Wooden Climbing Frames

Childrens Climbing Frame: There are many types of childrens climbing frames on the market today. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors and materials. Typically a climbing frame is a structure made of wood or plastic allowing kids to scramble up and over the structure.

Nowadays climbing frames are built in toddler sizes as well as larger sizes for older children. Many climbing frames come with built in slides, tunnels, hiding holes and playhouses. A climbing frame will provide hours of fun for children and provide them with tons of exercise. Kids can easily imagine various games and activities to play at while using the climbing frame. It is a wonderful way to stimulate their minds and provides them with a sense of self confidence and achievement. What could be better than a child afraid of heights, finally conquering their fear and climbing to the top of the frame!

Climbing frames have to be constructed to safety guidelines to prevent accidents from happening. So no young children can get stuck in between the bars or trip in a crack. You want to have a climbing frame that has no sharp corners and is sturdy enough to hold the weight of a few children climbing at one time. Many schools have a children's climbing frame in their playground, providing a safe environment to develop climbing skills and just have fun at recess.

Some schools that have metal climbing frames will not allow the children to play on the frames if the weather turns to cold and icy so no one will get hurt. It is always best to supervise your children while they are playing out in your backyard or garden, but knowing you have a good quality frame will help ease any concerns you may have.

You want your frame to last for many years, especially if you are just starting and have a young family. You may even want to consider starting with a basic frame and then adding on as your children grow, this way you can possibly purchase a larger slide or play house section as needed, even adding them a sandpit in. There are so many options available it will be easy to build your children a dream castle! A childrens climbing frame is a great way to encourage fitness in your child and get them away from the countless video, computer games and TV shows that they are exposed to.