Trampolines and Inflatable bouncers
Trampolines and Inflatable bouncers
Backyard trampolines and inflatable bouncers are not recommended. Most injuries on trampolines occur while jumping on them and not from falling off.
If you choose to purchase a trampoline or inflatable bouncer, follow these safety recommendations:
- Enforce the rule that one child can be on the trampoline at a time during use.
- Never attempt flips without adequate gymnastics training.
- Never allow kids to play on a trampoline or inflatable bouncer unsupervised.
- Ensure that children remove shoes and jewelry before jumping on a trampoline or inflatable bouncer.
- Inflatable bouncers should not be used in the presence of high winds.
- The bouncers should be well secured to the ground and away from hazardous objects.
- Soft matting should cover hard surfaces around the open sides of the inflatable bouncer.
- Restrict the number of children playing on an inflatable bouncer according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Group children by age and size when playing on an inflatable bouncer.