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Big softies for little people

Softplay was once seen as specialised equipment used to create a safe, welcoming environment for children with special needs. Now most nurseries have at least one or two pieces, especially in their baby and toddler units Most of the main educational catalogues offer softplay, allowing you to select a few single pieces or to build up a whole softplay area. The choice is yours.

Most of the main educational catalogues offer softplay, allowing you to select a few single pieces or to build up a whole softplay area. The choice is yours.

Cushions, bean bags, nests

These colourful Endangered Species Play Bags from Eduzone feature animals from all over the world, (see also our cover shot). They are made of wipe-clean PVC and reinforced fabric, and are priced 320 for a set of five.

Telephone 08456 445 556

www.eduzone.co.uk

SpaceKraft specialises in designing multisensory rooms, but all items can also be bought separately. The current catalogue features its range of White Room Softplay, which includes a number of different wedges, cushions, cubes and sausage shapes. The Bean Wedge is a wedge-shaped cushion that is made of reinforced vinyl filled with expanded polystyrene beans. It's designed to mould to the body to provide firm, comfortable support so it is ideal for very young children. Prices start at 49 for a small Bean Wedge, measuring 600 x 480 x 300mm. If you prefer something more colourful there are 14 colour options from which to choose.

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