As a new mom, we all hope that children can have a happy and joyful childhood, now the popular trend is to play indoors in the playground, and friends together to release the nature is the first choice of many mothers, there are many indoor playgrounds, we choose which one of the playground we need to do a lot of analysis. Safety is always the first criterion that moms take into consideration. A safe playground will not only let the kids have fun, but also give moms peace of mind. Today, this article will analyze the top 5 safety criteria that moms must pay attention to when choosing a playground, and help moms to be able to pick a safe playground for their kids!

1. Whether the things that children come into contact with are non-toxic and environmentally friendly
Children in the playground will come into contact with a variety of objects, such as slides, swings, toys and mats, etc., because these things are to be touched by children, whether it is touched by the hands or feet, and some of the toddlers with the mouth to bite. The materials used by imagi playground are all EN-1176 compliant, including the plastic pellets used to make the slides, which are made from bottle-grade plastic pellets. imagi playground has chosen to use non-toxic, food-grade materials for all its products.
Why is it important?
1. Leather: Playground surfaces that contain lead, mercury or other toxic chemicals may enter children's bodies through hand-to-mouth contact, which can lead to lead poisoning or heavy metal poisoning.
2. Plastic and wood: Poor quality plastic may release harmful gases and untreated wood may contain toxic preservatives. Imagi playground chooses medical food grade plastic pellets and E0 grade wood as the main material.
How do moms do it?
1. Observe: Smell the equipment for pungent odors and look for abnormal residues on the surface. Although this method can't confirm whether there is a hidden problem, it can show whether the playground pays attention to hygiene issues.
2. Ask: Ask the playground staff if the materials and cleaning agents used have passed the safety certification.
3. Choose: Give preference to playgrounds labeled as “environmentally friendly,” “non-toxic,” and “hygienic.

2. Whether infectious viruses or bacteria remain on playground equipment used by children
As playgrounds are places where children gather and the equipment is touched by different children every day, there is a possibility that bacteria or viruses may remain on the equipment, especially during the high flu season when hygiene is an important concern. A competent playground should keep the equipment clean to reduce the risk of children getting infected, Imagi playground will proactively communicate with every customer to pass on knowledge of hygiene and improve the scientific handling of hygiene solutions and professional equipment, we will proactively ask our customers to purchase disinfectant machines and cleaning machines when purchasing playground equipment and inform them of the frequency of hygiene.
Why is it important?
1. High-frequency contact: Slide handles, climbing frames, ocean balls, floor mats, etc. are touched by countless small hands, and viral details are easily left behind. They need to be cleaned and sanitized every day.
2. Health threat: Viruses such as hand, foot and mouth disease, bacteria such as E. coli may be transmitted through the equipment. It is recommended that each venue daily after closing daily after the whole venue disinfection treatment .
What can moms do?
1. Observation: Use your eyes to check whether the surface of the equipment is clean and whether there are any stains, which can visualize whether the management of the playground is in place.
2. Selection: Give priority to playgrounds that have regular cleaning and disinfection records, especially those provided by imagi playgrounds.
3. Bring your own tools: Carry disinfectant wipes with you to wipe down the areas that children touch and their hands and feet at all times. This will prevent them from getting viruses and bacteria from their mouths into their bodies.
4. Habit formation: Teach your children to wash their hands after playing and before eating. Do the seven-step hand washing method.

3. Compliance of playground equipment with local safety standards
The safety of playground equipment is the core of a playground. Equipment that meets local safety standards has strict requirements for design, installation and maintenance. imagi playground's designers and engineers participate in safety standards training and exams every year, and they are aware of the latest safety standards in each country and region, avoiding most of the safety hazards while designing the equipment. At the same time, imagi playground has all the safety certificates according to the European EN, American ASTM, Australian and French standards. These certificates are renewed every 2 years by our designers and engineers by passing an exam!

Why is it important?
1. Design specification: Ensure that the height of the equipment, the size of the holes that the children touch, to ensure that there will be no safety hazards such as head and hand jamming, the angle is suitable for children, to ensure that all the areas are set up with safety nets, to avoid falling.
2. Maintenance guarantee: whether the playground has a full-time staff to carry out regular checks can equipment aging or damage caused by and recorded in a register to prevent the occurrence of safety accidents.
What do moms do?
1. Understand the standard: through the government website or relevant organizations to check the local playground safety regulations. If you find it complicated to organize, you can go online to find out if every venue in imagi playground is compliant with local safety requirements.
2. Ask: Ask the management staff if the equipment has been certified as safe and if there are maintenance records.
3. Observe: Look for safety warning signs on the equipment.

4. Whether there is a danger of head and hand jamming
Children are lively and active, but if the equipment is not properly designed, it may lead to head and hand jamming or even more serious injuries. Safety hazards are often hidden in the details, and moms need to pay special attention. With more than 100 safety incidents occurring globally every year, a qualified indoor playground is of the utmost importance.
Why is it important?
1. Potential Risks: Gaps that are too big or too small can trap a child's fingers or head. every piece of equipment provided by Imagi playground is ASTM approved and the safety nets used are anti-climbing nets, which prevents gaps that are too big for a child's fingers from climbing through and causing a fall.
2. Emergencies: Injuries can cause panic, this time we need to see whether the playground staff can calmly deal with emergencies, whether there is a full set of equipment to deal with emergencies.
What can moms do?
1. Check the design: Moms should check to make sure that the gaps in the equipment are reasonable, and touch the equipment with their hands to see if there are any sharp edges or protruding objects.
2. Protective measures: Observe whether there are guardrails, safety nets, soft cushions and other protective facilities.
3. Accompaniment throughout: To let children play under their own observation, prevent them from making dangerous movements and stop their dangerous behavior in time.
4. Safety education: Teach children to use the equipment correctly and avoid drilling into narrow spaces.

5. In case of an emergency, does the playground have safe escape routes and escape corridors?
Emergencies such as fires and earthquakes are unpredictable, but a safe playground must have well-established escape routes to ensure that children and parents can evacuate quickly in a crisis. A qualified indoor playground staff must be well practiced in the event of an emergency. To ensure that in the event of an emergency there is no clue how to deal with the problem magi playground every designer in the design of the indoor playground is to leave a safe escape route and to ensure that the passage is not blocked, such as in Canada to ensure that the sprinklers need to penetrate the size of the design are our designers to consider the first issue.
Why is it important?
1. Life safety: a clear escape route can reduce confusion, fight for escape time, a smooth escape route will not block the escape path of life, but also to facilitate the consumer to enter the rescue.
2. Legal requirements: most areas require public places to be equipped with emergency exits, especially in venues with an area larger than 200m² must be reserved for one or more fire escape routes.
What do moms do?
1. Observation: Pay attention to the location of emergency exits and evacuation signs when entering the playground. Check if the emergency exit is clear and free of obstacles.
2. Ask: Ask the playground management if they have an emergency evacuation plan and drill. Ask the playground management if they have an emergency evacuation plan and drills, and how often they practice.
3. Prepare in advance: Take your children to familiarize themselves with the escape routes and teach them how to follow the instructions in case of an emergency.

Conclusion
Choosing a safe playground is a peace of mind gift we can give to our children. By focusing on the above 5 safety criteria - non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials, hygienic equipment, standard-compliant facilities, safe design and sound escape measures - we can create a play space for our children that is both fun and safe. Of course, in addition to selecting a playground, moms can also help children develop a good sense of safety through companionship and education. May every trip to the playground become a wonderful memory for the children and make us feel more at ease!