3 DIY Steps for Your Baby’s Play Area
The economy these days make it difficult for most parents to buy their baby a mini playground set. However, the availability of DIY shops across the states makes it affordable and easy to make a play area for your baby.
Making use of your baby’s existing toys and readily available materials, you can finish the play area in one weekend or less, leaving you time to enjoy the play area with your family. Here are 3 simple DIY steps you can follow for a fun and safe play area.
1. Pick a spot away from hazards
Choose a corner away from low windows, staircases, electric sockets, and your antique collection. Getting this first step right is very critical—you wouldn’t want to relocate your play area and construct it all over again.
An area with a window is actually ideal; just make sure it’s not too low for your baby or toddler to reach. Natural light in the morning and late afternoon is nice, and it gives you child a cool view of the sky at different times of the day.
2. Cover the area with rubber mulch
Step 1 isn’t the end of the safety issue. Remember that babies and toddlers can be hazards to themselves most of the time, especially as they discover the use of their legs and arms.
If non-toxic rubber mulch flooring is good enough for pro athletes and the US military, then you can expect a high level of safety assurance from rubber mulch. Best of all, it doesn’t cost much to install, and you help the world recycle in the process.
3. Clean and maintain
However safe you make the play area to be, dirt and germs are bound to find their way to your baby. Make sure that the play area gets cleaned regularly, which shouldn’t be difficult if you use rubber mulch. Durable and weatherproof, all it takes to clean up is soap and water. You can leave it to dry on its own by opening the window or by positioning a fan near the play area.
