Are trampolines safe for children?
Jennifer Howson-Jones2013-10-15T23:37:11+00:00Dr. Jen would like to share this important message from the Canadian Pediatricians regarding trampoline use. Injury can also involve the teeth and face in young children. Are home trampolines safe? Home trampolines are not safe and the number of injuries related to trampoline use is on the rise in Canada. Can my child be injured on a trampoline? Trampoline injuries are most common among children 5 to 14 years of age and include: •cuts and bruises, •sprains and strains, •broken bones, •head injuries, and •though rare, injuries to the back and neck that have caused paralysis or death. [...]