Combating Screen Time With Kids Gymnastic Rings
Updated 8 October 2026
Sometimes the best invitation to put down a screen is having something else ready to try.
Kids’ gymnastic rings can be one option for supervised active play. Start with whether your child enjoys the activity and whether your space can accommodate a suitable setup.
Make it an invitation
Keep sessions short, let your child take breaks and choose activities within their ability. A coach can help you choose appropriate activities. Rings are an option for play, not a treatment for screen use or a promise of developmental benefits.
Choose the set for your space
- Dry play space: wooden Rainbow rings have a 25 mm birch wood grip and Quick-Adjust straps.
- Outdoor sessions: the Outdoor Kids sets have a 28 mm plastic grip. Essential uses cam buckles; Rainbow uses Quick-Adjust straps.
The adult’s part
An adult should select a suitable attachment point, install and adjust the equipment, inspect it before each session and supervise use. Choose by your child’s ability to grip and follow instructions, the activity and the setup; no set is suitable for every age or child.
Pack away afterwards
Keep wooden rings dry. Dry the straps and hardware before storing the complete set indoors between sessions.
For a separate adult setup, see our home workout ring guide.
