children's trampolines

tkachev

This is probably not the best place to ask but.....I have promised my children a large (10 or 12 foot)trampoline for the garden. There are so many makes and I was wondering if anybody has any reccomendations or definate no no's ?

I will definately be buying a safety surround and was thinking a more expensive product is going to be better quality.

Any advice would be welcome,

Elizabeth

coco67

elizabeth, we had a 10ft trampoline and had no bother for years, its still going, an old friend had it for her kids when i moved, we got ours from ar*s, was solid and 12 month guarentee. good luck with finding one, they are all roughly the same nowadays so expencive isnt always better, have a look in toys*us for some examples as they usually have a couple of display models up.

happy bouncing

tkachev

Thanks Coco. Quite a few friends have the a**os model. They are good value. I have loads of info on various models; John Lewis, Tesco direct, TP toys but am confused by the choice. Sometimes I think it would be easier to live in Romania with 1 model only!

Elizabeth

valval

just know they are great fun my nephew and nice got one had great fun on it when managed to get on lol

barbara12

Hi Elizabeth
We have an 8ft one for our grandchildren....but in my mind it isn't big enough..there is an offer on at tes.. £99 for the 10ft with enclosure...
Barbara x
Sorry wrong supermarket...its Asd.

coco67

thats a good price and the tesco one is solid. worth you looking into if your still wanting one. elizabeth

barbara12

coco67 wrote:

thats a good price and the tesco one is solid. worth you looking into if your still wanting one. elizabeth

Hi Coco sorry I put the wrong supermarket...its Asd....me and my foggy brain :roll:

tkachev

Don't worry Del I know how annoying it is. A garden should be a sanctuary. We have to put up with the children behind peeping over our 6 foot hedge when on their trampoline. My autistic son hates noise and of course people have to turn their music up to very loud when the sun shines.He also gets very upset with lawnmower noise. I insist they do not shout and scream out in the garden.

Elizabeth

tkachev

Thanks Barbara. I'm not sure if an Asda near but that is a good price!

Elizabeth

coco67

elizabeth, have a look at asda direct you could get it delivered, might be worth a look and would save trying to lug it about as they are heavy. hope you fine one, xx

tkachev

I am under orders to find one. Also have to take into consideration that OH will need to put it together. I have been reading the reviews on sites and often they comment 2 people are needed to construct the thing!


Elizabeth

NinaKKang

Hi Elizabeth
We won ours so I don't know about makes, but it does take 2 (very strong) people to put them together. I know because I spent a fretful hour bossing around my hubby and his friend! You have to stretch the canvas tight and loop it over places etc etc all without it toppling over. NOT a 1 man job
Nxx

tkachev

That is one of my concerns, maybe Mr. Whirlwind will help and make himself useful? Well done for winning yours!

Elizabeth

tkachev

Well I have waited and waited and finally got a popular, well made brand for much less than half price. one 10 foot trampoline with surround and cover on its way!


Elizabeth

oneday

This is obvious but dont forget if a child or children are on the trampoline make sure there isnt a child under the trampoline treating it like a tent and sat there,otherwise jumping ones above could literally break kids neck!
I think one child a time on a trampoline is fine if its on grass but more than one child bumping heads or placed on concrete is an accident waiting to happen.

tkachev

Hi Oneday,

good point. I was a little concerned about the safety aspect,constant monitoring and that it will attract the kids in the garden behind who always try to antagonize my children when they are having fun. But it is good exercise and will get them out into the fresh air and away from the laptops and electronic games

Elizabeth

oneday

Hi
We havent got one...They are fun but as you say its the monitoring bit. One of my friends has one and says max 2 kids at a time plus its a magnet for other kids to come round and you could end up spending all your time watching.
The bit i said about a kid underneath was mentioned to me and i think i am quite on the ball about safety but when someone said be careful about that i felt sick at the thought. Also kids bounce into each other and bash heads. Some may say let them live, yes okay, depends on the child - mine fall over on flat ground never mind a trampoline.
Leisure centres have trampoline classes.
If you get one suppose youre going to have to have some timetable to avoid kids all diving on at any time when youre not there.

NinaKKang

Time and dosh well spent, Elizabeth - the kids will tire themselved out on it and it amuses them for HOURS

Nxx

tkachev

Our garden is very secluded with trees on 2 sides and a 6 foot hedge ar rhe back. The safety rule is 1 child on the trampoline at a time and I have a surround although I probably need a ladder too. I will be looking out for the child sitting underneath as I hadn't thought about that before. My son would probably choose to do that as it is snug and secluded.
I am always here and if they are outside I am watching. At least I can sit and watch.

Hi Nina I hope I don't live to regret this!

Elizabeth

NinaKKang

Hi Elizabeth,

You won't regret it, I promise... Once it's set up, try lying down on it - many's the summer afternoon I've had a nap on the trampoline - so comfy!

Nxx

oneday

I was tempted to go on my friends kids trampoling having not had one as a child but thought against it incase i caused more back problems. But some other mums said another problem occurs especially if youve had kids-have any mums found things happening..i.e. water department!!

NinaKKang

Yes! Having had 3 kids, I do have to "go" before I do any jumping on it

Nxx

lupin15

we use to have one and both our cat and dog use to sun bath on ours. our cage did get damaged from high winds (live in north yorkshire) and wished we had taken the cage bit off before...it is just something to think about when you get high winds.... the poles can get bend and they can take off.
Your kids will love it.... ours did.

tkachev

Cats! Hadn't thought about that but did get a cover. I can guarantee it will be left off unless I sort it.

Leaves could be another problem with all our trees.


Elizabeth