Trampoline Safety Pads - How Can Trampoline Safety Pads Help Protect My Kids?

Trampoline Safety Pads

One of the chief reasons that people are hesitant to purchase a trampoline is that they are wary of their safety records. The fact of the matter is that there is a small amount of inherent risk involved with using a trampoline, simply due to the nature of the device itself. However, there are many accessories available to make your trampoline experience as fun and safe as possible, and the majority of these accessories are inexpensive and easy to use. One of the single most important and beneficial accessories that no trampoline can do without are trampoline safety pads. These vinyl and foam pads are designed to protect jumpers from the potentially harmful springs and frame found on all trampolines, and now these pads come standard with most new trampolines.

Are they needed?

There is a good reason that almost every brand-new trampoline on the market now comes standard with trampoline safety pads – this one simple safety accessory can greatly reduce your chance of injury while jumping on your trampoline. In addition to protecting jumpers from painful and potentially serious spring-related pinches, they also prevent serious injury by providing a cushion between the jumper and the metal of the trampoline frame. Even a couple inches of foam padding can go a long way toward preventing the broken bones and concussions that many jumpers fear may come from bouncing on their trampoline.

Materials

The majority of trampoline pads on the market are made of the same materials: foam padding surrounded by a shaped vinyl cover. They generally have either ties or elastic loops which attach them to the frame and secure them in place. You can extend the life of trampoline safety pads by attaching them a little loosely so that changes in spring tension do not rip the ties. In addition, the vinyl can be kept attractive if you clean/treat them with vinyl cleaner/conditioner regularly. This keeps the pad from being damaged by the elements. Additionally, most standard trampoline covers are designed to protect these pads as well, and can keep them from becoming damaged by extreme weather conditions.

Make it last

Even though trampoline safety pads often come standard and are quite inexpensive to replace, most people still want to get as much life out of them as possible. There are a few things that you can do to extend the life of your safety pads. First, remember that they are not seats and do not allow them to be used as such. Secondly, keep your pets away from them, as they are notoriously attractive as chew toys. Finally, if your trampoline has an attached enclosure, make sure that your pad does not rub against the enclosure poles, as this can cause holes to wear in the vinyl over time.