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Standards of production
In order to create playgrounds that correspond with the target age group, Lars Laj playground designers use carefully thought out solutions, adjusting the size, difficulty level and the degree of complexity of the equipment construction.
For playground equipment intended for older children we use relevant security measures such as hindered access for youngest children, to make sure that smaller kids are not able to independently climb on a higher platform.
Separate age zones
To increase safety, a playground can be divided into zones dedicated to each age category of its users. The zones can be marked out with buffer area, eg. flower beds, benches, a system of paths and so on.
When designing playground equipment it is important to know the stages of a child’s development. As children grow up, they gain better coordination and mobility.
Play equipment recommended for children over 3 years of age:
-Mary-go-rounds- require excellent coordination,
-Seesaw Swings- because of the complicated way in which children have to collaborate with each other to keep their balance,
-Horizontal Ladders- require developed muscle groups of the upper body and fine motor skills, especially precision of hand movements. This devices are dedicated for children over 4 years of age.
-Ladders- due to the possibility of slips, ladders are recommended for older age groups.
-Cable Lines- to sit upright and keep their balance on a cableway seat children need efficient body control
-Balance Beams- they require well-trained balance from children to keep a straight body posture.
-Leg Rolls- the safe use of this type of equipment is only possible for children with adequate motor coordination and strength acquired later in life.
Playground toys that can be easily use on a playground for Toddlers:
- Small playhouses and climbers
- Devices with the platforms lower than 80cm
- Sloping ramps with rubber stones
- Simple slides with a slope up to 30 °
- Spiral slides with a single 360 ° twist
- Swings with a full bucket seat
- Springs with a wide seat (about 30-40cm)
- Sandboxes- all types
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