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You can feel the quality of the engineering, from the thickness of the steel to the superior netting and the quality of the bounce. Key specs — Size: 11 x 11ft; Frame: Powder-coated galvanised steel; Netting included: Yes; Warranty: 10 years for enclosure netting, frame and jump mat. Buy now from Springfree Trampoline.

We were surprised by how much bounce it had for the size — thanks to the 36 springs — and the mat is durable. Our little testers liked the lower height — making it easy to get on and off — and the galvanised steel frame and safety enclosure will do you proud in terms of durability and safety.

Be sure to only let one child on at a time, though. Key specs — Sizes available: 6ft; F rame material: Galvanised steel; Netting included? This octagonal trampoline makes it easy to jump straight upwards, as opposed to round frames that bounce you towards the centre of the trampoline.

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. Key specs — Sizes: 2 octagonal 10ft and 12ft ; Frame: Galvanised steel; Netting included: Yes; Warranty: 10 years rust causing failure for frame, 1 year for all other parts. Buy now from TP Toys.

The most recent addition to the lineup covers a massive 12ft x 17ft 3. The rectangular shape is also good for narrow gardens, as is the OvalPOD range from the same brand. This high-spec range has a classy grey powder-coated frame, high-quality XPE foams on the enclosure poles, patented G3 shock-corded rods for easy assembly and safer jumping, and robust T-connectors joining the sections of the top rails for added stability.

All sizes except the 6ft x 9ft 1. Key specs — Sizes: 5 rectangular 6ft x 9ft, 8ft x 12ft, 9ft x 13ft, 10ft x 14ft and 12ft x 17ft ; Frame: Galvanised steel; Netting included: Yes; Warranty: 10 years against rust causing failure for frame, 5 years against bed stitching and springs rusting or snapping, 2 years against net and pad ripping 6ft x 9ft warranty for frame 5 years and 1 year on all other parts.

Overall, this trampoline, while expensive, certainly performed well against all our criteria. Our mini testers went wild for this toddler trampoline. There are some nice thoughtful touches with this trampoline. The handle has a padded foam hand rail, which was great for keeping our bouncers on the relative straight and narrow, and there are rubber stoppers on the legs to stop the trampoline damaging flooring.

The quality of bounce feels exciting for little ones without being over the top. This is a great trampoline for wearing out little ones, and is suitable for kids over 12 months. This trampoline scored highly in all areas of testing. It got a huge thumbs up from all the younger testers who tried it out. The frame is made from galvanised steel and is coated so it feels like it will last the distance.

The entire trampoline comes with a two year guarantee, which is generous. It did take a while to put together, for all its durability there are a lot of bolts holding it together. We really liked this feature as it felt safer to have more than one jumper on at a time. The frame is powder coated to help it last longer, and it also looks nicer with the black finish. We also liked that the springs are outside the enclosure, minimising the risk of accidents, with a sturdy L-shaped zip that makes getting in and out easy.

This trampoline also comes with a decent ladder. It is one of the more complicated trampolines to put together, however it is possible to pay extra for an installation service, which makes the whole thing very easy!

This one is available to pre-order now. This trampoline has been designed with little jumpers in mind. And the bounce is a gentle one — perfect for those just starting out on their trampolining career.

We were so impressed with the quality of this trampoline — it felt just as premium as the best-quality larger trampolines we tried. We really liked the fun design on the jump mat, which we used to play games while our testers jumped. This trampoline is suitable from three years up, and has a maximum weight limit of 50kg. Kids seemed to flock to this trampoline when we had all the trampolines up together, so it definitely ticked their boxes. The trampoline base and frame will be constructed from hollow steel poles.

The thicker the walls of the poles, the stronger they'll be — but they will also be heavy to carry and put together. Also, if the poles aren't galvanised both on the inside and outside walls, they will be susceptible to rusting.

The netting also needs to be able to withstand wind, rain, sun and children bouncing against it — so make sure it's made from strong and durable material. Some trampolines have the net running along the outside of the spring padding, which leaves children more susceptible to hitting the springs or getting caught. Look for one where the net runs inside the perimeter of the padding to maximise protection from the metal parts of the trampoline.

The more springs there are on the trampoline, the bouncier it tends to be. Springfree is a brand that manufactures trampolines with fibreglass rods instead of springs — see the image above.

Springfree claims its trampolines are safer, as they eliminate the impact areas that can cause injury. However, they cost a significant amount more than regular spring-based trampolines. According to RoSPA, full-sized trampolines are not suitable for children under the age of six. This is because children younger than that aren't sufficiently physically developed to control their bouncing.

Manufacturers and retailers make small indoor trampolines, some of which are designed as fitness equipment for adults, and some as trampolines for toddlers or young children. They usually measure less than a metre squared, and the kids' small trampolines may have a handle for your child to hold on to as they bounce.

Make sure you check the safety warnings for these trampolines before buying, as some are only suitable for children over the age of three years, while others are suitable to use from one year old. They're usually only a foot or two off the ground, but you should still monitor your child while they use it to reduce the risk of injury. We don't recommend letting young children use fitness trampolines or trampettes, as many don't have a handle to hold on to, so your child may lose their balance when bouncing and hurt themselves.

In-ground trampolines have their advantages: they take up less space than above-ground trampolines, are less of an eyesore in the garden, and may be safer as your child can't fall off. However, they're labour intensive.

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