Plum 4.5ft Children's Trampoline and Enclosure - Blue

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The steel frame is strong and robust, and the 30 steel springs are covered in foam pads to keep them away from children’s prying fingers – and safe from the weather, too. Clearpay lends you a fixed amount of credit so you can pay for your purchase over 4 instalments, due every 2 weeks. Springfree trampolines remain the world’s safest – the only ones, in fact, endorsed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Ask anyone with a trampoline in their garden and they’ll tell you it’s the best way to have fun without straying far from home.

The enclosure should be strong and weather-resistant and fit securely to the trampoline frame using padded poles – these prevent jumpers from landing on the springs and frame without compromising on the amount of jumping space. We were surprised by how much bounce it had for the size – thanks to the 36 springs – and the mat is durable. Above-ground trampolines are easier to set up and maintain, but they entail more safety risks and can be a blot on the landscape.

Our only real gripe is that the springs can squeak during bouncing, but it’s not so loud as to annoy the neighbours.

Kids from three to six years old can get bouncing on this compact trampoline, and the maximum user weight of 40kg means that it’ll be a while until they outgrow it and need a bigger model. Plum Products Ltd, t/a Plum Play is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pay4Later Limited, trading as Deko, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 728646). We also like the padded edges for extra safety, and it’s both quicker to assemble than others and more durable. Round is the most popular shape: it’s the cheapest to make, and the bounce is light and easy in the middle.It’s not quite as robust or long-lasting as the more expensive trampolines in our roundup, but it should see you through a few years of jumping. Assess weight limits: will the trampoline you have purchased be suitable for two or three kids bouncing at once?

This trampoline stands out for serious gymnasts for other reasons too: it’s got particularly professional jumping performance, due to the spring configuration, and there are five different sizes to suit all ages and gardens. More good news for parents is that the springs are fully shielded, and the frame provides stability on uneven ground (just don’t put it on too much of a slope). You should also ensure there’s enough space either side for the kids to get on and off and make sure it’s not near obstacles such as branches. A rectangular trampoline will suit those more serious about gymnastics, as they offer the best quality of bounce to achieve high jumps, while oval trampolines are great for narrower gardens – and for multiple jumpers, as bouncers don’t all tend to gravitate towards the middle.Also consider that trampoline netting doesn’t last forever as it can be torn rather easily or simply rot over time when exposed to direct sunlight. Be warned, though, that it’s very easy to underestimate just how much space you’ll need for a trampoline. The smaller springs give a contained bounce, all the while helping keep junior joints and bones safe from impact, giving you the parent peace of mind. The design has had a facelift since it first launched, with a shiny new black paint finish to replace the lacklustre stainless steel, plus a bright blue finish on the poles, padding and top rim.