You want to let your kids play outside because it’s crucial for them to get fresh air and exercise. Staying inside all the times is not healthy. It’s important to let children play but you also have to make sure they’re safe. This shows you how to create a safe space in your backyard.
Key Takeaways:
- Incorporating safe play areas for children is one way to unlock the potential of both big and small backyards.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission states 70 percent of children’s injuries occur on home playgrounds.
- To lessen the blow of falls, choose playground equipment with a perimeter of 6 feet of a softer surface, such as sand, pea gravel, rubber pieces or wood chips.
“The Consumer Product Safety Commission states 70 percent of children’s injuries occur on home playgrounds.”
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