Indoor & Outdoor Jungle Gyms: Tips for Choosing and Ensuring Safety

What You Should Consider When Purchasing a Jungle Gym

When buying a climbing frame, you should pay attention to the following things:

1. Safety: Make sure that the equipment complies with safety standards and that it has no obvious defects or damage. A TÜV or GS seal gives you additional security when buying and using it.
2. Size: Make sure that the device is suitable for the size and age of your children. Smaller models can usually be used from the age of 3, larger models are more suitable for 5 – 7 year olds.
3. If you are looking for something for small children, take a look at climbing triangles.
4. Stability: Make sure that the equipment is stable on the ground and does not tip over easily. If floor or wall anchors are included, these should also be used.
5. Materials: The scaffolding should be made of robust and durable materials that are safe and non-toxic. Wood and metal are usually used. Plastic is also used for smaller models
6. Space requirements: Bear in mind that a climbing frame needs a certain amount of space in order to be set up and used properly. Objects with edges or corners should be at a sufficient distance from the scaffolding.
7. Fall protection mats: These can be placed under or around the climbing frame to provide additional protection. This should not affect the stability of the equipment.
8. Maintenance and care: It is important that the climbing frame is cleaned and maintained regularly in order to extend its service life. For example, screws need to be tightened and wearing parts such as ropes and the like need to be checked and replaced.
9. Extensions: Many manufacturers offer useful extras such as slides, swings or sandboxes.

ᐅ Finally, the most important thing: Never leave children to play with the scaffolding unsupervised