There are a number of things to consider when purchasing a trampoline for your family's children. One of the most important aspects of this decision is selecting an age-appropriate trampoline. For many families, safety is the biggest issue that prevents their purchase of a trampoline or has made choosing a trampoline extremely difficult.
Common injuries on the trampoline usually are all related to three things. One being the jumper fell off, the second is the jumper collided with something or someone else, and lastly is they got snagged on the springs. However there are many ways a parent can limit all of these injuries for their child.
There are a variety of models for different purposes; there are large trampolines that can accommodate a number of children at once; there are trampolines with handle for children under 10. Being informed is the best policy when choosing a trampoline that is right for your children.
If you are looking into getting a large trampoline - be prepared for a massive, fourteen foot or bigger square, diamond, or circle shape. However a circular or octagonal trampolines are normally the best options because they have less corners; which means there are less spring related injuries.
Manufacturers have attempted to provide extra safety by including covers that wrap around the entire frame to protect jumpers from the springs. Unfortunately, jumpers can still injure themselves from the springsa cover moving, or from getting their hands or feet under the cover. Though a great idea, the spring cover is not foolproof. These trampolines would be better suited for older children.
Another innovation that would fit the same type of trampolines is an enclosure. The same 14-foot trampoline mentioned above would have an optional 14 trampoline enclosure that is made specifically for it. There are a number of universal enclosures as well. The enclosure is a high net that is designed to protect jumpers from the springs and from falling off. Models that protect jumpers from the springs are more effective because the netting is more rigid than a spring cover alone.
Enclosures, like the spring covers, are not foolproof. Larger children can sometimes break through the netting and injure themselves. Though enclosures greatly increase the safety of a trampoline, they, like any sports equipment, must be used with caution. Enclosures work best with smaller children.
For toddlers and those under 10 years, manufacturers have produced a trampoline with handle. This trampoline is small enough to use indoors, and offers extra stability while being used. It is the one of the safest kinds of trampolines for small children, and is often not subject to the same issues occurring with larger trampolines. Maybe of these models are only a few inches from the ground; falling is not such an issue. Even more importantly, many of these types of trampolines do not contain springs at all.
When you are looking for maximum safety, a springless trampoline is the best way to go. Instead of springs they use elastic bands - which are not only less expensive but they last longer and are easy to replace. With springless trampolines is there is no potential for spring related injuries and they are cheaper to ship due to less weight. So if you need a trampoline that is the safest available; a springless trampoline is the choice for you.