Homemade Room Swing for a Two-Year-Old
Introduction
My two-year-old is a big fan of swinging. Since the swings sold in stores seemed too ordinary and a bit unsafe to me, I decided to sew him a room swing myself. For the materials, I chose thick linen, which is durable and comfortable and is perfect for a child's delicate skin.
Materials
- 1 meter of thick linen fabric
- 2 wooden sticks (length 1 meter, diameter 2.5 cm)
- 10 meters of 8 mm diameter linen rope
- 4 hooks for ceiling mounting
- 2 carabiners for attaching the rope at the breaking point
- Inflatable pillow for sitting and headrest
Instructions
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Cut out two rectangular pieces of linen fabric that are approximately 100 cm x 150 cm in size.
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Sew the pieces together using a sewing machine, leaving one side open.
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Turn the swing right side out and fill it with an inflatable pillow. Sew the open side closed.
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Saw the wooden sticks into four 36 cm long pieces.
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Drill holes 8 mm in diameter into each stick at both ends, 2.5 cm from the edge.
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Cut the 10 m rope in half and tie both ends of the 5 m long rope with carabiners.
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Insert the sticks through the sewn channels and then through the holes in the sticks with the 8 mm rope.
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Attach the hooks to the ceiling and the carabiners to the breaking point of the rope.
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Hang the swing from the ceiling and enjoy your child's joy!
Here are my notes
Tips
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If you like, you can also add soft pillows and blankets to the swing to make it even more comfortable.
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Make sure the swing is securely suspended from the ceiling and that the ropes are strong enough to support the child's weight.
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Always supervise your child when they are swinging so they don't fall.
Conclusion
A homemade room swing is a great way to bring joy to your child while saving money. It's also a fun and creative project that you can do with your child. Be sure to give it a try!
Thank you for reading my post, I hope you liked it and learned something new from it.
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