There are infinitive ways how to get your kid to play a tent:
- Place soft toys, different textures cushions, blankets, shaggy carpet and enhance it with twinkle lights. This way, kids love to go inside the tent to lie down and even take a nap.
- Add books or a whole small bookcase to an inviting reading nook. Children love to snuggle in and open books, reading their favourite stories or looking at pictures, turning pages, just having a quiet little moment.
- Place a little kitchen with accessories or just a tea set. Suddenly your kid changes into a chef or any other role play to play a tent.
- Throw in a large bag of pit balls, creating a ball pit playground which is great for kids physical play. Kids can dive in, catching balls, throwing balls through different openings on the play tent, (each colour through a specific hole). Place the play tent outside, in your garden or fold it away and take it for a beach trip or a picnic. Your kid would love and play in a cosy den or a safe fort building sandcastles out of the sun and breezy weather.
- Arrange a sleepover and give the kids a projector flashlight. They can shine with it and meanwhile see different images in the tent before bedtime.
- Let your kid play a tent to personalize the play tent with water/oil-based or acrylic paint, stickers to keep their imaginations active. Some tents and teepees are designed for this purpose and are machine washable.
- At home/garden parties or playdates, kids love playing hide and seek or peekaboo, and other games, even board games are especial while inside the tent. Some play tents are big enough to accommodate many guests.
The Best 6 Kids Play Tents:
Princess Playhouse Tent
- Sizable tent for playing even in a standing position
- Fairytale design
- Quite sturdy
- Reading instructions carefully for correct assemble
Rocket Ship Play Tent
- Quick pop up and easy to assemble with poles
- Comfortable shelter for outdoor trips
- Suitable for 2 kids at a time
- 2 mesh windows and 1 flap
Princess Castle Play Tent
- A pop up tent and secured with poles
- Quick and easy to assemble
- Glow in the dark stars print
- Cleans easily with a damp cloth and soap
AirFort – Inflatable Tent
- AirFort is very roomy
- Inflates in seconds with the switch of an ordinary household fan (not included)
- Box fan on lowest setting keeps it up, keeps the inside with fresh air but not cold or windy
- Fits into a tiny package when folded away
Natural Teepee Tent
- High Quality -100% Cotton, machine washable
- Personalize teepee with water- or oil-based or acrylic paint, stickers
- Inside pockets to place books and toys
- Beautiful design and sturdy
3 in 1 Pop Up Activity Tent
- Set includes one square tent house, one teepee house and a long tunnel
- To be used together or as separate items
- Great for encourages physical play, e.g. crawling
- Many mesh windows provide perfect ventilation
Our Recomendation for purchasing a play tent:
As there are many forms to play a tent, the best pick to purchase a type of play tent that is closest to your child’s activity or hobby. For example, if your child is obsessed with astronomy and space, consider buying a tent with the shape of a rocket with stars, where your kid can go in and play with a star projector. Or for an active child, the best option is an activity plat tent with a tunnel and so on.
Get the right pick and “play a tent time” will turn into the most enjoyable moments!
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