Top Suggestions for a Kid-Friendly Backyard
Kids love spending time outside. Just remember every time you take them to the beach or park. Running around, digging in the sand, and splashing in the fountain - they love exploring and getting to know the world around them.
Are you trying to set up a backyard for kid-friendly activities but lack ideas? No worries. We know exactly how to help you offer your little ones the best playtime outside.
Keep reading for top suggestions for a kid-friendly backyard.
Get a kiddie pool
For newborns and kids up to 2 years old, kiddie pools will be the first step to getting to know the swimming pool and water activities.
With a kiddie pool, you don’t necessarily need to fill it with water. Instead, you can add thin covers for kids to feel a softer ground or fill it with sand.
Also, if your pool has wooden flooring, don't forget to check for splinters for the kids to run around safely. Better yet, just change your flooring from wood to a trex select board (composite).
Put their favorite toys out there, and they'll spend all day outside enjoying their play area. Fashion a lounge area for the little ones by adding a parasol to offer enough shade from the harsh Australian sun.
Buy swings and slides
Do you have a big enough backyard to place swings? How about slides? You won't ever have to put up with kids' tantrums about wanting to go enjoy spending time in the park because they miss having fun on a swing or a slide.
Set up an area where you'll place swings and slides, so your kids can invite their friends over and feel like they've all gone to the coolest playground ever. Not only will they have fun, but they also feel like the most popular kids in their group.
Secure the swimming pool
Living in Australia means you need a swimming pool to help you refresh during blazing summer days and less warm spring weather when you need a quick swim to throw some cardio into your routine. Even adults can sometimes be clumsy and not pay attention to the wet slippery tiles around the pool.
Don't risk creating a slipping hazard for kids and adults, but secure your swimming with aluminum fence panels that prevent the kids from accessing the swimming pool without supervision. The last thing you need is a child running outside without you noticing and potentially falling inside the swimming pool when you're nowhere near to help them.
A safe backyard is always kid-friendly, so it offers everyone the needed safety for a carefree outdoor time.
A trampoline is a must
Are your kids hyperactive all the time? A trampoline is the perfect means to drain them of energy in the best way. You'll never have to worry about having trouble putting kids down to sleep.
A trampoline offers loads of fun, making them jump and toss all day long. If it's big enough, you can join in and create lovely goofy memories with the little ones. With a slide and swing next to the trampoline, you'll have a set-up playground in your home.
Consider enclosing the playground area with a sliding door and a retractable roof to offer your kids fun times regardless of the weather.
Introduce a sandbox area
Playing in the sand with buckets and trucks can often go on for hours. Just think about every time you go to the beach how much time every kid spends building a castle or digging their legs up. Now, you can bring the beach to them by investing in a sandbox that you'll add to the playground area.
If it's big enough, adjoin it to the end of the slide, so kids can fall into it and continue playing in the sand. If you have a smaller area at your disposal, create a sandbox area wherever you find it convenient.
Wrapping up
Kids need very little to feel amused and get into their unique world of imagination. All you need to do is offer them a few toys or a playground area to ignite the spark in their minds that will transport them to the most unbelievable dimensions.
On top of that, they can invite friends over for some hangout by the swings and slides, their childhood will be one of the most memorable ones. Not to mention that you'll be the coolest parent for offering the kids their dream backyard with the best playground area in the neighborhood.
