Child-friendly waiting areas
Keeping children occupied, not only keeps their parents calm, but encourages them both to come again.
Safety first
Make sure you have no sharp edges and corners at head or eye level of the little ones. Secure all freestanding shelves and storage system to the wall to avoid tipping. Keep toys and soft toy animals in crates or boxes at lower levels. Do NOT put toys on top shelves as children may try to climb the furniture to reach them.
Prioritise
Figure out what ages of children your business has to cater for. Then take it from there.
Multi-purpose space
Turn a corner of the waiting room into a play area and populate it with suitable games and activities.
Fun seating
Choose child-friendly seating that is fun to look at and can be moved quickly and easily. Small and large pillows, bean bags and inflatable cushions are perfect for this.
Keep them occupied
Colorful toys stimulate children's senses and encourage play and movement. Building blocks with your children stimulate their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Distract them
Tweak youthful curiosity by helping your kids explore and discover the natural world. Choosing child-friendly plants and colourful fish displays are two ideas that work great in a reception area.
Keep it tidy
Store toys in a large and sturdy lidded box that (with a pillow) can double as a seat or drawing surface for budding artists. Little people will have fun rummaging in the box to play with their old favourites or see what's new every visit.
MEET AND WAIT AREAS
- Get organized - Workspace storage
- Get organized - Organizing a small space
- Get organized - Kitchen storage
- Get organized - Wardrobe storage
- Get organized - Bathroom storage
- Work smarter - Plan your workspace
- Work smarter - Choosing a chair
- Meet & wait areas - Planning a meeting room
- Meet & wait areas - Child-friendly waiting
- Take a break - Creating a break area
- Create display - Display for impact
- Create display - Let your product shine
- Create display - Add storage
- Create display - Define space
- Decorate - Personalise
- Decorate - Refresh
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