Safest Toddler & Big Kid Trampolines
Trampolines are a great way for kids to get out some energy, and most kids will spend tons of time jumping on a new trampoline! They are great for outdoors during the summer, and indoors during the colder fall and winter months.
Not only are they great fun, but physical and occupational therapists use trampolines to provide children with proprioceptive input, encourage rhythmic bouncing (which research suggests might help with language development), build strength, and get them engaged in a fun whole-body activity!
Over the past few decades, several safety advances have made trampolines much safer than they used to be. For instance, new safety net placements and handle bar additions have reduced injury risk especially the smaller ones for toddlers and bigger kids aged 3-9. Of course, like any sport activity (bicycles, soccer, lacrosse, and the list goes on), there are always risks of injury, even with trampolines that seem very safe. Always supervise your kid on a trampoline, and never let more than one person use it at a time. For the Mayo Clinic’s statement regarding trampoline use, including how to use trampolines safely.
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