Based on design, durability, attachments and safety - all of the below have been verified to meet ASTM International standards - these are the best swing sets to buy for every age, need and budget. For this article, w e tested more than a dozen models, with kids spending hundreds of hours on the swing sets to explore all of the features.
The parenting and product experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute test a wide range of products for infants, toddlers and children, from baby jumpers to car seat and stroller combos to the outdoor toys for kids. Today's options offer more than just the flying sensation of the swing itself: They can come stacked with slides, forts, rocks walls and other accessories to keep your child moving for hours. 'While having fun, children work on their upper and lower extremity strength, core strength, coordination, balance, motor planning and using their imagination,' says pediatric clinical therapist Magdalena Oledzka, Ph.D., clinical supervisor at Hospital for Special Surgery. We carefully reviewed this article in March 2023 and stand by all picks tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute's Parenting & Pets Lab.įor kids, there are few things more satisfying than a sunny day spent outside, and the right swing set can turn your own backyard into your child's go-to place to burn off some energy.
