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Swings, slides, jungle gyms – such are the stuff of a young child’s dreams. But dreams can turn into nightmares – in the form of blackened eyes, broken limbs, and worse – if playground equipment isn’t as safe as it should be. To ensure the safety of the equipment your toddler plays on at home or away:
Be sure it is age appropriate. For home use, find adjustable units that can be changed as your toddler grows.
Be sure that it is safe. Pay attention to the play (or toys) system, included it’s construction; assembling; soft padding cover; installation; small instruments such as hooks, screws, bolts, and nails (should be capped and well protected); materials; measurements such as high, weight, strength, and size; finishing touch such as metal should be painted to prevent rust, or wood should be weather treated to prevent rotting.
