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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To all the moms of babies/ young toddlers on the playground- this is something you can't really realize until your kids are older (I certainly didn't realize it), but older kids (say, age 4 and up) really NEED the playground.  It's built for kids to climb and run and yell and play independently.  That's what school aged kids NEED, especially after a day of Kindergarten or first grade that is too much sit down time for little kids.  A 21 month old can get stimulation and age appropriate fun truly by just being at the park and running in the grass, seeing things and people, picking up leaves.  [u]Also- they can go to these playgrounds when older kids are in school. [/u]

It's kind of like the moms who take their 4 months old to a mommy and me music class.  The kid does not need a mommy and me music class- the parent just wants to get out there and "do stuff" with their baby, which I get, because I was that mom at first too.  An under 2 year old baby/young toddler doesn't need to be on the playground if it's busy.  [/quote]

Okay one more thing, multiple people on this thread have posted to go at non-peak times or when kids are in school. Exactly how is a working mom supposed to pull that off- the assumptions on here are just crazy privileged. [/quote]

The main even could be the walk to the playground to blow off the energy, with them getting to ride on the infant swing or something else. Take the stroller or carrier in case they get too worn out to make it home. [/quote]

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