Remember the days of limping home with a skinned knee or scraped elbow after a bit of rough housing at the local playground? Most of those injuries were caused by playgrounds lined with mulch or gravel, two economic and popular choices for public outdoor spaces, but not very forgiving upon impact. All of this has changed thanks to playground rubber mats. Newer parks and recreational spaces are designed on soft, oversized rubber tiles. For less than $12 per square foot, these rubber mats make playgrounds safe and fun for today’s youth.
The 4 ft 2 tiles come in thicknesses ranging from 2 to nearly 5 inches, ensuring that children enjoy sufficient cushioning as they fly off the end of a slide or make a daring jump from a swing set. The rubber is not so pliable that it impedes normal running and jumping, but it is much more forgiving during accidental spills and tumbles. The underside of each tile is dimpled to mask the uneven or rocky ground beneath. The shock absorbing capability of playground rubber mats is second to none.
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Kids love to copy people – let’s face it that’s how you learn. One thing my kids are always on at me for are bikes, cars and quads. It certainly does not help the line of work I’m in! To get them started off safely I would always recommend getting them an electric ride on bike, scooter or car. The benefits are that they are much slower and lighter therefore the risks of injury are much lower. The other major benefit is they are silent so they will not annoy your neighbours or more importantly, you!
It amazes me the types of electric kids toys that are available and how realistic they look. Replica sports cars, scrabblers, road bikes, police bikes and quads you name it and they make them. Most of them operate on a simple electric motor run off a 12v battery which can easily be replaced as required. They come with a mains charger and the majority have solid tyres so you won’t have to keep mending punctures.
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With childhood obesity high on the agenda, many schools have adopted cycling policies this year. Getting more children cycling to school is seen as the magic bullet for improving their health, lowering traffic congestion and benefiting the wider community.
It’s estimated that over 50% of children get less than the recommended one hour’s daily exercise. This means that most children aren’t doing enough to combat obesity or prevent health problems later on in life. Cycling to school is an activity that can provide children with the exercise they need, as well as many other benefits.
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