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Family of Five Little Ones Oak Climbing Ladder
Find out why we recommend this product:
- Fun for imaginative play
- Great value for money
- Large enough for three children
Pros
- Fun for imaginative play
- Large enough for three children
- Great value for money
- Large enough to last
Cons
- Quite large so needs a fair bit of space
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Plum Wooden Climbing Center
If you have a child aged between 2 and 4 years of age and they love to climb then this is the perfect indoor climbing frame for you.
- Has a built in Den
- Improves motor skills in children
This low-to-the-ground climbing frame is brilliant for its ability to be expanded with the purchase of additional units. It offers a fabric slide, wooden slide and additional climbing triangles that can all be added together to create a super indoor climbing frame.
The fabric slide doubles as the perfect chill-out zone for watching a film or TV.
The frame itself meets all the rigorous European standards for children’s climbing equipment and can be used outside if required.
It is recommended that if you use it outside to store it in a cool, dry place when not in use and not leave it out overnight.
Leaving it out in the natural elements could warp the wood and leave your indoor climbing frame dangerous to use.
Pros
- Has a built in Den
- Slide can double up as climbing table
- Greatly improves motor skills in children
Cons
- Only 60cm tall which makes it less fun for older children
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Costway 5 Piece Toddler Climb & Crawl
Find out why we recommend this product:
- Can be extended and enlarged
- Made from waterproof material
- Can be used indoors and outdoors
Pros
- Can be extended and enlarged
- Made from waterproof material
- Can be used indoors and outdoors
Cons
- Only two pieces so would need to add more as your child grows
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Wooden Climbing Frame Triangle
Find out why we recommend this product:
- Hard-wearing and easy to clean
- Stable triangular structure
- Natural wood classic design
Pros
- Hard-wearing and easy to clean
- Stable triangular structure
- Natural wood classic design
Cons
- Assembly isn’t the easiest
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Little Tikes Activities Center
Find out why we recommend this product:
- Compact design
- Easy to move when assembled
- Suitable from 24 months
Pros
- Compact design
- Easy to move when assembled
- Suitable from 24 months
Cons
- Short slide length
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Costway 4-in-1 Kids Slide
If you are looking to really get the most out of your money then COSTWAY have got you covered with their 4-in-1 baby slide which is available in 2 different colours.
- 4 Activities in one
- Made from non-toxic materials
Not only is it a great sized slide for indoor climbing fun, but it also includes a climbing ladder, basketball hoop game and ring toss which will keep your little one entertained for hours!
It’s made from completely safe materials and the plastic is soft to the touch so falls and accidents shouldn’t cause too much damage. It also makes it very easy to clean.
There is also a built-in music box so the kids can have music whilst they play but you will need to provide 2xAAA batteries to get this to work.
Children between 1-6 years old, or weighing up to 30kg can use this slide so it will defiantly provide you with years of use if properly looked after.
Pros
- 4 Activities in one
- Available in Pink or Blue
- Made from non-toxic materials
Cons
- May be outgrown quickly
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Small Indoor Climbing Frame Guide and FAQ
Whatever the size of your home or room there are plenty of innovative ways to encourage your child to move, climb and explore in a safe way, even when indoors.
Whether your climbing frame is a permanent feature for your home or one you want to be able to neatly store away at the end of the day is an important factor to consider and your available space will probably help make that decision for you.
I’ve found it’s likely you need to spend more for a climbing frame that will last longer or for a frame system that you can add accessories to that will continue to grow with your child, but it’s worth weighing up the hours of play the frame will give you alongside the cost.
If you have the space, some bigger climbing frames can work for you all year round both indoors and out which can be a real bonus.
An indoor climbing frame can help your child to continue to build their skills, burn off excess energy and explore new challenges whatever the weather outside and as a plus parents can rest easy and enjoy supervising from the comfort of the sofa.
Benefits of Having One
There are many benefits to having an indoor climbing frame, but they also come with some negatives such as storage and cleaning.
Some of the benefits include:
- Strengthening Muscles
- Provides Exercise and Improves flexibility.
- Help fight chronic disease and mental health issues
- Helps develop creative and lateral thinking.
- Almost all indoor climbing frames can be used outside completly safley in dry weather too which make them a great investment!
Indoor climbing frames are essential in the development and motor skills of toddlers. They teach them to use all their muscles and gain strength which in turn helps them in later life.
You must always make sure that you watch over your children when they are using a small indoor climbing frame and make sure that the ground surrounding the indoor climbing frame is covered in a soft play mat type of material.
What to Consider When Buying a Small Indoor Climbing Frame
There are a few things to consider before buying an indoor climbing frame:
- What is it made of?
- Space Available
- Type of Flooring
- Keeping it Clean
- Cost Involved
Thinking about these things before buying will help you buy the best frame possible.
How to build a small climbing frame
If you decided to build your own small climbing frame we then this would help if you have a weird shaped space as you could build to requirements. We have found a useful video that talks your through how to build a wooden small climbing frame.
Can an Indoor Climbing Frame be Recycled?
Most climbing frames would be made our wood or metal both of which can be recycled.
The other material you could find yourself with is plastic. There are many recycled plastic climbing frames that are available to purchase and yes, you can recycle your old ones once you are finished with them.
