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The World of Fashion and How it Relates to Children

March 26, 2017 by admin 2 Comments

Adults are not the only people who like to be fashionable – kids do too! And, with so many kids clothing brands being available, there is no need for them to look anything other than fabulous! Whether you like traditional clothes – pink for a girl and blue for a boy – or whether you prefer to let your child make a statement, everything is possible. Of great importance is also the fact that children’s clothing designers focus on comfort and safety, while at the same time ensuring that parents can show their kids off. Additionally, they ensure that the clothes are fully age appropriate, with different designs for babies, toddlers, infants, youths, and teens.

Historically speaking, clothes for kids were basically small versions of clothes for adults. This is because children were essentially seen as small adults. Additionally, clothing was a statement of class, with the poorest people wearing the poorest quality clothing, and passing them down between the generation; and the richest people having matching outfits in fine fabrics. However, if you look at pictures and paintings of children during those days, you will instantly see how uncomfortable they look, regardless of whether they are wearing rags or riches.

In the past, childhood was something that should be completed as soon as possible. Boys had to get to work, and girls had to get married. There were high mortality rates, and there was no support system other than children for the elderly. Fashion, as such, took a backburner. Rather, clothes were a necessity, not an expression of personality.

Over time, these attitudes have changed, and quite rightly so. Today, we know that children are unique individuals, who have a right to be themselves. It was Jean Jacques Rousseau, the Swiss born French philosopher, who first suggested that childhood was actually something to be cherished and celebrated, as it was the only time that people could be truly happy and playful. It was his philosophies that gave rise to the idea that children should wear clothes that made them feel free and comfortable. From thereon in, a real difference between clothes for adults and clothes for children started to exist.

Since Rousseau’s days, there has been a lot of development in the world of children’s fashion. There have been some subtle changes, and some revolutionary ones, some of which also follow the changes in fashion for adults. A great example of this is that girls can now wear trousers, which didn’t start until after World War II. And even today, there are still schools that do not allow girls to wear trousers as part of their uniform, although that is still changing as well. Other changes include the use of colors, with it being perfectly acceptable now for girls to wear blue, or boys to wear pink. Fashion is a constant evolution, regardless of what age it is targeted at. Naturally, the greatest influencer on children’s fashion continues to be the parent, as they make the purchasing decisions, but it is far clearer now that the child’s personality can shine through in what they wear.

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: children, fashion, kids

Smart Trampolines Promote Active Screen Time

December 6, 2016 by admin 1 Comment

Trampolines are a favorite past-time for adults and children alike on any continent and trampolining has even been part of the Olympic Games since 2000! However, the traditional model can be a very dangerous backyard item. The standard metal coil springs and exposed frame are within inches of the jumping area and can cause pinching and other injuries, and without a net enclosure surrounding the trampoline, users can easily bounce themselves off and fall to the ground.

Springfree Trampoline, featuring the tgoma game system, has created the world’s first smart trampoline, a design dedicated to your child’s health and safety. Dr. Keith Alexander redesigned the traditional trampoline from the ground up to create a safer and more enjoyable trampoline for the whole family. His research proved that in the US alone over 100,000 children a year were sustaining injuries from playing on traditional horizontal spring-based trampolines. As an inventor, he knew he could design something far superior and infinitely safer for children all around the world.

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The Springfree design utilizes flexible composite rods instead of traditional metal springs. Both the rods and the metal frame are positioned below the jumping mat so that coming in contact with either injury zone is eliminated thereby significantly reducing the possibility of injury. It also features an incredibly shock absorbent SoftEdge mat and, with the addition of the FlexiNet, provides a full 360-degree safe jumping area. It is important to find the right trampoline with enclosure model, and so be sure to do your research! The FlexiNet enclosure features flexible composite rods that bend and absorb the jumper’s energy to aid in fall prevention, as opposed to traditional models that feature rigid steel poles that offer an additional impact zone and the risk of further injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, over half of trampoline accidents occur on the mat, and thanks to this design revolution, these statistics are being curbed.
Springfree has also recently partnered with tgoma, a game system that provides a unique outdoor digital game experience which helps to get kids outside and away from sedentary play indoors. Providing the world with the first smart trampoline on the market, tgoma offers games that are fun and effective physical workouts for children and adults, that also incorporate learning and healthy competition. However, the tgoma system is not just about playing games. Its rich platform allows you to track your activity, set goals, participate in events, and compare your high scores with other jumpers all over the world.

The best trampoline companies are backed by industry awards, which is why Springfree Trampoline, featuring the tgoma game system, won a 2016 Digital Design award at the Australian Good Design Awards. The fact that they also do not outsource any of the stages of their construction and only use components that have been rigorously tested on-site has also won them US and Global quality and design awards.

Providing a safe jumping experience while leveraging technology to transform “screen time” from an isolated, sedentary activity to an active, engaging experience for the entire family, this smart trampoline offers an exciting new option for American families.

Filed Under: Sport, Technology Tagged With: children, fun, playing, trampolining

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