Because of the high injury rate, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend the use of home trampolines. If you are considering buying a trampoline, you may want to consider other activities for your children instead. Before making your decision, be sure to read additional injury and safety information. Injuries to children playing on trampolines are on the rise, mainly because trampolines have increased in popularity.
Serious injuries occur to all parts of the body, including the neck, arms, legs, face and head.
Head and neck injuries are the most serious injury associated with trampolines. Neck injuries usually happen when children try to do flips and land on their head or neck instead of their feet. Every year many children are paralyzed for life from a trampoline injury. The injury rate is highest for children younger than 6 years old. When two people use the trampoline, the person weighing less is 5 times more likely to be injured than the heavier person.