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Spiro Bouncer Teeter-Totter Seesaw: Ga Ga or Gag?

All seesaws are not created equal.

All seesaws are not created equal. The up and down motion of a traditional teeter-totter has provided generations of tots with hours of fun (and sore bums when their seats come crashing down), but the classic toy is getting a much needed upgrade.

Consider the Spiro Bouncer ($72), the pimped-out version of your favorite playground toy. With cushioned seats and a bouncy ball attached to the bottom of the seats, lil ones' bottoms never have to fear hard landings when their playmates push off just a drop stronger than expected. Rather, they simply bounce right back up. Add to that the ability to spin while playing and your tyke will never look at the old-fashioned seesaw the same way again. Of course, this playtime fun does come at a price — the Spiro Bouncer costs almost twice as much as its counterparts. So tell us — what do you think?

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Simple or Swank: Seesaws

Whenever I visit my old park back in Texas, I still like to hit the old-school seesaws.

Whenever I visit my old park back in Texas, I still like to hit the old-school seesaws. Spending countless hours bouncing up and down with a friend on the other end seemed to be the best pastime. These smaller seesaws offer tots the ability to work their wee leg muscles while enjoying some good ole fashioned fun.

Simple: The plain jane birchwood IKEA item is a steal at $60.
Swank: For a little added security, you can offer your child the $215 Log Rocker with spunky red handles and a wider base.

Which one do you like better?