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Playground age recommendations - when can they actually use it?

13mo, drag her to the playground and there's nothing she can do. Swings ok. Everything else is for 3+. Frustrating.

4 Replies

bubbly-axolotl 2/22/2026

The bucket swings, ground-level spinners, and small slides are about it before 18mo. Patience.

giggly-dove 2/23/2026

She'll grow into it suddenly around 18-24mo. Then EVERYTHING.

silvery-tamarin 2/26/2026

Look up 'tots playgrounds' near you - some are designed for under-3s specifically.

lovely-penguin 2/26/2026

At 13mo, sand pit or grass with a ball is honestly better.