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Baby & Toddler · 7 min What Age Is Right for a Pikler Triangle? The right age for a Pikler triangle depends less on the calendar and more on what your child’s body is starting to do. Here are the signs of... How To · 5 min How Do You Winterize a Wooden Swing Set? Half an hour of fall care keeps a wooden swing set safe and ready for spring. Here's a seven-step checklist, what to bring inside, and how to handle... Baby & Toddler · 6 min Is a Toddler Swing Set Worth It for Your Family? Some toddler swing sets get used every day, and some sit untouched after one summer. Here’s how to choose between an indoor baby swing, a foldable swing and... Buying Guides · 7 min Is a Swedish Wall Ladder Worth It for Your Family? A Swedish wall ladder can be the most used piece of play equipment in your house, or a wall you regret giving up. Here’s how to tell which... Gift Guides · 5 min How Do You Get a Room Ready for an Indoor Climber? The best time to plan where a climber goes is before the box shows up. Check five things in the room, from the ceiling down to the floor,... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Scared of Climbing? Your fearless climber suddenly says no. Here's why toddlers get cautious about climbing, why that's often a good sign, and seven gentle ways to help them find their... 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... 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 Is There Such a Thing as Montessori-Certified Play Equipment? You will see “Montessori-certified” on toys and climbers everywhere, but there is no official certification behind it. Here is what the word really means, which safety standards actually... Activities · 6 min How Do You Build a Climbing Wall for Kids? A home climbing wall is a great project, but the design you pick matters more than the hardware. Here’s the safest wall to build at home, a materials... Assembly · 6 min How Do You Restore a Wooden Swing Set? A gray, splintery wooden swing set can often be saved in a weekend. Here’s how to tell whether yours should be restored or replaced, a step by step... 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...
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