Plastic Playhouses

Buying a Playhouse

Playhouses are wonderful kids outdoor toys, but there are a few important questions to consider before any playhouse purchase. For example:

• How much space do we have available for the playhouse? If you’re not exactly sure, it’s a good idea to measure the area before you go shopping.
• How long do we plan to use this playhouse? While a tiny playhouse may be all a toddler needs, a larger playhouse is great for preschoolers and elementary school children. Of course, a bigger playhouse will also be necessary if you have more than one child or frequently host play dates at your house.
• How much can I afford to spend? Playhouses are available to fit almost any budget, although the more expensive models do tend to come with extra features.
• What features are most important to my child? A little girl who loves to cook pretend meals for her favorite stuffed animals may want a playhouse with a kitchen and dining area. In comparison, an active boy may be wishing for a playhouse with a slide or an attached basketball hoop.

Advantages of Plastic Playhouses

If you’re in the market for a new playhouse, remember that plastic offers several advantages. For example:

• A playhouse made from plastic is usually more affordable than a wooden playhouse.
• Plastic playhouses are easy to assemble.
• A plastic playhouse requires minimal maintenance; just rinse it off with your garden house.
• A plastic playhouse is amazingly versatile. Let your kids play with it outdoors in the summer, then move it to a corner of your basement or family room for the winter months.

Playhouses for Girls

If your daughter has been campaigning for a special nook to host tea parties with her friends, LoveToKnow Kids recommends these charmingly feminine playhouse designs:

• Disney Princess Wonderland Castle: This gorgeous castle playhouse is guaranteed to be a hit with any young Disney Princess fan. Features include a tower, windows with working shutters, a vanity with a mirror for playing dress-up, a fold-away table, a working doorbell, and an exterior wall fountain.
• Sweetheart Playhouse: Your little girl will love playing in this plastic playhouse inspired by a fairy tale gingerbread house.
• Pink Four Seasons Playhouse: This pink and purple playhouse is smaller than most, but still includes great features like a built-in postal box with open mail slot and a electronic doorbell.
• Princess Playhouse: A play phone, bay window, and working shutters make this playhouse fun for any young girl.
• Magic Fountain Cottage: The working fountain on this playhouse is a fun and memorable addition to your child’s creative play.

Playhouses for Boys

If you’re looking for a playhouse with a more masculine look, LoveToKnow Kids suggests the following options:

• Log Cabin: Your children will feel like little pioneers in this rustic looking log cabin playhouse.
• Town House: This rugged plastic playhouse is designed to encourage creative play. Each wall has a specific “theme”, including a Schoolhouse/Firehouse theme, Sports theme, Gas Station theme, and Grocery Store/Bank theme.
• Little Tikes Town Playhouse: A basketball hoop, a soccer/hockey net, and targets for ball toss encourage physical activity and cooperative play within this clever playhouse.
• Neighborhood Funhouse: This brightly colored playhouse features a dining table with attached seats, ball and ring toss games, and a slide and crawl portal for maximum fun.
• Naturally Playful Clubhouse Climber: The Naturally Playful Clubhouse Climber is a wonderful choice for parents in search of a playhouse that includes many of the features found in a backyard jungle gym.
• Endless Adventure Playhouse: This great playhouse features an attached slide and gives you the option of adding a two station swing set for even more fun.