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PITCH PERFECT! PACIFIC PLAY TENTS’ TOP 10 TOYS
ENCOURAGE "UNPLUGGED" CHILDHOOD FUN
Snow Days, Rainy Days, Weekend Days Are Meant For Array Of
Climb-Inside Tents & Toys That Need Nothing More Than Imagination!
Los Angeles, CA (March 17, 2015) -- All across the country the weather has wreaked havoc on school
schedules and parents’ routines but mostly leaving kids stuck in the house. Do they watch cartoons, play
on the tablet or plug in a game? They won’t if there is a Pacific Play Tents toy nearby. Watch how
quickly kids climb into an enchanting tent or wriggle through a tunnel. Challenge the kids to a sack race
across the rec room. No-school-today is the perfect time to paint on a canvas teepee (that will stand tall
and proud in the backyard if the weather ever turns warm and dry)! Pacific Play Tents offers busy
parents and grandparents their Top 10 favorites to kickstart little imaginations.
With 25 years of making award-winning tunnels, tents and toys,
Pacific Play Tents knows kids have better things to do than be
plugged in to some electronic gizmo. They need time to
daydream, to pretend play, to have time alone with their thoughts
and to dream up scenarios that might include a sibling or a
beloved dolly! Parents who have enjoyed their wide range of
products heartily agree.
"My son absolutely loves his bed tent," wrote one mom earlier
this year on a retailer’s website about the Pacific Play Tents Rad
Racer Bed Tent. "The set up was very easy. I set it up in less than 5 minutes. The elastic sides keep the
tent from moving on the bed." Available in Full, Item #19711 and Twin, Item #19710
Sometimes it's the kids who show mom how to stretch their imagination. "[We] Bought the tube for our
pet bunny," one parent wrote on Target.com, about the Pacific Play Tents “Fun Tube” Tunnel. "The
kids have played with… him [in the tunnel for] large amounts of time. It's a great tube because you can
see through it and yet it is durable. Fun times!" Available in blue/black Item #20406 and red/blue Item
#20405.
What the kids may not realize are all the skills they are mastering as they wiggle through a tunnel or sit
cross-legged in a tent. Gross motor skills, body awareness and even motor planning skills are being
tested and achieved while giggling -- whether playing solo or sharing the space with others (i.e.
cooperative play). Witness your kids delve into creative play without a single cord, plug or battery with
these Top 10 suggestions by Pacific Play Tents experts:
The “Painting Teepee” • Item #38614 • $170.99 • Ages 3+
This is not a traditional tent but an impressive 64" tall teepee. Kids can plot
designs around the blank canvas with the enclosed paint set. Or just go for
the impromptu doodles. Either way is a masterpiece. If grown-ups get
permission, they can join the kids to paint the inside too! Four wooden
poles ensure a sturdy structure that's easy to assemble. What a marvelous
way to start the day or end it!
“Teacher” Chairs • Green • Item #G-7-10 • $54.00
Ages 10+ (with parental supervision)
Kids sit on the floor a lot -- whether in circle time,
watching TV or playing a video game. These
Teacher Chairs support the back and are perfectly lightweight for carrying from
room to room. Keep a few in the car during soccer season or little league.
Pacific Play Tents adds a handy strap so both big and small can carry the chair
on their shoulder. Parents report that the chairs are comfy for both adults and
kids. The “Teacher” Chairs come in other colors as well, such as: Fuchsia Item
#G-7-70, Orange Item # G-7-63, Grape Item #G-7-30, and Blue Item# G-7-50.
Pink • Item #23333 or Green Camo Sets • Item #23335
$75.99 • Ages 3+
At ease, kids! Set up base camp in the basement or in the backyard
with this 3-piece set that includes a nifty tent, comfy chair and
warm sleeping bag. Perfect for rainy day indoor fun or warm
summer night adventures. Take your pick of pink or green
camouflage.
“Playchute” Parachute • Item #18000 • $37.99
Ages 18 months+
Bright colors of orange, lime, purple and yellow will attract all the kids
on the block. Good thing because once you unfurl this whopping 10foot parachute, there's a spot for a dozen friends to hold on to the 12
handles. When play is over, neatly pack up the 'chute in the enclosed
lime green carry bag.
Cotton Canvas Jumping Sacks • Item #94100 • $34.00 for 2 •
Or Item # 94000 • $62.99 for 4-pack • Ages 5+
Here's a foolproof way to get kids active -- get them to hop in a sack! Choose a set
of 2 or the 4-pack that features a contrasting colored pocket on each cotton sack.
The bag has a flat bottom and is super-stitched to withstand plenty of short and long
races. Long handles that are reinforced ensure kids of all heights feel comfortable.
Once the grownups explain the rules, let the kids make up their own racecourse
complete with a finish line.
“Peek A Boo I See U” Tunnel • Item #20427 •$ 56.99
Ages 18 months+
Sheer fun best describes this 6' long tunnel! Pacific Play Tents boasts
sturdy, hardened spring-steel construction that's reinforced. The coils are
gently padded with foam for a comfortable and safe play experience.
Like all tunnels, this one collapses flat for easy storage.
One-Touch “Lil Nursery” Tent • Item #20316 • $ 66.50 • Ages 6 months+
Look Ma, no hands! Actually, you'll need just one to open or close this adorable lil’
tent for tots. The colorful play space measures 36" tall and 36" wide with a 36" base.
The durable waterproof floor can be easily wiped with a damp cloth and mild soap. A
carry bag for one-handed portability is included!
“My Pirate Ship” Play House • Item #60501 • $ 75.99 • Ages 3+
Ahoy mateys! Climb inside this adorable playhouse with an ocean blue top
and colorful scenery of life at sea. Look for standard tent features like
mesh panels (fine enough to keep out gnats and tiny bugs), windows and
tunnel ports with roll-up flaps. Erecting this tent is easy with color-coded
quick-connect poles. When play is over or it's time to travel to Grandma's
house, tuck everything neatly into the enclosed carry bag.
“Ocean Adventures” Dome Tent • Item #19315 • $62.99 • Ages 3+
You won't find any pirates around this tent but maybe you'll spot a friendly starfish!
Charming fish are splashed across this tent that measures 72" x 60" x 49" high.
These roomy dome tents are made to be easy to assemble or break down. A damp
cloth with mild soap can wipe away any grime that little adventurers might bring
along.
“Cottage Bed” Tent (or Rad Racer Bed Tent pictured on
first page) • Item #19600 • $59.99 • Ages 3+
A triple-winner by toy industry judges, this sweet-dreams bed
tent turns an ordinary twin mattress into a fairy tale cottage.
Soothing shades of green with a touch of purple gives this 77"
long space the feel of a magical place. Bed tents easily slip
over twin mattresses. Parents report this bed tent helps kids
want to stay in bed after they've graduated from the confines
of a crib.
The safety of all children is, of course, the highest priority at Pacific Play Tents. Every product is carefully
inspected and safety tested, confirming to or exceeding all current federal safety standards. And, because
NOT all tents are made well, Pacific Play Tents created a marvelous video to show the value and quality of
all of their products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-gRa2PqPG0
Pacific Play Tents products are sold just about everywhere from big box stores like Walmart and Target to a
multitude of online sites. A helpful Link on their website, www.PacificPlayTents.com, lists dozens of outlets
selling their products, or you can order right there online.
ABOUT PACIFIC PLAY TENTS
Dedicated to creating the highest quality and most creative play environments for 25 years, Pacific Play
Tents wants kids to let their imaginations soar. Each item is painstakingly tested to insure long-lasting
playtime fun and safe, creative structures designed to last. The company's devotion is consistently validated
through annual awards, such as “best play value” and “toy of the year." More rewarding are the countless
letters from happy parents who have shared the various stories of there children finally sleeping in their own
beds (due to our bed tents) or having hours of fun pretending to be on a creative journey to the "land of
imagination." Discover their line of tents, tunnels and toys at www.PacificPlayTents.com.