It may be best to use a baby swing for shorter periods of time. It’s hard to find a specific amount of time that is universally recommended. Dr. Lisa Lewis, a board certified pediatrician based in Texas, shares on her personal blog that babies should spend no longer than 1 hour in a swing each day. Indoor playspace deets: Looking for a community space to take the kids to play (where they can get messy and creative without the clean-up) and potentially meet other mums and families? Mosaic Play Academy has four fun playspaces for little ones (best for 10 months – 4 years) to explore: the Gym, Outdoor play with a playground and green grass to run on, Soft Play with a ball pit and climbing structures for toddlers, and Creative play complete with a pretend play section. Parents can also book this fun space exclusively for birthday parties! There is also a nursing room on L2 for mothers, plus a hot/cold water dispenser. For parents who need to work, a caregiver can be present for the tiny tots whilst they book the coworking spaces on L2. Central to the facility is the Assault Course indoor playground which is surrounded by immersive role-play areas including a:

While it may be tempting, avoid letting your child sleep in the swing — unless it’s for a short, supervised nap. Experts share that swings aren’t safe for sleep and should never be considered a regular sleep space. Using a variety of materials and tactile objects, Squish Space features objects crafted from recycled materials with moving image and sound, exploring ideas of the planet and our ecology. There’s so much on offer at KidZania that it’s unlikely they’ll get to do everything they want during their four-hour visit. Note how the swing is powered. There are swings that run exclusively on batteries or plug-in power — or a combination of the two. To choose what is best for you, consider where you plan to use the swing most (in one room or on the go). Your sister’s baby wanted nothing to do with swings. Your best friend’s newborn couldn’t calm down without one. So, do you need a baby swing?Indoor playground deets: An indoor playground by the Shangri-La Singapore hotel, this spot offers tons of fun for kids of all ages (but best for younger ones); think massive ball pit, a bunch of slides, trampolines, a “sand” area (with rice instead of sand – much cleaner!), and a baby and toddler soft play area. Buds also includes activity rooms that offer organised activities (at an extra cost). Indoor playground deets: This 6,400 square feet Bouncetopia outlet in VivoCity features six play concepts including bouncy castles, a sensory sand pit, ball pits and plenty of fun activities to keep the little ones entertained! Older kids can burn off their energy by bouncing away at every bouncy castle while little tots can practice their fine and gross motor skills in the sensory play area. Do note that this pop-up indoor playground is only available at VivoCity until 31 August 2023. Cedar wood does not splinter and is naturally resistant to weathering such as rain and therefore resistant to wood rot.

As your child explores the soft play course, they’ll encounter multiple routes, decision-based challenges or puzzles, helping to strengthen their decision-making abilities. Lots of fun indoor activities for kids but also a stunning venue for parents to grab a coffee and cake while the kids blow off some steam. Children can discover different elements in each of the 10 games that make up Baby Playground. Babies can interact with the elements of the game and enjoy fun animations just by tapping on the screen. Soft play can help children develop vital movement skills such as walking, running, jumping and climbing.The sleek look and feel of this swing was appealing to us, and we loved the cozy, reversible seat cushion. And in addition to being compact, with just two parts assembling it was a breeze and took only three minutes. If you’re looking for a swing that you can put away at the end of the day or when visitors arrive, this Graco swing is a great choice. We found it to be very easy to fold and love that it’s equipped with a handle that makes it convenient to transport. Plus, it weighs just 12.7 pounds, which makes it entirely possible to carry with one hand. We also like that the height of the legs is adjustable and appreciate the overall look and feel of this swing, especially its soft, fleece seat and neutral color palette. However, it’s pretty basic in terms of features since it doesn’t play sounds and is adorned with two non-descript stars that frankly, look a little boring to us.

Sarah Clemence, founder of Busy Blooming Joy, and a mom of four kids, including 21-month-old twins. The two-storey soft play centre ‘The Pod’ is located at a family community centre and features a sensory room (currently closed). We also spoke about swing safety with Elizabeth Murray, D.O., MBA, FAAP, who is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine and holds appointments in the University of Rochester’s Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. She also serves as the Faculty Director for Child Health & Safety Communications at the Global Health Center.The Parenthood, Second Floor, Sunway Putra Mall, No. 100, Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 4051 3805 Not everything related to this swing was easy, though. Attaching the swing to the base was nearly impossible, even after we asked multiple people to try their hand at it. It wasn’t until we watched a video tutorial that suggested an alternative method that we were finally able to complete this step. Thankfully though, after assembly, using the swing was pretty straightforward for us.