Taking your toddler to an indoor playground is a good idea to keep them out of the harmful rays of the sun. Parents understandably take this trip to catch a break. Even so, they should remain as responsible parents in a public space like this.
Below is some playground etiquette for parents to keep their toddlers safe and happy while playing.
- Survey the area
While doing this, pay careful attention to the toddler playground equipment available.
Is your child eager to play with them?
It is also advisable to check if the play area is well-maintained. Is the play equipment in good condition? Inspect them to see if there are protrusions, rust or other damages.
Additionally, it would be best to stay away from play areas with non-impact absorbing surfaces that increase the risk of playground-related injuries involving children.
- Assess your child’s ability to use the playground
Pay attention to the way your child behaves in the company of other children. Is your child willing to share? Does your child wait their turn? Is your child gentle with their playmates?
It is also essential to see for yourself whether or not your child can use the playground equipment unaided.
- Leave the toys at home
Do this is for the safety of every child in the playground. Keep in mind that scattered toys can hurt your child and their playmates.
Young children may be too attached to their toys. They might not be willing to share them with others. If you leave the toys at home, you reduce the risk of possible conflict between your child and those who could have been their new friends.
- Leave the toddler playground equipment to the children
For safety reasons, you can stay very close by but do not go down the slide with your child. Remember that playground equipment are designed with age-appropriateness in mind. In other words, they are not meant for adults like you. Leave the toys to the children to reduce the risk of injury for everyone.
- Dress your child in playground appropriate clothing
Letting the children wear comfortable shoes that are relatively easy to put on and remove will make life easier for both of you.
As for the clothes, avoid those with design elements that can get tangled with play equipment. It is a good idea to opt for clothes that you would not mind being torn, stained or whatnot. Bringing an extra pair or more of clothes and socks would also come in handy during trips to the playground.
- Keep an eye on your belongings
Neatly fold your stroller and keep it out of the way. Place your bag in an area where it will not pose a safety hazard to other people.
As a provider of play-based entertainment, we understand that parents want their children to learn life lessons while having fun. At the same time, they want to be able to catch a break without worry and guilt since their children are safe from harm.
For more playground safety tips, feel free to visit our website. There, you can get visual ideas of how we transform children’s fantasies into reality.
We are a team who conceptualizes attractive designs then creates and installs age-appropriate, high-quality, and safe toddler playground equipment, among others. We also build exciting family entertainment centres for people of all ages to enjoy. If you want to learn more, contact our team by phone +63 047 250 2779 / +63 047 251 3139 or email sales@irec.ph.