Nanny likes to come out with statements on "the bleedin' obvious" at times.Don't know why, maybe she just likes the sound of her own voice?
Anyhoo, her so called "health experts" have just issued guidance on how to use trampolines.
Now that's a useful way to spend taxpayers' money!
The "experts" have noted that people can injure themselves if they fall off a trampoline, or if they jump into a tree.
No kidding!
Therefore physiotherapists have said that equipment should be set up away from trees and fences.
Those of you who are too dimwitted to appreciate the risks of falling off one of these things, or of bouncing up into trees and other assorted overhangs, should read the advice given out by Nanny's experts:
-Set the trampoline up in hole, so falling distance is not as great
-Keep it free of fences and trees
-Ensure springs, hooks and frame all covered by padding
-Place cushioning, such as wood chips or padding around trampoline
-Children should always be supervised
-Only one person should use it at a time
-Children under six should not use them
-Do not exit trampoline by bouncing
-Remove all jewellery
Got that everyone!
Call me stupid, but isn't the above list just plain simple common sense?
As Chartered Society of Physiotherapy representative, Peta Smith, said:
"..bounce safely"
Those of you who are just too stupid to use one of these things, without a book of instructions, should visit the ROSPA trampoline factsheet.
Honestly, I don't know how much more of this idiotic "advice" I can stand.
ReplyDeleteI agree that a lot of the advice is stating the bleedin' obvious but there are some points I'd disagree with:
ReplyDelete-Set the trampoline up in hole, so falling distance is not as great
Bollocks. You can get nasty injuries from certain manoeuvres on the trampoline itself (e.g. back drops are especially risky as a mistake could lead to a broken neck).
-Place cushioning, such as wood chips or padding around trampoline.
While wood chips might be a good idea, safety padding can lead to a false sense of security. Children might think it is safe to bounce off. Worse still, they might be tempted to do more risky things because in their eyes, the safety measures allow them to take more risks.
-Children under six should not use them
Why not? You can get very small trampolines for kids. And what about bouncy castles etc. - often found at fairs, fetes and school fund raisers? I've often seen children under six using them and they're often used by lots of kids at the same time... this is surely a bit dangerous... will Nanny ban these as well?
Some of you are taking this far to seriously, ie Alan. Just chill out, stop being such a drama queen this is helpful advice. In bouncy castles there is less chance of falling off as there is a wall all around it. Jeez..
ReplyDeleteI dunno. There's something about my kid's brain being sloshed around rythmically and repeatedly on a trampoline that just doesn't give me a warm and fuzzy feeling you know...
ReplyDeleteWhen my daughter comes to me after a few minutes on a friend's trampoline and says, "Dad, my head feels hot and my ears are ringing,"
I say, "OK, that will be enough of that!"
MY SON CAME HOME TO DAY WITH A BRUSED NECK CHEAST AND STURNUM FROM JUMPING ON A FRIENDS TRAMPOLINE ! HE IS NO LONGER ALOWED ON ANY SUCH DEVICE
ReplyDeleteThose are important things to know by trampoline players, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete