Soft Play Equipment

Soft play is a specially-designed area for young children, usually ages 0-6 where nearly all of the surfaces and equipment are covered in thick padding. This gives the children and soft and safe environment to explore. Soft play equipment includes equipment such as ball pits, soft play slides, padded slides, soft play climbers, ramps and other climbing structures. Soft play equipment can be used for play-centered businesses, such as children's gyms, as well as in the home.

What are the benefits of soft play equipment?

There are many benefits to soft play structures. Soft play sets improve a child's gross motor development. Soft play allows children to engage in activities that would be dangerous without soft playground equipment. They can dive into ball pits, run up and down stairs and speed down slides without the hazards that hard playgrounds may have. Indoor soft play equipment allows for free exploration and gives children the opportunity to make their own play decisions. This is highly beneficial for a child's self-esteem and sense of responsibility. Soft jungle gyms also provide sensory stimulation and allow children to develop spacial awareness. Soft play centers often engage in three of the five main senses; sight, sound and touch. Using bright colors, shiny and soft surfaces and noisemakers can engage and help develop a child's senses.

Are there different types of soft play equipment?

Yes, soft play equipment can come in different colors such as pink soft play equipment, brightly colored structures and pastel soft play equipment. These structures can include soft foam sculptures, that add colorful, eye-catching elements to any indoor playground. There are also ball pits, large foam wheels, ramps, floor mats and wall pads. All of these can be used individually or in a variety of combinations to create a magical space for children to explore and play.