Parenting is a challenging and responsible job and every parent wants the best for their child. An unfortunate reality in South Africa is that due to concerns for our children’s safety we are becoming less and less inclined to allow them to play in parks and other public places. Jungle gyms have long been a source of playful fun for children but, besides their entertainment value, jungle gyms provide children with an opportunity to develop their gross motor coordination skills as well as their fine motor coordination skills all while enjoying the freedom of outdoor play. Other benefits include developing eye-hand coordination and improving muscle tone.

In South Africa in particular domestic jungle gyms, specifically designed for home use, allow your child to expel a bit of energy and do what children do best, play, all in the safety of your home environment.

Why buy a steel jungle gym?

There are primarily steel, wooden and to a certain extent plastic jungle gyms, (usually designed for toddlers), available in the market. They all essentially serve the same purpose, which is to allow children free play. The primary advantage of a steel jungle gym is the size of the grip which is the correct size for a child to be able to pull themselves up and swing themselves effectively. A steel jungle gym is also far more portable than its wooden counter part and far more cost effective on a whole.

In the end it’s up to the parent to decide which type of jungle gym they prefer, but there is no denying that any jungle gym is better for your child’s developmental needs than no jungle gym at all. Our children already spend far too much time doing indoor activities. A jungle gym will provide them with an excuse to forget all of the trappings of modern day life and just be kids.

Author
Carrie owner of BratPack Jungle Gyms
BratPack! Jungle Gyms provides high quality jungle gyms primarily for domestic use.

Posted: 10 April 2006

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