If you're a toddler parent, you're probably always worrying about how to engage your child at home. You are not the only one! It's a concern of most mothers raising children in small families.
Toddlers have a lot of energy, and as an early years educator I've often been asked how to expend this energy and my answer is always to channel it. Channel it into productive play.
And a great way to encourage everyday productive play is through a Jungle Gym! This classic tool is a crowd favourite for many, many reasons! It builds strength and coordination, improves muscle control, encourages independence and problem solving, and is great for challenging children to face their fears! It's a muscle and brain exercise all in one hence great both for expending a toddler's energy and channeling it too!
Now if you are someone on the hunt for just the right Jungle Gym for your child, then House of Zizi has a variety of options in different sizes and details for your every need. A good starting point is whether you should go for an indoor unit or an outdoor one. Here are some points to consider for both:
Outdoor Jungle Gym: for your Baby's Wild Adventures
Pros
More Space means More Freedom
An outdoor setup often allows larger structures, offering more room for movement, more room for climbing, swinging and sliding. Children love being free and if you have a garden then a garden setup will go a long way!
Fresh Air and Vitamin D
I've seen so many parents become wary of the outdoors because of the heat in India but a little outdoors everyday is something every child needs. Playing outdoors boosts their mood and supports better sleep! Natural light and fresh air is something every person needs and it just prepares your child for all kinds of environments.
Mess Friendly Fun
Outdoors allows more scope for play for a child. Mud kitchen, sandboxes, water play, outdoor jungle gym can be messy and that's the fun part.
Playdate Friendly
An outdoor structure is great for organizing play dates and opening peer interaction for your child. Children can learn to play together, grow together in an outdoor structure.
Indoor Jungle Gym: all day play, Rain or Shine
Pros
Year-round play
With an indoor set up, you needn't worry about the weather. Your child can safely play in their room all year long.
Compact and Easier to Maintain
Indoor gyms come in various sizes and are perfect for small apartments and playrooms. Indoor gyms are also easier to maintain as opposed to an outdoor gym which is exposed to the weather and dirt all day, every day.
Better than screen time
An indoor Jungle Gym is a great alternative to screen time and if you're trying to keep your child off screens and busy at home, then an indoor gym can be your saviour.
So which one should you choose?
Consider an Outdoor Gym if:
You have a yard or a terrace with ample space. Your child is always moving and enjoys messy, active play. You want to encourage more outdoor time.
Consider an Indoor Gym if:
You live in an apartment or a place with extreme weather. You want a safe place for play during early mornings or late evenings. You're looking for a screen free alternative to keep your child engaged indoors.
Final word
Hope these help you make a choice! While the Jungle gym can seem like quite the investment, it’s an investment that goes a long way. You’ll find your child enjoying this one product for years, growing around it and making lots of memories! Also all House of Zizi Jungle Gyms are made in mango wood, are built to last and are sustainable. Happy growing up!