lundi 17 avril 2017

Playground Safety And The Swing Sets Olathe KS Youngsters Ride

By Carl Sanders


Getting children away from video games and handheld devices is very important, and the younger they are the more important it is. Installing playground equipment in the backyard is a great way to encourage children to head outdoors, but it can be dangerous unless some rules are followed by both adults and kids. Playing safely on swing sets Olathe KS youngsters love should be a good experience, not an excuse to visit the local emergency room.

All small children on playgrounds should be supervised by adults. This does not mean that an adult is in the vicinity, but that an adult is visually monitoring the activities the children are involved in. You cannot set on a park bench, at the edge of a play area, texting friends and family and call yourself supervising your little ones.

Before setting up playground equipment, you should take the surface under it into consideration. Most parents avoid asphalt and other hard surfaces, but don't consider the dangers inherent with dirt and grass. Sand, rubber mats, wood chips, and mulch are much better landing areas for young children.

When you are looking at swings for your children, you should keep in mind their age and physical capabilities. Young children need to be kept away from equipment designed for older ones. Baby bucket seats need to be separate from the flat seats.

Even in play areas, there are rules all children should learn and follow. This is especially true when several children to playing together. They need to understand that swings can be dangerous and to stay out of the way of the children on them. When kids get ready to jump from swinging seats, and they will, they must make sure the landing area is free of playmates.

Swings have special rules, and all children playing on them need to know what they are. Swings are made for kids to sit on, not stand or kneel. They should never walk in front of someone or behind them. Unless they have been custom made to accommodate more than one child, only one youngster should be on the seat at any given time.

Some sets come with slides, and slides come with their own rules. Climbing up the slide to slide back down is not acceptable. This is what the steps are for. Sliding face down is not a good idea and can cause serious facial burns. More than one at a time on the slide should not be allowed.

As a parent, it is your responsibility to make sure backyard play equipment is in good working order. You need to routinely check the bolts, screws and other metals to make sure they are not exposed.

All children need physical activity. It creates an outlet for their energy, encourages socializing, and burns calories, all good reasons to make sure your children have plenty opportunities for active play.




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