Garden trampolines 'getting safer all the time'
24/11/2010 Most parents are fully aware of the benefits available to children using garden trampolines for outdoor play, but potential safety risks make some families hesitant to purchase one.
According to expert Rowan Queen, trampolines for the garden offer a wealth of health and developmental benefits to children, but, as with any physical activity, there is a slight danger of injury.
"There have been newer designs and features that have been [introduced in recent years], including spring-less units and improved safety enclosures, mats and padding," he explained.
Parents who buy their children trampolines for the garden were therefore advised to choose a model with a trampoline safety net, which could save youngsters from falls.
Meanwhile, the Cardio Twister blog has suggested that there is nothing better for a family's overall health than getting into the garden and exercising outdoors, with an eight or 12ft trampoline being an ideal starting point.
According to expert Rowan Queen, trampolines for the garden offer a wealth of health and developmental benefits to children, but, as with any physical activity, there is a slight danger of injury.
"There have been newer designs and features that have been [introduced in recent years], including spring-less units and improved safety enclosures, mats and padding," he explained.
Parents who buy their children trampolines for the garden were therefore advised to choose a model with a trampoline safety net, which could save youngsters from falls.
Meanwhile, the Cardio Twister blog has suggested that there is nothing better for a family's overall health than getting into the garden and exercising outdoors, with an eight or 12ft trampoline being an ideal starting point.
