Before you purchase any type of playground equipment, ensure the pieces meet the safety standards and will ensure your children are completely safe at all times. Most reputable companies or manufacturers will be able to provide you with all the correct specifications required to ensure the equipment is well within the safety standards. Also, reputable companies or manufacturers will be able to provide you with satisfactory answers to any questions you may have regarding the safety of their sets. If you are in the market for quality and safe playground equipment, follow these simple safety tips:
1.) Do your research. The World Wide Web is excellent for researching all manufacturers of playground equipment. Look to websites like the National Program for Playground Safety or the American Academy of Pediatrics to find a complete list of quality manufacturers of equipment.
2.) Choose age appropriate equipment. Be sure to choose equipment that is appropriate for the ages and sizes of your children. If you have several different children in a wide range of ages, consider dedicating different parts of the playground to each child. Also, consider choosing pieces that can...