How To Create A Safe Play Area For Your Kids

3rd June 2019 Family

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Your child needs a safe place to play! Source

Kids need to play, but there aren’t always safe places for them to do this in your home. They love wandering around, and this often leads to problems. What if they’re playing in the living room and pull a book off the coffee table that lands on their head? Or, who knows what other dangerous objects they might pick up out of curiosity!?

In the end, the best idea is to create their own little play area. This is a safe space where they can play as much as they want – without needing to cause any worries. If you like the sound of this, then here are a few tips to help you create the safest place:

Give them enough space

It’s tempting to create a tiny play area, but this will only cause restlessness. Your child will feel trapped, which means they try everything in their power to get out. As such, they can attempt to do things that put them in a lot of danger. So, the easy solution is to give them enough space. Create the play area so your small child has enough room to wander around and play with their toys. It doesn’t need to be the size of an entire room, but a little section at the back of the living area could be a good idea. They just need space to crawl or walk a little bit, so they don’t feel trapped and bored.

Make sure they have soft flooring underfoot

Is it a smart idea to create a play area in the kitchen or hallway where the floor is hard? Of course not. All it takes is one fall for your child to hurt themselves. Instead, they need to have soft flooring underfoot. Carpet will do fine, but there are other options. As it says on the LazyLawn website, you could use artificial grass to create a play area for your kids. Or, you could even buy some type of padded surface that you put over the carpet or hardwood floor. It doesn’t matter which option you choose, so long as your child has soft flooring to prevent injuries when they fall over.

Create a protective barrier around them

Lastly, you need to stop them from wandering off and finding things that could hurt them. The best way to do this is by putting a barrier around them. There are lots of play area fencing or barriers you can buy that do this perfectly. Basically, these are child-proof barriers that you can construct around a play area, keeping your child in there. If you like DIY, then you can try and make your own out of wood. The following video gives you an idea as to what I’m talking about here! You can see there’s a nice little barrier that can stop your child from wandering off.

These three ideas will help you construct a safe area for your kids to play in. Now, you can fill it with toys and games that’ll keep them occupied. Having an enclosed play area like this will be so beneficial if you need to do something while looking after your child. They’ll be safe in this area while you carry out any chores or tasks you need to do.