For smaller children I definitely recommend the safety enclosure. But we have used rebounders without enclosures since ages 5 or 6 with no problems, but any younger than that I would use the enclosure. Or, if you have wild kids that would be tempted to launch themselves over the sofa, better be safe than sorry and install the enclosure LOL. Please note, however, that children might need help getting in and out.
Based on our experience with rebounders, we didnt need much help with assembly, found it to be quick and straightforward. However the instructions were fairly sparse.
Unlike many rebounders, this requires assembly of the springs, which is not exactly fun. You should assemble the springs the same way you put on tire lug nuts / in a star pattern, like drawing a star. Also assembly requires pliers, socket wrench, or crescent wrench (not included).
Rebounders are usually 36/40 inches, 45 inches for the large ones. So this is quite a big bigger than a personal rebounder, 55 inches, its built for 2 children, or one adult. Its round so it takes up more space than you think. And its also taller than it looks, 13 inches off the ground, so it doesnt slide under the bed or flush against a wall like a rebounder does.
If using indoors make sure to put a carpet square or something underneath it. If using on a hard floor like tile or wood, then I recommend putting something thick or rubber/like under the legs to avoid scratches, dents in the floor, or cracked tiles.
Overall lots of fun. There have been studies on brain development, and daily bouncing, swinging, spinning, etc, aid in emotional health, gross motor skills, and even things like empathy. Dont over think it, youll love it!!
Can be used with or without the safety enclosure
For smaller children I definitely recommend the safety enclosure. But we have used rebounders without enclosures since ages 5 or 6 with no problems, but any younger than that I would use the enclosure. Or, if you have wild kids that would be tempted to launch themselves over the sofa, better be safe than sorry and install the enclosure LOL. Please note, however, that children might need help getting in and out. Based on our experience with rebounders, we didnt need much help with assembly, found it to be quick and straightforward. However the instructions were fairly sparse. Unlike many rebounders, this requires assembly of the springs, which is not exactly fun. You should assemble the springs the same way you put on tire lug nuts / in a star pattern, like drawing a star. Also assembly requires pliers, socket wrench, or crescent wrench (not included). Rebounders are usually 36/40 inches, 45 inches for the large ones. So this is quite a big bigger than a personal rebounder, 55 inches, its built for 2 children, or one adult. Its round so it takes up more space than you think. And its also taller than it looks, 13 inches off the ground, so it doesnt slide under the bed or flush against a wall like a rebounder does. If using indoors make sure to put a carpet square or something underneath it. If using on a hard floor like tile or wood, then I recommend putting something thick or rubber/like under the legs to avoid scratches, dents in the floor, or cracked tiles. Overall lots of fun. There have been studies on brain development, and daily bouncing, swinging, spinning, etc, aid in emotional health, gross motor skills, and even things like empathy. Dont over think it, youll love it!!