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Harkla Sensory Swings

All the answers to your questions about our pod swing and compression swing.

How to Assemble and Install the Harkla Pod Sensory Swing

Watch this helpful video showing step by step how to assemble and install your Harkla Pod Sensory Swing!. If you have any questions or concerns about the structure and safety of your home, ceiling, and support beams (joists), you may want to seek a p

How to Assemble and Install the Harkla Compression Sensory Swing

Watch this helpful video showing step-by-step instructions on how to assemble and install your Harkla Compression Sensory Swing!. If you have any questions or concerns about the structure and safety of your home, ceiling, and support beams (joists),

Is the Ceiling Hook Too Small?

Is the ceiling hook safe to use since only two screws fit into the wooden ceiling joist? This is a common question as most joists are 2x4 and only fit 2 screws. The other 2 screws can either be left out or you can use anchors and install them into

How Much Space Do I Need Around My Swing?

Are you curious about how much space you'll need to have around your indoor sensory swing?. We recommend about 6 feet of space around our indoor sensory swings. Of course, the more space, the better!. For floor-to-ceiling height, our swing works perf

What is the Difference Between the Compression Swing & Pod Swing?

For information on our compression swing, click here. For information on our pod swing, click here. The pod swing offers a cozy "fort" like space for a child to crawl into, hang on to, swing, or relax with a book. Your child can receive vestibular in

Using the Swivel with Your Sensory Swing

The swivel is not required to use our indoor sensory swings, but we highly recommend it! If you already have a Harkla sensory swing and want to order the swivel, click here. Take a look at our video on how to use the Harkla swivel (fast forward to 3:

Can I Use an Indoor Swing Stand?

Although we do not test our swings with any specific indoor swing stand, we have customers who choose to use one instead of installing the hardware into their ceiling. We have heard that the "C" stands and "A-frame" stands work well. Amazon has a var

Troubleshoot Sensory Swing Issues

1. The hardware is making a loud noise. How can I prevent this?. 2. My ceiling is high, and the daisy chain isn't long enough. Click on the links below to take a look at our helpful videos!. Pod Swing. Compression Swing.