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Croe · 30/08/2010 21:31

I am thinking of buying a trampoline for my 5 and 3 year old. Does anyone have any advice on make or size as there seem to be so many different makes out there!

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Greenwing · 30/08/2010 21:48

The best quality and strongest you can afford, but not necessarily big. The larger it is, the more they will want to go on together or with friends but you must only ever allow ONE child on at a time and you really do need to be there supervising at all times. Obviously it also needs very good quality safety nets all around and must be carefully sited. A stop watch is useful to help with the arguments that your children may have about how long their turn is!

In case you are not aware of the dangers, I have pasted in a couple of articles below which remind of the importance of parents being strict about safety rules.

My own experience - son ripped the soft tissues with a bad ankle sprain caused by falling awkwardly on a trampoline at a friend's house. He could not do sports of any sort for months and the ankle was susceptible to injury for years. Also, nephew broke his arm on his own trampoline!


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DOCTORS at Princess Alexandra Hospital are calling on parents to take more care when their children play on the garden trampoline.
The hospital's accident and emergency team has noticed a steady increase in the number of children they treat for trampoline-related injuries. Last month alone 15 children attended the hospital after being hurt falling off a trampoline.
The trend mimics the increase in trampoline-related injuries noted in America in the mid-1990s, causing doctors to advocate a ban on trampolines in some areas.

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Each year, thousands of trampoline related accidents take place, some of which are crippling. Most accidents occur when trampoline safety rules are flouted. Various studies have revealed that a large majority of the accident victims are children, especially those below the age of 6.

Trampolines can be fun and also promote good health if used properly. Some of the common accidents associated with trampolines are two or more people using the device at the same time. Colliding in air or during impact can cause serious injuries. Moreover, falling off the trampoline or landing on the metallic frame, springs and hooks can cause serious injuries, even fractures. Landing awkwardly on the head and neck can be most fatal, resulting in paralysis and at times, even death.

To ensure such unfortunate events do not occur, safety rules should be revised with children and adults alike before using the trampoline. The trampoline should be placed away from any obstructions such as trees, poles and fences. Only one person should be allowed to use the trampoline. Adult supervision is a must when children are involved. Covering the frame, springs and hooks with proper pads and providing an extra safety net around the trampoline will ensure that accidents are reduced. Lastly, no one should try complex stunts such as summersaults and flips without proper training. Following these rules religiously will ensure a safe and accident-free trampoline experience.

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gigglewitch · 30/08/2010 21:50

personally I wouldn't
Have you got somewhere completely flat to site it? Check out the exact area of the flat ground you are going to place it on first, and that will decide how big or small you need. Echo everything Greenwing says. Can't you take them to a trampolining club instead?

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