ᐅ What is the best way to assemble the IKEA PLATSA system when children are present?
Created on: 21 Aug 2024 19:07
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Emmelie
Hello everyone,
I am currently about to start the project of assembling the IKEA Platsa wardrobe, and I would like to do it together with my children. My question is: What is the best way to involve children in assembling the IKEA Platsa?
I would like to know which age groups can be meaningfully included, how to engage children safely and enjoyably during the assembly, if there are specific steps that are particularly suitable for kids, and especially how to avoid distractions without losing their interest.
It’s also important for me to hear if you have tips on which tools or aids are recommended for families, and how long such a family assembly ideally takes to keep things relaxed for everyone.
Thank you in advance for your experiences and suggestions!
I am currently about to start the project of assembling the IKEA Platsa wardrobe, and I would like to do it together with my children. My question is: What is the best way to involve children in assembling the IKEA Platsa?
I would like to know which age groups can be meaningfully included, how to engage children safely and enjoyably during the assembly, if there are specific steps that are particularly suitable for kids, and especially how to avoid distractions without losing their interest.
It’s also important for me to hear if you have tips on which tools or aids are recommended for families, and how long such a family assembly ideally takes to keep things relaxed for everyone.
Thank you in advance for your experiences and suggestions!
Emmelie schrieb:
My two are 6 and 9 years old, quite curious, but their fine motor skills and patience vary considerably.This matches my experience with my children – when assembling PLATSA, I always pre-sorted the screws into small groups and only let them sort the largest piles themselves.
It was also important to me to spend plenty of time giving short explanations, especially with the 6-year-old, similar to what Filippo described, rather than just saying “Do it.” This helps maintain their interest longer.
In addition, I always made sure the kids took playful movement breaks in between, so they wouldn’t get too tired. This actually works well with PLATSA because there are many small steps.
I would recommend breaking the assembly down into separate “stations” and making these fun – for example, “Who can find all the screws for this compartment first?” or “Now let’s hold all the boards tightly together.”
gregto schrieb:
It is also very important to encourage understanding for the other child when it is not their turn.This is exactly a point that is often underestimated.
Additionally, I would add that when working with PLATSA, you should pay attention to the workflow, since the system uses many small modules. This saves time and reduces stress.
Furthermore, I recommend establishing a clear sequence of steps beforehand and discussing it with the children. You can use simple symbols for this, such as color-coded markings on the instructions, so everyone knows when it’s their turn.
Regarding safety and tools: you can use special child-friendly screwdrivers with torque limits. This gives the kids more responsibility and ensures safety.
How are you planning the timing? Do you already have an idea of how long the entire assembly will take with children involved?
Filippo schrieb:
How are you planning the timing? Do you already have an idea of how long the entire assembly will take with a child involved?Good question – so far, I have usually done the construction alone, which took about 3-4 hours. With children involved, I expect it to take 1.5 to 2 times as long, so roughly 5-7 hours spread over several days.
That’s why I would like to work in several short sessions, as suggested, 30-45 minutes of active work followed by a break. I think we’ll start on the weekend and see how it goes.
I will definitely try your tips on tools, task distribution, and playful involvement, and I’ll be happy to share how it went. Many thanks to everyone so far – this is really helpful!
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