Customer Reviews

Step 2 Caterpillar Swing for Two

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I have 6 month old twins - we got this yesterday and hooked it to their brothers' swingset. They loved being outside with the "big kids", I love that they look at each otheer, and are securely fastened. I agree about the shortness of the swings being awkward for adults. I also this it needs a "drain hole" - so far it hasn'r rained, but it appears that it will fill with water!

The swing comes with a lap belt only. I have 1 year old triplets (swinging 2 at a time!) and they try to stand up. The other problem is they reach over to grab each other and their heads end up getting tossed about. I contacted Step 2 to ask if they had any 5 pt harnesses that could be used and they said no. Since this swing is designed for ages 1+ it is surprising to me that efforts weren't made to make it safer.

I bought this swing for my 7 month old and 2 year old and it's a great concept and is very durable and sturdy. There are a few problems with the leg room as there really isn't enough for 2 not even little feet and the seat belts are very small. If they could make the swing a little longer to offer better leg room and larger seat belts this would be a must have for anyone with 2 small children.

As a mommy of many kids an owner of a daycare, I need as much help as I can get. This works great! I can have two of the triplets in one, and my youngest and another one of the triplets in the other! There is a problem with draining, but all you have to do is drill drain holes in it (I know its hard to drill in such a nice swing, but its a necessity) and you're set.

About the straps- I ended up getting creative and making straps for the seats.

I have this swing in my yard. My 14 month old son and 10 month old nephew use it together. This swing will not get much more use after this, since it is VERY short and the kids are leg to leg (kicking eachother and whatnot). They can reach one another and they pull the hair out of one anothers head, LOL! Another thing I did not like was the straps. They are around the legs not the waist, therefore, my 14 month old son arches his back and can actually stand up wearing the straps. DANGEROUS! It is a cute design but needs improvement.

The old style of this product is SO much nicer!!!! This one has a floor in and if the kids are long legged they do not fit! (unless they want to have their chin to their knees.) It is also a very short lived product because of this aswell. Please bring back the old style ..... it is so much better but only older daycare providers have them.... and they don't want to give them up, as they know what a great thing they have. I would not suggest this to anyone; short life product for the money.

My 11 month old twins have enjoyed their swing together since they were about 7 months old. They do grab at each other's hats and hair, but if I give them each something to hold, it solves that problem. My neighbor tried to put her almost two year old in the swing and the seat belt would not fit around her waist. This will only work for this season, I guess...

My twin boys absolutely loved this swing and it is quite practical for families with twins or siblings close in age. By the end of the summer, though, they were kicking at each other because they were out of leg room. Unfortunately, they had outgrown it by 16 months! It was great while it lasted!

I just hung up the swing in our backyard tree, and my 11-month-old twins love it! They just sit and smile (and chew on the ropes, which are thankfully very durable!). What I really like is that I can take one out and the swing remains balanced, so the other isn't tilted too far back. It's well-made and well-designed. Definitely well worth the price.

I have twins and couldn't find any swings for two out there until this one. What a great item. It's durable, and safe. Even if only one child wants to swing, it doesn't change the flow of the swing. Perfect for kids close in age or when your child has a friend over. Great item!