Spring! Trampoline?

[Dreamalittledream]

Not sure what the weather has been like lately for wherever you happen to be in Canada...but 3 cheers for sunshine and OUTSIDE days with no wrestling with the snow gear .
Last year we had our trampoline (the big kind with the safety net) in a fenced off area inaccessible for the daycare kids. I'm debating moving it over so they (my 2+ year olds) can go on it this year (we have strict house rules for even our children, who are older....1 at a time, must be supervised etc.). We have a 2 year old son who I let on it last year; he really generated very little bounce, but had a blast when we put all kinds of beach balls in with him...Any thoughts? Too high of a safety risk?

[Play and Learn]

Just an FYI: I do know that some insurance companies won't insure you if you have a trampoline or a pool. Something to think about!

I personally wouldn't allow daycare kids on a trampoline, but that's just me....

[Inspired by Reggio]

I am with Play and Learn - double check with your insurance carrier that they are A) aware you have one cause mine every year has a 'checklist' they ask about every year at renewal and do you have a trampoline, pool, outdoor fire pit are a few of the things on it and B) that you are insured to actually USE IT as part of your business.

Personally I am another where the liability if something went wrong is so NOT worth the enjoyment it might bring to the kids .... way too many deaths associated with trampolines gone wrong

[sunnydays]

I'm with the others...I wouldn't use it for daycare. I won't even buy one for my own kids...I'm a worry wart when it comes to stuff like that. Especially with the the daycare, why take the risk when it isn't necessary.

[Dreamalittledream]

Yes, I realized that it's just not worth the risk. Rather them using their imaginations/playing in the sand etc. Very good point about the insurance/liability! Thanks so much

[lilac]

my daughter ended up in a cast from a trampoline accident.... fractured growth plate... no fun... I'm not a fan of trampolines!

[Sarah]

ok I feel really akward now! I have a trampoline, everybody use it. My kids, the DCK. Parents are aware. It is 2 max at a time, same age group, and the jumping has to stay playfull, and respectfull, nothing silly is permitted.

I remember my insurance asking for a pool, but they never asked for a trampoline, I would remember that!

You are scaring me!

[Judy Trickett]

Just an FYI: I do know that some insurance companies won't insure you if you have a trampoline or a pool. Something to think about!

I personally wouldn't allow daycare kids on a trampoline, but that's just me....

Moi aussi........

Yep, wouldn't happen here either. One, because it is against my insurance policy. And two, because trampolines are the one of the number one reason for emergency room visits. In North America 75,000 people go to the ER due to trampoline play EACH YEAR.

Too big a risk for me and my livelihood.

[Momof4]

My grandson broke his leg on a trampoline when he was only a toddler because a bigger kid landed on him. They scare me.

[mamaof4]

I love playing on trampolines but I would not use one for day care kids- I may consider one of those little ones for exercise, but that is it.