Felix Kids Swing Seat

The Felix Kids Swing Seat is a classic open swing, an indoor swing for kids shaped from a single curved plank of birch plywood that cradles the body as they swing. Sanded smooth with rounded edges and hung on adjustable rope, it brings backyard swinging inside for children from around 3 years.

The seat measures 510 by 200 mm and suits children from about 3 years, holding up to 60 kg. The rope adjusts from 1.3 to 2.1 metres, so you can hang it to match your ceiling height or a garden branch. One child should swing at a time under adult supervision.

It comes down to age. This open seat suits children from 3 who can climb on and hold the ropes themselves. For a baby who still needs holding in, the enclosed Felix Baby Swing Seat has high sides and a front bar, and it carries younger children from around 6 months.

Wooden rope locks and nylon straps set the height, and screw-lock carabiners join the fittings. Anchor it to a structural ceiling joist, a rated swing frame or a sturdy branch, never to plasterboard alone. Leave a clear arc in front and behind so the swing has room and nobody stands in the path.

The seat is birch plywood and beechwood finished with a non-toxic lacquer, BPA-free and lead-free, sanded smooth with rounded edges. It holds up to 60 kg, and one child should swing at a time with a clear space kept in front of and behind the seat.

Check the knots, wooden rope locks and screw-lock carabiners before each swing, and make sure the anchor overhead is solid. A soft surface below cushions a stumble on the way on or off, and an adult should stay nearby while children play.

A swing indoors gives children a burst of active, calming movement whatever the weather. This one weighs just 1.6 kg, hangs from a single anchor and lifts off in seconds, so it suits flats and smaller homes where a fixed swing set will not fit. Set it up for play, then stow it away.

Swinging is more than a bit of fun. The back and forth motion feeds the balance sense, building coordination, core strength and body control, and many children find the rhythm calming when they are wound up. A few minutes on a swing can settle a restless child and help them refocus afterwards.

The solid birch plywood seat and adjustable rope handle daily swinging, and the 60 kg limit means the swing carries a child well into the primary years. Raise the rope as they get taller, and the same seat keeps working, whether hung indoors in winter or on a branch through summer.