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Types of Outdoor Toy – Slides, Swings and Trampolines

Slides, swings and trampolines aren't just great sources of fun for your children – they are also fantastic ways of providing exercise and developing your children's skills.

Here are some of the most popular slides, swings and trampolines that you can buy.

Little Tikes - Double Decker Superslide

The “Double Decker Superslide” from Little Tikes will give children lots of fun. It's suitable for children from around three years of age.

The Little Tikes “Double Decker Superslide” consists of two slides to make sure older and younger children can play according to their size and a tunnel that allows all children to hide or play imaginary games. A platform at the top allows children to lookout for their parents and a fort underneath means children can plan missions.

All climbers can help children develop their motor skills and depending on the model can engage their creativity in many positive ways. Just be prepared to slide down the slide when no-one is looking!

The Little Tikes “Double Decker Superslide” is 165cm tall, 136cm wide and 330cm deep.

Smoby - Superslide

The Smoby “Superslide” with water feature comes with a chute extension and wide base to give more stability.

The Smoby “Superslide” has easy-grip handrails and includes a hose attachment so toddlers can enjoy a waterslide in the summer.

The manufacturer states that the slide is suitable for a toddler aged over two.

TP - Double Giant Swing Frame

The TP “Double Giant Swing Frame” is also available in a single and a triple sized frame. It's a modular system so you can pick and choose the kind of swings you want.

The “Double Giant Swing Frame” is made from heavy duty galvanised steel that has a lifetime guarantee against rust causing failure. The swing frame has to be assembled and ground stakes are included but the swings are not.

Most toddlers love swings and this one allows you a combination of swing seat types. The TP “Double Giant Swing Frame” can take a combination of duo seat with single seat and by using an extension tube more features can be added.

TP - Big Bouncer Trampoline - 8 ft

The TP “Big Bouncer Trampoline” is fine for toddlers from around three years of age.

The 8-foot trampoline comes with a safety surround but a responsible adult should still supervise a child jumping on a trampoline.

Toddlers will learn about balance and will strengthen their leg muscles ready for more active play. The TP Big Bouncer Trampoline is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Galt - Folding Trampoline Toy

The Galt “Folding Trampoline” baby toy can be used by a toddler after the age of one with supervision from a parent or responsible adult. Toddlers aged around 16- 18 months might get more out of a trampoline.

The trampoline can be used both indoors and outdoors. Unlike other styles of junior trampoline, the Galt “ Folding Trampoline" comes with a padded outer edge to help make sure baby does not step into the bungee cord holding the trampoline base in place.

Baby holds onto the handle and bounces about to his heart's content. Trampolines can also help baby release loads of energy especially if he's had to stay indoors on a wet day.

For easy storage, the legs fold down and the handle unscrews.

If you're considering buying an outdoor toy, check out our How to Choose and Buy and Outdoor Toy page for some hints and tips on what to look for.

To find out more about what to look out for when choosing and buying nursery toys visit our How to Choose and Buy a Baby Toy for Helping to Develop Different Skills section and How to Choose and Buy a Baby Toy for Different Ages section.

To find out more about the different online baby and nursery toy shops and stores visit our Top Sites section.

To see what different nursery toy manufacturers offer visit our Brands section.

You can also find out more in our How to Play with Baby section.