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Outdoor play environments for infants and toddlers

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Every adult is aware that babies enjoy playing. Even before an infant is able to grasp an object, brightly colored toys are suspended in a crib or held for him to enjoy. Once the baby is able to crawl, stand, and walk, the opportunities to explore the environment and play are expanded. While we are familiar with indoor play areas for infants and toddlers in homes, churches, or caregiving centers, only recently has there been significant interest in the design of outdoor play environments. Because more children are being placed in caregiving settings in the early months after birth, awareness of the need for infant-toddler playgrounds has led to the construction of playscapes for children two years and younger.

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  1. Sue C. Wortham
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Sue C. Wortham is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas, at San Antonio.

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Wortham, S.C. Outdoor play environments for infants and toddlers. Early Childhood Educ J 16, 28–30 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01619376

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