Backyard Toys

Designing a child's playhouse can be exciting for adults and children. Work together with the child to design the playhouse. Let the child help select the colors and configuration of the...

With the number and variety of swing sets on the market today, it makes sense to do your homework before you make a purchase. An informed consumer will consider several swing set features...

Outdoor play sets are a great way to get the kids outside and away from video games. Children can spend hours playing while learning about cooperation, improving their coordination and getting...

Fun Fun Fun in the sun it's time for the pool parties to begin. Children, as well as adults love pool parties. If you don't have a pool you can use a Sprinkler system.

Playground design that encourages use by all ages and abilities is a challenge. Although mandated to include accessible play equipment and approaches, many playgrounds still fall short. Safety has...

It is easy to make a backyard exercise gym for your children to enjoy. Create this backyard gym by recycling an old garden hose, rope and two trees or posts. Your children will have hours of fun...

Keeping young children, especially those children who are eighteen months to six years old, occupied during the day and evening can be a daunting task considering young children have a shorter...

Chinese jump rope is a children's game that dates back to ancient China. The game also has excellent health benefits, and is enjoyed by children around the world.

Outside toys are often among the favorite kinds of toys for a child. They can dream and let their imagination run wild with outside toys. A slide becomes a secret entrance to a magical land. A...

Many young boys and girls envision doing fun and exciting things such as flying, sailing and parachuting. While they may not be able to actually strap on a parachute, ride an airplane into the...

Airsoft guns shoot plastic pellets at 250 feet per second and faster. They're not considered a lethal weapon, but injuries to the eyes and body can result. Welts and bruising are the most common...

Sometimes kids get so exuberant their energy runs wild and it's difficult to calm them down for quieter activities. With a simple nature game, kids won't even realize they are giving their bodies...

A wading pool is a great way to cool off on hot summer days. Because it is not as deep as a swimming pool,it is safer for small children. Even if you don’t own a wading pool, you can make a...

Playhouses are an excellent tool for helping kids cultivate their imaginations. They allow children to enjoy hours of play and social development in a safe, contained environment. Use the...

If your child likes to play house, you can buy kits to construct their dream home. Kits come in preformed plastic, pre-cut lumber with accessories and blueprints, so they can feel like architects...

When choosing play yard equipment, keep in mind the space available, the ages of the children playing, safety and the possibilities for expansion.

What kind of accessories you buy depends on how much you want to spend and how much room you have.