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5 Criteria to Keep In Mind When Choosing Playsets
Are you thinking about adding a small play area to your backyard to get your kids outside and moving around? It’s a great—old-fashioned and yet effective—idea that always gets kids excited, and the effect it can have for building a healthy lifestyle for growing children is reason enough. But there are so many options these days—so where to even start? Here are 5 criteria to keep in mind when shopping for playsets”
1. Price
Of course, unless you’ve got money sprouting from the limbs of trees in your backyard and a bottomless bank account, money is probably a concern. And the complex playsets available for children in today’s world come designed to demolish (or accommodate) any budget, so what is yours? First, decide exactly how much you are willing to spend because once you get out on the sales floors there will always be another “small addition” that seems worth the small addition on price.
Fortunately, there are high-quality playsets to be purchases at all income levels.
2. Age
Age should also be a very important consideration. Obviously, not all equipment will be safe for all ages, and not all will be entertaining for older children. If your children are very young, you may be able to get something that satisfies them for a long time, but if they are approaching their teens, their needs will be more complex and change faster.
Try to get something that can be adapted, expanded, or customized over time. Also, trampolines make a great addition for older kids, and as long as the equipment is sturdy enough, older kids involved in sports can often use the playset for physical conditioning and strength training.
3. Versatility
As mentioned before, there are many sets that can be added to or expanded. Wooden playsets are typically the best for this, but make sure to talk with your salesperson about the options for adding equipment in the future. Besides just outgrowing things, if you get a very basic model, your kids may just get bored over time, but versatility allows you to save from the start and make adjustments later.
4. Size
Well, how much room do you realistically have? Don’t just think about where you can cram things in. All playground equipment should have adequate distance from the house, fences, or other structures on all sides. You should also plan ahead about walking space as flailing limbs can become a danger to people trying to walk around the structure. Lastly, make sure the area is not only big enough but that the ground is solid enough across that area to maintain vertical integrity.
5. Materials
Materials should also be an important factor. Most companies offer plastic, metal, wood, or some kind of hybrid material. While metal and plastic tend to offer lower costs, they also come with sacrifices in structural soundness, especially in extreme environments.
Metal corrodes and plastic tends to weaken, warp, or become brittle when exposed to excess sun. Wood meanwhile, seems to present a hazard with splinters, but it is well-sanded, finished, and weather proofed before used. Finally, it is very strong and durable—not to mention very attractive.
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These criteria should get you off to a good start, and no matter what your needs, modern playsets can likely fulfill them. Just sit down and figure out what you want to get out of this addition to your home and then go see what playsets are available. You can start your search at http://www.treefrogsswingsets.com/.
Don’t Ignore School Safety
A few months from now, classes will start and millions of children will troop to school. By then, everything should be ready – books, bags, uniforms, and other school necessities.
However, there is one important thing parents might not be ready for: school safety. Sadly, this is often ignored or overlooked.
While most parents know beforehand where they want their child to go as soon as school opens, few take the necessary steps to ensure that learning is a trouble-free experience. This can lead to tragic consequences for accidents are a major cause of death and disability among schoolchildren.
Aside from books and bags, what other things should you prepare for? To ensure your child’s safety at school, here are some points to consider.
Most big schools usually rank high in terms of academics, but some may have poor scores when it comes to safety aspects. To check this out, drop by unannounced at the school of your choice and visit the playroom, bathroom, kitchen, and playground. The editors of Consumers Digest said you should take note of the following:
Look out for working smoke alarms, a posted emergency exit plan, and doors that are easily accessible for escape from a fire.
A fence should surround any wading or swimming pool and children should be carefully supervised at all times.
Classroom and play areas should have toys that are appropriate for the children using them; toys for children under three shouldn’t have any small parts that could fit in the child’s mouth.
The playground should be fenced and there should be a soft surface under any playground equipment to cushion falls (The National Safe Kids Campaign suggests eight to 10 inches of shredded mulch).
Wooden swing seats are a no-no since these could knock out a child’s teeth.
Hot water in the taps should not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
The kitchen should be clean and food workers should have received health checks.
Immunization records should be required for all children, and school policy should exclude attendance by children who are ill.
Parents should be required to sign an urgent care release form, and at least one staff person should know CPR.
“It is also important to find the safest possible facilities for your child to use for supervised recreation. Backyards, playgrounds, and community centers are examples. Otherwise, they may choose to play in hazardous or poorly supervised places where the risk of injury is greater and the availability of help is less if an accident occurs,” said Dr. David E. Larson, editor-in-chief of the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book.
Next to the school grounds, the school bus or family car can be the most dangerous place for kids if you’re not careful. Many school children die from car accidents yearly. How can you protect your child? Find out in the second part of this series.
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Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine http://www.HealthLinesNews.com.



