Toddlers are creative, inquisitive, and inspirational beings. Everything and anything can become a toy, and once they move into an area, that area belongs to them. Toddlers push boundaries, test limits, and experiment with everything-whether we want them to or not. Designing space for kids indoor play can be challenging anyway, but modifying it for a toddler can be quite overwhelming. There are so many things to take into consideration:
- Where is the safest place for them to play?
- Is there something they can break here?
- Is this space conducive to learning?
Designing A Toddler-Friendly Space For Kids Indoor Play
3 Sprouts has changed this daunting task of designing a space for kids’ indoor play from challenging to fun. This company was founded by three friends who love babies and share an appreciation for unique and modern products. These products were designed with both baby and parent in mind, and the functionality and whimsical designs work hand-in-hand to create products that brighten your home and leave you with a smile.
To start designing a space for kids’ indoor play, you will want to choose a location that your toddler can access. An open space with no tall or loose furniture is the best option, and once your electrical outlets are covered, you can begin designing your space. Children don’t require as much stimulation as we are led to believe, and keeping the space simple with a few key features is the best way to encourage active play.
One of the main concerns with kids indoor play is the clutter and mess that goes along with it, especially in small spaces. Finding a storage bin that is safe, yet large enough to store all of their gear can be challenging and worrisome, as many toy chests can be heavy and become a danger for little fingers and hands. 3 Sprouts Toy Chest is sturdy, yet lightweight. This toy chest’s sides are reinforced with cardboard, and the lid is lighter than air. No fingers or hands will be pinched during clean-up time!
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The toy chest is large enough that it can handle anything you throw at it – or in it. The toy chest has a sweet accent on the front, and there are many decorative and colorful options to choose from when you are picking your toy chest.
Another must-have for any bedroom or play area is the 3 Sprouts canvas storage bin. This storage bin is a great way place to keep big stuffed animals, dolls, or blankets. It can also be used as a laundry basket, starting kids on the road to independence and responsibility early on in life. There are a variety of characters you can choose from to match your child’s nursery or playroom decor such as bear, elephant, hippo, raccoon, zebra, and more.
Making Kids Indoor Play Portable
When your children are small, their play must be portable. Bags have limits, though, and purses can only handle so much! The 3 Sprouts Play Mat Bag is an adorable and large mat that folds into a hook and loop-sealed tote, so in a moment’s notice, your little one’s toys and activities can be scooped up and moved to another location.
Crafted of sturdy cotton, carefully stitched handles, and a hook and loop closure design, this option is perfect for whimsical and creative playtime, and the adorable designs hide any clutter when it is used as a storage bag.
Going Green At Snack And Lunch Time
Children play hard, and then they develop quite an appetite! Snack time is something that can’t be forgotten. Plastic bags and water bottles are becoming a real threat to our environment, though, and if we want to express to our children the importance of taking care of their planet, even during their playtime, we need to provide them with the reusable resources to provide even litterless lunch and snack time.
3 Sprouts helps us to teach our children the importance of care for our planet by providing a wide variety of Litterless Lunch food and beverage storage options. The water bottles not only have sweet and colorful designs for our children to enjoy, but they are also scratch, shatter, and odor resistant. This alone makes them an amazing option for families who prefer to go “green” at meal and snack time! The bottles hold 12 fluid ounces and are lead, BPA, and phthalate-free, keeping our earth and our children healthy.
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The easy-open, leak-proof Bento Boxes are a great way to provide healthy snacks and lunch options to even the pickiest eaters. This 3-compartment lunch container has a snap-on lid and keeps food separated, even when it gets bounced around, which is inevitable during kids indoor play or outside playtime.
Make Space For Reading In Kids Indoor Play
At the end of a long day, it’s soothing to curl up with a good book at any age. In 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement that recommends parent-child home reading begin at birth and continuing at least through kindergarten. Behavioral evidence has shown that children who are read to, especially before school entry, experience stronger parent-child relationships and learn valuable language and literacy skills. If we are to read to our children and help them take ownership of this invaluable activity, they need their reading materials presented to them in a manner that suits their size and cognitive abilities.
The 3 Sprouts Book Rack does just that, keeping your toddler’s favorite books at their eye level. With this Book Rack, your toddler can not only choose the book that they want to read but at the end of storytime, they can help in the clean-up process.
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This lightweight book rack is made with Medium Density Fibreboard, Iron Tubing, and Polyester Material, so your child can use this book rack and you won’t have to worry about heavy bookcases or shelves regarding their safety.
There are so many things to consider when you are designing a space for kids’ indoor play areas, and sometimes, the stress of making those decisions takes away from the beauty of what you are actually doing. 3 Sprouts is helping parents to remember that when designing kids’ indoor play areas, we are creating their first classroom. This is where their play becomes learning. When you are considering the design of your kids’ indoor play area, remember that you are the only thing that your child needs, but 3 Sprouts is here to help you along the way.
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