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A playground is the place where children come together, explore, and have fun. But did you know that 9 out of 10 playgrounds are unsuitable for children with a visual impairment? That means many children are literally left out of play — even though outdoor play is vital for their development and social connections.

We all know that playing in the schoolyard helps children learn. But did you know that outdoor play is just as vital for the very youngest children? For children aged 0 to 4, outdoor play is much more than just a breath of fresh air – it forms the foundation for their motor, cognitive, and social development. Our sales adviser and play expert, Tanja Bracco Gartner, co-author of the miffy Movement Diploma, knows better than anyone why outdoor play is so important.

For the very first time, children in wheelchairs can safely go down a slide! At BOERplay, we have made this possible with the new inclusive play area on Bolomeystraat in Eindhoven. The SpeelThijnbaan is a wheelchair slide and a historic milestone for equal play opportunities, where children of all abilities can play and enjoy themselves together.

What if you’re in a wheelchair, but love sliding down a slide just as much as any other child? That was the question 9-year-old Thijn from Eindhoven asked himself back in 2020. And he decided to do something about it. His idea: a wheelchair slide that allows you to go up independently and slide down on your own. The design received a lot of praise, was featured in national media, and even earned Thijn a youth award. Still, the slide wasn’t built—no one dared to take on the challenge of actually making it. But Thijn didn’t give up. And he wasn’t alone. We were eager to help bring his idea to life! Together with Thijn, his parents, the municipality, and our designers, we made his dream come true.

That outdoor play contributes to children's motor and cognitive development is something we've known for a while. And that it helps prevent nearsightedness, we recently wrote about in our blog. But did you know that playing outside in nature can also help prevent asthma and allergies? In this blog, we explain how it works.

Research shows that the number of children playing outside in the Netherlands has halved in recent years. A lack of play space plays a major role in this decline. In urban areas, play spaces are increasingly disappearing due to high pressure on limited space. Yet, play areas are invaluable. Outdoor play is essential for children's development and also brings numerous benefits to the neighbourhood. In this blog, you'll discover why play areas in the city are so important.

Research by Jantje Beton shows that fewer children are playing outside. One of the reasons for this is a society that is becoming increasingly protective. But what do we lose if we don’t give children the space to take risks? Risky play challenges children to explore their limits, making it an essential part of their physical and motor development. In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about risky play: Why is it essential for children? How do you determine if a risk is acceptable? And in what ways can we encourage children to explore their boundaries?

The inclusive playground at ASVZ-Merwebolder in Sliedrecht demonstrates how an accessible outdoor space positively impacts people with disabilities. Four years after its completion, we visited the location with Erik de Wit and Marlene Schippers to see if the initially set goals have been achieved.

Football has been one of the most popular sports for many years. Children enjoy this sport and it promotes their social, motor and cognitive development. Read on to discover how football contributes to children's growth.

Miffy is the favourite cuddly toy of many toddlers. Countless little ones can ‘read’ her stories aloud. And as from today, it is also possible to bring miffy’s books to life in a real miffy world made with play equipment from BOERplay.

As a parent, it is your mission to pursue the best for your children. You strive for a future full of happiness, health and well-being for them. And let's face it, you want them to grow up to be strong, resilient individuals who make the most of life.

Playing is more than just having fun; it is a fundamental part of children's growth and development. For example, while playing, children use their senses to gather information about the environment and their own bodies. They learn to control movements, which stimulates balance and equilibrium. However, don't forget the social aspect of play where children learn to work together, respect each other's limits and communicate with each other.

Especially to stimulate children's imagination and role-play, we offer a furnishing concept for imaginative play, which is now even more supported by the introduction of new unique miffy play equipment. Discover the world of miffy and let the reading stories come to life!

Did you know that we provide a lifetime warranty on many of our products? Our many years of knowledge and experience give us the opportunity to give a extensive warranty on our products and services. Many of our products and parts even have a lifetime warranty.