Make a simple child swing

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How make a swing for his child? Children love them, parents too … The swings invite themselves in the garden to offer the little ones moments of entertainment and great games.

Making a swing yourself is not complicated and you can get your child involved in the process of creating it. Discover our selection of 24 swings made of recycled materials, inspire yourself to create your own and please your toddler!

Making a swing is simple, practical and environmentally friendly

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The best way to get kids to play more outdoors is to make it more fun. Making a swing is a great way to recycle old materials while making a playful object with which children could have fun for many years.

Make a swing and give your child moments of fun games

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First, choose the location of the swing. This is very important for several reasons: safety, comfort and exposure. Installing a swing under a tree is usually a very good idea. It will be in the shade, you do not risk sun burns, the air is cooler, the tree – solid.

Hanging a swing to a tree is a good idea for several reasons

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If you have decided to place the swing under a tree, choose a tall, healthy tree with sturdy branches. The branch chosen for the attachment of your swing must be very thick and robust, with a diameter of at least 25 cm. Oaks and maple trees are an excellent choice, for example.

You can choose different materials for the seat of your swing

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The length of the rope will depend on the height of the chosen branch. Indeed, the right height to hang a swing is between 2.5 to 3 meters from the ground.

The rope is of great importance for the safety of your child

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There are many materials you can choose for sitting on your swing. This is very important for the comfort and safety of your child.

Swing made of old skateboard: what an original idea!

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Do not place the swing too close to the trunk or at the end of the branch. If you are building a swing for a very young child, go for branches closer to the ground.

A wooden swing for a child hanging on a solid rope

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In general, you will need between 10 and 16 meters of rope and 18 mm in diameter, very good quality. There are many types of ropes suitable for hanging a swing safely. Climbing ropes and utility ropes will be perfect. Another solution is to use a string. It will offer you more stability and durability, but against it is less manageable than the rope. The rope is also less aggressive for the tree.

To hang your swing, use a solid chain or rope

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Making a wooden swing, tire, pallet or other material is not complicated. The most important step is the hanging of the swing. For this you can use a ladder to access it. It is advisable to have another person hold it while you climb to reach the branch.

Hanging swing in the garden

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If you do not have a ladder, there are other methods to suspend the rope to the tree. Place an object that will serve as a weight at one end of the branches. Then swing the object over the branch so that the string surrounds the branch.

A wooden board and a rope are enough to make outdoor games more fun!

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What knot for the rope? The knot is an essential moment of the hanging and the suspension of the rope. You have to make a reef knot at the end of the rope to hold it in place. If you do not know what to do, find out or ask someone who knows how.

Make swings of old tires: it’s simple and practical!

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Making a simple tire swing is easy and convenient. You only need to get an old tire, clean it thoroughly and drill holes to prevent water from accumulating inside.

Remember to carefully clean the tire before turning it into a swing for your child

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It is possible to make a small round, rectangular or square shaped swing of wooden planks that you no longer use. For this, you will need more tools: a drill or screwdriver, a saw and others.

DIY Round Swing Idea: Simple, Stable and Easy to Hang

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If you are building a swing for a very young child, choose a branch closer to the ground.

Wooden swing for a very young child: secure and comfortable

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There are many tips online how to make a swing step by step.

Nodes are a crucial point for hanging the swing

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To give a little more color to your exterior, it is possible to paint your swing in a bright shade. Opt for ecological and non-toxic paint for health.

Simple and classic wooden swing, painted in red

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Your child grows up and the swing in parallel. Remember to adjust its height as you go.

Adjusting the height of the swing is important: your child is growing up!

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The swing is an ideal way to get kids to play more outdoors.

Playing and having fun outdoors

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Let your imagination and that of your child speak and repaint together the swing to customize and make it unique.

Swing simple to make and beautifully decorated in blue

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Do not place the swing too close or too far from the tree.

Round swing in light wood: to be made using an electric drill

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Bring the necessary material, make a unique and original swing and give your child moments of fun and inspiring games through our gallery of ideas.

Make, create and have fun outdoors!

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