Anybody made or used a Kid sized hammock?

**4 dog knight** · 06-15-2012, 19:09

My Grandson is going to be 4 soon and our family is a bunch of Rabid BWCAW canoe campers. I'm thinkin' a smaller hammock might be more enjoyable as he wouldn't "swim around in it" as much? Being that it is relatively easy to make a smaller hammock I thought I might give it a try. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

**colonel r** · 06-15-2012, 19:22

I have made four or five smaller hammocks for the GK's. I think I used Just Jeff's method and sizing.

I don't have time right now but will look it up for you. I made each one in the favorite color but without the bug net.

I have two more to make for next weekend but they are for larger kids. PM me if you cannot find more detailed info.

Col R

**Mongo18** · 06-15-2012, 20:21

I made one for my 2 year old daughter using the ENO single nest dimensions and it works great and she can grow into it for many years.

**chickenwing** · 06-15-2012, 20:33

I ve made some amd used them as chairs

**JohnSawyer** · 06-15-2012, 20:40

I've made several for the kids over the last few years...

My son's first hammock.... 8' body:

That Same hammock later (DIY HH Style - thanks to HC4U)

I ended up selling it 2 months later as he outgrew it... Darn Kids!

Then I made this one:

It's a 9' body...

And My daughter's: (also 9')

If I had to do it over again, I'd make 2 over their lives: One at 8' until they're about 9 years old, and one at 10' for them to use forward... They grow too darn fast, and an 8' hammock is not too big for a really small kid IMHO...

John

**DivaB** · 06-15-2012, 21:58

I agree with John on this. They grow super fast. Seems like just yesterday he was in diapers. Makes me just cry

**Gutter** · 06-15-2012, 22:01

Originally Posted by DivaB

I agree with John on this. They grow super fast. Seems like just yesterday he was in diapers. Makes me just cry

Really?????????? I just log on here to do some reading and this is the first thing I read? I'm 14 now! gee wiz mom!

**DivaB** · 06-15-2012, 22:06

Originally Posted by Gutter

Really?????????? I just log on here to do some reading and this is the first thing I read? I'm 14 now! gee wiz mom!

Sorry

I didn't think you got on anymore...well, I actually forgot you had an account. Opps.

Yea, just two hammocks will work just fine. Clearly as seen, when I first posted this and to now in a matter of minutes, he's grown more

**afasino** · 06-15-2012, 22:25

ive made one, exactly the same as a big one just smaller scale

**BlackGoat** · 06-16-2012, 15:20

i have a made a few of them. Even have made some blackbird clones that have been sized down for a kid.

One word of advice, just make them a 9ft/10ft hammock from the get go. While it will big to big at first, they grow into them rather quickly. By going a standard size you will save a lot of time and hassle. I have had my kids grow out of them almost as fast as I am making them.

BG