The sandbox always attracted young children. If the child passes the sandbox, then he will necessarily want to play in the sand. What is the magic of the sandbox is unknown, but the fact that it is inherent in it is a fact.
But often enough the parents frighten the state of the sandbox. Still, she is in the courtyard, and there is little of what garbage can throw in it, etc. Hygiene and child safety is the main thing for the mother, so children are often not allowed to play in the sandbox. But what if the child really wants to make sandwich kulichiki from sand and paschki in the form of ships do? Then from the current situation there are only two ways out - your own sandbox or sandbox in the kindergarten.
Sandbox in the kindergarten
In theory, in the kindergarten must be sure to monitor the quality of sand, but just in case all this is desirable to double-check yourself. First, you need to know what sand is used for kindergarten. The best and optimal option is river sand, but for kindergartens sand must be certified, that is, you must be given a certificate that this sand is safe and does not contain any impurities that can be harmful to the child. Also it is necessary to track the processing of sand in the kindergarten, because it plays a lot of different children. The sand must be clean, you can check it yourself, just a little "playing" in it. After the "game" hands should not be dirty, otherwise it means that the sand is either old or just of poor quality.
If you are lucky, the sandbox in your kindergarten will fully meet the requirements of sanitary standards, if not, then it is much safer and better to arrange a personal sandbox for your child with your own hands . Of course, if you live in an apartment and you do not have your own yard, the optimal solution will be to join the other enthusiasts to enrich the children's sandbox in the yard . And in that, and in another case you need to know how to care for the sandbox, so let's deal with this topic.
What should sand be in the sandbox?
We will analyze the whole process step by step, by points, so that it is more convenient and understandable.
- Selection of sand . So, what kind of sand is better for a sandbox? The most optimal and profitable option is river sand for the sandbox. It is quite clean, small and pleasant. Some use quartz sand for the sandbox, but this is not particularly beneficial, since quartz sand is an order of magnitude more expensive than the river sand, and it should also be changed twice a year.
- The size of grains of sand . Particles of river sand can be different in size - small (up to 2 mm), medium (2-2.8 mm) and large (2.9-5 mm). Strongly fine sand can get into the eyes of a child even in light wind, so it is better to take sand with a particle size of 1 to 2 mm - this is the most optimal option.
- Composition of sand . Sand should not contain clay and dust particles, sulfites, sulfates and sulfur. All these impurities can harm a child, so you need to carefully check the sand for quality, requiring a certificate or at least by eye "determining" the purity of sand.
- The amount of sand . How much sand do you need for a sandbox? On average, a sandbox needs from 2 to 4 cubic meters of sand. Exact calculations must be made knowing the size of the sandbox.
- Buying sand . The next question that will surely come to your mind: "Where can I get the sand for the sandbox?". There are several options. You can buy sand in a construction shop (do not forget to ask for a certificate so that you do not buy ordinary construction sand), you can also buy sand in the market. If you live near the river, you can dig up sand yourself, in which case you will definitely be sure of its quality.
- Sanitary standards . So, the sand for the children's sandbox was bought, poured, now we need to figure out how to take care of
sandbox:
- Change sand twice a year so that it does not have time to get dirty;
- At night, a sandbox should be covered or a special lid, which can be sold complete with a sandbox, or a simple piece of tarpaulin;
- The area surrounding the sandbox should be landscaped, as this, first, will give a shadow to your child, and secondly, prevent a large amount of dirt from entering the sand.
Following simple rules, you can create an ideal sandbox for your child, in which he can play for the joy of himself and you, because you know that the child is safe and does what he likes - the most beautiful feeling in the world.