Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hi Michele, We recently got a trampoline, primarily for our 13yo, although they all love it. First on general safety. We spent a lot of money to get an enclosure that is secured three different ways so if they hit it they bounce back in. (Some nets are secured with bungies and collapse if a child hits them; they are not safety enclosures. This trampoline also has springs that go off at alternating times, so it disburses the impact, so it is not like landing on concrete if they land wrong. The brand we chose is Alley-Oop. As far as Dylan goes, he went from being afraid to go in, to sitting with me, to sitting while we bounce him, to jumping holding onto us and now he is jumping independently, picking his knees way up etc. I know it is awesome for his balance. I have always joked that as he got bigger I would need to build a cage for him to keep him safe when he needed major input. I think we just got it. Dylan seems to regulate how he feels and when he is up to jumping. He either loves it or wants nothing to do with it. My only concern is retinal detachment. I have heard of CHARGErs who have detached their retinas from vigorous rocking, so am not sure of the risk of his jumping. Of course I did not think about that before we got it. Now I just pray a lot and am thankful for the good things we see happening while he was on it. The first day we got it, I had more interactive play with Dylan than I have had in years. I cannot describe what an awesome day it was. Kim Mom to Dylan 7 CHaRGE, Kayla 13, Tyler 16 > My non-CHARGE 12-yr-old son is dying for a trampoline. Does anyone know if > supervised use would be good or bad for Aubrie? My first thought was that the > sensory and balance experience would be great for her. But then I began to > wonder if it would strengthen or weaken her loose joints. Remember this hip > surgery coming up. I plan to call her PT and ortho nurse, but wondered what > kind of experiences and info you guys have. We are not really inclined to get > one because of the advertised dangers. But they are fun if used wisely. And > they have the enclosures now. So we are considering... > > Michele W > Aubrie's mom 6 yrs > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Aubrie, We bought a trampoline for Bryce and his sister about a year and a half ago and I think it's great for his balance and sensory issues- not to mention just plain old fun! But he doesn't have the hip issue. His only orthopedic issue is partially dislocated shoulders-so I can't help you there. We do have the enclosures which I feel are very safe. Bryce couldn't do it without them due to balance and lack of co-ordination. Deedee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 wesley has been on a tramp but he doesn't have hip troubles. because of his balance stuff he doesn't do well with jumping so if he does someone has to hold his hand or he has to have time totally to himself on it. he went to a party two years ago where lots of boys where on at the same time he couldn't handle that. we have found it helpful to put him on a blanket on the tramp have him sitting or on his knees and then pull the blanket suddenly . this makes him have to catch his balance but the tramp is soft so if he doesn't get it he is not hurt. Wes has more fun watching the other kids on it mostly. guess you have to decide if aubrie is one who will be determined to do things she is not safe at or one who will know her own limits and play it safe. KayRena mom wesley charge 10 Michele Westmaas wrote: > My non-CHARGE 12-yr-old son is dying for a trampoline. Does anyone > know if supervised use would be good or bad for Aubrie? My first > thought was that the sensory and balance experience would be great for > her. But then I began to wonder if it would strengthen or weaken her > loose joints. Remember this hip surgery coming up. I plan to call > her PT and ortho nurse, but wondered what kind of experiences and info > you guys have. We are not really inclined to get one because of the > advertised dangers. But they are fun if used wisely. And they have > the enclosures now. So we are considering... > > Michele W > Aubrie's mom 6 yrs > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hi Michele, I just talked with one of our magnificent PT's about the trampoline for Aubrie. She said she would NOT put Aubrie on it until after her surgery and when she is very stable. She said that given her already loose joints, she would not risk any more problems. Just one opinion, but this is a seasoned and gifted PT who has a lot of experience with our CHARGE kids and a variety of other kids and adults with " issues " . pam > ---------- > From: Michele Westmaas > Reply To: CHARGE > Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 9:49 PM > To: CHARGE List > Subject: trampolines > > My non-CHARGE 12-yr-old son is dying for a trampoline. Does anyone know if supervised use would be good or bad for Aubrie? My first thought was that the sensory and balance experience would be great for her. But then I began to wonder if it would strengthen or weaken her loose joints. Remember this hip surgery coming up. I plan to call her PT and ortho nurse, but wondered what kind of experiences and info you guys have. We are not really inclined to get one because of the advertised dangers. But they are fun if used wisely. And they have the enclosures now. So we are considering... > > Michele W > Aubrie's mom 6 yrs > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 That's what I was thinking but it sure helps to have an expert opinion. Sometimes what I think is logical doesn't really make sense because of something they know that I don't know. Michele W trampolines > > My non-CHARGE 12-yr-old son is dying for a trampoline. Does anyone know if supervised use would be good or bad for Aubrie? My first thought was that the sensory and balance experience would be great for her. But then I began to wonder if it would strengthen or weaken her loose joints. Remember this hip surgery coming up. I plan to call her PT and ortho nurse, but wondered what kind of experiences and info you guys have. We are not really inclined to get one because of the advertised dangers. But they are fun if used wisely. And they have the enclosures now. So we are considering... > > Michele W > Aubrie's mom 6 yrs > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Thanks to everyone for your comments and experiences re: tramps. I have a lot to think about. All of your input has been so helpful! Michele W Aubrie's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 haha,Michele, as I read your message and got to " tramps " I thought, " what DID we talk about?? " Of course, it all became crystal clear again! pam > ---------- > From: Michele Westmaas > Reply To: CHARGE > Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 11:47 AM > To: CHARGE List > Subject: re: trampolines > > Thanks to everyone for your comments and experiences re: tramps. I have a lot to think about. All of your input has been so helpful! > > Michele W > Aubrie's mom > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 I just wanted to ad that Whitney has colobomas are on her retina, but the retinal specialist said that the location on her retina was good. I mean that it won't detach because the missing tissue is down low, so you may want to find out the risks of her retina detaching before ruling out the trampoline. DeAnn Mom to Austin 8, 5, and CHARgE Whitney 8 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 , I have no experience with tramps except that I loved them as a child---didn't have one, but friends did. anyway, just a little story to tell you....my niece age 4--perfectly healthy was jumping on one this fall, at a fair, everything was fine she was jumping and came down on her feet said oh---started crying and would not pur weight on her leg--took her to get x-rayed and she broke her leg--just landed wrong. full leg cast for 6 weeks. she's fine now. hope all goes well, with all your surgeries and trips etc. I don't envy you, but send hugs and support your way!!! maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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