Trampolines have always been objects of fun and entertainment. One of the reasons why trampoline safety pads are used is to ensure that the person jumping is aware what his limits for safety are. When kids are playing on a trampoline, 75% of the injuries happen because they are jumping in tandem.
Even if it costs a bit more, ensure that you have the safety equipments like padding purchased with the trampoline.
People use trampolines by bouncing on the strong, taut fabric, which is commonly referred to as the "trampoline bed" or the "bounce mat." A competitive trampoline is rectangular in shape and usually has a trampoline bed that measures approximately fourteen feet by seven feet, fitted onto a steel frame that measures seventeen feet by ten feet. Recreational trampolines vary in size and shape. Some trampolines, known as mini-trampolines, jogging trampolines, exercise trampolines, or trampettes, are only about twelve inches off the ground and approximately one meter in diameter. The rebound provided by these mini-trampolines is not as great as that provided by larger competitive or recreational trampolines. As a result, the number of trampoline-related injuries has increased.
Trampolines have always been synonymous to balance and body strength. You must be wary of safety precautions if you wish to purchase a trampoline for your home. Around 83,000 (mostly children) are injured on trampolines. In Montreal, trampoline safety has been an alarming issue. The Montreal Children's Hospital emergency room treated 40 trampoline induced injuries. This prompted a warning from hospital officials to parents because of the increasing number of trampoline injuries. In 1997, a teenager succumbed to death due to head injuries sustained from trampoline use. Various health risks have sprung from the use of the trampoline. Safety precaution is applied from the start; buying a trampoline. Trampoline safety must be implemented at all times, for safety comes first before play.
Injuries often happen because the kid while playing or practicing cannot control his movements and may land awkwardly or land outside the trampoline and hurts himself. Having padding outside the trampoline is one way to prevent a serious injury in case there is a mistimed fall outside it.
Always ensure that the kids play under adult supervision.