不少超市和商场门口都摆有两三个供小朋友玩耍的“摇摇乐”，这样父母在购物时，小朋友也有地方可以娱乐，有点像一些商场提供的“丈夫休息区”。这样的“摇摇乐”英文名字为kiddie ride。

A kiddie ride is a coin-operated amusement ride for small children. Kiddie rides are commonly available in amusement parks, malls, hotel game rooms and outside supermarkets and discount department stores.
Kiddie ride是一种供儿童玩耍的投币式娱乐设备，即“摇摇乐”或“摇摆车”。这种设备多见于游乐园、商场、宾馆游戏室以及超市和打折商场门外。
When activated by a coin, a kiddie ride entertains the rider with motion, depending on the ride type (miniature Ferris wheel, miniature carousel, track ride or stationary platform ride). Most rides include sounds and music, and some feature flashing lights, pedals, and buttons.
投入硬币激活后，摇摇乐就会依据不同型号用不同的模式运行，以此达到娱乐儿童的目的。运行模式包括迷你摩天轮、迷你转盘、轨道车或者原地平行晃动等。大部分摇摇乐运行时都会配有音乐，有些还装有闪灯、脚踏板以及按钮。