# Push them on a toddler swing

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

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\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration: 15 min
- Location: Outside
- Category: Outdoors
- Type: Activity

## 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

## 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\.