AAP: Minitrampolines just as dangerous and full size trampolines

[Deb in IA]

Although the dangers of backyard full-size trampoline use have been previously shown, a new study is the first to examine the hazards associated with use of minitrampolines. In the study "Comparison of Minitrampoline - and Full-Sized Trampoline-Related Injuries in the United States, 1990-2002," researchers found that, while full-size trampolines are more likely to land someone in the emergency room, injury patterns caused by mini and full-size trampolines are similar. Researchers also cited a previous study of theirs that found that employing conventional prevention strategies, like including warning labels on trampolines or encouraging parental supervision, are inadequate in circumventing injuries. Researchers concluded that children should not use any type of trampoline as a play device at home. These findings support the current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy recommendations on trampolines.




Some words to remember as we head off for a summer holiday weekend . . .

 

[RitaZ.]

I think trampolines are dangerous. My neighbors have a big one with a mesh all around it, they have invited DD over to jump with them, we haven't allowed her to do it.

 

[MScott1851]

My first broken wrist was from a mini-trampoline.

OTOH, I never got hurt on a big one, but I thought I'd broken my brother's neck one time when we were playing "break the egg" and he landed squarely on his head. Scary!