Toddler Trampoline

Always Practice Toddler Trampoline Safety

The trampoline is both quite useful and wonderful exercise device. It is both used by adults and kids, it can be used for improving persons’ athletic skills or just for fun, there are larger models suitable for outdoor and smaller models for indoor, etc. The most of the trampoline activities are not dangerous and there is a small probability that you will encounter injury, but there are noted cases where trampoline activity has lead to serious injuries or even death. Investigations has showed that majority of these accidents happened due to inappropriate use of the trampoline, so before using the trampoline itself, you should familiarize yourself and (if you are parent) especially your kids with toddler trampoline safety measurements.  

Since the children still makes the majority of trampoline users, let us examine how they can be dangerous for them. When there is more than one person jumping on the trampoline, there is a great chance of collision between the two that can be dangerous. Various stunts and improper landing can also be dangerous (falling on the springs of frame e.g.). It is also interesting to notice that most of trampolines injuries and accidents happened within private homes. When buying trampoline, seek for trampoline safety enclosures equipped models that can prevent falls of the trampolines. You can even purchase trampoline cage, as will minimize the possibility of your kid falling from the trampoline. You should also check that metal frames and poles are set where toes cannot get caught. Certainly buy trampoline safety pads or seek for the models that are equipped with them (it is advised that the pad has contrasted color to the mat). 

One you have purchased your trampoline, first step for safe using is positioning. You should place freshly bought trampoline far from the trees, concrete surfaces, structures and similar play areas. The trampoline itself should be place on soft ground; do not ever place on the hard surface, especially if you do not have trampoline safety net or trampoline safety cage. All the spaces on the trampoline should be covered in order they do not pinch toes, skin and fingers. Accessing to the trampoline should be only enabled through the fenced gate that can be locked, so only parents can let the children play with the trampoline. You should also restrict the children use of the ladder while entering the trampoline, because the fall from the ladder can be highly dangerous. 

Before the children will start using the trampoline, you should certainly discuss the trampoline using rules, by telling them also about the risks if the trampoline is not used properly. You should not let them use the trampoline with jewellery, necklaces or any type of item that can catch. 

Finally, while using the trampoline, make sure there are never several people simultaneously jumping, only one at a time. Do not let them make some stunts (e.g. somersaults) because if not done properly, this can lead to serious head or neck injuries. Buy absorbing pads that covers frame springs and hooks. Nevertheless, never let the children to use the trampoline before you are assured that they will follow all the toddler trampoline safety guidelines.