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Outdoor Play

Buying Guides · 5 min Water Tables for Kids: How to Choose One, Play Safely and Keep It Clean Single basin, multi-level, sand and water, or a playset with a water station? How to choose the best water table for toddlers, what age to start, how to... Activities · 6 min What Is Sensory Play, and Which Equipment Actually Helps? Sensory play is how young children learn with their hands and bodies. Here are the eight senses kids use, easy ideas from your kitchen, and when equipment is... Indoor Play · 5 min How to Care for Wooden Play Equipment: A Season-by-Season Guide Fall prep, winter protection, spring resealing and a simple routine for indoor climbers: a season-by-season guide to caring for wooden swing sets, playhouses and climbers so they last... Buying Guides · 8 min Small Swing Sets and Small Playground Sets for Small Backyards: What Actually Fits A small swing set needs more room than its box suggests. Here's how to calculate the real space, which small outdoor playsets fit tight yards, and how to... Buying Guides · 7 min The Best Outdoor Playsets for Toddlers: Find the Right Fit in Three Questions How old is your toddler, how much yard do you have and how do they love to play? Answer three questions to find the right outdoor playset, then... Buying Guides · 5 min Outdoor Baby and Toddler Swings: Every Type of Swing Seat, and When to Use It From a baby's first outdoor swing to a big-kid disc swing: the six types of swing seats, how to tell when your child is ready for each, and... Buying Guides · 6 min Are Wooden Playsets Better Than Plastic? Wood or plastic? We compare strength, weight limits, outdoor wear, safety rules and how long each lasts, so you can choose play equipment and backyard playsets your kids... Buying Guides · 7 min What Is a Montessori Backyard Playset? A Montessori backyard isn’t a plastic playground. It’s a few natural wood pieces that let kids climb, dig, build and pretend their own way. Here are the four... Baby & Toddler · 7 min What Are the Best Outdoor Toys for Toddlers? You don’t need a yard full of plastic. A climber, a water table, a sand table, a playhouse and a shady quiet spot cover almost everything a 1...
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