Ask the young ones and they would tell you how much they fancy play tents and playhouses. It is where they find solace and enjoy their time playing and dreaming. The modern assortment of children’s tents (เต๊นท์เด็ก, which is the term in Thai) boasts of a vast range of possibilities and before you start browsing them online, takes into consideration the kids that you would be accommodating in it and more such features that make tents a safe place for kids.

Here are some of the best guidelines that would help you pick the right tent for your precious one.

Buying Play Tent? Take These into Considerations

Size

To get your hands on the right children’s tent, start by seeking answers to the following questions:

How many children your potential play tent can accommodate? If you have a couple of kids, then go for smaller tents but if you have more than two kids, then a bigger tent would be fine.

Check the number of rooms you have inside the house where you can install the tent. Most parents love leaving the installation of tents to the kids. But at times when the tents aren’t in use, will they easily stow in a corner where it isn’t obstructing anybody’s movement?

Safety

Safety is the priority as far as your kids are concerned. When looking for tents, ask if the door and windows the same allow sufficient ventilation. Also, check the fabric of the play ten and see if it is safe. Run through the poles and see if it is sliding into the protective anchor pockets and giving way to sharp ends that are protruding and are posing threat to children. Can the play tent that you have chosen include easy-cleaning features?

 Does your play tent comprise of a door that is large enough for your kids to quickly move in and out? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then the tent that you have planned to buy will be a smart buy.

Storing and Installing the Tent

Finally, before making your purchase, try evaluating the ease of setting it up and bringing it down. Can the tent that you have shortlisted be packed inside a tote bag so you can carry it wherever you like? When installed, is the tent fitting perfectly in a corner when your kids are not using it, so you don’t require the entire room. 

These were some of the simplest yet effective guidelines that shall go a long way in helping you choose the best children’s tent for your kid. A smart, secure, and high-quality tent can be taken outdoors and set up in the yard, will have a longer life span, and will help your child’s imaginations run wild.