Safety Trampoline

Don’t Let the Kids sit/stand or play with the frame pads. The pad is a preventive in case the kids land too close to the frame.

Don’t use any chemicals to clean your frame pads.

Don’t tie your pads too tight. If strong winds come it can pull up the pads and therefore pull out the straps if tied too tightly.

If you have an enclosure, lift up the skirt where the poles are or cut out the skirt area at the pole. If the pole lays against the skirt there will be too much strain on the pads and can cause the skirt seams to rip.

Keep all animals away from the trampoline. Something about dogs and pads they are very appealing (our # 1 Complaint ). My dog ate my pads!!

How can I make trampoline jumping safer?

If your child already uses a trampoline, you should follow these safety measures.
Location of the trampoline and safety features:
Clear the area around the trampoline of objects and do not set the trampoline near trees, fences, poles, or other playground equipment. Set the trampoline where an energy-absorbing surface (for example, tall grass) surrounds it. Buy and use a frame pad that covers the entire area of the spring system. If possible, lower the height to ground level by putting the trampoline in a pit.
Before using the trampoline:
Set rules for trampoline use and discuss them often with your children. Tell your children about the risks of not using the tramp properly. Have your children remove any necklaces.

Should I buy a trampoline?

Because of the high injury rate, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend the use of home trampolines. If you are considering buying a trampoline, you may want to consider other activities for your children instead. Before making your decision, be sure to read additional injury and safety information.

Using the trampoline:

Have someone properly train your child how to do flips and other complex stunts. Never allow more than one person to use the trampoline at the same time. Do not allow bouncing followed by jumping off of the trampoline. Have an adequate number of spotters around the edges of the trampoline.

What injuries are caused by trampoline use?

Injuries to children playing on trampolines are on the rise, mainly because trampolines have increased in popularity. Serious injuries occur to all parts of the body, including the neck, arms, legs, face and head. Head and neck injuries are the most serious injury associated with trampolines. Neck injuries usually happen when children try to do flips and land on their head or neck instead of their feet. Every year many children are paralyzed for life from a trampoline injury. The injury rate is highest for children younger than 6 years old.

How are most injuries caused?

Almost 75% of injuries on trampolines result when more than one person is on the trampoline at the same time. When two people use the trampoline, the person weighing less is 5 times more likely to be injured than the heavier person. Adult supervision is no guarantee that a child will be safe on a trampoline. More than half of all trampoline injuries occur while the child is being watched by an adult. Having spotters around the tramp helps reduce some of the risk of injury. Spotters need to b people big enough and strong enough to protect the jumper if he should get to close too the edge. Spotters are especially important when your child has friends over to jump.