Sunny Hollow Toddler Swing & Slide Set — Yellow

A first playground does not need to be big. It needs to be the right height. This set gathers six things to do into one low yellow frame — a slide, a swing with belts, an anti-slip climber, a telescope, a basketball hoop and a storage basket — and keeps the whole thing 39 inches tall, so a child who has only just started walking can get to the top step without being lifted. It is moulded from HDPE with smooth, rounded edges, which is the part that matters most when the person using it is still learning where their elbows are.

Why families love it

• Six ways to play, one frame. Slide, swing, climber, telescope, basketball hoop and a storage basket, so the game can change without the furniture changing.
• A slide laid out in zones. The 52.4-inch slide has a waiting area at the top, an acceleration stretch, a deceleration stretch and an extended buffer at the bottom, so the ride finishes flat rather than fast.
• A swing with seat belts built in. The seat is 13.6 inches wide with a 14-inch backrest to lean against, and the belts are part of the seat rather than an accessory to remember.
• Steps a new walker can manage. Each step rises 4.9 inches onto a waiting platform of 14.2 by 11 inches, and the climber surface is anti-slip.
• The ball is already in the box. A 9.4-inch hoop, a basketball and an inflator all arrive together, so the first game happens the day it goes up.
• Tidying up is part of it. A 14.2 by 13 by 10.6 inch storage basket sits in the frame, which turns clean-up into the last thing you do at the playground rather than the thing that ends it.

Designed for

The maker recommends this set for children aged 1 to 3, lists a qualified age of over 1 year, and sets a maximum load of 66 pounds — so it is a first swing set rather than one a child grows into. Give it a level 56.3″ by 69.7″ patch of floor, plus a little clear run-off past the bottom of the slide, and 39 inches of height, which fits under most playroom ceilings and beside most sofas. It is sold as an indoor toddler playground and the maker also suggests using it outdoors, so it can move to the patio on a dry afternoon. If you are comparing first sets, the rest of our swing sets sit alongside it, our buying guide compares every model by footprint and age, and our backyard play ideas for toddlers covers what to do with it once it is up.

What’s in the box

• 1 x kids swing and slide set
• 1 x basketball
• 1 x inflator
• 1 x manual

Assembly & care

Assembly is required and the manual is included. Give it a clear floor and treat it as an adult job, then check that every joint is fully seated before the first slide. HDPE cleans up with mild soap and a damp cloth, which is useful when the storage basket has been used as a snack shelf. Look over the swing seat, its belts and the hanging straps before each session, the way you would with any swing. Our assembly and care guide has the rest of the routine.

Measurements are supplier-provided. Allow a little extra room around the footprint for walking space.