Winter is a great time of the year for walking. Snow games are very popular with kids and give a huge scope for their development. After all, right now you can build snow fortresses, dig snow, make snowmen and throw snowballs. Of course, you can't do without a children's snow shovel, because this is a necessary attribute of a fun winter walk with your child. In this article, you can get acquainted with the types of snow shovels and tips for choosing.
Kinds
The type of snow blade depends on what it is made of.
- Plastic. They are the most convenient and common for babies from 1 year old. They are distinguished by their light weight and bright colors. Plastic is resistant to moisture and dirt, it is easy to wash it, and it takes almost no effort to care for it.
- Partially wooden... Such shovels have a scoop and handle made of plastic, and a wooden handle. This type is suitable for children from 3 years old, because such products are heavier in weight than plastic ones.
- Wooden. This type of paddle is the simplest and most convenient. This type is environmentally friendly and durable. They can easily withstand impacts on hard ice and serve your baby for a long time. When choosing a spatula for such a budget option, you should definitely pay attention to how the wooden handle is made. There should be no sharp clues on it so that the baby does not get scratched or plant a splinter.
You can also find the following division of the shoulder blades into types.
- By design. Cast and prefabricated models meet here.
- By tip shape... Among these types, there are round, square, with rounded corners.
Tips for choosing
When choosing a paddle for children, you should pay attention to the quality of the plastic. He must be strong. In the game, the child will use it to clear snow, interact with other objects, such as cups, buckets. And this interaction can not always be accurate. In this case, strong plastic can serve you much longer.
When choosing a product, consider its size and weight. If they do not match your baby, then he simply will not be able to play. Thus, for children from 1 to 3 years old, it is recommended to choose a product up to 37 cm long, older children are already suitable for models from 60 cm. The color scheme is very important for children. It is best to check with the child what color the scapula he wants.
If you opted for a shovel made of wood, then keep in mind that this material should not be used in wet weather and slush. Wood easily absorbs moisture and dirt.
Pay attention to the sets for children playing with snow. Among them, you can find very interesting options, where, in addition to the scapula, other various devices are offered. With such sets, the games of your crumbs with snow will become much more interesting. When choosing this toy for their child, parents often opt for such manufacturers as "Polesie"manufacturing products based on the technology of the Wader, Nordplast, Plastmaster, Spektr and Little Angel brands.
In the next video, you will find instructions on how to make a simple children's snow shovel.
