Mailbox
QUED® Mailbox is a classic soft‑play shape that complements many arrangements. Used separately, it is an effective way to encourage children to experience weight‑bearing with their arms.
Challenge
Encourage upper‑body weight‑bearing in a soft‑play context.
Solution
Use an arched foam core with a reinforced ~0.61 kg/m² (18 oz/yd²) vinyl cover and secure joins via 51 mm (2 in) hook‑and‑loop.
The Shape
The arched form creates an approachable crawl‑over and press‑up station to build upper‑body strength and confidence.
The Construction
The Mailbox uses a polyester‑reinforced vinyl cover (~0.61 kg/m² / 18 oz/yd²) over a ~44 ILD polyurethane foam core. Seams are inverted and cross‑stitched, with full‑width hook‑and‑loop flaps and a concealed YKK zipper.
The Operation
Position the Mailbox on a level surface for crawl‑over and press‑up activities. Join to adjacent shapes as needed with the hook‑and‑loop flaps.
Material Properties
Cover: ~0.61 kg/m² (18 oz/yd²) polyester‑reinforced vinyl; abrasion‑resistant; easy‑wipe
Core: ~44 ILD first‑grade, virgin polyurethane foam
Stitching: ~10.5 kg (23 lb) test nylon thread; seams inverted and cross‑stitched
Closures: full 51 mm (2 in) hook‑and‑loop flaps; concealed YKK zipper
The QUED® Advantage
Upper‑Body Work
Encourages safe arm weight‑bearing.
Reinforced Cover
~0.61 kg/m² (18 oz/yd²) vinyl; easy‑wipe.
Join Shapes
51 mm (2 in) hook‑and‑loop flaps.