The risks of trampolines for children
Children love it. Jump and jump without stopping ... what fun! But we must bear in mind las that trampolines, like the rest of swings and outdoor games for children, entail their risks. A mother warns us through her Facebook page of how dangerous it can be for a child, if she has the same bad luck t
Children love it. Jump and jump without stopping ... what fun! But we must bear in mind las that trampolines, like the rest of swings and outdoor games for children, entail their risks. A mother warns us through her Facebook page of how dangerous it can be for a child, if she has the same bad luck that her son had. Pay attention, because we tell you what are the risks of trampolines for children. What are the risks of trampolines for children
Kait Ellen's son,
Colton, only 3 years old sal, jumped next to the other children, innocently and joyfully, but after one of his jumps , landed badlyright on the edge that separates one trampoline from another, with such bad luck that the femur fractured. His mother shared this image to warn of what can happen in this seemingly innocent children's game. However, the case of little Colton is not unique. Every year, thousands of people (mostly children) are injured by playing on trampolines (which in many other places they call trampolines). Only in Spain, it is estimated that more than 10,000 children suffer an injury in this type of game per year. The main reasons for the injuries are: - Falling incorrectly. - Colliding with other children.
- Burning with the trampoline due to friction.
- Try to do impossible flips.
- Fall off the trampoline.
- Ankle sprain.
- Wrist sprain.
- Sprain of the neck.
So behind this fun game
there is also the risk of injuries related to burns, traumatisms, dislocation and breaking of some bone.
For this reason, many pediatricians, supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics, insist on prohibiting the use of this game for children under 6 years of age. Bones before this age, they say, are not prepared to withstand such an impact when jumping at high altitude and with such force repeatedly. According to these pediatricians, 75% of children's accidents in trampolines, however, occur by impact between children while jumping on a circular and closed trampoline. How to avoid injuries to children in trampolines To avoid injuries to children when playing on trampolines,
we should take into account these recommendations of the American Pediatric Association
: - Avoid children under 6 years.- The protective padding of the mats must be in good condition.
- If the room is small, avoid jumping two or more children at the same time.
- The trampolines should be installed on a flat surface and at ground level, not on a surface with a small unevenness.
- Before the child enters the mat, explain that there are somersaults and pirouettes that should not be performed because they can be dangerous for the neck and back.
- Watch the child while jumping.
Yes, many will think that they are risks that all children have had with other games.
Also those who dare to climb trees
. But in this case we can avoid some possible dislikes.
