This Blog is for the purpose of sharing information and safety tips for children using playgrounds and swing sets. These can include both residential and commercial playgrounds, daycares centers and individual swing sets.

Tuesday 28 November 2006

Playground Equipment

Playground equipment for children should be colorful and durable and safe. If you have not checked your playground equipment, yu should reserve a time in early spring to do so.

You can use this playground equipment safety checklist to ensure your children are safe.

For more information go to : www.americanswing.com

Friday 3 November 2006

Daycare Center Playground Planning

When planning a new playground there are two key factors to consider. Space and Safety. While it is important to maximize playing space, rembmer too, that creative play needs lots of room - several smaller playground structures may create a better area than one large play and swing structure.

When it comes to safety, you can look to American made products for high quality controls. You can also look for a member of ASTA (www.ASTA.org) to further assist you.

For more info go to American Swing Safety Section