Does a child need a riding arena?

So, according to psychologists, in the arena the baby is severely restricted in his actions and has no way of knowing the world around him. And pediatricians warn young moms: if the baby is in the arena for a long time, then he little moves and this harms his normal physical development.

But still, quite often the use of the arena is justified. If you need to leave the room for 10-15 minutes, for example, go to the kitchen or the toilet, then the arena will be very handy. But it is suitable only for children up to 1-1.5 years old. At an older age, children can already get out of the arena.</ p>

Modern arenas are made in different forms andsizes, using different materials. If your square meters allow, then the traditional square, rectangular or round arena will suit you, because these models take up a lot of space. For small apartments, children's arenas of triangular shape are offered, which are convenient to put in a corner, while the space occupied by the arena is considerably saved.

If you decide that you need a playpen, then begin to teach him a child with about 3 months. At an older age, months at 6-7, when the baby already knows how to sit and even crawl, he sees the arena as a device to limit his freedom and refuses to be in it.

How to teach a child to the arena? First, you can not do it by force, the playpenshould be associated with the child with something pleasant, with the game and communication with his mother. For the same reason, do not recommend using a cot as a playground, because then the child will consider the cot a place for games, and not for sleep. In addition, the arena should not be a means to punish the child, let the kid is in the arena as much as it is interesting to him.

Accustoming the child to the arena, first put the babyplay near the arena. You can put in an arena interesting toy for the child, then the kid will try to reach it. And at this time you can put the child in a riding school. This will give him pleasure, because a child can get hold of the desired toy. At first, when you put the child in a riding school, be nearby, in front of the child.

The main task of the arena is to ensure the safety of the child. But sometimes, if you do not comply with the rules of operating an arena or choose a low-quality arena, he himself can become a source of danger for the child. Therefore, that your kid was safe, being in the arena, you should:

• choose a manege with a grid, the cells of which are not more than 0.5 cm in diameter;


• Choose a riding arena with wooden beams, the distance between which does not exceed 7 cm;


• choosing a riding arena, it is necessary to check its stability;


• Do not put the child in a riding hall with a torn or lowered mesh;


• do not allow the child to swing the arena;


• Do not put in the arena large voluminous toys, on which the child can get out of the arena and fall.

Some children calmly refer to the arena andpleasure in it play, others categorically refuse to be in it. If your child does not want to sit in an arena, do not worry, just your little one loves freedom and space.</ p>