| You would feel more at ease having trampoline | | | | young users. Critics claim though that they can |
| safety nets. The term itself gives the impression | | | | also create a false sense of security among |
| of genuine security. You should know though that | | | | parents. Indeed, having a reliable net to catch |
| not everyone agrees that using nets is a good | | | | stray jumpers may make some parents less |
| idea. Before you buy one, you need to be aware | | | | watchful. Experts stress though that accidents |
| of the issues surrounding it. | | | | other than falls can still happen because of |
| What They Do | | | | unsupervised trampoline use. |
| Nets are placed around trampolines. Once put up, | | | | There are some activities kids engage in when |
| they create the image of a play pen enclosure. | | | | they are not watched. They can for example get |
| These nets are intended to prevent accidental | | | | on the trampoline in groups. This can lead to them |
| falls by users. They are therefore especially useful | | | | bumping against each other on air or as they land. |
| when you have very young or small jumpers. | | | | Individual users can also additionally engage in |
| Because they enclose a jumping mat, they also | | | | advanced jumps or flips that may be dangerous |
| serve as a reminder to users where the center | | | | just because they think that a net can keep them |
| of a mat should be. | | | | safe. Experts note that injuries from trampoline |
| Nets can be used together with safety pads. | | | | use are usually attributed to causes that are not |
| These pads go around the frame and springs of a | | | | due to falling from trampolines. |
| trampoline. They prevent injuries from accidentally | | | | In other words, nets can make parents and kids |
| hitting the frame or getting toes and fingers | | | | complacent. This should not be the case though. |
| pinched by the springs. Nets can go around the | | | | Nets can and do offer protection but no one |
| safety pads. Many safety experts suggest though | | | | should trust everything to a safety net. Parents |
| that nets should go around the inner portion of | | | | should continue to monitor trampoline use. Young |
| the frame and pads. | | | | kids should also be periodically reminded of what is |
| There are different net sizes to choose from. | | | | safe to do on a trampoline. First time jumpers |
| Some manufacturers claim that they have nets | | | | should at least be taught the fundamentals of |
| that will fit every standard trampoline design and | | | | safe jumping. Toddlers too should not be allowed |
| size. As an extra precaution though, you should | | | | to jump with bigger kids. They may be better off |
| measure your trampoline and refer back to the | | | | on mini trampolines with handle bars. |
| net manufacturer to make sure you have a | | | | It is not entirely fair to discount the value of |
| perfect fit. Check if a company has a good return | | | | trampoline safety nets. There is no doubt that |
| policy in case your net does not fit. | | | | they have been a lot of help to some parents |
| Why Some Object | | | | and kids. You should always remember though to |
| Not everyone is happy about trampoline safety | | | | continue to be vigilant even when you have them |
| nets. It is true that they can offer protection to | | | | around. |