Brought Jonas to Amazonia at Great World City mall after doing some research online. There are not many indoor playgrounds offering play areas specially dedicated to very young toddlers. Amazonia is one of those that does. Jonas do not need to pay for entrance but we have to spend a minimum of $10 at the bistro within the play area. My husband and I were charged $1 each plus $4.30 for a pair of socks as we forgot to bring our own. Socks are compulsory for hygiene and safety reasons so do remember to bring yours when you visit. The back of our hands were than stamped with their logo so that we'll be able to re-enter if we need to go to the toilet.
The main play area is a 4 level structure complete with a giant slide in the center. Only children 3-12 years old are allowed to play here with close adult supervision required for the 3-4 year olds. The toddler play area for those under 3 years old is just beside it. As children of this age group are developing their sensory and auditory skills, the play area is designed with these concepts in mind. There are structures fixed on the walls that turns, rolls, reflects or make sounds, encouraging kids to touch and fiddle with their fingers and hands. A pit filled with soft blocks let children stack and build going with their own creativity. A step-on keyboard will enthrall any kid who chance upon it but I noticed it will only sound when you apply pressure on the right spot with a certain amount of strength required. Then there's the usual pool of colorful balls, soft rocking animal rides and even a mini slide!
On the whole, it was an enjoyable 2 hour fun for Jonas who seem thrilled with everything ( I made a mental note to bring him out to play more often). But it was hard work for my husband and I who have to hold him and monitor him all the time as he hasn't started walking by himself yet. Luckily, we decided to take turns whereby while one cools off at the bistro, the other will play with Jonas. As such, I didn't have time to take a lot of pictures to share. You can find out more about the place from their website www.amazoniafun.com.
By the time we got back home, Jonas is so tired he slept well through the night he even missed his usual night feed. I came to realize why so many parents bring their kids to such indoor playgrounds nowadays ( inclusive of some close friends and family). Besides being a fun activity for family bonding time and interaction with other kids, it is a sure-fire way to sap the energy of highly active kids like my son. And so, it also made it into my to do list of activities with Jonas in the future.
Make a visit to explore and experience for yourself. I hope you enjoy bonding time with your kids too. Please also share your views through the comments if you have better places to recommend.
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