Playground safety for the summer

With summer fast approaching, it's important to remember the little ones that will be out of school, and for the most part, outside all day. Communities, schools and parents have made great strides in making playgrounds a safer place for kids to be kids, however there are still general safety rules that everyone should know and follow.

 One of the suggestions Consumer Reports gives when addressing playground safety includes having a comfortable, durable padding for kids to land on in case of a fall. And what does Consumer Reports recommend for ground cover around playground equipment? You guessed it, rubber mulch! Rubber Bark™ is flexible enough to lessen the impact of a fall, yet heavy enough to stay in place during harsh weather conditions.

So get ready for summer, go out and enjoy the playground.