How Do You Choose A Jungle Gym?
Playing on a jungle gym seems like a rite of passage. Adults remember their own fond memories of playgrounds and want the same for their own children. The types and variety of jungle gyms has never been greater, yet with those choices comes things you must consider before making your choice. Follow these steps choose a jungle gym. Consider your child’s age. Ideally, you want something she can play with for several years. With easy modifications, some jungle gyms meet the needs of toddlers and pre-teens. Understand that safety should be your number one concern. Emergency rooms treat about 200,000 children every year for injuries on playground equipment. About 25 percent of these accidents happen on home equipment. Go over equipment carefully, looking for secure fastenings, good clearance and rounded edges. Ask yourself what materials you want a jungle gym made from. Metal stores heat and rusts too easily, and toddlers can ingest paint chips. Wood playground equipment works well for many
