Kids Can Bounce Their Way to Injury.

• Position: TRAMPOLINES

Bouncing on a trampoline may be your child's dream, but trampolines are one of the most-common causes of serious injury. According to the latest data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 100,000 trampoline-related injuries are treated annually in emergency departments across the U.S.

The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend trampolines in any setting. However, many kids use them anyway. The following information might be useful to lower injury risk:

* Make sure the trampoline has a net and shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks, and frame.

* Always supervise your children on a trampoline.

* Allow only...