When you’re planning to get your kids started with a swing set, of course you don’t want to leave your smallest, walking child out of the picture. You can find toddler swing sets among the larger, more standard sets, though the range of choices is not quite as broad. Manufacturers tend to regard the sets for toddlers mainly as a small subset of the larger range of general play sets for kids. This is probably reasonable, since children will remain at a size that fits the standard sets for much longer than they are toddlers.

In many cases, it’s not even accurate to give toddler swing sets the label of “sets,” since many companies only sell toddler swings as add-ons to the bigger sets. For example, among the sets sold by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc., the full bucket and half bucket swings for smaller children are listed only as accessories that would be added to regular swing sets as desired. These buckets are made of sturdy plastic and either have a strap across the front, or a plastic extension that comes all the way up to the waist, effectively creating leg holes. Play Nation, too, includes a full bucket only among the swing accessories that can optionally be added to a regular swing set.

There are some companies that make complete swing sets for toddlers, however, in size ranges that fit the toddler size more readily. For example, Little Tikes features several sets that don’t just have secure swings but come with a wide range of slides, club houses, small climbing walls, or even a little tunnel. These kids’ swing sets are made in the United States, of sturdy colored plastic, and even the most elaborate sells for no more than $200. They stand lower than a regular swing set, and all the elements are designed with extra security for the smaller child.

You can weigh the pros and cons between toddler swing sets or the larger versions. You may decide that you don’t mind being a bit more watchful of your child for a year or so, and go for a regular sized outdoor swing set. If your personal economics would be less strained by going this route, you can still be confident that the available bucket seat accessories will allow your little one to have some outdoor fun and still be safe and secure.

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