When you're buying a trampoline, the main things to look out for are the features that have an impact upon the safety of the trampoline, which include the number of springs, thickness of trampoline pads and whether or not it has a safety enclosure. This does not apply to the small square trampolines.
An 8ft trampoline should have at least 45 trampoline springs and should have a minimum of 18mm thick trampoline pads. A trampoline enclosure is also a fundamental addition, ensuring that the user of your trampoline is protected and can develop as they get older.
What are the benefits of a trampoline?
Trampolines have been hugely popular around the world for many years for a number of reasons, each of which are suited to different types of people. A trampoline is a great way of doing exercise and keeping healthy, helping to stimulate muscles and getting valuable fresh air, especially for younger bouncers.
Trampolining is also an enjoyable way of keeping fit, slim and healthy, plus it's a great way of giving your child a head start in sport by enhancing their co-ordination.
A trampoline is always a very cost-effective addition to any household, offering far more long-term benefits than a games console or any other alternative, whilst also costing much less money.
Why are the trampolines featured on Toddler Trampolines more suited to my child?
Here at Toddler Trampolines, we have been providing people with safe, enjoyable trampolines for many years, giving us a wealth of experience and knowledge of the market. This understanding of the market and our key demographic of young children and their parents has enabled us to compile a range that comprises the best toddler trampolines on the market, from the biggest and best manufacturers.
Our toddler trampolines are designed to offer a combination of safety, quality and affordability, which is exactly what they do.
What should I do to keep the user of my trampoline safe?
There are a number of things that you can do to offer further protection to the user of your trampoline. Firstly, if you have a trampoline that is compatible, ensure that you have a safety enclosure, this will prevent the user from falling when bouncing. You could also ensure that the components of your trampoline are at their optimum safety levels by using a trampoline cover when it's not in use.
Other steps that you could take could be to supervise the user when bouncing, add a trampoline ladder, regularly replace or maintain the parts of your trampoline or anchor your trampoline to the ground.
How long will a toddler trampoline be suitable for my child?
The suitability of your toddler trampoline to your child, will depend on the sized trampoline that you have, with some being suitable for children in their teens.
The smaller, square toddler trampolines are only suitable for very small children, when they're still in their toddler stage. Larger toddler trampolines, so the 8ft trampolines can be used by people up until the age of around 11-12.
Which brand of trampoline is most appropriate for children?
The brand of trampoline that is most suitable for your child would depend on their age. The TP smaller square trampolines are designed to be used by very small children, around 6 months - 3 years, whereas the 8ft TP trampolines, Skyhigh trampolines and Fun trampolines can be used by children from around 2 years - 12 years. The 8ft trampolines are a good long-term investment, allowing for more advanced younger bouncers and offering excellent safety levels.
How can I maintain the condition of my trampoline?
It is very important to maintain your trampoline, as otherwise it could become unsafe. Key parts of your trampoline such as the pads, springs and bed should be protected and replaced when they become worn. The best way to sustain the condition of your trampoline is to use a trampoline cover, offering protection to all of the trampoline components throughout the winter and against bad weather conditions.
Trampoline pads and beds should be replaced as soon as they show signs of wear, costing very little on smaller trampolines but having a huge impact upon the safety of the user.
