The Gymnastics Direct Roll Barrel Set is one of Australia's most versatile pieces of soft play equipment, designed to encourage active movement, confidence, and gross motor development in toddlers and young children.

Perfect for childcare centres, daycare centres, preschools, kindergartens, early learning environments, occupational therapy clinics, physical therapy settings, sensory rooms, and home playrooms, the Roll Barrel Set helps children develop essential movement skills through safe, engaging, and purposeful play.

Suitable for children up to 3 years of age, this modular soft play set encourages climbing, rolling, crawling, balancing, and imaginative exploration during the most important years of physical and cognitive development.

About this product...

The Roll Barrel Set includes two foam cylinders that connect together to create one complete barrel or can be separated into two individual pieces.

Manufactured using durable sponge foam with a heavy-duty PVC outer cover, the Roll Barrel Set is built to withstand daily use in busy educational environments.

Soft enough to protect little bodies, yet durable enough for years of everyday use, it's designed for Australian childcare environments.

• Premium soft play equipment for toddlers
• Commercial-grade sponge foam construction
• Durable, wipe-clean PVC outer cover
• Two-piece modular barrel design
• Use together or separately
  
• Suitable for commercial and home use
• Easy to clean and sanitise
• Available in Blue, Red and Purple

Encourage Gross Motor Development Through Play

Research consistently demonstrates that active play is fundamental to a child's physical, cognitive, and social development. The Roll Barrel Set provides educators, therapists, and parents with an engaging way to incorporate purposeful movement into everyday activities.

Regular use helps children develop:

• Gross motor skills
• Balance and coordination
• Core strength
• Body awareness (proprioception)
• Spatial awareness
• Confidence in movement
• Sensory exploration
• Problem-solving and imaginative play

Whether children are rolling across the barrel, crawling over it, climbing around it, or incorporating it into an obstacle course, every activity supports important developmental milestones.

Want to get the most out of your Roll Barrel Set? Visit our blog for fun activity ideas, obstacle course inspiration, and practical ways to use soft play equipment to encourage gross motor development, balance, coordination, and active movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the Roll Barrel Set suitable for?

The Roll Barrel Set is designed for toddlers and children up to 3 years of age, making it ideal soft play equipment for daycare centres, nurseries, kindergartens, and preschool programs focused on early movement and gross motor development.

What gross motor skills does the Roll Barrel Set help develop?

The Roll Barrel Set supports the development of gross motor skills including balance, coordination, core strength, spatial awareness, body control, and proprioception (body awareness). Rolling over, climbing on, and moving around the barrel also encourages sensory exploration.

Can the Roll Barrel Set cylinders be used separately?

Yes! The two cylinders can be joined together to form one complete barrel, or separated and used as two individual pieces. This makes the Roll Barrel Set suitable for a wide variety of movement activities and allows educators to tailor the equipment to different ability levels, group sizes, or kindy gym layouts.

What is the Roll Barrel Set made from?

The Roll Barrel Set is constructed from sponge foam with a PVC outer cover, it’s soft and safe for toddlers, while durable enough for repeated daily use in a busy daycare centre, early learning environment, or physical therapy setting.

How easy is it to clean the Roll Barrel Set?

The smooth PVC surface is wipe-clean, making it simple to sanitise between uses. 

Is the Roll Barrel Set safe for toddlers?

Yes. The soft foam and PVC construction is gentle on little hands and bodies. As with all soft play equipment, adult supervision is recommended during use.

What colours does the Roll Barrel Set come in?

The Roll Barrel Set is available in Blue, Red, and Purple.