Their idea was inspired by the playground at their Montessori school. Where teachers have hung ropes from play structures and monkey bars, using knots, disks and making simple swings for toddlers that are just inches off the ground.
So basically, this simple backyard fun went like this – Rope, noodle, knots…. and S-W-I-N-G. The fun began.
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What a clever idea. I love it!
Thanks for linking to the Sunday showcase.
I made one and all 3 kids loved it but only lasted about 2 days. It started splitting. The 9 year old was using it to sit and the toddlers used it under arms and hanging. Maybe the older one was too big. Maybe it would be fine for just one toddler.