As wonderful as it is to live in an age of free-flowing technology, that very same wonderful technology sometimes makes it all too easy to spend all day cooped up inside rather than out in the sunshine, even on the balmiest of summer days.
Far too many parents would be familiar with the struggle of trying to convince kids to quit watching Bluey or playing Among Us to head outside for a brief moment of fresh air. But fortunately, there are still some good old-fashioned ways to trick kids into loving the great outdoors (or at least the backyard) again, one of which is by investing in a cubby house.
On top of encouraging imaginative make-believe pretend play that helps to foster children’s imaginations and creativity, kids just love the idea of having their own little house to set up in – so we’ve rounded up some of the best cubby houses money can buy that make for excellent Christmas, birthday, or just-because presents.
Keep it simple with this classic cubby design. The treated fir wood makes for a sturdy playhouse, and it’s finished with eco-friendly, waterproof paint to make it durable and weather-resistant. Kids will love the details like windows to let the light and air in, a swinging door for easy access, and even a little wooden chimney. Assembly is easy and the plain wooden exterior allows for plenty of fun customisation – paint it whatever colour you like!
A vibrant option that’s on the cheaper side, this cubby will still provide oodles of fun. The bright yellow, red and green colours, combined with the fun features like a mail slot, window shutters and swing door will inspire a whole lot of imaginative play for kids three and up, and you can rest assured that everything is safe thanks to the non-toxic recyclable plastic design.
For an equally simple design with a little more character, this blue and pink cottage is a keeper. With no sharp corners and waterproof, UV-resistant and non-toxic paint, it’s safe for your kids and built to last. There are large windows and a swing door so you can keep an eye on your little ones as they play, and there’s also the cute feature of planter boxes on the windowsills that kids can grow their own flowers in!
Post time: Mar-18-2022
