Trampoline safety: Tips to protect your kids from injuries this holiday season
The holiday shopping season is here and trampolines are a favorite for kids and parents.
While trampolines can provide hours of fun and exercise, they also pose a high risk for injury, which can include concussion, broken bones, sprains, bruises, scrapes, cuts, and head and neck injuries.
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to follow these safety tips to help prevent serious injuries.
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Check your homeowner’s insurance. Make sure your policy covers trampoline injuries.
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Check the trampoline often for damage. Make sure all the protective padding is in place. Make sure the netting has no holes or rips. Repair any damage before it’s used again.
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Make sure an adult supervises all jumping time. Don’t let anyone on the trampoline without an adult nearby to watch.
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Make rules and enforce them. Permit only one person on the trampoline at a time. Forbid jumpers from doing tricks that can cause injury. This includes flips and somersaults. Don’t allow jumpers to jump with objects. They can cause injury to the jumper.
Injuries from trampolines can be serious. They include broken bones, concussions, and head injuries. To make an appointment for trampoline or other bone-related injuries, call 210-56-SPORT or visit UTHealthCare.org/SportsMedicine for more information.