Swing Sets Create Great Childhood Memories
Instead of purchasing another toy or video game, think about creating a do-it-yourself playground for your family’s entertainment in the privacy of your backyard. Today, do-it-yourself playgrounds are easy to install and more affordable than they were years ago. All you need is a long weekend and couple of handy men to assist with the project. You can rest easy knowing your children are playing safely under your supervision. This is one great way to avoid the dangers of public playgrounds that might not be maintained for safe play.
As parents and care-givers, we all played on swing sets as children. The wooden swing sets were quite different back then. These days, fantastic improvements have been made to keep children safe. I cannot imagine a child who does not love to hang upside down from the monkey bars, or who does not enjoy the thrill of swinging high in the air. In addition to the enjoyment from playing on swing set, your kids will develop upper body strength, hand eye coordination, and the benefits of exercise, which are so important to good health. When you make an investment in a play set you are making an investment in your childs well-being. Most playgrounds are built to last for about 10 years. The designs are safety tested and the components are durable, made with strong lumber that will look wonderful in a backyard setting.
Priced for any budget, the choices today are vast. Choose from small play sets to large intricate structures. Made from wood or metal, these play sets are built to last. Most swing sets are built so as your youngsters grow, you can easily add-on to the set. This feature allows for more challenges and fun which should keep your children from getting bored. Rock walls, horse tire swings, glider swings for two, and half bucket seats for toddlers are just a few of the accessories that are available today.
Kids Bounce House and Inflatable Water Parks
Now that summer is here, what better way to entertain the kids than with bounce houses and inflatable water parks? These big toys provide inflatable fun that is safe. With all the thrills of bouncing and sliding, under your supervision in the garden summer fun will be had by all. With so many choices of inflatables in the stores you can select from water slides, bounce house castles, or combination units that feature a water park with attached bounce houses that even have ball pits. What better way to get your kids outside during the summer and enjoying the benefits of healthy exercise. Play balls are a great addition for the bounce house and ball pits. Toddlers have a blast with play balls when used in the wading pools. Available for purchase are inflatable water slides that come with sprayers that attach to the garden hose. When shopping for the water slides, be sure to look for ones that include a small wading pool at the bottom. This makes for more splashing fun. Bounce house castles are small and most can be used outside or indoors. Consider purchasing sand bags to weigh down the bouncer when used indoors.
Bounce houses and water parks are the perfect compliment to any birthday party, slumber party or friends get together. Tunnels, slides, and rock walls will encourage your kids to climb, jump, slide and move through a variety of obstacles, and you will be happy to hear the sounds of laughter. You will know they are safe at home and having a blast. With so many styles and designs in the stores today, there is really no need to rent a bounce house when you can purchase one and have it for a long time.
Let your children have fun by including them in the design process and let them help create a backyard paradise full of outdoor toys. Let them help design a custom wooden swing set and include some of their favorite features. Explain what the budget is and why certain features are important. Encourage them to participate and they will develop a stronger sense of ownership, especially when it comes time for playtime clean up.