When my grandchildren began arriving nearly 12 years ago I installed a swing in the kitchen. I figured that even if it was too wet to go out, at least this would amuse the children.
I bought the swing
(swings, because I bought a baby swing as well - not pictured) from Ikea. I can't remember what I paid for them, but it wasn't a lot. I also bought 2 quick-release caribeners so the swing can be erected in seconds - the staples stay in the ceiling, of course.
There's obvious danger here, of course, so there are strict rules which apply when the swing is being used: No food preparation while the swing is in use, obviously; one child on the swing and one waiting for their turn; and adult supervision at all times -and the swing comes down when the kitchen returns to its primary function!
I'm quite surprised that they still all love the swing - even our sophisticated 11-year-old likes to take her turn!
I bought the swing
(swings, because I bought a baby swing as well - not pictured) from Ikea. I can't remember what I paid for them, but it wasn't a lot. I also bought 2 quick-release caribeners so the swing can be erected in seconds - the staples stay in the ceiling, of course.
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| The staples stay in the ceiling. |
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| Here's Alfie about to launch |
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| And here he is in full flight - last summer |
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| Whee! |
I'm quite surprised that they still all love the swing - even our sophisticated 11-year-old likes to take her turn!
Paul you are insane. There is NO WAY I am having a swing in my kitchen. It is bad enough having other people in my domain! :-)
ReplyDeleteBen
Ha ha, Ben!
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, thinking back, I wanted to have the swing in the lounge - but my wife wasn't keen on having the staples permanently in the lounge ceiling!