Jump, climb, swing

It’s not uncommon to see children playing on the streets, due to the lack of public parks and playgrounds, which leads parents to resort to a more sheltered environment.

While we’re waiting for the government proposal to open school playgrounds to neighbourhood children to take effect, we offer suggestions to keep children active at home.

 Two’s company

One of the most reputed companies providing playground equipment, Koochie Play System, has announced its adventure range for children, which involves a lot of climbing.

 Roben Dass, CMD, Koochie Play System, says, “Despite the rise in real estate prices, even a small apartment complex must have two separate play areas, one for toddlers and anoth- er for older children.

 As stip- ulated by international guidelines, these a r - eas must be separated so that the younger children are allowed to play without getting bulldozed by the older children.”

Designs on you

Claiming to be the only brand in the Indian sub-continent to pass international international safety norms, Koochie sources its materials from Korea and Taiwan.

Dass explains his plans to popularise playgrounds over technology.

 “We design our products after a lot of research. We incorporate interesting adventurous activities which simulate climbing, grasping, crawling, jumping, sliding, etc.” The product range is priced between Rs 12,000 and Rs 2 crores.

Details: 090030 74551

For all ages For older children, Firasath Ali, director, FA Fitness, recommends indoor games like table tennis (`11,000), carrom boards and outdoor games like basketball and badminton equipment.

 The Chennai based two-year-old company offers equipment (with the ISI mark of quality) for all age groups.

 Ali, who retails to clients like VGN developers, says, “All our products are made of a fine new-age fibre. We suggest slides, seesaws and horse riders.” FA Fitness provides free services to customers for one year.

 Details: 098407 13572

Bouncing baby

Trampolines and balancing beams are the latest trends in activity toys, says Prashant Shah, owner, Baby’s World.

 Shah explains their benefits, “They are challenging and keep the children mentally and physically alert. Details: myschoolshop. in