“A trampoline puts a child at risk for serious injuries... Kids sustain broken arms, legs and even break their necks which can lead to paralysis.
"Just as you would not let your child jump into a shallow swimming pool, you should not let them jump on a trampoline.”
[A] policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)... says safety measures such as enclosure nets and padding have not substantially reduced the risk.
“Therefore, the home use of trampolines is strongly discouraged,” the Academy statement said.
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