CPSC* and ASTM* recognize the important value of separating play areas and play structures for different age groups. ASTM now has “separate” safety standards for equipment used by 6-23 month olds, 2-5 year olds and 6-12 year olds. The new CPSC handbook, stresses the need for separating the toddlers from the preschoolers and both of these groups from the older school age children.
Recommended separate "Age Appropriate" play areas
Tot/Toddler Area
6 - 23 Months |
School Age Area
6 - 12 Years |
Pre-School Area
2 - 5 Years |
Young Age Child Limitations
In general, compared to older kids, they:
- are smaller and weaker
- are less coordinated
- have less muscle strength
- are more timid
- have less play skills
- are less aware of dangers
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Benefits of PhunZone Structures
Our age-appropriate structures allow younger children to:
- play more safely in their own environment
- play with more confidence
- be better seen and supervised
- avoid being endangered by older, more aggressive kids
- better socialize and play with their peers
- be physically and mentally challenged
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Compact commercial play equipment specifically for children under the age of five years. For family entertainment centers, early learning centers, health clubs, restaurants, churches, malls, resorts, hospitals, swim schools. Products include tot corrals, toddler clubhouses, climbers, mazes, ballpits, swim platforms. Kids will use their fantasy to create virtually anything and everything including a fort, treehouse, castle, space ship, pirate ship, mystery cave, circus, etc. Customers include family entertainment centers, party centers, early learning centers, community centers, youth organizations. YMCA, JCC, day cares, health clubs, restaurants, kid gyms, churches, malls, schools, hotels, resorts, hospitals, clinics, pediatric therapy facilities, swim schools, kid hair salons, child photo studio, retailers, car dealers, camps. |