Nowadays, parks are a place where most parents like to take their children to play, but some parents don’t know which activities are suitable for their children, and they don’t know the safety laws and regulations of amusement parks. The following is a detailed introduction for you.
How old can kids have to be to play
Generally speaking, there is no clear rule on how old a child must be to play in a playground. However, different types of playgrounds and amusement projects have different requirements for children's age and height. Children under 16 are usually required to be accompanied by their parents at a children's play park, but the actual implementation standards of different businesses vary. Some require that children under 12 must be accompanied by their parents, while others require that children must be accompanied by their parents when going to a small playground for toddlers. Children aged 6 to 10 years old need to sign a waiver agreement if their parents do not agree to enter. Children under 1 year old are not fully developed and have weak self-protection abilities. It is not recommended to go to the playground. Some amusement facilities such as slides and swings may also cause harm to their bodies.
Playground Laws and Regulations
ASTM International
ASTM International (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials) is an internationally recognized standards-setting organization. In terms of playground facilities, ASTM has developed a series of standards, which mainly put forward detailed requirements and specifications for the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and use of playground facilities. The purpose is to ensure the safety of playground facilities and reduce the risk of accidents during children's use.
CPSC Committee
The U.S. CPSC is an independent government agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of consumer products. If a product has safety defects, such as containing toxic and harmful substances, or suffocation risks, which endanger children's safety, the CPSC has the right to order manufacturers or distributors to recall and take corrective measures. It will also collect and publish playground facility safety information to enhance public awareness and attention to product safety.
Games suitable for children of different ages
0-3 years old mainly use sensory games, sports games, and language games to stimulate the senses and help physical and language development. 3-6 years old use role-playing, construction games, and outdoor sports to exercise imagination, spatial cognition, and social skills. 6-12 years old use strategic games, scientific exploration, and teamwork to cultivate logic, exploration, and collaborative spirit. 12-18 years old use intelligence competitions, creative expression, and outdoor development to improve thinking, creativity, and independent problem-solving skills. Different games are suitable for different age groups.
Benefits of outdoor sports
Physical health
Going outdoors for aerobic exercise such as running and cycling can enhance our cardiopulmonary function; climbing, jumping, etc. can strengthen muscles and bones, moderate exercise can accelerate metabolism, and endorphins can regulate immunity and reduce the risk of disease.
Mental health
Going outdoors can help us secrete dopamine and improve our mood, relax our body and mind in nature, and reduce our stress and anxiety; completing challenges brings a sense of accomplishment, and prevents and relieves mental illnesses such as depression.
Social aspects
Going outdoors for group activities such as football and mountaineering clubs is conducive to making friends with people of the same interests and expanding our social circle; collaborating with each other in team sports can cultivate our team spirit and communication skills.
Get close to nature
Going outdoors allows us to directly contact nature, observe plants and animals and environmental changes, enrich our knowledge, and enhance our environmental awareness; we can fully appreciate the beauty of mountains, rivers, and other places, and gain visual and spiritual enjoyment.
Playground safety
For parents, parents should learn about the playground in advance, choose activities according to the children's situation and prepare appropriate clothing; carry out safety education and emergency help knowledge before going out; pay attention to children at all times when playing, and young children need to be accompanied and protected; remind children to pay attention to hygiene and wash hands in time, etc.
In terms of equipment, the playground should be fully inspected before opening and regularly maintained; in terms of personnel, professional training should be carried out and assessment should be conducted before taking up the post; in terms of reminders, clear signs should be set up and risks should be broadcast; in terms of environment, garbage should be cleaned up and queuing areas should be planned; in terms of emergency, various emergency plans should be formulated.
The above is my detailed introduction to some benefits of outdoor sports, which age groups can play which games, etc., and of course, we can also provide you with good outdoor equipment and create a good outdoor environment for your better experience. If you need, please contact me in time.
