Remember when you were a kid, and you couldn't wait to get outside and swing?

It made little difference whether it was a tire swing or a full-scale playground at a park, nothing could beat the exhilaration of carefree swinging, or the relaxation of the repetitive motion and the mindfulness of it.  Be truthful--- even as an adult, isn't it still hard to resist a swing? The wind in your hair...the feeling of weightlessness for a brief moment...the opportunity to daydream...ah, to be a kid again.

With access to video games so readily available to most of today's children and teens, they just don't get outside the way we did when we were young. Certainly, we could all benefit from a bit of fresh air and sunshine. Spring is calling to us, inciting that urge to get outside and be playful.  And now that summer's almost here, it's time to ponder getting our kids, and ourselves out into that fresh air and sunshine for some no-holds-barred fun and relaxation.

It's hard to think of a better way than providing a swing for young or old, and of any ability. Rehabmart offers many different types of swings, both indoor and outdoor, and for those of varying abilities.
 
 
   From library.rehabmart.com    The High Backed Full Support Swing Sets offer a roomy, comfortable and safe ride for those of all ages, from child to adult, with developmental disorders. The seat is larger than most other swings, and can be adjusted for not only height but the angle as well. Seats and ropes are both UV resistant.
 

   From library.rehabmart.com   Soft Taco Therapy Swing  -- if the name doesn't pique your interest, then surely their tagline will-- it's the "Manic to Mellow in Moments Sling Seat". This swing/sling provides support and comfort for both children and adults who are easily over-stimulated, using the pressure of their own body weight. The user can lie face up or down, cocooned within the cotton-like softness of the washable but durable fabric sling. Imagine rocking gently back and forth in your own cozy cocoon, calmed and soothed by the pressure and motion.
 

    From library.rehabmart.com    The JennSwing is a colorful and fun outdoor swing that has been designed to meet the requirements of the American Disabilities Act guidelines for commercial playgrounds as well as for home use. Created for children with limited movement ability, JennSwings can not only be used by children up to 125 pounds, but may be used for infants who are just sitting up.

The JennSwing comes in a variety of fun colors, and many residential and commercial accessories are available, such as strap seats, bucket seats, trapeze bars and climbing rings, steering wheels, colorful plastic disc seats, and even a glider. Children of all abilities would be thrilled to use the JennSwing, experiencing that exhilaration of being airborne, with the wind tousling their hair.

Summer is almost upon us, and Rehabmart can simplify choosing a swing that will enable your child to actively engage in the joyous activities that we recall from our own youth.
 
To view more pediatric swings, please go to the Pediatric Swings and Swing Frames page.


Jennifer Schildknecht ,
Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO