Why the Traveler Stroller is Perfect for Summer Play
Children have an amazing chance to learn and grow while playing. Through play, they'll have fun and acquire important skills that shape their future. Play lays the foundation for their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development explains that children go through four stages of play. Through these stages, children learn about the environment and gain important cognitive abilities, which range from simple single-player play to more complex interactive play. Play also allows children to interact with others, practice communication, and develop key social skills such as sharing, rotation, and cooperation.
During summer playtime, these skills can be developed successfully.
4 Stages of Play in Child Development
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Functional Play (0-2 years)
At this stage, infants engage with objects in simple ways, such as grasping and mouthing. They begin to understand cause and effect through basic interaction.
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How the Traveler Stroller Supports: From 6 months, the Traveler Stroller provides a safe and comfortable way for infants to explore their surroundings. In stroller mode, it allows them to take in the world with the support of a reclining seat, 5-point harness, and the safety of the extendable sun canopy.
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Constructive Play (2-3 years)
Children begin using objects for a defined purpose, such as building with blocks or drawing. This stage helps develop physical and cognitive skills, including coordination and problem-solving.
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How the Traveler Stroller Supports: From around 12 months, the Traveler Stroller becomes a tool for promoting balance and coordination. Children can hold the handlebars, mimicking steering while parents guide them. As your child gains confidence, they are learning to engage more interactively with their environment.
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Dramatic Play (3-4 years)
In this stage, children engage in imaginative play, acting out various roles or scenarios. Dramatic play helps children understand social roles, develop empathy, and enhance communication skills.
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How the Traveler Stroller Supports: From 18 months, the Traveler Stroller transitions to a trike mode, giving children the opportunity to steer and pedal. This fosters imagination as children "drive" their own vehicle, enhancing social interaction and role-playing.
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Games with Rules (4-6 years)
Children start to engage in games that have structured rules. This helps them understand fairness, cooperation, and taking turns, while also developing social and problem-solving skills.
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How the Traveler Stroller Supports: By 24 months, the Traveler Stroller transforms into a full trike, offering full independence in pedaling and steering. This allows children to explore their surroundings, providing them with the freedom to develop autonomy and confidence.
Physical Play in Child Development
Summer is the perfect time for kids to get active and engage in physical play that contributes to their physical development. Here are some ways physical play supports development, along with how the Traveler Stroller fits into each stage:
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Hiking: Nature trails or local parks offer children opportunities to explore the world around them while developing strength and balance.
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Hula hooping: This activity enhances coordination, strengthens core muscles, and improves stamina.
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Riding the Travel Stroller: The Traveler Stroller combines the benefits of a stroller and a trike. As your child transitions from stroller mode to trike mode, they engage in physical play that enhances balance, coordination, and leg strength. The stroller-trike combination provides the perfect balance of physical activity while allowing children to enjoy the outdoors and explore.
In the early stages, the Traveler Stroller supports your child’s exploration while keeping them safe and comfortable. As they grow, the transition to trike mode encourages active physical play, promoting the development of motor skills and physical confidence.
Improve Child Development with the Traveler Stroller
Summer adventures and outdoor play have an enormous effect on child development. Tools like the Traveler Stroller can help aid that development in a fun and engaging way. It provides convenience and comfort with features such as parent steering mode, a baby leg rest, and a sun canopy for those particularly hot summer days.
While your child keeps active with various activities, they're also sharpening their motor skills, experiencing autonomous exploration, and improving sensory and cognitive development. For balanced growth, ensure your child also tries play styles that support social skills.
