Seesaws For Children

A seesaw is one of the traditional elements of the children's playground. I can remember being young myself, taking trips to the local park and messing about on the swings, the slide and, of course, the seesaw. A seesaw is such a simple idea; an uncomplicated piece of children's play equipment which does little but go up and down, yet it can be so much fun. All you need is a friend or a sibling to share the bumps with, and away you go - and after all, sometimes the most simplistic things in life really are the best. And because a seesaw is relatively small and requires only limited space, it is perfect to entertain the children at home even when you have a fairly small outside area.

Below is a selection of good quality, highly rated seesaws for children, perfect for messing about in the back yard - all are available online through Amazon.com, and are delivered free of charge.

The Gym Dandy Teeter Totter is a fantastic children's seesaw, suitable for kids from the age of 3 right up to 13. This is a bright and colorful seesaw with large bumpers which greatly reduces impact, leading to a more comfortable and safer ride. The seats are also soft-cushioned, and this seesaw is a good quality, durable product which can accommodate a weight of up to 300lbs.

The Gym Dandy Teeter Totter measures 86"(W) x 31"(H) x 29"(D),  All in all, a great choice for the back yard.

The Spiro Hop is a seesaw with a difference - it combines the traditional seesaw with a bouncy hopper ball. Not only does this add an element of extra fun, but the bouncy hop balls cushion landings and help to reduce impact. A tripod base gives stability. This is a good quality product, which has received two prestigious awards - Winner of the Right Start Best Toy, plus silver at the Good Toy Awards.

One of the best features of this seesaw is undoubtedly the three-position bar which can be used to redistribute children's weights. Varying weights can sometimes cause problems for children on seesaws, and the three-position bar means that siblings can ride happily together.

The Spiro Hop is suitable for either indoors or outdoors. A stake is included to secure the seesaw to the ground when used outside, and floor protectors are provided for indoor use. The Spiro Hop also comes with a pump. Weights of up to 77lbs per seat can be accommodated.

This is a great seesaw which will provide your children with lots of fun.

The Classic Alligator Teeter-Totter is made by Little Tikes, a highly regarded manufacturer of toys for young children. The Alligator Teeter-Totter is designed for kids aged between 1.5 and 5 years. Perhaps best described as a rocker rather than a traditional seesaw, this is none-the-less a fun toy which has the added benefit of being able to seat three children at the same time. Because it is made of plastic it is a fairly lightweight product, meaning that it can easily be moved from the back yard into the house if required. This seesaw is low to the ground and has a wide, stable base. It is also made in the USA.

 The Kettler Deluxe Seesaw is certainly up there with the best.  Produced using durable powder-coated tubular steel, this is a high quality product sold with a 3 year warranty.  Brightly colored and appealing to children, the Kettler Deluxe Seesaw sits on a strong, steel tripod base and can rotate 360 degrees, adding to the fun.  The seats have high backs, which prevents young children from slipping backwards - this seesaw is suitable for children from the age of 3 plus.  All in all, a lovely piece of play equipment for the back yard, from a company with an excellent reputation.