four seat suspension points.

At the same time, you should not think that it is possible to ensure all such safety standards only by buying a swing for kids in a store. In general, if you have the right tool and minimal skills in handling it, you can make them yourself, including from a variety of improvised materials available in every household.

Varieties of swings for kids

In general, swings for kids can be outdoors, but home options are much more popular, as they allow you to always keep the child under control and provide him with a pleasant and useful pastime at home at any time of the year. A swing for children under three years old can be:

The materials used in the construction of swings for babies can be very diverse, but it is not recommended to use wood anywhere, with the exception of pillars and other purely structural elements.

Seats are best made of fabric or plastic.

On the crossbar in the house for children under 5 years old

This block is more designed for you to understand how to make a crossbar for hanging a children's swing in an apartment. However, we will consider the installation of the seat. If you can make the crossbar yourself, then all that remains is to choose one of the design options (or use ours).

The procedure will be as follows:

1. Start making your home swing by assembling the seat. To do this, you will need 7 multi-colored tubes 300 mm long and two 300 mm mounts for them, as in the photo below. Insert the tubes into the slots. Thus, the square base for the seat will be ready. If you don't have these fasteners, use self-tapping screws to attach the tubes to each other.
   
2. The second step is to install 4 vertical tubes on the sides of the swing, and already on top of them we put 4 more tubes in a square. By the same principle, we will install another tube for the back. In the end, you should get as in the photo.
   
3. We do not additionally fasten the resulting structure with anything, since we will continue to use a rope. We pass the rope through the holes made in advance (as in the photo). As a result, you get a one-piece structure that can be hung. These recommendations are more suitable for assembling a purchased collapsible swing, however, you can use the advice in this article as a whole to do it yourself.
   
4. The next step will be the direct installation of the crossbar for such a swing in an apartment or house. As a crossbar, you can use an ordinary piece of a round pipe with a cross section of not more than 30 mm. The length of the pipe depends on the distance between the walls in the place where you decide to install it. We recommend using narrow corridors or doorways.
   
5. The pipe is attached to the walls with the help of two metal mortgages for the walls (it can also be called steel sheets 80x200mm with a thickness of 2-3mm). In mortgages, as well as in the wall, two holes with a diameter of 5 mm are drilled on each side and anchors are driven into them. And the pipe itself is directly inserted into a piece of a round tube with a diameter of 35 mm, which was previously welded to steel sheets.
6. Next, you need to hang a children's home swing on the crossbar. This is done with the help of special fasteners, on which a rope from the seat is planted.
   
7. You can wrap all the structural elements with densely stuffed bright patches of fabric and secure them to the swing with twine. Also put a cushion on the seat. The swing on the crossbar for the house is ready.

This crossbar will come in handy in the future - you can pull yourself up on it and also hang other swings when the child grows up.

The benefits of using tubes for seating will be most relevant for parents of the youngest children. Plastic pipes are an ideal material for structures intended for babies, because their weight and hardness are much lower than those of wood, and, moreover, metal. As a result, even an accidental impact with such a seat with full amplitude will not be able to harm the health of the baby.

From fabric for children from six months

This simple hanging outdoor swing will be perfect for relaxing on the site or in the country with a baby. You can make them in less than an hour, and if you have all the necessary materials prepared, the collection will take even less time.

From materials and tools you will need:

• Two pieces of natural fabric 800 mm long;
• Four wooden slats 300 mm long and 25 mm in cross section;
• Sewing accessories;
• Drill;
• Rope for hanging;
• Sandpaper;
• Fasteners (anchor, carabiner).

The procedure for making a swing from fabrics for children with your own hands from scratch will be as follows:

	1. Carefully sand the wooden slats with sandpaper until any corners, bumps and splinters disappear and drill holes in the rivers along the edges with a rope diameter;
	2. Lay the cuts crosswise. At the same time, the width of the lower part of the cross should be half that of the upper one.
	3. Sew the cuts so that they form a flap with loops and thread the prepared slats into them.
	4. Pass the rope through the holes in the slats and tie. The height of the suspension will be controlled using nodes.
	5. You can hang the swing from a tree or crossbar using such a ring. It is put on a pre-prepared carabiner, which, in turn, is attached to the anchor. How to do this, we have already described earlier in the article.
	6. This design is ready for us - you can give your baby the joy and pleasure of outdoor recreation.

Children's swing from improvised materials

Our people have always been famous for their craftsmanship. The lack of cash did not discourage our ancestors, but on the contrary, it encouraged them to find non-standard solutions and use any materials at hand. Even the proverb is dedicated to this: "The need for inventions is cunning." And such ingenuity can be used in almost any business - for example, it was in Russia that they came up with many interesting options for how to make a children's swing from improvised materials with their own hands.

What can be used for such a swing

For various types of swings, you can use almost any unnecessary materials left in the household. First of all, this applies to ropes and boards - in the simplest cases, even such a set will be enough to mount a comfortable and simple children's swing from improvised materials. But with the proper level of ingenuity, anything can be used:

• plastic pipes;
• Metal constructions;
• chains;
• twine;
• fabrics;
• plastic items;
• Tires.

And many many others. We will offer you a very original children's hammock swing, which will be very easy to make with your own hands from improvised materials, especially if you have unnecessary nets or just a large amount of twine.

Do-it-yourself wicker swing-hammock

Making a wicker hanging swing from improvised materials with your own hands is very simple. It is not even necessary to have a ready-made network or uniform threads. A hammock woven from a wide variety of shreds will look much more original. Of course, such an approach will require a long and thoughtful weaving of the network and the formation of the necessary pieces. Therefore, the construction of a hammock swing from improvised materials will be further considered, provided that the network is already ready (it is better to entrust the weaving to women, or even buy a ready-made one).

Step-by-step instructions for building a country swing for children from a ready-made network:

Curly swing

Modern children are quite difficult to surprise with the usual simple joys of life. They want to see something new and bright, and for many children, a simple swing has long been an object of dreams. However, a good, bright and unusual curly swing will surely be able to attract the attention of even the most spoiled tomboys.

What can be figured swing

Almost any swing can be figured - both suspended and balance beams or spring rocking chairs - it all depends, first of all, on the skill of their creator, the breadth of his imagination and the available means, tools and materials.

Some craftsmen create real masterpieces from car tires, while others carve works of art from wood, and still others simply order ready-made figured forged elements for a swing or other decor, trying to please their children.

The easiest way to create a curly swing is to cut out any interesting objects from wood - primarily cars, animals, airplanes, locomotives, and other vehicles. A schematic outline and proper painting will not require any specific skills, and the speed of all work will allow the child to get a wonderful and, possibly, completely unique attraction in a few days.

Do-it-yourself swing in the form of a horse

One of the easiest options is a spring swing. In most cases, they are always performed in figured form. The simplest option would be to create a spring swing in the form of a car or a whale, but in general, the creation technology will not be radically different with almost any possible decorative figures.

We did not set out to tell you how to carve beautiful figures from wood or metal, we will only tell you the general principle of arranging a figured swing with an interesting design.

The general procedure is very simple (sizes from these swings):

About baby swing seats

The seat for a children's swing is one of the main elements, since the safety of the child directly depends on its design.

	The most common and convenient material in all respects is wood - it does not have such a high mass as metal seats, which means it will do less harm if the swing is accidentally hit, if any.
	In addition, often the seats can be combined. For example - a metal frame with wooden crossbars, on which the child will sit. In general, it is not recommended to make entirely metal seats without ventilation for children's swings, since such seats will be absolutely unsuitable for use in the cold season and, in general, will not be so comfortable for the baby.
	For home swings, and even more so for small children, it is recommended that the seats be made of wood and sheathed with soft materials. Such seats are as safe as possible in operation, and also very bright.
	For small children, swing seats made of PVC pipes can also be perfect. They can easily support the weight of a child up to five years old, while being the safest of all materials.
	There are also full-fledged ready-made plastic swing seats that can be bought at various stores. Often, the purchase of such seats can be a good addition to the swings already assembled by yourself.

There is simply no unambiguous answer to the question “what to make a seat for a children's swing from”. Each of the existing options has its own advantages and disadvantages.

How to use the swing correctly

Proper operation of a children's swing is a guarantee of the safety of both the children directly riding and the people around them. Swings are a relatively dangerous attraction, as children can experience light overloads, sharp jerks and high speed on them. But proper operation will avoid any troubles and possible negative consequences.

In general, the general informal rules of operation are as follows:

• Do not leave children under three years old unattended;
• Children should be taught not to be in the "working area" of the swing;
• Sick and unwell children, including those in a state of nervous stress, sadness, or vice versa - overexcitation, should not ride;
• It is necessary to swing on a swing only in the direction that is set by their design;
• The attraction must be checked regularly for structural defects, signs of wear and damage.

Painting a children's swing

The question of how to paint a children's swing is far from always worrying parents and relatives. But ignoring it is a serious mistake. First of all, painting is necessary due to the fact that modern paints are high-quality and reliable protective coatings that protect metal from corrosion, and wood from excessive wetting, rotting or destruction by various insects.

However, the main problem of unpainted children's swings lies in the field of psychology. Children physically need to provide a variety of colors in their daily lives, so bright colors will be an excellent stimulus for any baby to develop exactly the way his parents would like. Also, the painted swing will simply by itself be much better to attract children and, as a result, to occupy their leisure time, freeing up at least a drop of much-needed free time for parents.

In general, painting a children's swing should be based on the characteristics of each specific situation. In case you do not want to spoil the coating near the attractions, it is necessary to ensure its isolation - a plastic film will do just fine with it. In addition, painting imposes its additional restrictions - the paint used must not contain toxins that are prohibited or dangerous to children's health.

Alkyd paints can be used to achieve a bright, flashy glossy sheen with rich color.

Child safety rules

First of all, it should be noted that the designs of swings installed in public places must necessarily comply with the strict established state requirements for swings in accordance with GOST R 52167-2012. So, one of the main generally accepted safety standards is the absence of rigid suspensions. Moreover, it was for this reason that a large number of Soviet playgrounds were dismantled.

In general, the safety factors are very diverse. Thus, security may depend on:

• The presence of sharp corners and hard edges;
• The quality and type of coverage around the swing;
• care and maintenance;
• General wear and tear;
• specific type;
• Ways to ride.

In general, for the children themselves, the rules for the safety of behavior are extremely simple - you should use the attractions only as provided for by their design, you should not lose your vigilance and generally be in the working area of ​​the swing, regardless of whether someone rides them or not .

A few last words

Not every person has the necessary skills, enough time or effort, and, moreover, individual tools to take and at one point make a swing for themselves and their children. Therefore, in some cases it may be more convenient, faster, easier and more profitable to simply buy ready-made structures.

However, a swing made by yourself is much more pleasant to use. Yes, and the time spent on making them, you can spend with your children. We are sure that the child will definitely thank you and will smile sincerely!

Garden swings are great fun, leisure and casual play. There is always a lot of joy and children's laughter around them. By placing them on the site, you will get another place for a pleasant pastime. This is especially true for young parents. Observing simple safety rules and creating a structure, make a children's swing with your own hands.

Children's outdoor play has an indispensable attribute - a garden swing. With some effort and creative ingenuity, adults can create a fabulous element of a magical garden out of them. After all, childhood is a time of miracles and fantastic discoveries! It is not necessary to buy large gaming complexes or entertainment venues. You can quickly make a simple design with your own hands, and as a result, the child enjoys rocking, and you - ringing children's laughter!

Most do-it-yourself outdoor frames are made for only one child. Let's select the types according to the main parameters:

body position

A do-it-yourself construction made of wood, for example, can provide for two positions - sitting or standing. The first option is suitable for preschool children and, as a rule, is additionally equipped with a backrest at the back and a mount between the legs in front. Otherwise, the risk for the child to fall out increases.

Children's metal swings that you can stand on are more designed for teenagers. In this case, side mounts are not needed. The child stands on the board with his feet, and holds on to the rope ropes with his hands. In addition to them, it is required to attach wooden children's hand holders across them.

Mounting method

There are two ways to make a swing for a baby - hanging and frame. The easiest is to hang the finished board to the top support point. It can be located both without a canopy and under it.

Homemade frames require you to first build a seat, which is then hung on pre-installed supports. This process is more time-consuming and lengthy, but these garden swings are reliable and durable. And the photos prove it.

Preparation process

Safety

For a child of any age, safety is the main criterion. Make sure there are no solid vertical supports or structures nearby that you can hit against. Children's hanging swings require sand or soft grass underneath. In extreme cases - from wood, if it is the floor of the veranda. Install them so that the child is in front of you.

When choosing a material, consider its lightness and safety. After all, children's wooden swings, like any others, are used intensively, so there is always a risk of bruising. To lower it, install the back, side and front mounts. Be sure to have them if you plan to ride small children under 7 years old.

For fastening, choose ropes, they will not heat up and you cannot stick your fingers into them. Regularly check the integrity of all parts, including those made with your own hands from wood. Lubricate children's metal swings.

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Planning (installation site and drawing)

What is more important to you - a plot or a garden swing? If the garden, then pick up a free area, away from buildings and flower beds. It can be fenced off from the rest of the site with a low fence or curb. In this case, a suitable space may well be in the depths of the garden, out of sight. Outdoor swings for children in such a place will be unsafe.

Do-it-yourself children's swings from different materials may require a little restructuring. It may be necessary to free the veranda, removing everything superfluous, heavy and fragile from it. Or cut down an old tree that threatens to fall rotten branches in the next heavy rain.

It is advisable to make a site near the house with a canopy or under a tree with a wide crown. When children play in the yard in the summer, take care of shelter over their heads from the scorching sun. It’s good if it is a veranda or pergola, for more details on the manufacture of which see. Children's swings for summer cottages are installed, taking into account the swing radius, so there should be free space nearby.

To understand how to make a children's swing in the country with your own hands, first make a sketch of the design on paper. Choose the required form. Below you can see typical drawings and options that describe in detail the process of creating a swing for children and teenagers.

Tools

Garden swings and accessories for them depend on the material.

As a rule, you will need:

• Roulette and ruler.
• Pencil or crayon for marking.
• Nails, self-tapping screws, nuts, galvanized bolts, screws.
• Garden drill, shovel.
• Cement, sand, gravel.
• Primer and paint.

Wooden children's structures will also require:

• Saw, jigsaws.
• Metal corners for fastening.
• Chain or rope for hanging the seat.
• Hammer, drill.
• Glazing antiseptic.

When creating a swing with your own hands from metal, you must have the following:

• Hacksaw for metal.
• Bulgarian.
• Welding machine.
• Chains, carabiners.
• Pipes, angles and strips of the desired size.

For tires, you can limit yourself to mounts and chains or use a strong rope. It is suspended from the top support.

Do-it-yourself hanging swings made of plastic can be made from similar materials. Most often they are suspended by ropes or ropes.

If the main material is the fabric from which the seat for the children's swing is sewn, then wooden bars of small length will also be needed.

What material to choose and how to make

Wood

It is warm, durable and can withstand frequent use. At the same time, it is light, swings well and does not hit the child hard when falling. By sanding a wooden seat, you can paint the garden swing in almost any color.

Solid, suitable for the general style of the landscape, a wooden swing in a summer cottage is a joy for children and for ...

Do-it-yourself children's swing made of wood will turn out to be just the place where you can show maximum imagination, taking into account the preferences of the child himself. For example, build a standard design for children on your own in the form of the letter “G” using curved wooden sticks, beams, vines, giving the shape of a revived fairy-tale person.

Or use a jigsaw to craft the character you want from a finished log. Wooden child seats can be a simple plank attached to ropes. But they will be remembered by the child forever, and he will be happy to spend time here. Especially if you combine such a design with a slide.

Experiment with a seat made of wood with your own hands. In addition to a simple rectangular board with or without a back, you can build a seat in the form of a circle, an airplane, a flower, a horse. An ordinary chair without legs is also suitable.

Metal

For a swing, this material is used less frequently, because it requires a long processing time, expended resources. And the finished structure, although it is more durable and static, is heavy in weight and traumatic. For kids, it is not recommended to install a metal swing on their own, but they are suitable for older children.

It is good if the children's metal swing is covered with soft material, a pillow or a rope. This will not only soften the blow, but also prevent the hard parts from getting too hot in the sun. To do this, you can install a canopy made of durable fabric or polycarbonate.

Tires

As well as tires, used tires give adults a rich field to work with their hands for their beloved child. This material is easy to process, and working with it will take you a minimum of time. Tires are cut with a hacksaw or a special knife to get different shapes. Having fixed them with bolts and hanging them by hooks, we get an economical option for the street with our own hands.

Consider the weight of the child, because such material can become unusable faster. Children's swings for giving from tires are well suited for kids of primary and secondary school age. But a small child will not be safe on them, especially in designs without a back and additional fasteners. In addition, in the summer, the rubber heats up and can rub on delicate skin, causing diaper rash.

- a very budgetary way to entertain children and teenagers. They can be easily moved from one place to another and put away for the winter in a utility room.

Plastic, skateboard board

A finished plastic seat in the form of a chair or a rectangular board is attached with chains or a cable. The likelihood of injury from a collision with plastic is minimal. Such swings for children to give require constant attention, because with temperature changes or the weight of the child, the material may crack.

How to make a swing on your own from a skateboard? Remove the wheels from it and attach the ropes. On it they sway while standing, holding hands on the wooden crossbars, which also serve as additional support.

Fabric, twine

A durable fabric or tarpaulin is a godsend for those who like to do everything with their own hands. Fasteners, usually wooden, are attached to the sewn pieces of fabric. Such children's hanging swings are made in the form of a hammock, a cocoon with holes, a high chair or a cone.

Swings for children for summer cottages are great for kids. They quickly fall asleep in these soft cradles. An older child can relax there with a book or player.

Do-it-yourself children's swing from a circle and ropes. They are also hung from ropes and the seat is a circle without a back. Its bottom consists of ropes woven in a circle or crosswise. Weaving can take a long time, but this option is convenient, safe and versatile. The swing is attached quite close to the ground, and the probability of injury when falling is reduced to almost zero. And the wide surface allows you to both sit on it and lie down.

Build a children's swing for a summer residence with your own hands, involving the child if possible and turning the whole process into a game. So you will establish a good relationship with the baby, and your authority will grow in his eyes. Whatever result you get, it will remain a source of pride for both adults and children. Garden swings for children are touching memories for a long time!

It is a mistake to think that swings are used only for children's entertainment. In addition to the usual children's swing, designed for light weight, there are many original options that can be an excellent design solution and a favorite vacation spot for adult family members.

What material is the swing made from?

The following items can serve as material for the mechanism of this wonderful:

Rope. In this case, the rope will help to build a semblance of a bungee. A thick, smooth log is placed at the end of the rope, which will serve as a seat;

Wood. This material is versatile and fits into any stylization of the site. It is impossible not to mention the cheapness and environmental friendliness of the material. However, wood is not a very durable material, and it is possible to extend the service life with the help of special impregnations;

Metal. Sturdy structures look very original, but the creation of metal structures requires additional skills in welding and blacksmithing. Such models can be welded and forged, in shape - collapsible, stationary and mobile;

Plastic. In order to create a children's summer swing made of plastic, it is enough to purchase ready-made plastic swings, draw a rope through special holes and hang them. Such models are not expensive, look attractive and do not require additional care.

However, such models do not fit into every interior, so they can disrupt the harmonious rural or vintage landscape.

Where to place a swing in the country?

When analyzing the issue of the location of the structure, it is necessary to take into account the features of the site and its styling. These factors affect the design, type and design of the swing.

Most often, structures are placed on playgrounds and recreation areas.

Suspended swings look good on the terrace and are included in the top country design ideas, in which case the roof of the building will reliably protect the decor element from the aggressive natural environment. Also, the suspension mechanism can be located under the arch.

Kind of swing

Before proceeding with the construction of the swing, it is necessary to determine some points:

purpose: fun for children, recreation for adults, or both. Children's swing is the best option for entertainment in the country.

Dimensions. It is necessary to take into account the size of the infield when determining the dimensions of the future swing.

seasonality. Swings made of some materials should not be left to winter in the open.

It is very important to choose the appearance of the structure so that it effectively emphasizes. Swings can be both portable and stationary. Portable models have a collapsible design that is installed on the ground, or suspended. The design can be both traditional and unusual.

Consider the simplest options that you can do with your own hands:

Tire swing

The simplest option is a tire tied with a rope. You can also use a chain and fix it with screws. Another option involves a horizontal arrangement of the tire. It is necessary to cut several holes in the tire (at least 3), insert metal hooks into them and thread chains or ropes.

For jacks of all trades, you can offer a version of a swing made according to a ready-made template (can be found on the Internet). A swing seat in the form of a bird or animal is cut out of the tire and hung on ropes or chains.

Pay special attention to the fixation of the swing elements to avoid injury during operation.

Wooden swing

Wooden swing for giving is a classic model. It is made of a wooden board and a strong rope. It is enough to drill four holes in the corners of the wide board and fix the ropes in them.

An old chair can also be used as a seat. You just need to saw off the legs and hang it on the ropes behind the back and seat.

Swing made from a hoop

It is necessary to braid the metal hoop with a strong rope so that a cobweb is formed in the center. She will act as a seat. To install the swing, you can use a strong rope or other suitable fasteners. You need to hang such a seat at least four points.

Swing made of durable fabrics

Another option for a safe hanging swing for a summer residence. For the seat, you can use a tarpaulin or other sufficiently durable material. The fabric is folded in several layers and stitched around.

The ropes can be attached to the seat with iron triangles and rivets. It remains only to hang the swing to the support (beam, branch, etc.)

Wooden swing on supports

This is perhaps the most interesting and convenient swing option for decorating a personal plot, but nevertheless, it is difficult to manufacture. Consider the algorithm of actions in detail.

To make it you will need:

• strong rope;
• boards;
• material for the manufacture of the seat (fence or plywood);
• fixture.

For this type of swing, it is best to use bolts made of galvanized material. Nails and screws are not the best option in this case.

To protect wood from damage and to preserve its natural look, all wooden parts of the structure must be treated with a special antiseptic.

The finished swing is mounted on a support with a cross beam, for the manufacture of which it is necessary to use a wooden beam.

The ends of the racks that are dug into the ground must be treated with bitumen. To install them, it is enough to prepare a couple of holes with a depth of at least 1 meter. The supports are covered with sand or gravel for about 30 centimeters, and then poured with cement.

If possible, you can make special concrete pillars, and attach wooden supports to them. When choosing the second method, a waterproofing material must be laid at the junction of wood with concrete. For greater stability of the structure, it is necessary to support the racks with diagonal slats.

Step-by-step instructions for making a wooden swing

Now consider the detailed instructions for making the swing itself:

1. We prepare the supporting arcs. To do this, we need 22 mm boards and 12 mm plywood. We prepare the template and cut out 6 arcs.
2. Next, we make the core from wood. To do this, outline the plywood blanks. On the outer parts of the arcs, it is necessary to make holes for fastening the ropes.
3. Using waterproof glue, we connect the parts of the support. We clamp the supports in a vise and leave the glue to dry completely.
4. Using a grinder, we process the edges of the product, giving them a rounded shape.
5. It is necessary to cut circles from a wooden board for rope holders. It is best to do this with a special nozzle on a drill.
6. We cover the manufactured parts with a primer or special paint.
7. We connect the supports and round elements with metal rings, into which we then pass the rope and cover the element with acrylic paint.
8. Let's start making the seat itself. The fence needs to be leveled.
9. Now we will drill holes in each board for fasteners. In order to accurately make holes, you can apply a plywood corner with ready-made holes to each plank.
10. Next, attach the fence to the supports. In order for the distance between the planks to be the same, you can place the same planks between them.
11. We attach armrests made of picket fence to the seat. We screw the metal fasteners into the ends of the slats, and install a wooden circle between the support and the armrest.
12. We pass a strong rope through the rings and tie a strong knot. For greater strength, we wind a wire or a strong rope around the knot. Cut off the free end of the rope with a sharp knife.
13. We pass the rope through the hole in the armrest and fasten it to the lower corners of the seats in the same way. The armrest itself is supported by pads mounted on a rope.
14. It remains only to hang the swing to the support using a reliable carabiner and your swing is ready, you can test it and enjoy your vacation.

Features of care

Swings, like other elements of the landscape, require constant care. Try to avoid getting the swing wet. To do this, it is necessary to periodically impregnate the tree with special solutions, varnish or paint.

If you are a rattan owner, avoid getting the swing into sunlight or rain, and care may consist of cleaning the structure with a damp cloth. Owners of metal swings need to periodically restore the decorative layer of the model.

A swing in the country can become not only an amazing element of the interior, but also a joy for both children and adults. You can independently create a design that will cause joy for the whole family and comfort on the site. In addition, hand-made model creation will help you improve your welding skills.

Photo selection of beautiful country swing

In this case, it is important to ensure the convenience and safety of the structure. To do this, prepare the railings and fences. These devices will ensure the safety of the child, who can get carried away and lose attention during the game. Do not forget that all materials must be environmentally friendly, and the use of flammable objects is unacceptable. Wooden models are the most relevant, since in the hot season the metal is very hot, which can harm the child.

Why paint swings?

Painting is necessary to protect the tree from the aggressive action of external factors. Thus, the structure must be treated with a weather-resistant paint from time to time. Also, one should not forget about the aesthetic component of painting the material: the design can not only successfully fit into the styling of the site, but also become its real decoration. To do this, do not be afraid to experiment with painting: you can create beautiful patterns with paint, turning the swing into a work of art or a funny animal.

Ask your question

Children's swings in and in summer cottages have long ceased to be a rarity. There is a wide variety of designs and designs to choose from. You can make a wonderful swing with your own hands. The choice of materials for such products is also varied. They can be wood, metal or plastic. By the way, such designs look great in the composition.

Our review will help you learn about the various types of these structures, as well as choose the right option for yourself. And if you have some skills and abilities, you can make a simple children's outdoor swing for giving yourself.

To make the rest in the yard or in the summer cottage comfortable for children and adults, get it. Children's outdoor swings and slides are more suitable for games and entertainment. But you can also consider an adult swing for the street.

Did you know that such designs are of great benefit to children. They have a positive effect on the physical development of the child. In this case, the benefits are as follows:

• muscles are strengthened;
• surplus of children's energy is wasted;
• the vestibular apparatus develops;
• for young children, this is learning to control their own body;
• dexterity develops;
• For toddlers, this is a great way to learn independence.

You can independently build a swing, which is called a nest. In such a device, the seat plays the role of a frame base. It is made of rings and hoops.

When choosing a place to install a swing, the following factors must be considered:

• location concerning . It is better if the playground with a swing is viewed from the window so that the child is in the field of view of the parents;
• placement relative to trees and ponds. Skating must be completely safe;
• the site should be well lit, but in hot weather there should be some kind of shadow;
• there should be no drafts;
• terrain is important. The site must be level and must not grow harmful or poisonous.

To find out about the benefits of swings for children, you can read some reviews. For example.

Olga, 28 years old:“I had a wooden swing as a child. But for our children, we bought a swing with a slide. This is a great option for a child in the country or they can even be put in an apartment. I liked that such structures have a reliable fastening. My husband and I are afraid for the safety of children and therefore we constantly check the ropes, but they turned out to be very strong. You can choose suitable models with any design and at an affordable price. If the children are not too different in age, then you can purchase a double swing. We didn't have that option."

Note! There is an opinion that the effect of swinging from a swing is similar to the action of musical rhythms. With such an impact, positive emotions, attention and perception of information are mobilized.

Classification of materials for children's outdoor swings for summer cottages

Swings are classified according to such a feature as the material of the products. The most commonly used options are:

• wood;
• metal;
• plastic;
• textiles for upholstery and mattresses;
• improvised materials.

Country wooden swing

Most often, do-it-yourself swings are made of wood. In summer cottages, home-made garden or children's structures are installed. Wood is characterized by strength, environmental friendliness and is easy to process.

If you do not know how to make such a design yourself, then you can see the detailed process in the video below:

A wooden swing for a summer residence can be made not only for children, but also for adults. This option is suitable for different age groups.

Wood structures are worth noting the following features:

• versatility, since from such material you can make not only a rope swing for kids, but cozy sofas for two people;
• material safety;
• fits perfectly or in the backyard;
• easy installation. This option can not only be bought, but also easy to make;
• available material.

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Note! Outdoor hanging swings for children made of wood can have a rather complex device. To make them you need special drawings. You can find a large number of photos that explain step by step how to make such products from the board.

Hanging plastic swing

Outdoor swing made of plastic is a good solution for giving. This material has strength and hardness. Most often, supports are made of metal or wood, and rope suspensions are taken. The seat and frame are made of plastic.

For kids, parents often purchase plastic hanging products. Children's products are characterized by increased resistance to external factors. The material does not fade or deform under the influence of sunlight.

But such structures also have certain disadvantages. They are intended for children only and cannot support the weight of an adult or teenager.

Note! Swings can even be made from unusual materials such as car tires. The easiest way is to tie a tire to a branch with a strong cable or even a chain.

Metal swing for giving

Outdoor iron swings are especially popular. Most often, the entire structure is made of metal, but partial use is also relevant. For example, only for the manufacture of the frame. The seat can be wood or plastic.

Garden or children's structures for the street and summer cottages made of metal are considered the most durable and durable compared to alternative options.

You can make a summer swing for children with your own hands. When deciding how to make a metal product yourself, keep in mind that you will need drawings with dimensions. An important tool for such installation is the welding machine.

Homemade swings from this material have the following advantages:

1. They can last for many years, as they do not break or rot.
2. Stable and solid material ensures reliability and safety.
3. The material is not afraid of external factors such as rain, sunlight or winds.
4. Affordable price.
5. Large selection of various models. For example, forged or welded products.
6. You can do it yourself, for this you need to choose the right design and drawings.

So, for the “do it yourself” option, you need detailed instructions. You might like this video:

You can also see the step-by-step installation in the photo.

Classification of construction types of children's outdoor swings for summer cottages

Let's figure out what kind of street swings are according to the type of construction. It depends on how to install them or how to hang them.

First of all, there are such types of swings for children:

• suspended are devices made of ropes and seats. With this choice, it is important to figure out how to fix them. Ropes and chains are often used for yard products. A similar option can be placed in the apartment. They can be fixed on or on a thick branch;

• stationary are installed in the yard. They cannot be moved or moved. Most often, the device involves a metal frame;

• floor products have a frame. When deciding how to fix them, you need to choose a flat base for installation. Such options are quite mobile.

According to the type of structures, it is worth highlighting the following models:

• spring swing boats are made on the basis of a spring;

• balancers or pendulum;

• suspended.

When deciding how to make home structures, it is worth considering elements such as rings, ropes, horizontal bars, a protective awning and hammocks.

How to assemble, or how to build similar structures, you can see in the video below.

In the photo you can also see how to weld individual elements. On your own, you can make a round swing with a net or a nest. In this case, the dimensions that can be previously applied to the paper are important.

Note! There are also quite unusual designs. For example, comfortable sun loungers, cozy hammocks, rattan cocoons, as well as swings - sofas or benches.

Children's hanging swing

Suspended street swings for summer cottages differ depending on parameters such as mobility, installation location and type of frame element. At the place of installation, they can be outdoor or for the home. Home products are most often made of plastic. They are removable options. They are installed even in doorways.

According to the methods of transportation, the models are stationary or portable. The first option is more heavy and reliable. Such products are made of metal or wood. Portables are a lightweight option. They are worth buying.

The frame component can be floor or suspended. Such products can be made by hand. On your site you can build both adult and children's options. Before work, it is worth considering a high-quality suspension for a swing and dimensions. Beautiful homemade designs you can see in the photo.

When choosing round, hinged models or swings on chains, pay attention to the following advantages of hanging structures for children:

• have a simple and lightweight design that can be installed even in an apartment;
• exist . Such a swing performs the function of a cradle;
• such designs remarkably develop the vestibular apparatus.

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The easiest homemade option is a wooden swing. Let's look at some more interesting solutions.

In addition to designs for one person, there are also such options:

• steam rooms are recommended for families with two children, especially if the children are the same age;
• products for two are equipped with a common seat, and children can swing with the same amplitude;
• mirrored are seats placed opposite each other. In them, children can also swing at the same time.

Suspended structures can be mechanical and electronic. In the first case, rocking is carried out due to their own efforts. And electronic ones are often used for kids. They can rock the baby.

Children's rope swing

The most important advantage of rope swings is their low cost. You can make simple designs with your own hands.

Here are the original solutions for homemade rope compositions:

• for a swing from you will need a strong tree, the pallet itself and a thick rope. If such a tree is not found, then you will have to mount the support poles. From several pallets you can make a seat with a back;
• you can make a design from a broken skateboard. The board must be firmly fixed with ropes;
• you can also hang on the ropes and.

Note! For rope structures, you can use any materials you like. For example, planks, bars or logs.

Swing on chains

With your own hands you can make wonderful garden or children's swings on chains. The safety of your child depends on the type of suspension. A chain is a better option than a rope. The rope stretches and wears out over time.

Street structures for giving to increase strength are made of chains. This product has the following advantages:

• strength and reliability;
• the weakening of the ring is immediately noticeable;
• suitable for low buildup.

But when using a chain, consider such points. The child can pinch fingers with large rings. If bearings are used as fasteners, then a speed limiter must be installed.

This option is suitable for massive seats with a back. The seat for this design can be in the form of a sofa, bed or old chair.

Note! Portable swing sofas on chains can be placed on the veranda or covered terrace and used even in the cold season.

How to make a pipe swing

The most common option is a swing from a profile pipe. When choosing a design for do-it-yourself installation, it is important to consider the right place. If the swing is firmly attached, then the support pipes are buried or even concreted.

You can make light designs for children from. In the photo you can see some of the options for such products. Portable models must be stable, durable and practical. All this can be achieved by using PVC pipe elements. Such products are designed to create lightweight and reliable frame parts. To make a construction from a professional pipe, you will need drawings.

After choosing a suitable place, you need to decide on the type of assembly. You can use both welding and collapsible version. The welding method allows you to create rigid and solid products that will last for many years.

Garden swings consist of support posts, crossbars, suspensions and seats. These elements must be depicted in the drawing.

Support posts can have the following configurations:

• triangular and trapezoidal shapes are particularly reliable;
• the frame in the form of the letter P is completed with spacers;
• the form in the form of W is used in the construction of a roof over a structure.

It is important to choose the right one. The presence of a back and armrests will add convenience. There should not be rounded transitions on the seat. This will protect against slipping. For the strength of the seat, it is worth using stiffeners.

Note! It is better if the seat is tilted back a little. This will relieve stress when swinging.

Hoop swing

If you are interested in how to make a hoop structure, then for these purposes you will need to buy foam rubber, a gymnastic hoop and a strong rope. With its help, it is necessary to braid the frame of the hoop.

Here is an instruction on how to weave a product with your own hands:

• fasten two ropes to the base so that their loops are threaded into each other;
• do these steps from different angles. Ropes should be pulled very tight;
• then, with another rope, a circular braid is made, which is attached at the intersections.

The structure between the bonds must be wrapped with ropes, and then wrapped with foam rubber. Then connect a strong cable to the rim in four places and hang it from a strong support.

The base can be made of dense fabric, and a mesh is suitable as weaving.

Children's swing balancer

Great for balancing swings. They are designed for riding two children and most often they are purchased for the street.

Pendulum structures such as scales are equipped with a special lever, which is attached to the central support. In this case, rocking is carried out when pushing off with the feet from the surface of each of the children. This design can be made with your own hands or bought.

Such a swing includes the following components:

• seat;
• supporting parts;
• suspensions.

With a high-quality suspension on such structures, you can even ride while standing.

Elements of a children's country swing

Before proceeding with the creation and assembly of the swing, you need to get acquainted with their components. This will allow you to choose the most durable and convenient design for installation on your site.

swing seat

For children's outdoor swings for summer cottages, the choice of seat material is of great importance. From solid materials, plywood, log or plastic is suitable. Their soft ones are felt or foam rubber in a case. With your own hands, you can make wonderful designs with seats with a back or a swing sofa.

We suggest you consider the following options:

• plastic products are suitable for children's seats, but they are short-lived and can quickly deteriorate;
• metal seats are not the best solution;
• rubber seats are soft, but it is very dangerous to ride standing on them;
• covers with fillers are most often made from fabric. But such seats are afraid of moisture;
• web-seats or a nest do not look usual;
• you can make a swing out of a wheel. For this, old tires are used. From them you can form a variety of shapes. Beautiful tire swing can be seen in the photo.
• the most comfortable and simple seats are made of wood. Suitable materials such as plywood, or OBS. Such seats can be fixed on chains.

The simplest seat is made from a board that can be simply sawed off and sanded. You can make a seat from an old chair, from a log or typesetting boards.

It is also worth considering a high-quality suspension that will withstand not only the seat, but also the person. Chains, climbing ropes, metal cables and even belts are used as flexible suspensions. Rigid options are made of metal or wood.

For wide seats, four suspensions are used, for round seats - three suspensions. The standard option is two suspensions.

Canopy for swing

A functional addition to the outdoor swing is a canopy. This is a wonderful protection not only from rain, but also from sunlight. You can make it yourself. A similar design is made of flooring and frame parts. The flooring is made of fabrics or any roofing materials. The frame structure is often made of wood. A single-sided version of the frame is used in conjunction with fabric flooring. But such a coating must be removed in winter. Gable options can be used in winter. As a flooring, bituminous tiles are used for them.

You can see the most beautiful canopies for giving in the photo. Do not use sheet metal or corrugated board for flooring, as such material is very hot.

Single-sided design is not difficult to implement. The frame is made of bars, which are attached to the supports. The selected fabric is stretched from above.

The gable design has much in common with the roof of the same type. The angle of inclination should be within 15-20 degrees. A truss system of boards is fixed on the supports. Plywood is installed on top, and then placed. If sheet material will be used, then a crate is placed.

Frame for children's swing

It is necessary to choose the frame of the structures correctly, and it is also worth considering the option of attaching the swing to the crossbar.

Most often, the frame is made of wood. At the same time, it should be well dried. Such a dry tree will not shrink. Also, before work, it is necessary to treat wooden surfaces with antiseptic compounds, as well as varnish and paint.

Of the four, two supports are made in the form of the letter L. This arrangement will ensure maximum stability of the structure. The top elements are fixed with . The legs of the supports are fastened with boards. The supports must be buried in the soil to a depth of 70-80 cm. The supporting elements are connected by a crossbar.

The portable structure consists of two pairs of bars that are attached at a certain angle. In this case, they are not attached to the ground.

Where and how to buy a children's swing for a summer residence

The price limit on the swing is extensive. It depends on the material, configuration and dimensions. You can buy a swing and at a price of 500 rubles. For such a price, a plastic seat and rope suspensions are offered. Street metal structures have a higher cost, which varies from 20,000 thousand to more than 100,000 rubles. You can inexpensively buy a swing balancer with individual metal elements at a price of 2500 rubles. Suspended leader structures are offered at a price of 3900 rubles. Inexpensive you can buy a swing nest. More complex configurations cost about 5-10,000 rubles. Children's complexes with swings, including houses and slides, can cost from 20,000 rubles. On sale you can buy cheaper items.

The table shows some models and their prices. A similar cost can be in stores in St. Petersburg and in Moscow.

Image	Models	Description	price, rub.
	Jand S single street	Material: plastic and metal with racks	3900
	Kamfer Single Space	suspended structure There is a back and stands Material: metal and plastic	11700
	Pioneer TK	Made from metal There is a limiting side, racks and back	7200
	DFC multifunctional children's complex	Made of metal Withstands up to 145 kg Racks available	13000
		Metal construction on bearings Made from metal Stands, side and back available	5200
		Double swing with gondola Material: plastic and metal	28600
		Swing - balancer Designed for 70 kg Material: plastic and metal	3000
	Romana wooden swing	Material: wood and metal There are racks, sides and back	6700
	Round swing with mesh "Nest"	With rope hanger	3300

Many of these designs can be ordered online. In this case, it is worth specifying whether delivery is provided.

How to make a children's swing for a summer residence with your own hands

Installing outdoor swings for children in the country requires compliance with certain rules. Here they are:

• do not exceed the loads provided for a particular model;
• do not swing above the recommended amplitude;
• you can not ride while standing or jump while riding;
• installation of the structure should be carried out only on flat surfaces.

If you still do not know how to make a similar design yourself, then the following recommendations will come in handy:

• the minimum height of the frame structure should be 2 meters. This will allow you to adjust the size of the swing and eventually adjust them to the growth of children;

• installation of the seat involves the use of reliable mounts for the swing. This uses a restraining material such as ropes, metal, wood or chains;
• the length of the cable matters, it is selected in accordance with the growth of the child;
• the manufacture of home-made structures involves the correct calculation of weight loads;
• the seat should be made with a margin, since children of different builds can ride;
• the material for the seat must be weather resistant;
• frame base configuration.

When performing swings at home, be sure to consider installing items such as shelves with toy holders or fencing jumpers.

The simplest designs are suspended, without a frame base. They can be hung in the apartment or hung on a branch of a thick tree. Through it, you can simply throw the ropes and the swing is ready. The seat can be made from a piece of board, a skateboard, or a web swing can be used. Pillows for garden swings are especially popular.

Before installing the frame structure, you need to decide on the place. It is also worth choosing the right materials and tools.

Features of the installation of metal structures

To make a metal swing, you need to know how to weld individual elements. Homemade garden structures can be forged or made on bearings. Before you start work, you should make drawings or find suitable diagrams on the Internet.

In the photo you can see how similar products look. For work you will need a welding machine, a drill, metal corners, self-tapping screws. And if the structure is with a roof, then polycarbonate will also be needed.

We make a swing like this:

• the support frame is made. Pipes are cut by a grinder into suitable pieces;
• parts are fixed in pairs with a welding machine. In this case, two elements should be obtained in the form of the letter L;
• by welding, the side parts are attached to the frame. Then the horizontal part of the structure is welded. In this case, the upper beam should be placed parallel to the base of the structure;
• then the seat is installed. First, a frame is made from the profile and boards are mounted on top of it. All wood parts must be sanded and stained;
• in the corner zones, special bolts are installed where the chain will be fixed;
• a polycarbonate roof is mounted;
• all metal parts are treated with a primer and varnish.

The nuances of installing a pendulum swing

Similar products are suitable for the smallest. The pendulum swing is done like this:

• suitable materials are selected. It is better to choose strong wood species;
• a support and a transverse board for sitting babies are made from a selected tree;
• the edges of the transverse beam must be rounded and sanded;
• elements can be fastened using metal corners;
• all elements are treated with stain and paints and varnishes.

Features of mounting a suspended wooden swing

When deciding how to build the simplest swing, you should try to make products from logs or boards. Such material is quite simple to process and does not require special skills.

It is better to choose durable tree species. You can make simple summer options.

U - shaped frame is made of two logs and a supporting beam. Previously, the boards must be sanded and treated with special compounds. After that, the logs are placed in prepared recesses, the size of which must be at least 0.5 meters. Gravel is poured on top. After that, concreting is carried out.

The seat is attached with hanging ropes to the supporting elements. Thus, it is possible to fix a swing plane for a child or a swing rocking chair. How to make a simple swing can be seen in the video.

For fastening parts, you should not take nails, it is better to choose bolts. For small children, it is better to attach the seat to two ropes, and not to four. In this case, you need to take two lengths for each rope, fold them in half, and then thread them into the seat.

In order to arrange a swing nest or any other in the courtyard of the house, you can use the following frame options:

• U-shaped is the most popular. But its foundation must be concreted;
• L-shaped is more stable than the first option. In this case, the support pillars are attached together;
• The X-shaped system is mounted in the same way as the L variant, but not at the joints, but lower;
• A-shaped design is considered the most reliable and stable. At the same time, the stability of the product is ensured by an additional jumper.

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The summer season is a time of sun, fresh air, relaxation and entertainment. Especially for children, who with great joy spend the whole day on the street or on playgrounds, where swings are an indispensable attribute. This simple and extremely enticing device can be built on a summer cottage with your own hands. Such a simple thing brings so much happiness to a child that any effort to make it will be reimbursed to you a hundredfold.

Next, there will be options for making a swing yourself, so the article is mostly addressed to men. But, if you are a woman, and you have skillful hands, then we also advise you to read everything to the end, and perhaps you will learn something new for yourself.

The simplest design of a garden swing for giving, known to us since childhood, is the design with the letter "P".

To make it, you need to take two wooden or metal poles of arbitrary length and diameter for the bases. Their size depends on the expected load on the swing. The pillars are buried in the ground to a depth of 80-100 cm. Another option is to use two curved metal pipes, burying their ends in the ground. Next, you need to install a horizontal crossbar made of a steel pipe of a similar diameter on the pillars.

Strengthening the pillars.

To fix the metal parts of the structure, you will need welding or large-diameter double-sided bolts. A wooden seat is attached to the crossbar with a rope or cables. To do this, you can take an ordinary wooden board 3-5 cm thick, process it with a planer and paint it with bright paint. The swing is ready. They are suitable for both adults and children over 5 years old.

Arbor - a swing in the form of a boat.

Do-it-yourself children's swing

Simple and comfortable baby swing

In order for a summer swing to be suitable for a child of three or four years old, it is imperative to make a comfortable and safe seat. To make it, you will need a small square piece of plywood or a 40 cm square board of hardwood: birch, oak or elm. In addition, you will need five wooden planks of pine or any other soft wood, with dimensions: 40 cm long, 2 cm thick and 6.5 cm wide, four copper pipes 2 cm in diameter with a length of 12.5 cm - one pair and 6.5 - another couple. And two strong cables of the same length.

Drill 0.6-1 cm diameter holes in each corner of the seat boards and four slats, 4 cm from the edges. The fifth bar is attached in front of the swing and helps the child to hold on to it and not fall out. Also drill 1 cm holes in this bar so that the bar can move freely up and down the cables.

Swing with chair seat.

The length of the cables must be measured depending on the height at which you want to hang the swing. Both cables must be threaded from one side into the short tube, the side rails and back rails, then through the front of the side rails into the front rail and long tube, and finally through the hole in the seat. Tie the ends of the ropes firmly under the seat and balance the rope. The swing is fastened with ceiling hooks on a horizontal bar.

Swing - "woven web".

Garden swings - "rocking chairs"

Very popular and easy to manufacture wooden swings for giving - "rocking chairs". To make it, you will need a wooden beam with a square section, a sheet of plywood 18 mm thick, waterproof glue, self-tapping screws, colored paint or varnish. For the manufacture of this type of swing, the beam is sawn into a balance shaft 2 m long and racks 80-100 cm high, and two seats of arbitrary sizes are cut out of plywood. The dimensions should be calculated on paper and a drawing made, and then transferred to a sheet of plywood and cut along the contours using a jigsaw. With sandpaper, process all the edges of the parts, and walk along the beam with a planer.

The name of the components of the swing.

With an electric drill, drill through holes in the racks for attaching the shaft, and make an external thread at its ends. Insert the shaft into the holes of the racks and secure with a threaded connection from axial displacement. To do this, screw washers and nuts onto the threads and lock the threaded connections in any known way.

Assemble all the swing elements on self-tapping screws, soak with an antiseptic and cover with two layers of colored paint or varnish. Check the build quality - the swing should not be flimsy or unstable. For greater comfort, you can sew soft pillows on the seats and backs. It remains only to dig the holders into the ground to a depth of 50-60 cm and the children's swing for giving is ready.

Joy and benefit for children and adults.

To give your child joy for the whole summer, it is enough to assemble a swing for giving with your own hands. They are not so overhead, and are very useful for children, because in addition to entertainment, they train the muscular system and the vestibular apparatus of the child.