{"product_id":"wooden-skipping-rope-bear-beech-handles-cotton","title":"Wooden Skipping Rope – Bear Design, Beech Handles, Cotton Rope, Adjustable 3–5 m, Ages 3+","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wooden skipping rope with turned beech handles and a braided cotton rope, featuring a teal bear in a striped top printed on the handle band and on the kraft tube it comes in. Rope adjusts from 3 m for solo skipping up to 5 m for group skipping. Maker-graded from 3 years. Supplied in its tube — one rope per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: turned imported beech, 12 cm \/ 4.7 in long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall ends: turned wood, 3.5 cm \/ 1.4 in diameter, painted pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRope: braided cotton, pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRope length: 3 m (solo skipping) or 5 m (group skipping), adjustable shorter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: water-based toy paint (described by maker — treat as description, not certification, until test report seen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.2 kg at 3 m; 0.3 kg at 5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: kraft card tube with pink lid, 15 × 10 × 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter: teal bear in a striped top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge grading: from 3 years (maker’s own grading)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned beech handles left bare along most of their length, with a printed band of pink spots at the open end carrying the bear illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound wooden ball where the rope enters each handle, painted pink — weights the handle and prevents it slipping from a small hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraided cotton rope lands softly if it catches a leg, unlike plastic or wire alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRope, ball ends, printed band, and tube lid are all in the same pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRope length adjusts by pulling through the handle and re-knotting — the same rope works from first attempts through to school-age skipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKraft card tube with the bear illustration on the side and lid — presentation-ready without additional wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 cm \/ 4.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall end diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 cm \/ 1.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRope length (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m solo \/ 5 m group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 kg (3 m) \/ 0.3 kg (5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube (packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 × 10 × 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated rope length is the maximum. Shorten by pulling the rope through the handle and re-knotting. The 5 m length is suitable for two adults turning while a child skips in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker grades from 3 years; not suitable for a child under 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA skipping rope is a length of cord — never place around a neck; supervise until the child can handle it confidently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wooden ball ends are hard and swing at speed — skipping needs clear space away from other children, furniture, and faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequest an EN 71 report before selling — EN 71-3 governs migration of elements from the handle paint, which a child grips directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe maker describes the paint as water-based; treat as a description, not a certification, until a test report is confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the knot inside each handle before every use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe handles with a barely damp cloth and dry immediately — do not soak; wood swells and paint lifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the cotton rope by hand in cool water; untie from handles first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry fully away from direct heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore coiled rather than knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA first skipping rope for a child learning timing rather than counting jumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 5 m length allows two adults to turn while a child skips in the middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable so one rope covers several years of growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a tube that needs no additional wrapping for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/strong\u003e one skipping rope in the bear design, in its tube. Other animal designs are sold separately. Props shown in photography are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joyfulloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59353476890969,"sku":"JL-4877939015328","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1812\/2329\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_9_2026_09_07_51_PM.png?v=1788984507","url":"https:\/\/joyfulloom.com\/products\/wooden-skipping-rope-bear-beech-handles-cotton","provider":"joyfulloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}