Outdoors
Push them on a toddler swing
Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration
- 15 min
- Location
- Outside
- Category
- Outdoors
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Buckle your toddler into a bucket swing and stand in front of them. Give a small push, say \"push!\", and wait for a look or a word before the next one. Tap their feet each time they swing toward you.
Materials
No special materials listed.
Safety note
Use a toddler bucket swing with the strap fastened, check the seat is not hot, remove scarves and hood drawstrings, keep pushes small, and keep other children clear of the swing's path.
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Why it matters
Waiting for the next push and asking for it gives your toddler a fun reason to signal, and the swinging builds balance.
Benefit
Movement sensations
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