If you observe his offspring, you will notice that they come up with the most varied games with perseverance and a lot of imagination. No matter whether he appears as a knight, cowboy or doll’s mother, a place of retreat and shelter is gladly integrated into the corresponding game. No matter how different the interests of the children may be. If the legal guardians provide a tent for playing, it is also very advantageous for hiding. Everything worth knowing about a play tent is explained below.

How it works

This shelter is simple to operate. It is important to the manufacturers that the tents are constructed quite lightly and can be set up quickly depending on the model. The play tent must be waterproof and made of stable fabrics so that it can also be used for outdoor play. With regard to the future small residents, it assumes numerous functions. It doesn’t take long and the adolescents proudly take possession of their small kingdom. If they then suddenly become cavemen and prefer not to leave their new play tent at all, then parents and grandparents do not need to worry, as this corresponds to the natural development of their offspring. It causes the children to come to rest and maintain their mental balance. Often the adolescents are already very challenged nowadays. Therefore, it is all the more important that the offspring find time for themselves and can also withdraw once they become too much pressure to perform and stress. If it is possible to set up a play tent in the children’s room, then it is also very practical, because often cushions, blankets, painting things, games and soft toys disappear with the little ones in the shelter. The children’s room thus appears much more tidy, which is a positive side effect in connection with setting up a play tent. Esf functions by no means merely as a retreat for adolescents. Even at a children’s birthday party in the garden it is possible to put up such tents. At such a celebration, for example, you can organize theme parties. Several little princesses or Indians are invited. Thus the play tent moves quickly into the center. Since many of the tents can be folded up quickly and easily, it is also advisable to travel to the holiday resort with this shelter. It can also protect against sun and wind. In addition, new friends can be found here on the beach, for example.

Types of play tents

If you are looking for an excellent play tent, there are many different types on offer. Below is an overview of the most important categories.

Princess tent

This play tent is especially popular with little girls. Often a princess tent is provided with a girlish decoration. It is reminiscent of a fairytale castle with painted flower tendrils or towers, such as the Knorrtoys 55607 – play tent My Little Princess.

tepee

The Indian tent, also called play tent Tipi or Teepee, is comparable with a Wigwam. Here, teenagers have the opportunity to play Indians and cowboys or roast their marshmallows over a campfire. This classic tent, such as the my-teepee MT01gr play tent for children, is less resistant in its new form, but easier to transport and clean than the original.

Ballroom tent

A ball pool tent is a shelter with balls that are filled by hand, such as the TecTake Pop Up children’s play tent. These light, colourful plastic balls bring home the fun of childcare in a play centre. So it is possible that the children jump into the play tent, dive into the water. and throw the balls. However, it is important that there is always one adult to watch out for so that the fun in the ballroom tent does not end with crying.

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tunnel tent

Often this play tent consists of two chambers, which are connected by a fabric tunnel. It can be used outside and inside and brings action into everyday game life, such as the Knorrtoys 55200 – tent city Zenovia. If the crawling tunnel has peep holes, there is a possibility that you can play catch very well. A tent with a tunnel often needs more space than a simple children’s tent. The best thing is to check before you choose an article.

What to keep in mind when buying

Outdoor or Indoor

In principle, it is possible to use any outdoor play tent. However, some features make building and cleaning easier. Polyester tents often weigh very little and are water-repellent. After they have been used outside, they can simply be cleaned and then used as a shelter for the children’s room. In the meantime, not only toy stores, but also discount stores offer children’s tents. A play tent made of cotton is cool and breathable in summer. However, it is more difficult to transport and is therefore not ideal for travel. However, it is ideal as a children’s tent for indoor use.

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A play tent is spanned with struts, which at the same time serve as supports. A conventional tipi tent is held with four struts. It contains a square bottom. Newly available are round children’s tents whose floors are held with one or more straps. Even a tunnel tent is built with round struts. The advantage here is that this tent can be folded very compactly and easily transported. It is possible to create a ball pool outstanding in a round igloo tent or play tent. Similar to an umbrella, an Indian tent can be folded and positioned in a corner.

absence of pollutants

Unfortunately, many manufacturers do not provide any information about the absence of harmful substances. However, all articles must comply with the Toy Ordinance and comply with certain limits on hydrocarbon compounds and plasticisers suspected of promoting infertility and cancer. Skin irritations and allergies can be caused by strong colorants. It is important to pay attention to the CE mark when purchasing. Numerous legal guardians believe that it is possible to smell and ventilate harmful substances, but this is by no means the case. If you want to get an inexpensive play tent in particular, it makes sense to pay attention to the manufacturer. If you want to make sure that the children’s tent is not harmful to your health, you have the opportunity to look out for this ÖKOTEST seal. In order to limit the skin contact with the respective tent, the shelter can be embellished with pillows and blankets, which also makes playing more pleasant.

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Cleaning tips

In many cases the play tent can simply be wiped with a wet cloth and a mild detergent. It is possible to clean the inside of the children’s tent with a hand vacuum cleaner and wipe it with a damp cloth. The first person to clean a cotton tent is to remove the struts. This tent can often be washed by hand or in the gentle cycle at 30 degrees. Here it is important to observe the care instructions, which can be read in the instructions. In order to prevent mould and odours, it makes sense to ventilate and dry the play tent well at all times. The tent is often packed in a carrier bag.

For which age group Children’s tents

be suitable

Already one-year-old children can be introduced to the play tent under the supervision of a legal guardian. In general, the use of a children’s tent is recommended from the age of three. When staying in the tent, small children should always be supervised, as there is a risk of injury due to the loosening of cords or seams. There is actually no general age limit for the use of play tents. As long as the adolescents have fun in this shelter, nothing speaks against a tent. It is important to make sure that the children’s tents are big enough. When buying tents for small children, it makes sense if one of the parents also fits into the tent at the beginning.

Leading manufacturers

IZZY Sports

It is possible to buy stable children’s tents for inside and outside at IZZY Sport. The tents are easy to erect and dismantle. Polyester is often used as the material. In this manufacturer’s play tent, the struts are made of plastic. Depending on the model, it is possible to extend the children’s tents with a play tunnel. These retreat possibilities contain child-friendly and pretty designs. However, the fabric is quite thin and therefore not very suitable for frequent assembly and disassembly.

Roba

Roba’s children’s tents are in the middle price range. It should be emphasised that only environmentally friendly materials are used in every play tent. These tents are marked with the TÜV seal, but are checked and maintained at regular intervals by independent institutes. Roba presents his children’s tents in a timeless and child-friendly way.

knorrtoys

Only in recent years have children’s tents been added to the Knorrtoys range. Tents of this brand are available at a reasonable price-performance ratio. Normally there is every play tent made of synthetic materials. It is also suitable for outdoor use. In the meantime, tents are available as pedagogically valuable new developments, which can be painted by the adolescents themselves.

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HABA

HABA’s children’s tents are in the upper price range. The Bavarian toy manufacturer has specialised in particular in textile and wooden toys. With the tents of this brand, the elaborate and pretty designs always catch the eye again. The very imaginatively designed children’s tents convince with their elaborate workmanship and flowing fabrics. Every play tent from this manufacturer is less suitable for outdoor use because the flowing and airy fabrics with their different applications are not very resistant and waterproof. However, these tents are the perfect eye-catcher for the children’s room.

My-teepee

From My-teepee you have to dig a little deeper into your wallet for the children’s tents. But for this you get a first-class and guaranteed play tent free of harmful substances. These shelters are only made of cotton, which is not often found on the market. Also, all cords and cords are not made of nylon or other synthetic materials, but these also consist of linen or cotton. The manufacturer gives a ten-year guarantee on the tents. The tent cover bears the Ökotex seal and can be washed with a washing machine. Furthermore, the tents for My-teepee’s adolescents stand out due to their pretty design and child-friendly size. These tents are very robust and timeless.

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In this video you can see how to fold a tent. It’s not that simple.