“Studies have shown that movement enhances the mental well-being and is positive for certain cognitive functions. Furthermore, the amount of physical activity we get as children also affects our habits and health later in life. So, what is the right amount of movement? The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children between ages 5 and 17 should do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. In addition, a couple of times a week, it’s good to do more high-intensity training that increases the heart rate for a longer period of time.
DVÄRGMÅS Play tunnel, blue/green
Price £ 15
How to get it
Available services
It’s such an adventure to hide inside the tunnel and to discover what awaits on the other side. You can crawl through it much faster than mom or dad – they always get stuck somewhere in the middle.
Article Number805.280.31
Product details
No assembly required; easy to use.
Press together to save space when not in use.
The touch-and-close fastenings hold the tunnel together when storing it and can also be used to connect several tunnels.
Being physically active helps your child develop their motor skills and coordination, while forming a healthy habit for life.
Created in collaboration with children in playful sessions where they express their thoughts and ideas. Their opinions influence our decisions and make our products better. After all, they’re the experts.
The fabric in this product is made of polyester, of which at least 90% is recycled.
Designer
Maria Vinka
Good to know
May be completed with DVÄRGMÅS children's tent.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled)
- Tube:
- Polyethylene plastic
- Filling:
- Polyethylene foam
- Tape:
- 100% nylon
Care
Wash by hand, max 40°C.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Do not dryclean.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for ages from 18 months.This product bears the CE mark.
Weight & measurements
- Diameter: 45 cm
- Length: 126 cm
Package details
DVÄRGMÅS
Article Number805.280.31- Length: 8 cm
- Weight: 1.03 kg
- Diameter: 49 cm
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Kids tunnelAnonymous reviewerGreat for my grandson loves crawling up and down it…..he also love brings his toys into it and plays …. We got him the tent to go with it he loves both
IkeaAnonymous reviewerThis was excellent work for the growing babies. My babies loved it. Thanks, IKEA.
Perfect!Anonymous reviewerA great accompaniment to the little green tent for our granddaughter. She loves them both!
Fun tunnelAnonymous reviewerBought this for our toddler, he loves it and won’t leave it alone
Simple does what it’s ment to doAnonymous reviewerVery simple very easy does what it’s meant to do
Fun tunnelAnonymous reviewerWhat a great buy for the little ones. Very well made and quite robust as it gets a lot of punishment. Hours of fun going through the tunnel and a great price too.
Fun time for the cat Anonymous reviewerI brought this tunnel for my large Maine coone cat as normal pet seize ones are far too small . He loves it . He’s sleeps , hides in it and darts in and out. Would recommend it for a large cat or a small dog . Excellent value for money .
Play tunnel Anonymous reviewerGreat pop up tunnel easily folds away into own bag
This a portable tunnel which we used as part of an obstacle course for our grandchildrenAnonymous reviewerThis product was on display at the showroom and it was obvious what it was and how it operated
Our toddler loves this Anonymous reviewerWe’ve had so much fun playing with this tunnel - our one year old loves being chased through it. It packs away really easily and hardly takes up any room.
Good quality for the price Anonymous reviewerMy toddler loves it as a part of an obstacle course
Great play tunnelAnonymous reviewerThis little tunnel is great value for money, very robust and my son loves it
Excellent Anonymous reviewerDogs 🐕 and cats 🐈⬛ love it too!
GreatAnonymous reviewerGreat
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
14Reviews
Story
Pep for more movement
At Children’s IKEA, we want to inspire to an active everyday – with more room for jumping, running, fun and games. Because the fact is, studies show that physical activity both plays a big role in children’s well-being and is an investment in the future.
Maria Ekblom, Associate Professor at Swedish School of Sports and Health Sciences, researches how physical activity affects children. “We know for sure that the right amount of movement has a positive effect on children’s physical condition, muscle strength, cardiovascular health as well as blood pressure and blood sugar.”
The whole body likes to move
Find the pulse in the everyday life
Maria has tips on how to find the time and energy for regular exercise in everyday life. “If it’s possible, walking or riding a bike to and from school is a great opportunity for everyday exercise. Just like meeting friends and playing outside in a safe environment.” Younger children often have a natural appetite for physical activity, but they might need some encouragement to get going when they get older, says Maria. “I think it’s important to give children the opportunity to do sports or other activities that are age-appropriate and match their interests. Then, if they really like what they’re doing, it’s easier to make it a good habit that lasts.”
Material
What is recycled polyester?
When we create products from recycled polyester, PET bottles and other sources of polyester get a new life in products like textiles, storage boxes, kitchen fronts and even lamps. When using them, you get to enjoy exactly the same quality and function as with virgin polyester products. And naturally, they’re just as clean and safe in every way. And perhaps the very best part – you contribute to using less new raw materials too.
Function solution
Moving develops the entire body
Children around the world love to jump and do somersaults, completely unaware that they are training their motor skills at the same time. Going through an obstacle course, playing with a ball or even crawling through a narrow tunnel helps develop the child's sensory system, especially their coordination and balance. Moving is important for both children and adults so that we feel good – for our entire lives.
Form design process
Created together with children
Children are the most important people in the world and we’re curious to hear what they have to say since we create products for them! Therefore, we invite children to creative and playful sessions where they get to participate in our product development. Here they can express themselves freely and draw, show or tell us what is important to them. Their opinions matter and make our products better. After all, they’re the experts!