Supporting the Healthy Schools Initiative

The Zedbug is the ideal activity toy for Early Years, Infant/Junior/Primary age children. Small, compact, yet with a modern rugged construction, it is quickly cleaned and easily stored. Its hi-tech skateboard wheels are at home indoors and out, on tarmac, concrete, lino, parquet flooring, indeed on any reasonably flat surface. Used individually or as part of a team, the choices of play and activity offered by the Zed Bug are endless. Zed Bug Hockey, Netball and Frisbee are just a few imaginative games we have come across while everyone loves to drive along the ‘road’ laid out on the playground with red and white cones. Children with Special Needs have also found the Zed Bug both rewarding and fun. The simple swinging motion comes far more naturally than the pedalling action needed for a bike and with 5 points of contact through the seat, feet and hands, balancing is far less challenging. Most important, the Zed Bug’s stability and closeness to the ground gives children that vital sense of security which aids their confidence.

Made of chromed steel, a Polyethylene seat and with adult skateboard wheels, the Zedbug is manufactured to British Standard BS EN 71 Parts 1 & 2 and BS EN 13613:2001 which means it will withstand the wear and tear that children are bound to give it. Powered by nothing more complicated than the side to side motion of the legs and arms it is safe (it is only a few inches off the ground), robust and stimulates children in many ways. It is fun, and children love to play on it. It exercises legs, arms and tummy muscles and develops motor skill, balance and co-ordination. It is particularly good for those children who are not naturally energetic.