Let's face it, with all the video games and toys kids have access to today, they just aren't getting outside under the sun.
It is vital that kids get some natural sunlight on a regular basis, and this is why outdoor toys have been making a steady come-back - the demand is growing.
Outdoor play equipment like climbing frames and trampolines are not only a ton of fun, children are actually getting a workout from playing on it.
These play sets improve the motor skills as well as muscle development and dexterity in our young ones.
If you plan to buy one of these big toys for your children, do make sure the play area as well as the equipment is safe to use.
How do we do that? A start could be by doing some research on the particular toy or equipment you're after before doing your shopping.
Let's say you are after a trampoline for instance.
You're probably going to set up the trampoline in your back garden where the ground might be uneven.
This is very dangerous as uneven ground causes instability and the whole piece of equipment could easily topple over without much help from your kids.
Most quality play equipment come with a decent manual that shows you how to set it up properly as well as safely, and what to do if you were to have a patch of uneven ground.
The next thing you can do before you install the play equipment, is check the ground for sharp or rusted objects that might easily pierce or cut children's feet.
You can do this buy purchasing a cheap metal detector from your local electronics store.
If you're dealing with a trampoline, it is advisable to set it up in an area of ample space where there's at least a few meters of grass surrounding it.
There should not be a fence or other hazardous equipment nearby where kids might spring off the trampoline and land on something that could get them seriously injured.
Ensure all large and especially, climbing toys are securely bolted down to the ground.
If the play equipment is particularly large, you might need to pour cement into patches of garden soil in to give the bolts more grip.
It is vital that kids get some natural sunlight on a regular basis, and this is why outdoor toys have been making a steady come-back - the demand is growing.
Outdoor play equipment like climbing frames and trampolines are not only a ton of fun, children are actually getting a workout from playing on it.
These play sets improve the motor skills as well as muscle development and dexterity in our young ones.
If you plan to buy one of these big toys for your children, do make sure the play area as well as the equipment is safe to use.
How do we do that? A start could be by doing some research on the particular toy or equipment you're after before doing your shopping.
Let's say you are after a trampoline for instance.
You're probably going to set up the trampoline in your back garden where the ground might be uneven.
This is very dangerous as uneven ground causes instability and the whole piece of equipment could easily topple over without much help from your kids.
Most quality play equipment come with a decent manual that shows you how to set it up properly as well as safely, and what to do if you were to have a patch of uneven ground.
The next thing you can do before you install the play equipment, is check the ground for sharp or rusted objects that might easily pierce or cut children's feet.
You can do this buy purchasing a cheap metal detector from your local electronics store.
If you're dealing with a trampoline, it is advisable to set it up in an area of ample space where there's at least a few meters of grass surrounding it.
There should not be a fence or other hazardous equipment nearby where kids might spring off the trampoline and land on something that could get them seriously injured.
Ensure all large and especially, climbing toys are securely bolted down to the ground.
If the play equipment is particularly large, you might need to pour cement into patches of garden soil in to give the bolts more grip.