Friday, January 2, 2009

Trampoline Accessories Are Necessary For Safety

By Ned Dagostino

Trampolines are great fun for kids, and trampolines can be dangerous for children. This dichotomous situation keeps parents on tenterhooks when they see their young children flipping high in the air.

If you are one such parent, then take a look at the accessories that can minimize the risks of jumping on a trampoline.

The trampoline net is a basic necessity. It surrounds the trampoline in such a way that a child cannot fall out of the trampoline. Since most trampoline accidents happen this way, the trampoline net is a must-buy.

There are other safety accessories that enhance the safety level of a trampoline.

Equal in importance to the safety net is the padding on the frame of the trampoline. If Junior can fall out of the mat area, he might just as easily fall directly onto the hard steel frame that supports the trampoline mat. The impact of that collision is absorbed by the frame padding that comes with every trampoline. Time and use can damage the padding so that its cushioning effect is ineffective. If this is the case with the frame padding on your trampoline, then you should replace it at the earliest and avert a visit to the nearest emergency clinic!

Practical sense tells us that a wet trampoline mat is a slippery mat. If your child slips on the mat in the course of play, he can easily fall off the trampoline mat and hurt himself. Use a trampoline cover to keep the trampoline dry and safe.

So instead of biting your nails or hollering your head off, go out and get the accessories to make the trampoline safe for your child. Let the fun and excitement begin! - 16650

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