--- title: Jumping For Fun On Your Trampoline description: Trampolines can offer hours of enjoyment as long as you follow safety guidelines such as having an enclosure, adequate shock-absorbing pads and a ladder. image: https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hubfs/images/iStock_8677531_SMALL.jpg --- # Jumping For Fun On Your Trampoline 7/15/16 2:00 PM / by [Swingset & Toy Warehouse](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/author/swingset-toy-warehouse) There’s an old episode of *The Simpsons* where Homer Simpson sees an ad for a used trampoline and gets so excited he can’t even say the word. “Tramampoline! Trambapoline!” The whole thing ends the way all Homer’s schemes do – badly – but we understand his enthusiasm. [Trampolines](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/trampolines) are a great addition to your backyard, especially as your children outgrow swing sets. They can offer hours of enjoyment for you and your children. Here’s a primer on the right way – and the safe way—to buy a trampoline. ![Jumping For Fun On Your Trampoline](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/iStock_8677531_SMALL.jpg?width=789&name=iStock_8677531_SMALL.jpg "Jumping For Fun On Your Trampoline") ### Choosing A Trampoline When you set out to make this purchase, focus on two things: trampoline size, and trampoline safety. Trampolines typically come in a few different shapes: round, oval, rectangular and square. And each of these trampolines usually come in different sizes. The size you choose should depend on the size of your yard. A 7-foot or 8-foot trampoline would work for smaller yards with less space. With larger yards, you can get away with a larger trampoline.  There are also spring-free options to consider as well as accessories to help keep everyone safe. ### ![AOS-DB_GamePak-0612-XLarge.jpg](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AOS-DB_GamePak-0612-XLarge.jpg?width=320&name=AOS-DB_GamePak-0612-XLarge.jpg)Once you’ve bought your trampoline, it’s important to follow some safety rules: - Use safety pads and nets. Your trampoline should feature an enclosure – in other words, a net surrounding the trampoline. The frame, springs and landing surfaces should have shock-absorbing pads.  - Be sure to check your trampoline for tears in the fabric, deterioration and detachment on regular basis. Bad welds in the frame can cause cuts, so check the frame as well. - Your trampoline should be at ground level, and placed a safe distance from trees, clotheslines buildings and other hazards. You should have a clearance of 17 feet above the trampoline. - You should create a fall zone of at least eight feet around the outside of the trampoline. Keep this area clear. Make sure the trampoline is on soft, energy-absorbing ground: a soft, springy lawn, or sand, bark or other cushioning materials. Never put the trampoline on asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces without having a safety net or crash mats in place. - Have your children remove any jewelry or take any sharp objects from their pockets before using the trampoline. It’s a good idea. - Make sure your trampoline is free of moisture before using it. Wipe it down after rain or snow storms. A wet mat can cause users to slip and injure themselves. - One child at a time. When two people are jumping, they throw off each other’s timing. You get the other person’s momentum, which can send you higher in the air. - If you can’t avoid a situation where more than one kid uses the trampoline, you should at least make sure they’re kids of roughly equal height and weight. - Don’t allow children to perform somersaults or other potentially dangerous maneuvers while on the trampoline, unless they’re wearing protective gear like a harness, and have gotten some sort of expert instruction. - Trampolines are not recommended for children younger than 6 years old. - Don’t let kids jump off the trampoline. They should climb off. If they use a ladder to climb up and down, make sure you put the ladder away when the trampoline isn’t in use. We want your kids to enjoy your trampoline in a way that’s both fun and safe. Visit [Swingset & Toy Warehouse](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/) – either online or at one [of our locations](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/contact/locations/) -- to see our complete line of trampolines from [SpringFree](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/trampolines/springfree), [AlleyOOP](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/trampolines/alley-oop) and [Jump Sport](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/trampolines/jump-sport). Who knows? You might find something that can delight not only your children, but your inner child as well. Take a leap and find out. 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