Play Tents

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Kids Play Tents The current range includes play tents, teepees and castle playhouses for children aged 3 and up, although the recommended age varies by product. There are fabric hideaways, a wigwam-style tipi, princess and castle playhouses, and 3 in 1 sets with a crawl tunnel and ball pit. Some are intended mainly for the playroom, while others are also listed for outdoor use. Check the age recommendation and setup instructions on the individual product page before ordering. Play tents, castles and playhouses The range breaks into three main styles. Classic fabric play tents give your child a simple hideaway that folds down small. Castle playhouses add features like string lights, a floor mat, a window and a flag, so they double as a reading nook. Princess indoor playhouses lean into pretend play with softer pink fabric and taller peaked roofs. If you want something bigger for the backyard, our timber cubby playhouses are the next step up. Teepees and tipis, and how they differ from a pop-up A kids teepee, also written as tipi, uses crossed poles to hold the fabric in its familiar cone shape. The large wigwam-style tent currently listed uses PP plastic poles and cloth, so do not assume every model has a timber frame. These tents are usually left assembled as part of the room, although the current wigwam can also be folded away. Pop-up children's tents use flexible supports that open quickly and fold down again for storage. They make more sense when the play area has to turn back into a lounge room at the end of the day. Pop-up or frame, which one suits your space If the tent will be packed away regularly, start with a pop-up. It opens quickly and folds flat, which is useful in a shared lounge room or at a grandparent’s house. A framed castle or tipi needs more assembly but feels more like a permanent part of the room. It works well in a bedroom or playroom where you can leave it standing. Measure the corner first, including enough space for the entrance, rather tha