Intergenerational play
The face-to-face layout helps adults and children play together, instead of placing the adult only on the sidelines.
The Original Face to Face Swing for Parents and Children
Expression Swing
The patented playground swing that brings adults and children face-to-face and eye-to-eye for meaningful intergenerational play.
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Face to Face. Eye to Eye.
A swing experience built for shared play.
Expression Swing is the first patented playground swing designed to promote intergenerational play. With the Expression Swing, an adult and child interact face-to-face and eye-to-eye.
Research tells us when a parent and a child's eyes meet, particularly during play, there is a significant moment of emotional bonding that occurs. Scientists call this “attunement,” and it enhances the social, emotional and cognitive well-being of both children and adults.
Designed for Connection
Play that invites adults and children into the same moment.
Expression Swing adds a new kind of social play to the playground: shared motion, shared eye contact and shared interaction.
Meaningful interaction
Eye-to-eye play supports the bonding moment described on the current Expression Swing page as attunement.
Options for more users
The Expression Swing family includes original, tandem, toddler and universal options for different playground needs.
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The World’s Favorite Multi-Generational Playground Swing
The Expression Swing creates a significant moment of emotional bonding when adult and child swing together.
See how the concept of attunement enhances the social, emotional and cognitive well-being of both children and adults.
Explore Expression Designs
Choose the Expression Swing option that fits your playground.
Each model keeps the core face-to-face, eye-to-eye experience while supporting different ages, abilities and play goals.
Expression Swing
The original patented design that brought adults and children face-to-face and eye-to-eye on the playground.
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Expression Swing Tandem
A way for two users ages 5 and up to experience the fun and excitement of Expression Swing together.
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Expression Swing Toddler
The biggest idea in playground swings just got smaller, with a cradle seat for children ages 11–23 months.
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Expression Swing Universal
Create multigenerational play opportunities for adults and children of all abilities with an adaptive swing seat combined with an adult swing seat.
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Bring Expression Swing into the right play environment.
A local GameTime expert can help you plan placement, age-appropriate options, inclusive play considerations, surfacing needs and budget next steps.
Plan the right fit
Review which Expression Swing model works best for your age group, users and site goals.
Coordinate the full space
Consider nearby play equipment, surfacing, circulation and caregiver visibility as part of the layout.
Get local guidance
Connect with a representative who understands local planning, purchasing and project requirements.
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Find your local GameTime expert and get help choosing the right Expression Swing option for your site.
Expression Swing FAQ
Questions customers usually ask first.
What is Expression Swing?
Expression Swing is a patented playground swing designed to promote intergenerational play by allowing an adult and child to interact face-to-face and eye-to-eye.
What does “attunement” mean?
The current Expression Swing page explains attunement as the significant emotional bonding moment that can occur when a parent and child’s eyes meet during play.
Which Expression Swing options are available?
The Expression Swing family includes Expression Swing, Expression Swing Tandem, Expression Swing Toddler and Expression Swing Universal.
Who can help me choose the right model?
A local GameTime expert can help review your playground goals, age group, layout and planning needs.
Ready to Plan Expression Swing?
Create a playground moment families remember.
Connect with your local GameTime expert to discuss your site, users, product options and next steps.
Face to Face. Eye to Eye.
Expression Swing is the first and patented playground swing designed to promote intergenerational play. With the Expression Swing, an adult and child interact face-to-face and eye-to-eye. Research tells us when a parent and a child's eyes meet, particularly during play, there is a significant moment of emotional bonding that occurs. Scientists call this "attunement" and it enhances the social, emotional, and cognitive well-being of both children and adults
CASE STUDY
The World's Favorite Multi-Generational Playground Swing
The Expression Swing creates a significant moment of emotional bonding when adult and child swing together. Read on to learn how this concept of "attunement" enhances the social, emotional, and cognitive well-being of both children and adults.
Expression Swing
The original patented design that brought adults and children face-to-face and eye-to-eye on the playground. Designed for adults and children ages 24 to 48 months.
Expression Swing Tandem
A perfect way for two users (ages 5 and up) to experience the fun and excitement of Expression Swing! This is truly an intergenerational play experience.
Expression Swing Toddler
The biggest idea in playground swings just got smaller. Expression Swing Toddler features a cradle seat for children ages 11-23 months with the same patented face-to-face, eye-to-eye design as the original.
Expression Swing Universal
Create multigenerational play opportunities for adults and children of all abilities with an adaptive swing seat combined with our adult swing seat. The patented design provides the same face-to-face, eye-to-eye design that promotes attunement while at play.
