Custom Made Children’s Hula Hoops: For all ages and sizes

With our wide range of sparkly colours and patterned duct tape we have something for every personality, age, and interest!

This style of children’s hula hoop is bright, playful and lots of fun, with a choice of one colour of super sparkly Holographic Sequin Tape or Mirror Tape, one choice of patterned duct tape, and two or three choices of 6mm gaffer tape in either a spiral or criss-cross pattern. Please add your preferences to the Order Notes or message me with any questions or requests.

With plenty of grip, these hoops are great for beginning and more experienced hoop stars!

These hoops are made completely to order to suit the individual child. Please note that these size/age ranges are only approximate and it is a good idea to send me a message if you are unsure how to choose the right diameter (one way to get a starting point is to measure your child from the floor to their belly button and add about 10cm).

* Mini: 1 – 2 years : 50-60cm: 16mm PE tubing

* Small: 2 – 4 years : 60 – 75cm: 16mm PE tubing

* Medium: 5 – 7 years : 75 – 85cm: 16mm or 19mm PE tubing

* Large: 8 – 10 years : 85 – 90cm: 19mm PE tubing

All hoops are measured by their Outside Diameter (OD) in centimetres. If you would like to order in inches, please choose the closest size and put your request in the order notes. You can see my conversion chart here.

*****FAQ*****

“WHAT SIZE HOOP SHOULD I BUY?”

• Mini: 30 – 60cm: For toddler age children and more advanced hoopers wanting to explore mini hoop tech.
• Small: 60 – 75cm: This is the size range for preschool age children, or for more advanced adult hoopers ready to move on from their larger hoop and practice more off body tech.
• Medium: 75 – 85cm: This is a perfect size range for older children, and for more experienced adult hoopers as a great all-rounder for hoop dance combining on and off body moves.
• Large: 85 – 95cm: This is the range of sizes most common for beginner hoopers or those wanting to focus on on-body hooping.
• Extra: 100cm and up: This is a perfect size for unsure beginners, learning tricky on body tricks, and those wanting to hoop for fitness and weight loss. The large size slows the hoop’s rotations making it easier to develop co-ordination at your own pace.

**These guidelines are for general advice, and may not always apply. For hoopers who are particularly tall or curvy, a larger hoop can be easier to start with. Please send me a message if you are unsure.

“WHAT TYPE OF TUBING SHOULD I ORDER?”

-PE tubing is what children’s hula hoops are made from and also the majority of dance and beginner hoops; it is hardy and durable, and comes in several thicknesses for different uses:

• 16mm (5/8″) is a narrow tube that is great for small hoops – up to approximately 85cm. This will provide you with a lightweight hoop that is good for small children and off body tricks.
• 19mm (3/4″) is the most commonly used width tubing for dance hoops and works excellently for medium-large sized hoops for those who are beginning or more advanced. Some may find this tubing too heavy for off body tricks, but it is generally a great all-rounder for learning.
• 25mm (1″) is a more heavyweight tubing that is great for large fitness hoops and unsure beginners.

-HDPE tubing offers an in-between alternative to the heavy duty PE and the lightweight Polypro. More responsive than PE and more durable than polypro, HDPE is favoured by a wide range of hoopers from confident beginners to more experienced hoopers wanting a little more weight than polypro offers. It is highly recommended for those hooping in very cold climates as it won’t crack as easily as polypro. I currently stock a small selection of HDPE in 16mm (5/8) and 19mm (3/4″).

-Polypro tubing is specially designed and manufactured for hula hoops and is more lightweight and responsive than PE. Polypro is favoured by more experienced hoopers wanting to learn more complex tricks and challenge their on and off-body moves.
Mermaid Hooping stocks a range of colour options in the following:

• 12.5mm (1/2″) is the skinniest polypro option and is great for mini hoops and for a more speedy lightweight option for small and medium sizes.
•  16mm (5/8″) is a narrow tube that is great for small hoops – up to approximately 85cm. This will provide you with a springy, lightweight hoop that is great for off body moves.
• 17.5mm (11/16″) known as the ‘Goldilocks’ tubing many people find this to be the perfect in between size: whilst the thickness is halfway between the two regular sizes, this tubing is more dense and so combines the thin feel of 5/8 with the weight of 3/4. A must try!
• 19mm (3/4″) is a wider tube that is great for medium-large sized hoops – from approximately 75 – 95cm. These hoops are much more lightweight than PE, so are more challenging for beginner hoopers to learn on-body hooping, but are excellent for a range of off-body moves and suit intermediate – advanced hoopers as a great all-rounder hoop.
• 25mm (1″) is great for hoopers wanting to move on from their PE hoops but still wanting a nice big size and heavy weight for on-body hooping. This thick tubing is suitable for large and extra large sizes and hard to handle for off body tricks.