Playground 'Selfie Swing' Is The Most Adorable Thing Ever

There’s just something about the pure, innocent joy of a playground swing, and there’s now an easy way to capture those sweet childhood moments completely hands-free, thanks to the Selfie Swing.

The clever creation has a moulded section to place your phone, which faces at your little one, recording the giggles and the adorable smiles. And it’s just. So. Wholesome!

Mum Alex Jacobson shared a video of her son Blake on a Selfie Swing, and the footage is melting hearts all over TikTok. It’s already racked up more than one and a half million views.

@blakescoolmom I thought it was a little silly at first, but this will be footage i keep forever ???? someday he will be grown and I’ll really miss moments like this at the park #momsoftiktok #toddlersoftiktok #pregnant #2under2 #fyp ♬ original sound – Ally

“I thought it was a little silly at first,” Alex commented. “But this will be footage I keep forever. Someday he will be grown and I’ll really miss moments like this at the park.”

And other mums agreed.

“Gah love this!” Rachel Wunder commented. “I can hear the older gen saying, ‘We didn’t need phones to enjoy our time.’ Are the same ones wishing they had more photos like this.”

Alex is based in the US, where these types of Selfie Swings are becoming more popular at playgrounds.

We haven’t been able to locate any of these in Australia, but if you know of any, add the location in the comments below!

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34 Comments

- - Zmijka86 said
  - 02 Nov 2022
    8:40 pm
Wow that is something new to me.

- - ashna9 said
  - 24 Sep 2022
    8:38 pm
This is a great idea!

- - smart_ass said
  - 22 Jul 2022
    3:06 pm
great idea!

- - rovermum said
  - 18 Jul 2022
    11:14 am
I had no idea a selfie swing was a thing, but why not really? If they had been in my day I would have been in every one of them as I was always the swing pusher!!

- - mom160270 said
  - 17 Jul 2022
    3:02 pm
It’s lovely to capture such happy times.
- mom93821 replied
  
  23 Jul 2022 , 7:07 am
  It is so important particularly in these times to capture happy moments.
- - Mumma of Boys 11/17 said
  - 17 Jul 2022
    9:00 am
Would of loved this when my boys were smaller. Their faces lit up when on the swing so would of loved to capture it from that angle

- - RaisingLittleBrowns said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    11:31 pm
How pointless. Why not just take the photo or video since you are there pushing your kid anyway.

- - ~Loui~ said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    10:00 pm
That’s a very cute video. Someone was thinking when they designed this swing

- - mom462038 said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    8:51 pm
What a gorgeous video, such a cutie. Sad thing is, I’m picturing it being stolen or damaged in some way. People just can’t help themselves

- - mom486400 said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    3:46 pm
It’s cute but unnecessary. If it gets connected to the wider web who knows who might take advantage of it.
- Lovesthecuddles replied
  
  16 Jul 2022 , 4:23 pm
  It only goes on the web if you post it. Its just a phone holder you click to take the video
- - sars_angelchik said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    1:23 pm
That’s such a cool idea! I’d love to see some in my local area!

- - Lividanke said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    1:23 pm
What a lovely idea.

- - tessie said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    1:06 pm
What an adorable idea. At first I thought the phone was actually in the swing and I was worried some pervert could take it. Knowing it’s your own phone makes me love this swing. Never seen any in Australia as of yet though

- - My Little Buttons said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    10:13 am
How cute is this and No I have not heard of any swings like those in Australia but hopefully there will be some

- - mom93821 said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    7:59 am
Young or old swings provide such delight!

- - mom478232 said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    7:08 am
Would make such cute photos to look back on, an angle you wouldnt normally get taking the photo yourself

- - Ellen said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    6:22 am
It’s lovely to watch our kids on the swing and certainly a moment that is often photographed ! Don’t think that a selfie swing is needed.
Here’s my youngest on the swing

- - mom101628 said
  - 16 Jul 2022
    12:19 am
Well there were no mobile phones in my children’s growing up days, but I still have my memories of their delightful giggles and laughs as well as their tantrums. Doubt they will leave me before I finally leave this earth. Of course I can’t show this to others, but who cares? It is my memory I want to keep.
- Ellen replied
  
  18 Jul 2022 , 4:20 am
  How precious is that mom101628
- - Forgetful Mumma said
  - 15 Jul 2022
    11:10 pm
I guess it’s an OK idea. If my child is that young I prefer to be there in front of them and can take pictures and video if necessary. But I’m not big on phones, which might be why I’m not excited by this

- - mom485263 said
  - 15 Jul 2022
    10:01 pm
Wonder if it captures the giggles too with a video?