Is a mini trampoline safe for kids?

Written by Peppermint in Wednesday, April 18, 2007 under Toddler & Preschooler

Pure Fun 38-Inch Mini Trampoline
Price: ~~$49.99~~ $47.33

Q: I know on the box, they say for 18 and up, but I was just wondering if this is just for their protection. The trampoline is low to the ground and I thought my 4 year old might like to jump on one. Would this be too dangerous?
This trampline is less than a foot off the

A: They say they're not safe....but I have one for my kids and never had a problem. A better bet (and a cheaper one) is go to OneStepAhead.com or Toys R Us and get one that has a handlebar attached to it. I then have a strict rule with the kids that its one at a time, and they have to hold onto the handlebar. I suppose its a little safter then, lol.

Comments: 8

Noor:

We have one that has a net around it and it s extremely safe for children

Linda D:

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BOX!!!
18 AND UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

squeaker:

my daughter is 2 and has been playing on her aunts mini tramp since she could walk

she fell a couple times of course but its a very short fall

and i think the age on the box is just for the companies protection

bmwdriver11:

Are you talking about one of those tiny little exercise trampolines? If so, then yes, I think your child will be quite safe. Are you talking about some ugly backyard monstrosity that your neighbors will hate you for? Then no, they are not very safe. They give you a huge amount of liability, and you could even find that your homeowners insurance

LTD:

Anything that turns a child into a little missile can be dangerous...should your child fall off of it (highly likely since most 4 year olds coordination isn't even close to being fully developed) she/he could break an ankle, wrist, etc.
It never ceases to amaze me that when people read that their is an age on the box , that they think A: it

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