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Swings & Slides

Slide into action or swing high with our range of outdoor Swings & Slides. Outdoor swing sets are a garden must have and encourage outdoor play all year round. Your child can swoop up, up and away, whether it’s on a metal single or a classic wooden swing. Inspire new interests and watch children develop both confidence and agility in physical play. Create lasting memories with one of our garden slides or back yard playsets. Our slides come in all shapes and sizes, we even stock water slides. Check out our selection of Smoby slides for the added water feature. Simply connect your hose and have a splashing time.

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Smoby 5ft Life KS Slide

79.99
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Smoby Life Funny Slide

139.99 129.99
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Smoby Life Toboggan Super MegaGliss Slide

254.99
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Smoby Life XL Slide

179.99 169.99
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Hedstrom Saturn Swing Slide & Glide

189.99
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Smoby Grey Cat Rocker

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My First Slide Pink Unicorn

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Hedstrom Neptune Double Swing & Glider

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Hedstrom Seesaw

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Smoby KS Slide

79.99
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Hedstrom Single Swing

54.99

Frequently asked questions

Are slides just for fun, or do they offer developmental benefits too?

Absolutely, they’re a disguised developmental powerhouse!

  • Gross Motor Skills: Climbing the ladder strengthens legs, arms, and core muscles. Sliding down helps with body awareness and coordination.
  • Balance & Proprioception: Maintaining balance while sitting and anticipating the slide’s path hones these crucial skills.
  • Spatial Awareness: Understanding how their body fits and moves through space as they slide.
  • Problem-Solving: Deciding how to climb, how to sit, and even how to get off the slide.
  • Sensory Integration: The tactile experience of the slide material, the visual rush, and the vestibular input from the movement are all great for sensory processing.
  • Confidence & Courage: Overcoming that initial hesitation, especially on a taller slide, builds self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
  • Social Skills: Taking turns, communicating with other children, and even helping smaller ones fosters social interaction.

What types of kids slides are there, and which one is best for my home?

  • Freestanding Slides: The most common for home use. Lightweight, portable, easy to assemble. Great for toddlers and preschoolers.
  • Water Slides: Designed for summer fun, often connecting to a garden hose. Some are standalone, others integrate into larger inflatable play areas.
  • Toddler Slides: Low to the ground, gentle slope, wide steps. Perfect for first-time sliders (ages 1-3).
  • Wave Slides: Feature small bumps and dips for an added “wave” sensation.
  • Indoor Slides: Smaller, plastic, designed for playrooms.

Swings and slides are popular choice due to their fun factor and developmental benefits for children. They offer a combination of physical activity, social interaction, and sensory stimulation, contributing to a child’s overall well-being. There’s the anticipation of climbing, the brief moment of suspension at the top, the exhilarating sensation of sliding down (gravity’s embrace!), and the triumphant landing. It’s a mini-rollercoaster, a moment of independent adventure where they’re in control (or feel like they are!).