Customer Reviews

Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug & Secure Swing

5 star:		(45)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

My son received this swing as a gift from my parents when he was seven months old. He had loved his infant swing since birth, and they wanted him to have something to play with outside. We didn't get to use the swing much at first, but when he was just over eight months old the weather finally warmed up and I sent my husband outdoors to hang the swing.

Here are our favorite features of the swing:

-No lap belts to mess with. This doesn't compromise the safety of the swing; the over-the-head apparatus secures them just like a three-point car seat harness would.

-The restraint can be stored under the swing when your child is too big for it, thus making this a toddler swing. A great transition! And when you want to convert it back to an infant swing for a new sibling or a guest, you aren't searching high and low for the restraint that you removed years ago.

-Easy to get in and out. There is no bar sliding back down the ropes and pinching fingers and bumping heads like the Fisher Price version. The restraint flips over the back of the swing when you are done and is very easy to secure when you are loading baby in the swing.

-Installation was easy. This is pretty much the case for any swing. The most difficult thing for us was getting it to hang level from the tree, but any swing is about the same in this area.

-Drain holes. Thank goodness for those! When it rains the swing doesn't fill with water that will sit in it until your baby decides its time for a swing, at which time you will have to wash the now brown water out. You take this for granted, but my friend has a Step 2 Caterpillar swing that collects some very gross looking things!

All in all, a swing is a swing! But this particular swing has many nice features, is comfortable for a baby and a toddler and is very reasonably priced. Even us first time parents feel safe with our baby in this swing!

i bought this swing for my 20 month old daughter, she loves it. it is very durable, and it will grow with her. it has more room than the other one we had. the only complaint i have is that the ropes need to be longer.

Please read through reviews on the 2nd and 3rd pages - lots of people have complained about the slouch (too bad I noticed these reviews AFTER we purchased the swing:-(

We bought this swing, set it up, threw out the box, and then realized a couple of days later that the slanted back with the straps forces kids' bodies downwards and they have no way of pushing themselves back up. How irritating, right?...especially since the box is gone! Our son doesn't complain about anything "hurting," but then again, he doesn't seem to want to stay in it for very long (and he looooves swinging). It does seem to fit my 16 mo. old (about 30 lbs.) well. In fact, it is just his size. I know parents have had problems with some of these toddler swings being the size of infant swings - just something to watch for as you read reviews. A couple of other things about this swing that are annoying: The rope is really, really short and we couldn't find one tree branch in the front or back low enough to use. We ended up having to purchase extra rope and chain, just something else for you to consider. Also, it comes affixed with 2 unremovable hooks for hanging without instructions. I am really disappointed with this swing over all, especially since it is a more expensive model and we still had to spend more money after buying it!

We bought this swing to put on our swing set for our 10 month old. He fits in it perfectly (he weighs about 25 lbs) and his 3 year old brother fits in it as well (but he is big enough for the regular swings). The swing is the perfect height for a premade swing set. At first I thought it was a little high, but then I figured out that it's high so that parents don't have to lean down to push. I'm 5' 7" and it's a great height for me. But if you are trying to hang it from a tree, you will probably need extra rope.

It swings level on the swingset. The only thing I have noticed is the slouching problem, but it's not that bad with our son, just a little slouching. He doesn't find it uncomfortable (in fact he has fallen asleep in it 2 times in 3 days).

A GREAT feature of this one is that the front plate swings underneath and snaps there for when you don't want to use it anymore! I have so many things that I have to search for pieces for when I need it for another child...I just love self contained baby items!

There are no problems getting him in and out of this one when he is awake or sleeping as the front plate swings out of the way.

Both my sons loved this swing. Simple and basic, but safe and fun. The buttons to release the safety harness are a little hard to undo for someone inexperienced. I'd buy it again, though.

We love this swing! Noah loves to go outside and swing on the front porch. The swing is great quality and super easy. I feel that Noah is very secure with the bar that comes between the legs. We have been using this swing since he was about 6 months old and are looking fwd to lots more use! Must have for any toddler!

This baby/toddler swing is great. We had an identical one for our two older children, but sold it...not knowing we would have a 3rd child :o) The swing was so nice and easy to use, I just bought the same exact swing this time around.

My 2 year old son loves this swing! We bought it for him when he was about 6 months old, and he has never gotten enough of it. It's very comfortable for him, too. In fact, he often falls asleep while we're pushing him in the swing, and he can actually take his nap there (slumped over a bit, though)!

I also like the fact that the color doesnt fade. Other child swings loose their color when left in the sun, but this one hasnt in over a year and a half.

A very good buy!!

I read most all of the reviews on most all of the toddler swings out there. It seems like other reviewers have covered all the basics about this one. All of the issues others listed as cons were not really a problem for me.
- The attached ropes are rather short - definitely a problem if you plan to hang it in a tree. We have a swing set already set up, and the length was just right for us.
- The safety straps do take some getting used to in order to release them, but are very secure, so if your toddler happens to be a mini-Houdini, you can rest assured they probably still won't be able to get out of this!
- The way the shoulder straps 'fit' does cause them to slouch quite a bit, but my son is a professional lounger (you should see him in his stroller - with his feet up!) and doesn't seem bothered by this.
- A few reviews said the straps mildew easily - I live in what's been called the 'second sunniest town in the U.S.' so not a problem for me.
- Some reviewers said it flipped easily. I've tried to flip it and can't. In the event that it did somehow tip over, it seems like the shoulder straps would keep your child in place, and a good parent would be standing right there anyway.
I would recommend this swing, but you know your child (and your environment) best - consider these things and go with your gut!

This is a great price for a long lasting fun item. I purchased this when my daughter was 9 months old. Two years later it is the first thing my daughter wants to do when we go outside. It held up very well being left outdoors for two years. I hang it from a tree and we never had any problems with this swing.