Backyard playgrounds are popular in Australian backyards. Backyards are being installed quicker than you can say cheese! Outdoor playsets are highly beneficial for the kids. 

According to one research featured in Deakin Publications, outdoor play is an essential part of a child's growth and healthy development. It may also be a way to improve kids with underlying behavioral issues. 

Here are the top benefits of installing an outdoor playset in backyard playgrounds:

Develop Sensory Skills

Outdoor playsets promote a unique activity all in one place. With a variety of obstacles, it helps the kids to get in touch with their sense of smell, touch, vision, and balance. It gives the kids a new experience every time.

Cognitive and Social Development

When the kids play in their outdoor playset, they tend to explore imaginative things to do, learn how to wait for and take turns, interact with siblings and friends, and develop interactive skills. 

Parents may also join this activity to guide and improve the kid's development. 

Personality Development

Playing in outdoor playgrounds is an activity that encourages kids to interact with other children. It will develop their confidence among the crowd, the courage to face their fears, and give respect for others that is vital in their personality development. 

Things to Consider Before Buying an Outdoor Playset:

• Height of Play Equipment (suggested by Kidsafe NSW)
• 0 to 3 - 1 meter
• 3 to 5: 1.8 meters
• 5 or more: 3 meters
• Space available in the backyard: consider the open space around the outdoor playset
• Safety Surfacing: what kind of safety surface is available
• Preferred Material: wooden playset, metal playset or plastic playset
• Financial Budget

Having an outdoor playset installed in your backyard is an asset to your family with years of investment for the kids and the whole family. It will give the parents a peace of mind of having their kids in arms-reach without having to deprive them of the play that they deserve.