The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regularly publish statistics about the startling number of individuals hospitalized due to trampoline injuries yearly. According to the AAP, the most common trampoline injuries include broken bones, concussions, and head and neck injuries. These are the kinds of issues that require overnight hospital stays and can end up being very expensive. With this level of risk, it’s unsurprising that insurers are wary of issuing policies to trampoline owners. If you choose to have a trampoline, here’s how to be proactive about reducing risk.A trampoline purchase is not the time to be cheap. Purchase a new trampoline to take advantage of warranty protection from the retailer and the manufacturer. Periodically inspect the trampoline to look for defects and damage. Pay special attention to the springs which can rust. An adult should always watch kids on a trampoline. They should also enforce safety rules like limiting the number of people on the trampoline at a time and make sure that the kids bounce at the center of the mat. Using a safety net can reduce the likelihood of someone falling to the ground. This isn’t a foolproof method of preventing injury, however, as participants can still fall onto the sides and edges of the trampoline. This tip complements using a safety net. While you want to prevent falls as much as possible, they won’t go very far if someone does fall off. Keeping the trampoline low also makes getting on and off safer. Low hanging tree branches pose an overhead risk. Make sure the trampoline is placed a distance from trees or anything else that could hit someone on the head. To prevent your trampoline from blowing over in high winds, use a Trampoline Tie-Down Kit. It straps the springs to the ground with large metal stakes designed for this purpose and corkscrews. You don’t have to keep it there 24/7, but we recommend tying it down when conditions get too risky or unpredictable.