[blparent] Trampolines, yes or no?

[Tammy]

Hi,

If I were going to shell out that kind of money for a backyard playground 
type thing, I'd buy a jumping castle or something along those lines.  Kids 
are such dare devels, and they don't often think before they do something 
dangerous, and having a trampoline is just asking for trouble in my opinion. 
there are just so many outside things to do that are safer, try a pogo stick 
or something like that.

hth

Tammy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Sonja Gunn
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 3:12 PM
To: blparents
Subject: [blparent] Trampolines, yes or no?

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!


I need all your opinions on outdoor trampolines.  My husband feels they are
not safe, and should not be used if I am alone here with the kids.  So, we
don’t have one.  We are outside of town, no public transit here, so if
someone got hurt, I’d have to call my folks or the ambulance.



Do any of you have a trampoline?  What are your concerns, and what are your
rules about it?

I ask because I have one child who is impulsive and very much a kinesthetic
learner.  He needs lots of body movement to have a good day without getting
into too much trouble.  A large outdoor trampoline would help him, but I’m
worried about accidents and ER trips.   I agree with my husband that it’s
peace of mind not to have one, so is there something else we could use
that’s just as stimulating?



Thanks for your opinions.

Sonja
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