Trying to figure out how to get your kids away from the television or PlayStation, but don’t know how? Why not get them outside with a new trampoline! Trampolines for kids are an excellent way to add fitness as well as fun to their play time.

There are so many different choices in trampolines for children that it is difficult to know what kind of trampoline would be the best, and safest, for your kids. They also range in prices from expensive to the affordable ones. To be able to make the best choice, there a number of different aspects to consider.

Here are a few tips to help you find the best trampoline for kids:

Tip 1- Before you purchase your first trampoline; make sure that the one you buy fits the purpose of why you are buying one. Pick a trampoline that is a good size for your kids. If you have a toddler, a 14 foot trampoline might not be the best way to go. If you have an older child who is very athletic and energetic, you will want to make sure that you get one that is big enough for them to be able to jump around on comfortably and have plenty of space.

Tip 2- Make sure that you have enough room for the kind of trampoline that you are wanting to purchase. For safety purposes, you should make sure that there is plenty of room for clearance around and over the trampoline. The trampoline should be far enough away from anything like trees and bushes, lawn furniture, children’s toys and other objects. Also make sure that there isn’t anything over the top of the trampoline. For kids that like to jump as high as they can, and learn flips and tricks, you need to have a good position where they won’t hit their heads on anything while jumping. Most importantly, always put your trampoline on a level area. You always want your kids to be safe while they are having fun.

Tip 3- If you have a younger kid that you are buying a trampoline for then you should consider getting one that has gripping handles. Trampolines for much smaller children can come with special handles for the kids to hold onto while they are jumping so they can maintain their balance until they get better. These types of trampolines also usually come with enclosures so that if they lose their balance, they won’t be able to fall off and get hurt.