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Indoor Play

Buying Guides · 3 min Natural Wood or Rainbow: Which Climber Color Is Best for Your Child? The climber will be the biggest thing in your playroom, so its color matters more than you'd think. Here's how to choose between natural wood and rainbow, and... Buying Guides · 4 min What Flooring Goes Under an Indoor Climber? Hardwood, tile, carpet or concrete, the floor under an indoor climber matters. Here's what to put under it on every floor type, how big the mat should be... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Is a Ball Pit Good for Toddlers? How to Set One Up at Home Ball pits aren't just for indoor playgrounds. Here's what toddlers get out of one, why it's even better at the bottom of a slide, and how to keep... Buying Guides · 4 min How Do You Set Up a Basement Playroom? Basements make great playrooms once you plan for low beams, concrete floors and damp corners. Here's a seven-step plan, plus which indoor gyms fit which ceiling. Buying Guides · 4 min What Is a Roller Slide, and Is It Good for Toddlers? A roller slide trades a smooth ramp for a row of spinning rollers, and kids feel every bump on the way down. Here's how they work, foam vs... Baby & Toddler · 6 min What Indoor Climbing Toys Are Right for a 2 or 3 Year Old? At 2, kids need a climber they can conquer. At 3, they need one they can grow into. Here’s how to tell which stage your toddler is in,... Buying Guides · 4 min Pop-Up Play Tent or Wooden Play Tent: Which Is Better for Kids? Every kid wants a tent. The question is which kind will still be standing, and still getting used, six months from now. Here's how pop-up tents and wooden... Buying Guides · 4 min Monkey Bars and Pull-Up Bars for Kids: Five Skills, Five Games, Safe Setups Monkey bars take five skills: grip, hang, swing, reach and release. A game to practice each one, the best indoor and outdoor monkey bars and pull-up bars for... Buying Guides · 4 min What Attachments Can You Add to a Swedish Ladder? A Swedish ladder on its own is a great climber. But the real reason families love them is what comes next. Add monkey bars and your preschooler has... Buying Guides · 2 min Le meilleur grimpeur intérieur pour les enfants The best indoor climber is the one that fits your child’s age and your space. Here are five picks, from a first Pikler set to a toddler-to-big-kid wall... How To · 4 min Why Is My Wooden Climber Wobbly, and How Do I Fix It? A wobble, a squeak or a spinning climbing hold usually has a simple cause and a five-minute fix. Here's how to track down what's wrong, fix it, and... Buying Guides · 4 min Walnut, Neem or Betula: Which Swedish Ladder Is Right for Your Family? All of our Swedish ladders climb, but they're built for different walls, ages and families. Start with a tape measure and two questions, and the right one usually...