Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 Hi : you should try a fitness type sporting goods store and get an adult exercise min tramp. They are usually sturdier, as they are intended for a heavier individual. HSN or QVC may have one also. D Trampoline I bought my son a minitrampoline twice and he broke them both. Can anyone recommend a good sturdy minitrampoline for inside the house? It was extremely helpful with his crashing and banging and high energy levels at night. He would crawl in the bed after jumping on it most of the eveninng while watching TV and/or videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 I checked online and found a web site for what we have, a Rebounder. https://reboundair.securesites.com/vhosts/rebound-aerobics/products1.htm We have had this one for a few years and it is still going strong. We also have a 13' one for outside. Evan is over 93 lbs now and can bounce for hours. We were lucky enough to get ours at a church yard sale but this one, our 4th small trampoline, outlasted all the others. Of course, it is built for heavy adults. My grown niece and have bounced on it together which would be about 250 lbs. Holiday Greetings Betty -60 - Effexor, Omega 3's grandma and guardian to - 11 yo-- Bipolar/ADHD on Depakote, Adderall, Omega 3's Evan - 8 yo nonverbal autism on 4 mg Risperdal - 6 - Bipolar/ADHD/RAD/PTSD on Tegretol, Adderall, Clonidine .1 mg, Omega 3's mother to , -31- their mom - Bipolar/ADHD on Topamax wife to Bob -71- Effexor and too many more to remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 <smile> , I wish I could help you! They just trashed our mini-trampoline too! This one lasted just about a year, though. It was from Sears. Happy Holidays! Jen, Lexapro mom to: Breanna: 9, PDD-NOS, BP: Lithium 300mg BID, Risperdal .5mg TID, Nadolol 20mg BID, Welbutrin 100mg AM 3rd Grade, Self-Contained w/IEP Brennalyn: 7, gifted, first grade Liam: 3 PDD-NOS, Reflux: Zantac BID wife to: Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 What about a bouncy ball...the kind with a handle that he could hold and sit on the ball? Works great for my daughter! (and they're cheap!) Penny Trampoline I bought my son a minitrampoline twice and he broke them both. Can anyone recommend a good sturdy minitrampoline for inside the house? It was extremely helpful with his crashing and banging and high energy levels at night. He would crawl in the bed after jumping on it most of the eveninng while watching TV and/or videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2003 Report Share Posted September 1, 2003 Hi Betty, When my son was younger he also had a real need for the trampoline. We went through a couple of those small ones. What In fact they had one at school. When he got older he graduated to the bike and rollerskates. They allowed him to do that at school as well. The bike was a bit of a problem at times for me here at home. A couple of times he took off on our forest road and went miles before we found him so we had to hide it. Then he took off walking instead! Fortunately now that he is a teenager he hasnt been taking off. We still take him on hikes to burn off the energy so he will sleep well. Now his big need is water. He seems to need to be in the pool now. Our kids do tell us what they need. Glad to hear you have the trampoline back! Sandy > > > __________________________________ > > > Message: 5 > Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 21:50:26 -0700 > From: " Betty " <banthony@...> > Subject: New trampoline and maybe sleeping through the night once more. > > The boys' 4 year old trampoline bit the dust a couple of weeks ago and we > had to take it down. that caused a lot of screaming on Evan's part and even > though I put his small excercise one in the back yard it just was not the > same. Evan started waking up around 4 or 5 a.m. and not going back to > sleep. I was really concerned because even the sleeping tablets or melatonin > did not get him through the night. Of course, this meant a tired boy and > lots of screaming later in the day. > > Well, I had went online and found a 14' trampoline on close-out here in > California and bought it. It did not take long to get here and we have it > back up and the boys a-bouncing. Not only are they happy to be burning off > their excess energy again but Evan has been going back to bed on his own > with no melatonin and best of all--sleeping through the night. Maybe I am > too hopeful and it will not last but I am still hoping that it is the > missing ingredient that caused him to start waking up early and also kept > him from going to sleep like he normally did. > > > BETTY ANN-61 yo, possibly Bipolar but undx'd, > Effexor, Buspar, Lorazepam as needed, Serenity > grandma and guardian to > ANDREW - 12 yo-- Bipolar/ADHD, Homeschooled > Depakote 500 mg. 2 x daily, Adderall 30 mg daily, Abilify 7.5 mg 1 x daily > EVAN - 9 yo-- nonverbal autism > Risperdal 2.5 cc daily, Abilify 15 mg 1x daily > DAVID 7 yo Bipolar/ADHD/PTSD > Adderall 20 mg daily, 1 mg Risperdal 2 x daily > and mother to ANDREA -32 yo, their mom - > Bipolar/ADHD, Topamax, Tegretol, Singular, Serenity > wife to BOB - 72 yo, a very patient and tired grandpa > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2003 Report Share Posted September 1, 2003 When he got older he graduated to the bike and rollerskates. They > allowed him to do that at school as well.>> I thought that I would teach Evan how to ride on the scooter since his brothers both have one even though I knew that it was not a good idea for him. Our one and only lesson, he shoved the scooter toward me as he leaped off the other side and took off running. That was the end of that bright idea. He had a 3 wheeler at his old school but not at the one he has been at for the past two years. No fences around that one. Now that he is back at the school that is completely fenced in, perhaps he will be able to ride the 3 wheeler again. If he was not such a runner I would be glad for him to have a bike. Actually was pretty old before we would permit him to ride one since he liked to ride down the middle of the dividing line. followed in his foot steps so he only has a scooter now. BETTY ANN-61 yo, possibly Bipolar but undx'd, Effexor, Buspar, Lorazepam as needed, Serenity grandma and guardian to ANDREW - 12 yo-- Bipolar/ADHD, Homeschooled Depakote 500 mg. 2 x daily, Adderall 30 mg daily, Abilify 7.5 mg 1 x daily EVAN - 9 yo-- nonverbal autism Risperdal 2.5 cc daily, Abilify 15 mg 1x daily DAVID 7 yo Bipolar/ADHD/PTSD Adderall 20 mg daily, 1 mg Risperdal 2 x daily and mother to ANDREA -32 yo, their mom - Bipolar/ADHD, Topamax, Tegretol, Singular, Serenity wife to BOB - 72 yo, a very patient and tired grandpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Personally, it was great for . He was able to burn off all kinds of energy. For my husband who attempted a flip, he broke his back in three places and was off work for a long time. For my son TJ who bounced on it (even though opened up a beanie baby and thought it was kewl to see all those white beads bounce around), he didn't enjoy the trip to the ER and ENT to remove a bead that flew into his ear. I'd check with your homeowners to see if they even cover the trampoline. You may have to pay more to cover the trampoline. trampoline > I've been thinking about getting my kids (Amelia 7 w/ds and Jake6) a > trampoline with safety net. Is this a terrible idea? I have not done any > research and would love any and all input. > > Thanks, > Ann > > > --------------------------------- > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user > panel and lay it on us. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 hi Ann generally trampolines are a great idea for all kids. if your child has a diagnosed Atlantoaxial Instability then i would ask the doctor first. apart from that, kids with a very low muscle tone should not jump togehter with other kids because the uncontrolled jerky jump movements that result by coming down in different rhythyms can cause injuries. kids with a good muscle tone can (mostly) compensate this and have fun together on a tramp. kids with low muscle tone should just be a tad more careful. have fun! gundula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 We have always had a trampoline. And never had an injury. We have the enclosure, older kids are on at one time, little kids on at another. One jumps at a time. It has an enclosure. We are very, VERY strict and it takes very little to loose it. My niece has no rules and it scares me to see her kids on theirs, but they also have had no injuries. Perhaps we have been lucky because I have heard the horror stories, and even heard of children getting killed on them. Lots of things to consider. And while we are on the subject....... has anyone had an older child have surgery for AAI? If so, would you be willing to talk with a parent in my area who is going to go through it? Please email me privately , if so. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Sorry for the bummer news......but I have only heard that doctors DO NOT LIKE them. They are very dangerous. I, myself asked and got the 'thumbs-down' Laurie ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Have him/her checked for AAI first Di An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. trampoline > I've been thinking about getting my kids (Amelia 7 w/ds and Jake6) a > trampoline with safety net. Is this a terrible idea? I have not done any > research and would love any and all input. > > Thanks, > Ann > > > --------------------------------- > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user > panel and lay it on us. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hi Ann, I have heard about this new kind of springless trampoline. I do not know anything personally about it though. Supposedly it eliminates all the dangers associated with the springs. This is their website: http://www.springfreetrampoline.com/ This page specifically states why they are safer (of course since it comes from the company itself, it most likely is a little biased :-) http://www.springfreetrampoline.com/index.php/nav/safetystatistics But lately I have read about it in more places then just advertisement from their company. Worth a look. Good luck, > From: Ann Masch > Subject: trampoline Date: Fri, 7 >Sep 2007 06:25:59 -0700 (PDT) > >I've been thinking about getting my kids (Amelia 7 w/ds and Jake6) a >trampoline with safety net. Is this a terrible idea? I have not done any >research and would love any and all input. > > Thanks, Ann > > >--------------------------------- Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? >Perfect. Join 's user panel and lay it on us. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hi Ann, I'd say go for it. Make sure you get an enclosure and of course set some rules. We got one for about 3 yrs ago, she and our now 2 yo granddaughter love it. Especially when on it together. Of course only one bounces at a time and an adult is standing on the ground watching. But they have alot of fun. Cailyn (granddaughter) loves to run around in circles on it. Oh and she was just up at the state fair with her mom and aunt, she weighed over 20 lbs so got to go on the trampolines there. Stood really still to be hooked up in the harness and when she wouldn't jump they pulled her down and she bounced up, they did this a few times, (her mom) says she was flying about 20 ft up. She really enjoyed it. Joy (Mom to 17, ds) Ann Masch wrote: > > I've been thinking about getting my kids (Amelia 7 w/ds and Jake6) a > trampoline with safety net. Is this a terrible idea? I have not done > any research and would love any and all input. > > Thanks, > Ann > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 We have had ours for about 5 years, with the enclosure. No accidents, but it's easy to see how there could be. We have rules... one jumper at a time ONLY, with the exception of a game they made up where they basically jog/bounce around the edges (and the rules here are, don't get close to the person in front of you, don't pass anyone, if someone falls down, everyone stop immediately) and the biggest rule at all times...NO FLIPS! I also made permission slips in the beginning, though I understand that here in CA, we'd still be sued into the ground if a kid had an accident, parental permission or not. On the other hand, in kindergarten, Sammy's best friend broke her leg (both bones, snapped near the ankle) after three single bounces.... mom was standing right there. 4th grade brother was jumping, and apparently he weighed so much more than she did that his bounce was coming up, and she was going down and it had the effect of her landing on concrete rather than the tramp (that's sorta how the Dr. described it to them). She recovered fine, but it was the week before Christmas and it was not fun for them to be carrying a kid around in a full leg cast :-) Overall, they are great exercise, the kids love them, and IMHO, are reasonably safe if used carefully and with rules and parental control. I know that accidents do happen, but accidents happen to kids riding their bikes, playing sports, living life. It's hard to look at tramp statistics and know if these awful accidents were supervised kids, jumping for fun, or from unsupervised, multi-jumping mahem... obviouslly, even a supervised kid can have an accident, but I think the statistics are probably skewed. We loved to watch go from basically just sitting and bouncing a bit, to running all around the outside and bouncing like crazy.... it was huge for her gross motor development, and she's not really into exercising much, so it was great for her. We did have her neck X-rayed before we got it. , mom to (11), (9 DS), and Sammy (8) Ann Masch wrote: > I've been thinking about getting my kids (Amelia 7 w/ds and Jake6) a > trampoline with safety net. Is this a terrible idea? I have not done > any research and would love any and all input. > > Thanks, > Ann > > --------------------------------- > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user > panel and lay it on us. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 We ordered ours from Abilitations-It has a handle on it-which is great for my son who just turned 3-esp. since jumping is so tough for him-and his balance isn't great either. It cost around 160.00. ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & amp; Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Charlie loves his mini-tramp. His has handles, but would have bought one with out, too. [ ] Trampoline I am going trampoline (minitramp) shopping and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. Plain minitramp...no handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I got one that is fine at Toys R Us. I think they sell the same one at Walmart. It is only $30. I think they only sold one indoor smaller one (at least at the store I went to), so I can't recall the brand. It is black in the center and blue on the outside if that helps. Michele > > I am going trampoline (minitramp) shopping and was wondering if anyone > had any suggestions. Plain minitramp...no handles. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 We got this one. I like it because it's oval which gives a lot of room for error:-) All three kids love to jump on it. I think you can assemble it without the handle. I didn't buy it from this store, not sure where I ordered it. http://www.dynamicfitness.com/detail.aspx?ID=1494 > > I am going trampoline (minitramp) shopping and was wondering if anyone > had any suggestions. Plain minitramp...no handles. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 We bought ours at Dick's (adult one for exercise), and it does the job. Cheap, too. Maybe $20? No handle. > > I am going trampoline (minitramp) shopping and was wondering if anyone > had any suggestions. Plain minitramp...no handles. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks! I am finding trampoline shopping more fun than researching all the negative. > > > > I am going trampoline (minitramp) shopping and was wondering if > anyone > > had any suggestions. Plain minitramp...no handles. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 My thought was he may jump more if I hold his hands...kind of like distracted so his fears leave??? > > Charlie loves his mini-tramp. His has handles, but would have bought one > with out, too. > > [ ] Trampoline > > > > I am going trampoline (minitramp) shopping and was wondering if anyone > had any suggestions. Plain minitramp...no handles. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I got mine with no handles at Walmart for $19.99 and I have it in front of TV... the bounce on it while watching it!!! Love, Gabby. :0) --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Mine never had a handle and they not only learned to jump but their balance is impeccable!!! Love, Gabby. :0) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 YOu know your kid. If you jump on it, I bet he will try and do the same. [ ] Trampoline > > > > I am going trampoline (minitramp) shopping and was wondering if anyone > had any suggestions. Plain minitramp...no handles. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Ditto Joan, I agree. Just to be on the safe side…….. From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of Joan ValleeSent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 4:04 PMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Re: Tasha - Swimming and Gymnastics I would put it away and out of sight so he doesn't see it. Out of sight ,out of mind. See what the specialist says in a few weeks. Joanmom to Hayden 4Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX From: " Bell, Alison " <alison.bell@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Wed, May 11, 2011 3:42:37 PMSubject: RE: Tasha - Swimming and Gymnastics Hi I only joined the group a couple of days ago, but this email is v interesting to me. One of Johannes' first birthday presents was a small trampoline (it has a very small base and a handle to hold on to). He bounces a tiny bit using his knees at the moment. Do you think that it will be ok? He loves it, but if it's harming him then it will go! I asked the orthopaedic surgeon last week and he said it'd be ok - but (a) I got the impression he is very much a generalist and didn't know much about scoliosis (which is why we're being referred) and ( I didn't describe the trampoline in detail. Am I being over cautious - or would it be better to get rid of it? Your views would be appreciated. We won't see the specialist for weeks and weeks - I found out yesterday that the waiting list is 13 weeks(?!!!), plus the time for the doctor to send the letter (3 weeks!)... so waiting to speak to them seems a bit long. Thank you Alison From: infantile scoliosis treatment on behalf of Sent: Wed 11/05/2011 21:18infantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Tasha - Swimming and Gymnastics Tasha,Our doc highly recommended swimming for Noah to help build up his core back muscles. He said swimming is great for Scoliosis kids.In regards to gymnastics though - I'd get some second opinions and do some research. I know that trampline use is discouraged for our Scoli kids because it decompresses the spine. Even if you avoid the trampoline at gymnastics I would think a lot of the other activities might have similar effects. I know our doc had one of his Scoli patients quit gymnastics for this reason. Granted every child is different and in this patient's case she has scoli and suspected connective tissue disorder (so that could have been the determining factor.) Anyway...just something you might want to consider looking into further.~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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