From their very inception the climbing frame has been a popular choice of toy to buy for kids of all ages, they have become a staple part in the garden of any family that has kids and they tend to be one of those toys that outlives the child it was bought for, with the climbing frame sitting idle as the child grows up and moves on to other interests. So why have climbing frames been so popular over the years and with so many children around the world, particularly when you compare them to something similar such as a Cubbies that has the same sort of appeal and intended audience but gets a lot less attention as time goes by.

Much as many different types of playground equipment climbing frames are a great option to buy kids, for parents they present a purchase that is great value because not only do they last a long time and their children will retain interest in the toy, but the kids will also benefit from many health benefits while playing. Climbing frames also help to entertain kids with minimum supervision, meaning that tired or busy parents can get on with other chores or can turn off and relax while their kids entertain themselves.

Far from being a one trick pony, climbing frames are a very adaptable and versatile bit of play equipment with many more new features being able to be added to enhance its usability, for example many climbing frames now be adapted to accommodate additional features such as swings and slides, these can either be bought at the time of purchase or later on as an individual item to help keep kids interested in the top. Further to this there are also extra features such as sandpits, play houses and toddler accessories that can be combined with the climbing frame to help add another dimension of play for children of all ages.