{"id":318,"date":"2025-09-15T20:08:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/?post_type=realtech&p=318"},"modified":"2025-11-25T19:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:09:19","slug":"kidsproof","status":"publish","type":"realtech","link":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/learn\/realtech\/kidsproof\/","title":{"rendered":"KidsProof"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":4961,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"title_first":"KIDS","title_second":"PROOF","one_liner":"Certified child-safe turf for worry-free play.","icon":{"id":1312,"url":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/KidFriendly-RealTech-Icon-1.svg"},"intro":"
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KidsProof Technology: Play with Confidence<\/h2>\n

Parents, schools, and designers want turf that\u2019s as safe as it is fun. KidsProof is Realturf\u2019s child-friendly materials approach\u2014turf made with certified, non-toxic components<\/strong> and tested to toy-safety benchmarks<\/strong> so families and specifiers can feel confident about daily skin contact. From backyards to schoolyards and daycare courtyards, KidsProof helps create carefree play spaces without compromising the natural look and softness people love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","what_is_tech":"

KidsProof is a RealTech\u00ae program that ensures selected Realturf products are manufactured using child-safe chemistries<\/strong> and verified through third-party laboratory testing<\/strong>. It focuses on limiting substances of concern (e.g., heavy metals, certain plasticizers, PAHs) to strict toy-safety thresholds and documenting compliance. The protection isn\u2019t a spray or coating\u2014it\u2019s a combination of material selection, controlled manufacturing, and certification<\/strong> bundled into eligible product lines.<\/p>\n","how_it_works":"

During production, KidsProof products use carefully specified polymers, pigments, and additives<\/strong> that meet toy-safety criteria for prolonged skin contact. Each batch follows a traceable supply chain<\/strong> and quality controls; representative samples are lab-tested<\/strong> against toy-safety limits to verify that restricted substances remain below allowable thresholds. Because safety is engineered into the materials<\/strong>, performance is consistent across the roll and throughout normal service life. Pair KidsProof with appropriate infill, drainage, and (when required) shock-pad systems<\/strong> to meet your project\u2019s hygiene and impact-safety goals.<\/p>\n","benefits":{"item-0":{"benefit_icon":{"id":997,"url":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Proven-Technology-Icon.svg"},"benefit_title":"Certified Safe Materials","benefit_text":"Manufactured with polymers treated using non-toxic products, ensuring compliance with global toy safety standards."},"item-1":{"benefit_icon":{"id":555,"url":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Play-Icon.svg"},"benefit_title":"Ideal for Schools & Parks","benefit_text":"Perfect solution for playgrounds and nurseries, giving educators confidence in the health and safety of outdoor play spaces."},"item-2":{"benefit_icon":{"id":1073,"url":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Allergy-Friendly-Icon.svg"},"benefit_title":"Allergy-Friendly","benefit_text":"Designed to minimize allergic reactions, offering children with sensitivities a safe environment to enjoy outdoor activities."},"item-3":{"benefit_icon":{"id":1024,"url":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Family-Friendly-Icon.svg"},"benefit_title":"Parental Peace of Mind","benefit_text":"Helps parents relax knowing their children are playing on surfaces proven to be safe, durable, and comfortable."}},"faqs":{"item-0":{"question":"What certifications support KidsProof turf?","answer":"Independent labs assess against toy-safety thresholds for categories like heavy metals and certain plasticizers\/PAHs. Ask your Realturf Center for current test summaries and a certificate of conformity for specified products."},"item-1":{"question":"Is KidsProof safe for skin contact\u2014even for toddlers?","answer":"Yes. KidsProof products are designed for frequent, prolonged skin contact and tested to toy-safety benchmarks suitable for children\u2019s environments."},"item-2":{"question":"Does KidsProof change the look or feel of the turf?","answer":"No. The child-safe chemistry is built into the materials and is invisible\u2014you keep the same color, softness, and blade realism of the chosen product line."},"item-3":{"question":"Does KidsProof replace antibacterial or impact-safety features?","answer":"KidsProof addresses material safety. For hygiene, combine with BacteriaFree and good maintenance. For playground fall protection, specify the appropriate pad\/system to meet your local impact standards."},"item-4":{"question":"Will the safety protection wear off or wash away?","answer":"No. KidsProof isn\u2019t a topical treatment. It\u2019s about permanent material choices and manufacturing controls, so performance remains through normal use and cleaning."},"item-5":{"question":"How do I specify KidsProof in a project?","answer":"Select a Realturf product with the KidsProof RealTech\u00ae icon and request current lab documentation (test report\/CoC). Your local Center can provide samples and spec language for submittals."}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-318","realtech","type-realtech","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/realtech\/318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/realtech"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/realtech"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/realtech\/318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":320,"href":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/realtech\/318\/revisions\/320"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realturf.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}