The Sun is Out - Let's Go Outside...Yaaaayyyyyy!!

The rain is easing off a bit... and we just might have a summer after all! So, how do you choose the right outdoor activity toy? How can you be sure it won't be out-grown too soon and will be built to last?

Below are just a handful of cool outdoor playsets that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Now, now - play nicely!

• Safety - Choose equipment that has passed the required safety standards for your country. You can do this by checking any supporting literature or asking the supplier to provide you with any safety references. Of course, like any apparatus, ensure that your children follow the safety rules when playing. Never let your children use any potentially dangerous activity toy unsupervised!

• Quality and Longevity - The quality of material used in any outdoor toy will determine whether or not it is built to last. Again check with the manufacturer about any guarantees on the wood, galvanized steel or hard-wearing plastics used. Some climbing frames come in a modular framework, making it adjustable, as your child grows.

• Space! - Tempted as you are to buy the largest trampoline in town, but what if you can't get it in your garden? Choose outdoor play equipment that not only fits your garden space, but also allows room for children to run around it safely.

TP Spiro Hop	TP Double Giant Swing set	Super Tramp Frog Trampoline	Free Standing Basketball Net	Pop Up Play Tent	Flower Sandpit

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CALLING ALL PUSHY MUMS!

For a mass buggy-push around London’s Battersea Park on Sunday 19th August.

Bring your pram, your partner, your mates and your kiddies to a fun family and friends’ day-out. You can meet other mums, children’s characters, spot a celebrity or two, and at the same time raise funds and awareness for Save the Children. Getting involved is fun and simple – it’s a walk in the park! Click here for more information www.pushymums.org