Sensory Swing – Calming Cocoon Swing for Emotional Regulation & Relaxation
Create a calming retreat at home with our Sensory Swing - designed to support emotional regulation, body awareness, relaxation and sensory processing.
The gentle cocoon-style design provides comforting deep pressure input while the soft swinging motion helps calm an overwhelmed nervous system. Whether your child needs help winding down after school, improving focus during the day, or settling at bedtime, this swing creates a safe and soothing space to reset and recharge.
Perfect for homes, therapy spaces, sensory rooms and classrooms.
Why Families Love Our Sensory Swing
🚌 Helps children decompress after school and overwhelming environments
💤 Encourages relaxation and supports better sleep routines
☺️ Supports emotional regulation and calming during stressful moments
🧘 Helps improve focus, concentration and body awareness
🌈 Creates a comforting sensory retreat children genuinely want to use
How It Works
The gentle swinging motion activates the vestibular system — the body’s sensory system responsible for balance, movement and spatial awareness.
Combined with the cocoon-like compression of the fabric, the swing provides calming sensory input that may help children feel more grounded, regulated and secure.
Key Benefits
✔️ Supports emotional regulation and nervous system calming
✔️ Develops body awareness and coordination
✔️ Encourages calm, focus and relaxation
✔️ Creates a safe sensory space for downtime and self-regulation
✔️ Helps support bedtime and after-school wind-down routines
What’s Included
- 1 x purple fabric sensory swing
- 1 x steel carabiner
- 1 x daisy chain
- 1 x O-shaped sling
- 1 x ceiling hanging mount
- 4 x screws for wood
- 4 x screws for concrete, including bolts and washers
Dimensions
- Purple swing: 280cm x 150cm
- Steel carabiner: 8cm x 4cm x 0.8cm
- Daisy chain: 115cm x 2cm, with 8 loops
- O-shaped sling: 30cm x 2cm
- Ceiling hanging mount: 9cm diameter
- Screws for wood: 7cm x 0.7cm
- Screws for concrete: 6.5cm x 1cm
Installation
Installing the swing can be as simple as attaching the provided daisy chain to a suitable exposed beam or strong tree branch.
Click here to watch the installation video guide
For indoor ceiling installation, use a stud finder to locate a secure wooden beam. The mount must be screwed through the ceiling and into the structural beam.
For concrete ceilings, concrete screws are included. You will need an electric drill suitable for concrete installation.
Where Can I Install It?
- A secure structural ceiling beam
- A concrete ceiling
- A strong exposed beam
- A suitable tree branch
Always ensure the swing is attached to a safe, strong and load-bearing structure before use.
Weight Capacity
The swing fabric itself has a 200kg load capacity.
The overall load capacity depends on the strength and suitability of the structure it is attached to. Do not install into ceiling plasterboard alone.
Washing Instructions
- Machine wash in cold water with mild detergent
- Use a gentle cycle
- Hang to dry in shade
- Do not use bleach
- Do not dry clean
Safety Information
Our sensory swings meet Australian toy safety standards AS/NZS ISO 8124.
- Suitable for children aged 5 years and up
- Adult supervision is required at all times
- Allow at least 2 metres of clear space around the swing
- Install over a soft, impact-absorbing surface
- Inspect all components regularly for wear or damage
- Unclip and store away when not in use
Important: The Sensory Specialist cannot accept responsibility for injuries caused by incorrect installation, lack of supervision, misuse, or use outside the recommended safety guidelines.
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