A caregiver plays with her baby in a park in Madison, WI, USA. Having stress-free open space where they can play and explore helps the baby develop and grow.
Children play in Pune, India, on equipment installed in the walkway. Streets are a city’s most bountiful open space, and embedding play options there helps make the trip more fun and interactive. The space also becomes a destination for the neighborhood.
A local neighborhood playground in Tirana, Albania, is nestled in the center of a residential area. Clustering playgrounds with other child-supportive services helps the caregiver plan trips and maximize their limited time.
A caregiver accompanies her child as they navigate a food market in Fez, Morocco. Access to sources of fresh food is important so caregivers can provide healthy nutrition to their children every day. The options may include grocery stores as well as small and informal markets.
left to right: Héctor Ríos, Carlos Felipe Pardo, Lena via Flickr, ITDP, ITDP, Karl Fjellstrom, Qendra Marrëdhënie, Just another photographer via Shutterstock
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