Hedstrom Single Play Swing - Robust Steel Construction, Chunky Blow-Moulded Seat, Powder-Coated Frame - Suitable for Ages 3-10 - Outdoor Garden Toy for Boys and Girls - Ground Pegs Included

My granddaughter has just discovered she does actually love swings so I looked for one for her garden, saw this one and ordered it and I am so glad I did. The swing arrived less than 24 hours after ordering it and my son put it together quite quickly and we are really impressed with the stacks that are supplied with it that actually anchors it to the ground, these stacks are nothing like the old style metal pins, I wish we had a photo to show these stacks but they really do anchor this swing to the ground making the swing extremely safe for my granddaughter to use, she is 21/2 and although she isn't big enough yet to get herself on the seat she lays over the seat and swings herself that way until someone comes to put her on the seat, the higher she goes the more she loves it and the frame does not move. It only took her one push to learn how to get her balance on the seat which was amazing and she is already learning how to propel herself. This swing should last her for a very long time as it is well made and sturdy, the ropes and seat can be put away for the winter to extend their life but can be easily put back on if there is a nice day. The swing itself is not massive so is suitable for most garden sizes. If you have been looking for a garden swing I would definitely recommend this one, I know my granddaughter is going to get many many hours of fun and it will last a for many years.

So we needed a swing for our 6 yr old daughter and, after a lot of shop visits and Internet browsing, we decided upon the Hedstrom single swing. Amazon were cheapest but we had to go elsewhere to get product info. Hedstrom claim it is suitable for 3-10 year olds and I would agree that 10+ is really asking too much of it. Easily assembled (circa 20 mins with the allen key included), we then set about positioning it on the lawn. First point, like all swings, it needs to be firmly secured. Recommended is the use of of concrete if necessary to secure each short 'ground peg' that is secured to and angled out from the bottoms of the tubular powder coated steel legs. We hammered the arms into the ground and, after considerable testing for peace of mind, we were satisfied that the movement of the arms was minimal and it was safe for the children to use it. Some months later after a hard Summer's use, the swing is still intact and it remains firmly secure.the bright orange chunky moulded seat and adjustable ropes have stood up to the abuse that only 6 year olds seem capable of dreaming up! A firm favourite with our daughter and her friends, the Hedstrom is competitively priced, appears as well made as comparable units and is, to date, durable I think we have got our money's worth! I would just caution anyone buying a swing of whatever type to ensure that they fully understand in advance what may be required to achieve a secure fixing into the ground and safe use! A 4/5 simply because the securing of the ground pegs in the ground was a little prolonged as trial and error more than practical advice informed us best how to achieve the best result.Other than that, great value for money and my daughter reckons it is a winner!

Despite my daughter being under 2 and a half years, we ordered this product for use under close supervision. Was very easy to assemble and secure ( we have not put concrete in as daughter is still very light and does not cause the legs to uproot) and feels sturdy. We will buy a more expensive wooden swing when we have a bigger garden, but for the moment, and for the price, this has been a great buy. Have older kids coming this weekend so hopefully it will be robust enough for wild little boys>

Easy assembly Good product

Got for my girl's birthday and she liked it. Comes with 'stakes' that you attach to legs and they dig in the ground diagonally to keep it in place. They work well and it's still sturdy 6 months later. I'm assuming it'll get loose over time as anything would but it'll just be a case of re staking it. Happy with it and was good value.

I bought this swing for my 2,5 years old nephew and was surprised at the quality of the swing because compared to other swings in the market this one could be considered cheap; and if installed as recommended in the instructions, I find it to be quite an sturdy one (for young children of course). The parts were easily assembled as the instructions were simple and clear and each part comes labelled to make even easier to follow the step by step instructions. It looks nice in the garden, doesn't take lots of space and right out of the box the height of the swing seat is ok for the little one to "climb" up by himself (he is quite tall though) The worst part: digging the 4 30x30x30 cms. holes required to fix it to the ground. (and mixing the concrete to fill them up) The best part: seeing the little one's face when he woke up to find a swing grown overnight in his garden (a video we'll treasure) :-)

Great little swing

Item was bought for my 12 month old grandson, and was fitted with a separate, 'bucket-type' seat with a t-bar, suitable for a toddler. First, the pros: attractive colours; relatively easy to assemble; reasonable price; frame suitable for young children. However, the method of anchoring the swing seems peculiar, unnecessarily complicated and impractical. The swing is provided with four short tubes. The instructions show that these can be driven into the ground at a 45 degree angle and bolted to the A-frame, although the recommendation is that they are set into concrete. If following the recommendation, mowing around the swing would be challenging, and if the frame was removed for storage in, say, winter, the stakes would represent a tripping hazard. If using the alternative anchoring approach, alignment of the holes in the stake with those in the legs of the swing is straight forward, but then hammering 'blunt' stakes, attached to the A-frame, into grass at 45 degrees is virtually impossible, especially if there are stones under the surface. A far simpler design would have been to have asymmetrical holes on either side of each A-frame leg, through which a pointed tent peg style stake could be driven. The product description should have made the safety element clearer. Other anomalies in the product description include: a statement that assembly is not required (it is, albeit it is straight forward), and that the product is not suitable for children under 3 years old (elsewhere it states it can be used by anyone between 3 months and 9 years).