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Top 5 Kids Playground Equipment - Outdoor Swing Sets, Playground Slides and Climb

by Dipika Mirpuri
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Outdoor play is very essential for your kids. With the video games craze of today, kids are hardly getting any fresh air and exercise. Do not despair, this great playground equipment will encourage your kids to play outdoors! Read reviews and compare prices for the best playground equipment like outdoor swing sets, playground slides and climbers. kids will not need a second summons to run out into the yard again!

1. Step 2 Outdoor Toddler Swing

Step 2 Outdoor Toddler Swing Step 2
This Toddler Outdoor Swing from Step 2 is safe and fun for your little toddler to join in the fun. It is durable and confortable, with webbed straps and a 5 point harness, as well as a heavy duty rope with which you can attach it to a swing set easily. It's a great way for your baby/toddler to enjoy the outdoors right till they outgrow the swing, which is when their weight exceeds 45 lbs.
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2. Naturally Playful Teeter Totter

Naturally Playful Teeter TotterStep2
This little see-saw from Step2 is a great piece of playground equipment. It is made to look like wood and stone, thus blending in beautifully with the backyard landscaping. It is constructed very sturdily, and is lots of fun for 2 little ones to play on. A third seat in the middle could be used for a third little one, but it may be slightly uncomfortable.
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3. Kangaroo Climber

Kangaroo Climber Step2
The Kangaroo Climber offers toddlers an exciting opportunity to climb and explore at a relatively lower price. From Step 2, the Kangaroo Climber has all the essential features that a good activity gym should have. There's a crawl through tunnel, an archway, step-up walls and even a tiny slide.
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4. Variety Climber Playground Equipment

Variety Climber Playground EquipmentLittle Tikes
This variety climber, has endless possibilities for having fun! It has a fun swing set extension (two seats and ropes included), two different size slides and a convertible bridge/tunnel just made for exploring. There's even a challenging climbing net and a just-for-fun steering wheel. From Little Tikes.
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5. Naturally Playful Clubhouse Climber

Naturally Playful Clubhouse ClimberStep2
This wonderful outdoor climber, playhouse, lookout tower, tunnel and more all rolled into one may be slightly on the expensive side for some. It is however, worth the money as it is well built and sturdy. It features a clubhouse with stools and drop leaf table. Provides endless hours of fun.
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