Safest & Best Trampolines for Kids in Australia

Yes, trampolines are safe for kids as long as you buy a safe trampoline and follow basic jumping rules (like one jumper at a time).  

What is a safe trampoline, though? 

Generally, you want to see the following features on a trampoline to consider it safe: 

• A strong, flexible, UV-resistant enclosure net to keep the jumper inside
• No springs or well-padded springs outside the jump area 
• Flexible enclosure rods that have no hard impact if fallen on
• Shock-absorbent mat with no hard edges
• Hidden galvanized steel frame that’s below the jumping surface

Only Springfree Trampolines come with all features listed above and are proven to eliminate 90% of product-related injuries by consumer group, CHOICE® (the nearest competitor only scored 63%). This is why Springfree trampolines are the safest trampoline for kids.  

You should only look to buy a backyard trampoline for a child if they are six years of age or older.

Children under the age of six may have an increased chance of sprains or fractures due to still undeveloped bones.

If your child is under six years old, consider buying a toddler trampoline for the short term and wait to invest in a backyard trampoline until they get older.  

Trampolines are excellent for the athletic development of kids, with jumping providing numerous health benefits. 

These include a better cardiovascular system, greater flexibility/balance and low-impact muscle and strength development, among others.  

Trampolines are particularly beneficial for sports like gymnastics and cheerleading, as they serve as a safe platform to practice your moves at home.  

Finding the right size for a child can be tricky. After all, the size they are now won’t be the size they are in a few years! 

We recommend always going bigger with a trampoline if you have growing children.  

For example, if you think a 10 ft trampoline would be fine for now, go with a 12 ft trampoline size or greater.  

Buying a large trampoline now will save you from having to go back and buy another trampoline because your child outgrew the previous one. 

Since Springfree Trampolines come with a 10-year warranty, think of how big they will be in 10 years to help with choosing a size.