Kindergartens, Playgrounds and Schools | Bahama

Whether in rainy autumn weather or on a bright sunny day: children need as many opportunities as possible to play outside or dream up castles in a sandbox.

When playing it is easy for children to overlook the center pole of a parasol. To prevent unnecessary tears from falling the impact protector, which is wrapped around the pole, absorbs the force reducing the risk of injury. Even the in-ground installation, which was especially designed for sandboxes, disappears deep beneath the sand also protecting the children from injury. Digging deep and playing under a parasol is possible without the danger of getting hurt or tripping.

Every season bears risks and young children have particularly sensitive skin – especially with regards to UV radiation. Children’s natural UV-protection only develops gradually in the early years of life. Even on a cloudy day up to 80 percent of the UV radiation passes through to the skin. Often natural protection like shady trees is missing at kindergartens or on playgrounds.

This is where large Bahama parasols offer reliable sun protection. And even a rainy day can’t dampen children’s enthusiasm for the great outdoors.

There are German standards for outside playing areas that regulate the safety requirements of on-site equipment. Subject to these are playgrounds, kindergartens, schools and similar facilities as well as private settings such as outdoor restaurants and housing complexes. Bahama large-size parasols don’t count as conventional playing equipment, nevertheless they are an important part of the design of a playing area.

Bahama large-size parasols with their installation options comply with these safety requirements – especially for sandboxes buried beneath the ground to eliminate the risk of tripping. Even little fingers can’t get pinched in the spring buckle in the handle on the pole. The technology for opening and closing is therefore safer than those of common large- size parasols with cranks and their insertion holes.

With regards to »sun protection« there are no legally bind- ing regulations concerning the above mentioned outside areas. However, persons in charge, like supervisors or teachers, are obligated to protect the children entrusted to them from every form of danger and injury. UV radiation harbors a high risk of sunburns and an increased risk of skin cancer as well as allergies and sunstroke. Sun protection for children and infants must, therefore, be given extra special attention.

Based on the existing safety standards, but also with regards to other potential safety hazards like UV radiation, special Bahama models have been designed with children’s safety in mind. They fulfill special criteria: to reliably protect children, to support supervisory personnel during their daily work and to give parents a good feeling. And next to all these safety aspects the large-size parasols create a beautiful atmosphere so playing is even more fun.

Bahama large-size parasols display excellent features for outside playing areas:

Analogous to the sun protection factor/SPF all textiles are labeled with the ultraviolet protection factor/UPF. Built into the fabric it protects against hazardous UV radiation. Bahama uses the fabric brand betex®05 for the production of its parasol textile membranes. This material fulfills the requirements for UPF50+, which indicates an »excellent« dermatological UV protection factor and allows less than one fiftieth (<2%) of the UV radiation through the textile membrane onto the skin.

At first it may seem a bit far-fetched to consider producing children’s coats from parasol fabric. At the same time the textile membranes produced exclusively for Bahama all carry the Class 1 OEKO-TEX 100 standard. Class 1 complies with the standards for baby clothing with direct skin contact. Even when children don’t have direct skin contact with the parasol, environmental compatibility and sustainability do affect them.

Metal or soft padding? Some questions answer themselves, when it comes to eliminating children’s risk of hurting themselves. The colorful impact protection in playing height ensures this doesn’t happen. It surrounds the stable metal pole of the parasol with a soft foam safeguard.

Depending on the size, Bahama parasols offer sufficient ground clearance.

A number of mobile and stationary installation options are available. All Bahama installation options will adequately secure the parasol.

Strong gusts of wind don’t announce their coming, they surprise you. The combination of high-quality materials and structural features make Bahama’s large-size parasols especially sturdy. Greater sturdiness also means better stability making them safer at the same time.

Depending on the installation type and size of parasol:

Entry-level model

Easy to transport

Ideal for changing locations

Good price-to-performance ratio

Entry-level model with maintenance-free servo-mechanism

Bahama’s most successful model

The solution for everything with a large selection of sizes, combinations and optional features

Stands for “extra-large” – possible covered area 25 – 37 m²

Suitable for all extreme conditions