This U Stand offers a versatile and engaging play environment for children, promoting the development of key occupational therapy goals.

Key Features:

• Versatility:

  • Multiple Hanging Points: The three hanging points allow for a variety of swing configurations, accommodating different swing types, including nest swings, pod swings, and wrap swings. This promotes diverse play experiences and allows for easy customization to individual preferences.
  • Compact Design: While still providing ample space for swinging, the compact footprint (160x140cm) compared to larger swing set stands minimizes space requirements, making it suitable for a wider range of outdoor spaces.

• Safety and Stability:

  • Secure Base: The sturdy base provides a stable foundation, although it's important to note that moderate swinging may cause slight lifting of the legs. This is less noticeable on soft surfaces like grass.
  • Ground Anchoring: While not explicitly mentioned, the use of ground anchors (such as the spiral pegs mentioned for the larger stand) is highly recommended to enhance stability and prevent tipping, especially during more vigorous play.

• Therapeutic Potential:

  • Gross Motor Skills: Swinging on the stand promotes the development of gross motor skills, including core strength, upper body strength, coordination, and balance.
  • Sensory Integration: The swinging motion provides dynamic vestibular stimulation, enhancing balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.
  • Proprioceptive Input: Gripping the swing and maneuvering within the swing provides proprioceptive input, which enhances body awareness and sensory regulation.
  • Play and Engagement: The versatility of the stand and the ability to use different swings promotes intrinsic motivation for children to engage in physical activity.
  • Occupational Performance: This stand enhances a child's ability to participate in play activities and develop gross motor skills, which are crucial aspects of occupational performance.

Important Considerations:

• Swinging Intensity: The stand is best suited for gentle to moderate swinging. Vigorous swinging may cause the legs to lift, which could be disruptive or unsafe on hard surfaces.
• Ground Anchoring: The use of ground anchors is highly recommended to enhance stability and safety, especially during more vigorous play.

This U Stand offers a versatile and engaging play environment for children, promoting the development of key occupational therapy goals, including gross motor skills, sensory integration, and participation in play.

Note: This rephrased description emphasizes the therapeutic potential of the U Stand within an occupational therapy framework, highlighting key features such as versatility, safety, and support for gross motor skills and sensory processing. It also addresses important considerations such as swinging intensity and the need for ground anchoring.

Disclaimer: This description is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Consult with a qualified occupational therapist or other healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

• 1x Stand
• 3x Carabiners

• Pods
• Wrap Swings
• Most Hammock Chairs (Except some particularly long ones. Since the hammock chairs are not adjustable in height, it can be useful to have an additional chain and carabiner to lower the chair if needed.)
• 100cm Nest Swings (gentle-moderate usage)

• Not for strong swinging. Consider a swing set stand with a larger base that can be fixed to the ground for stronger swinging.
• Depending on the usage, consider whether the S-hooks are safe enough, or if you need to use carabiners instead.
• If spinning on the stand, it is best to use a carabiner -> swivel -> carabiner -> swing setup instead of carabiner -> swing.
• While the 100cm nest swings can fit, that is mainly for gentle swinging and when connected to 2 hanging points, so it is kept in the forward-backward direction, so should not bump into the side poles. If you only connected to the 1 middle hanging point (eg. for spinning), it would be easier to bump into the side poles.