Swings and hammocks for sensory processing
Swings
There are all kinds of swings available in toy stores and stores with articles for outdoor life. There are ample possibilities to be found on the internet. Look for: swings, therapy swings, or `snoezelmaterialen`.
A so called bird’s nest swing suitable for all young and older children. You can either sit or lie in it without holding the ropes. Large enough for more than one child or an adult, therefore suitable for older mentally or physically handicapped children enjoy swinging, and of course for all children who like to swing or maybe even find it a bit scary.
I
saw this bird’s nest swing at a
children’s farm in
Wageningen. The swing can be found in several children’s
playgrounds,
so have a good look around in your neighbourhood. Taking the size and
price into consideration it is not exactly something you place in your
own backyard.
It is called a Huck bird’s
nest swing. For further information
on the internet: http://www.huck-net.co.uk/
Ikea-swing
At Ikeas you will find a large selection of swings also suitable for using indoors. New is a round swing with a diameter of 92 cm,on which you can either sit or lie. Suitable for nearly all children age 3 and up. They also have a swing in which you can hide away completely and do not fall out of easily. This swing is especially suitable for children not yet able to sit properly. For older children there is a hanging chair made of cane, with which you can sit and swing at the same time. At Ikeas they also supply all the necessary equipment for suspending the swings. For suggestions for games see Provide enough physical exercise
Hammocks
Hammocks are for sale in the regular trade, especially in summer and spring. If you look for a hammock in winter, or look for a wider range of products, you can look on the internet for stores specialised in hammocks. Look under: hammocks.
For suggestions for games see Provide enough physical exercise
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