As adults we know how frustrating it can be having to wait but we tend to accept that it’s something we have to deal with whenever we have an appointment. Imagine however what it’s like from a child’s point of view! Young children particularly find it very difficult to sit still, they usually have a short attention span and like to be constantly active and entertained.
If children are regular visitors to your waiting room then it’s important to ensure you cater for their needs and their size. This not only helps keep them calm and engaged but also makes things easier for their parents or carers, and for other patrons also waiting.
Adult sized waiting room chairs will look huge to little children; they may find it difficult to climb up to sit on them and there could be a risk of them falling off. Whether you provide a play table with some toys and books to keep kids entertained, or have an area where children can sit with their parents, you need to have some child-sized seats.
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| Range Of Colourful children’s Waiting Room Chairs And A Green Table |
Low level waiting room chairs with padded seats and bright upholstery will instantly appeal to children. Double width seats like the blue one pictured above are good because they allow parents or carers to sit next to their children.
You can choose to distinguish a children’s area with bright, multi-coloured seats like these, or co-ordinate it with the rest of your seating by having it all upholstered in matching colours.
Seats with backs are better where children may have to wait for longer periods – they will be more likely to stay sat down if they can lean back and feel comfortable. This is also good for children who will sit and read or look at a book.
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| Padded Oval, Round and Crescent Shaped Children’s Waiting Room Chairs Upholstered In Bright Coloured Vinyl |
For areas with shorter waiting times, padded bench or stool type seating can be more flexible and again lets parents sit next to their children.
If you can provide this type of seating for children in your waiting room you will make waiting a more bearable experience for them. Combine this with a little play area or some books and toys and you will be able to keep them entertained for a while.
Keeping your young visitors happy whilst in your waiting room will be appreciated by their parents and carers and should hopefully minimise any disruption that could be caused to other patrons who perhaps don’t appreciate the frustrations that little ones feel in these situations.
This in turn will all reflect positively on your establishment and make everyone’s experience of waiting more positive.
