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Playground mats do more than break a kid's fall

Posted on July 22, 2008

Filed under: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids 5-7, Fun & activities, Health & safety, In the newsPlaygrounds have changed a lot since I was a kid. Metal play equipment bolted onto hard concrete pads are a thing of the past. Today, playgrounds are made to be safe, with plastic equipment set atop cushioned surfaces designed to make sure nobody gets hurt while having a good time. For the most part, the changes are a good thing. But while kids may not be leaving layers of skin behind on the boiling hot slides or pavement, the sun can still heat a playground up to a dangerous level. Anne Casson, a mom ...

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