Kinder Gym Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Equipment for Your Child

Climb it. Jump on it. Crawl through it. Our Kinder Gym range is built for little ones aged 6 months to 6 years who are ready to explore and move. Soft climbers to trampolines, wooden swing sets, slides, ball pits, ninja walls, and more, all built with safety front of mind. Perfect for home, childcare, and kinder settings.

Quick Decision Guide

Your Situation	Best Fit		Why
Baby or Young Toddler at Home	MEMAX Soft Climber with Arch and Mirror		-Suitable for kids aged 6 months to 3 years -Easy to wipe clean
Active Kids Ready to Progress	MEMAX Indoor Wooden Play Gym with Slide, Swing & Climber		-Encourages strength, coordination, and confidence -Allows active variety: includes a rock climbing wall, monkey bars, rope ladder, slide, swing, and gym rings
Child Ready for a Bigger Challenge	MEMAX Ninja System with Vertical Wall		-Durable -Fun, challenging obstacle course
Childcare or Kinder Setting	MEMAX Sensory Explorer Adventure Soft Play Package MEMAX Giant Play Pit + Foam Pit Cubes		-Designed for comfort, durability, and safety -Great for group play -Easy to clean
Not Sure Where to Start	Early Learning Starter Package		-Combination of soft foam and wooden structures to inspire young minds

Product Comparison Table

	MEMAX Foldable Tumbling Mat	MEMAX Kids Indoor Trampoline	MEMAX Sensory Large Soft Block Indoor Tunnel Maze Climber	Early Learning Starter Package	MEMAX Indoor Wooden Play Gym with Slide, Swing & Climber
Best For	Home workouts, kids' playtime, and gymnastics	Bouncing, beginner gymnastics skills	Young toddlers, group play	Kickstart their gymnastics journey	Kids ready for a physical challenge
Recommended Age Range	All ages	3–10 years	6 months–3 years	1–3 years	1–3 years
Price	$239.95	$279.95	$399.95	$584.95	$639.95
Footprint	300cm x 120cm	138cm frame diameter	Varies by piece	Varies by piece	126cm x 120cm
Structure	Dense foam core for strong support with a durable, reinforced vinyl cover	Heavy-duty steel frame, durable jumping mat, and strong springs	Dense foam core with soft, baby-safe covers	Soft foam + wooden structure	Pine wood with a non-toxic varnish and safe, sturdy construction
Key Features	-Certified for safety -Velcro edges to connect multiple mats -Easy to carry, store, and clean	-Durable -With a horizontal bar for hanging, swinging, and doing chin-ups -Space-saving	-Safety first: fastening straps, rounded edges, non-toxic materials -Maze system develops spatial awareness	-Complete starter setup in one order -Allows movement variety	-Encourages strength, coordination, and confidence -Comes with swing and gym rings for active variety

Types Explained

Soft Play

Gym Plus soft play sets are your baby’s first playground. Built with dense foam cores, baby-safe covers, and easy-wipe surfaces, they’re designed to hold kids’ attention with educational purpose. Tunnels, climbers, arches, and blocks can be rearranged into endless configurations, so the setup stays fresh as your child grows. They support gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving. Perfect for home playrooms, childcare centres, and kinder settings. 

Wooden Structures 

Gym Plus wooden structures are built to last, built to be loved. Made with beechwood, birch plywood and pinewood, eco-friendly varnish ensuring absolute safety and stability. Rock climbing ramps, rockers, balance bridges, tents, and more, all designed to keep little ones moving and exploring. Kids get stronger, more coordinated, and more confident with every session.

Mats

A good mat underneath any climbing structure gives kids a cushioned surface to land on and parents one less thing to worry about. MEMAX Tumbling Mat is certified to Australian Standard AS 4422, foldable for easy storage. Kinder Play Mats add colour and a play space for rolling, crawling, and beginner gymnastic movement.

Trampolines

More than just a way to burn energy. The MEMAX Kids Indoor Trampoline comes with a padded safety enclosure and a detachable horizontal bar for bouncing, swinging, and hanging. Suitable for ages 3 to 10.

Little Ninja

For kids who want to climb, jump and conquer everything in their path. Little Ninja systems bring the obstacle course home, designed to challenge kids in the best possible way. Available as individual pieces or as bundles. Perfect for high-energy kids and kinder settings.

What to Check Before Buying

1. Space 

Check your available floor space and whether the product stays assembled or folds away. Consider foldable options like Pikler Foldable Climbing Triangle with Ramp if space is limited. 

2. Age and Developmental Stage

Getting the right fit for the child’s current stage keeps things safe and makes playtime more rewarding. For example, MEMAX Kids Indoor Trampoline is designed for ages 3 to 10 and is not suitable for babies or young toddlers. 

3. Indoor vs Outdoor Use

Most products in the Kinder Gym are designed for indoor use only. The MEMAX Sensory Soft Climber can be used outdoors for supervised play on a clean, dry surface but keep it away from dirt, rough surfaces, and sharp objects, and bring the pieces back inside after play to protect them from weather exposure.

4. Group Play vs Individual Play

Setting up a childcare or kinder space? Look for products like the MEMAX Sensory Explorer Adventure Soft Play Package, which are built with group play in mind.

5. Flooring

A soft mat underneath climbing structures gives kids a cushioned surface to land on.  Pairing the MEMAX Indoor Wooden Play Gym with Slide, Swing & Climber with a tumbling mat is a good place to start. 

6. Cleaning and Maintenance

Worth checking before you order, especially for childcare and kinder settings. Most soft play sets feature wipe-clean leather surfaces, making post-play cleanup quick and easy.

 7. Delivery

Check if your address qualifies for Free Metro Shipping on Orders over $250.

8. Warranty

Know what is covered and for how long before you buy.

Common Mistakes

Buying for where your child is now, not where they’ll be in six months

Kids grow fast, and play equipment needs to keep up. Before you order, think about your child’s next developmental stage, not just where they are today.

Placing indoor-only products outdoors

Most products in the Kinder Gym range are designed for indoor use only. Mud, sharp objects, and weather exposure can damage foam covers and wooden finishes. If you’re after an outdoor set, check Training Horizontal Monkey Bars. 

Forgetting a mat

It’s easy to focus on the hero product and skip the mat, then realise after delivery they need one underneath. Add a mat to your order while you’re at it. 

Buying individual pieces when a package covers more 

Before you start adding pieces one by one, check whether Soft Play bundles or Wooden Structure bundles cover what you need. The Early Learning Starter Package brings soft step and slide, wooden seesaw and bridge, wooden rainbow rocker and a mat together at a better price than buying separately. If your kids are more adventurous, check out the Little Ninja bundles too. Or build your own bundle and put together exactly what suits your space and your kids. 

Not checking age and weight limits

Recommended age and weight capacity matter more than people think. This is especially worth checking for childcare and kinder settings where children of different ages and sizes are using the same set at the same time. 

Service and Support

We’re here to help. 

Not sure which Kinder Gym set is right for your little one? We've got you.

Whether you're setting up your first home gym or fitting out a childcare centre, the Gym Plus team is ready to help you get it right.

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Call 03 5615 8001, Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm AEST.

B2B Enquiries & Partnerships

Setting up early learning centres and clubs? 

Speak to our B2B team at 03 9007 2389. You can also apply for a trade account for ongoing orders.

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