VULY LIFT 2 LARGE TRAMPOLINE GIVEAWAY!

10/10/2018

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Trampolines have become a quintessential part of an Aussie backyard! Do you have one?

There are so many therapeutic benefits to trampolining.

1. Sensory benefits
Trampolining provides proprioceptive and vestibular input and can help children to regulate their bodies.

Proprioception is sometimes called "position sense" or "muscle sense" as information from receptors in our muscles and skin help to inform us of where are body parts are in space, how they relate to each other, how much and how quickly they are stretching, the speed and timing of movement as well as the mount of force exerted. Proprioception helps us to be aware of our bodies and directs our motor control and planning.

The brain processes vestibular sensations received through the hair receptors in the inner ear and are stimulated by gravity. Vestibular input can be described as linear (up/down, forward/backward and side to side) as well as rotational (spinning around). These movements can be calming or stimulating.

Trampolines are a great way for children to explore movement and their own bodies. A well regulated body means that a child's mind will be ready to learn!

2. Motor benefits
A trampoline is a great way to work on balance, coordination, weight bearing, body awareness and bilateral coordination. Trampolining can also provide cardio-vascular and fitness benefits!

3. Social skills
A trampoline is fun on your own but even more fun with friends and family. Children can practice turn taking and social skills; working out different ways to use the trampoline and be collaborative in play.

4. A boost of happiness!
A child's mental health and happiness is so important and can affect every aspect of their lives. Trampolining enables children to feel weightlessness and bouncing can bring pure joy!

GIVEAWAY TIME!
I am partnering with Vuly Trampolines to bring an incredible giveaway to an Australian reader. Vuly is an Australian manufacturer and supplier of world-class trampolines and swing sets. Vuly are now a registered NDIS approved supplier of trampolines.

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. WINNER: DANIELA MCCANN

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Terms and Conditions
**1. The prize includes a Vuly Lift 2 Large Trampoline and delivery within Australia. Vuly will provide all costs associated with shipping the product to one address in an Australian territory.
2. Open to Australian residents only.
3. Entries close on October 27th, 2018 at 12am.
4. Winner will be announced at on Your Kids OT Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/yourkidsot/ after October 27th 2018.
5. Winner will be notified via email provided with entry.
6. Prize winner must inform Your Kids OT of their mailing address within 48 hours of being notified as the winning entry.
7. This is a game of skill, not a random draw. Your answer must be original or creative. The winner will be chosen from the original comments.
8. Your Kids OT and Vuly will not be held accountable for any injury sustained as a result of misuse or damage to the product.**

I'm looking forward to reading all your great entries!

Who wants a trampoline??? (.... perfect for Christmas which is not too far away!)

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Cindy is a registered Occupational Therapist practising in Sydney Australia. She has two young children who are a constant source of inspiration and learning. Cindy loves working creatively to help children to reach their potential, finding opportunities in everyday living and making learning fun. Cindy is the author of the Occupational Therapy blog Your Kids OT. Read more articles from Your Kids OT at https://www.yourkidsot.com/blog

The information on this site is general in nature. The activities are safe for most children, however, you should consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific movement, sensory or other medical conditions.

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43 Comments

Rachel Adamek link

12/10/2018 09:35:37 am

Why should kids use trampolines?

I took my little brother to 'bounce' (an indoor trampoline warehouse) a few weeks ago. There were so many children there bouncing on their trampolines showing off all kinds of skills and abilities. I can't count how many muscle groups in my body were working because my whole body was sore the next day! Not only did we get a great gross motor workout but we had a blast. It was so much fun bouncing and laughing. We felt our mood was lifted for the rest of the day. Trampolines are truly great for building core muscle strength and the fact that it does not involve a screen really helps kids social and emotional well being. I would love a Vuly Trampoline as we prescribe Vuly to our clients who attend our community health center. As a paediatric OT, I also love Your Kids OT. I have downloaded and found so many great resources! Thanks for all your work :)

Rachel Adamek

Erica Berkovich

12/10/2018 11:53:39 am

We use trampolines in all the traditional ways of course - Jumping, ball games, flips, chasing in circles and so many more that the kids invent. However my absolute favourite thing to do on a trampoline with my kids is to climb in with all the pillows and cushions we can spare plus blankets when the sun is setting, we lie down in comfortable cosiness for a cuddle and simply look up and enjoy whatever is above. It could be looking for birds, clouds, planes, spotting the first star to appear, and seeing the beautiful sunset colours change. It’s so special to be outdoors listening to the kids chat and hearing nature sounds altogether. We are due to upgrade the trampoline to a Vuly because our old no-name one sadly isn’t any good for jumping anymore and my eldest with low muscle tone is putting on weight. What a great Christmas gift it would be! Thanks for your very interesting & helpful blog KidsOT - I’ve learned so much!

Ainsleigh whelan

12/10/2018 05:16:59 pm

I remember spending countless amount of time on our backyard trampoline as a kid, although back then safety was not the forefront of our minds as young bodies and minds creating fun and endless memories! I can remember games like break the egg, double bounce, racing around the trampoline on the spring protector mats, summer days with the sprinkler, and hours profecting front/back saults and handsprings. Now as an OT and as a parent trampolines are an important part of both my practice and home life. Trampolines are a great way to develop the vestibular system, proprioception, coordination, self regulation and sensory regulation. Every child should have the opportunity to explore and use a trampoline, playing camp outs under the stars, cubby house under the trampoline and developing gross motor skills jumping for the stars!

Kylie Archer link

12/10/2018 06:40:28 pm

For me it's all about the happiness boost. I love that they are developing motor skills at the same time, that's just a bonus, plus learning the skills of cooperation and having fun whilst learning the skills of movement.

We had to put our trampoline out of service earlier this year after a severe storm and it is greatly missed by the kids. I loved watching them jump while I got dinner ready, knowing they were learning so many skills.

I would love to watch them burning energy, and gaining trampolining skills again!

Cintia

12/10/2018 07:12:04 pm

Wow, what a great prize. My daughter Emma is an only child and that often can be a challenge for her. There are only so many ways to play by yourself and often they aren't very physical. She often has a lot of energy but no one to burn it off with. Something like a trampoline is great as it's a physical activity that doesn't require others to participate, but at the same time is very social fun when friends come over.
Hopefully more friends will want to come round to play on the tramp!

Victoria

12/10/2018 07:33:05 pm

I find the trampoline to be the great equaliser between the kids in my life. My son has non-verbal autism and finds it hard to take part in games with other kids, but stick em all on a trampoline and he has the time of his life!

Katie Gatt

12/10/2018 07:59:25 pm

Trampolines are such a great or so many reasons. I love how they can help in regulating emotions. Whenever there is a trampoline around and my kids are getting upset, sending them of for a bounce always helps them to work out there frustrations, might also be good for my bad moods too!

Christie

12/10/2018 08:48:24 pm

Kids should use trampolines so they can get out in the outdoors, get that sense of adventure and away from screens!

Kate link

12/10/2018 08:58:08 pm

Aside from all the benefits that you’ve mentioned, a trampoline creates wonderful childhood memories that last a lifetime. I will never forget jumping on the trampoline as a child and enjoy the feeling my hair hitting my back as I bounced. It was also a great way to enjoy friendships with the neighbours in our street. I wish I could give similar memories to my children with a Vuly trampoline.

Kate Jennings link

12/10/2018 09:18:40 pm

I honestly believe a trampoline is one of the best investments you can make in your children's childhood! Of course they are wonderful for sensory and motor skills - all that coordination, muscles working, active play! But they are also just fantastic for the fun and happiness and social connection. Just today my kids were playing 'poison shoes' on the trampoline, bouncing and laughing and bonding. And the crazy fun they have bouncing with their Dad is some of the sweetest memories they have. I am so glad trampolines have gotten so much safer with the netting so kids can really enjoy bouncing their hearts out! Vuly are such quality and innovative trampolines too. A trampoline is a key ingredient in a happy, active childhood :)

Renee

12/10/2018 09:26:20 pm

Amazing give away. I have been looking at vuly tramps because they look like the best on the market and I think kids need trampolines as a stress relief and emotional regulation outlet. I remember as a kid, when I was stressed, angry, sad, bored, I’d jump on the tramp and feel much better 🙂

Amber L Greene

12/10/2018 09:31:17 pm

Why should Kids jump on a Vuly trampoline?
because alas, I'm not a cash machine.
And luckily, there's no trampoline park nearby our home
We need a vuly trampoline here to get in the zone.
To jump, to giggle, to work that vestibular system
and burn off some of that sibling rivalry competition!

pfaftle

12/10/2018 09:34:25 pm

Oh, it burns out the excess energy (and converts into an outdoor bed, if needed XD)

Lyndal Brookman

12/10/2018 10:24:45 pm

Kids should use trampolines to let out all that boundless energy that would otherwise be sending their caregivers to frazzletown. And for my autistic nephew, who I would give this to if I won, it is a welcome break from working so hard with all his therapies.

Debs A-R

12/10/2018 10:58:54 pm

Jump. To the sky, hands stretching high.
Jump. Towards the sun, glint in my eye.
Jump. Up and down, weightless I fly.
Jump. Feel the joy, while the time flashes by.

A new trampoline would bring this family much joy
It would be a life saver, much more than a toy.
Since dad jumped straight though our much loved bounce maker,
We’ve needed a new one, of good quality, not a faker.
With kids who will fly, flip and bounce energy out,
Winning this Vuly would make this whole family shout!

Renée Meier

13/10/2018 07:29:12 am

A trampoline provides the ultimate sensory experience for a child. All the jumping, crashing, tumbling and stretching gives their Proprioceptive and Vestibular systems a great workout. Not to mention the added benefits of all that fresh air and sunshine! I also find it’s the one place my 3 kids (5,9 & 10) will happily play together for hours. Unfortunately, our tramp is broken and I can really tell the difference in my ADHD, SPD son who used the tramp not only to satisfy his sensory needs but also as a chill out zone. We would love to win a Vuly trampoline to help him restore balance everyday. Thanks for a great competition!

Kellie scales link

13/10/2018 08:15:59 am

Great chance to win a new modern safer trampoline for my 4 children . 6yr old son has been assessed at school ,as needing ot assistance that is being put in place now ,and this would be of great benefit to the developing skills he requires .thankyou

Erin

13/10/2018 08:49:53 am

My sister and I loved our trampoline when we were growing up. I have so many great memories of our trampoline...
* getting out of the pool (shivering and blue) and jumping until we warmed up... then getting back in the pool!
* lying on the trampoline reading my book in peace
* creating a cubby under the trampoline, using a tarp as walls. This created a weird blue effect in the cubby, which was pretty cool. My sister and I would sit in the cubby "drinking tea" (water) from our tea set. I remember the day that we made ourselves sick consuming so much water!
* learning to do different bounces - on my knees, bottom, star jumps, and flips. It always felt so good to accomplish a new skill!

I have such positive memories of my own trampoline. I would love my kids to experience this too. Trampolines are a great way to exercise, to have fun with friends/siblings and to work off some excess energy. Jumping is a great study break and also a good way to work out some negative emotions (such as anger or stress!).

Vanessa

13/10/2018 09:47:36 am

With a growing family the social benefits of trampolines. Learning turn taking, safety, compassion and empathy. Trampolines making learning these skills fun!

Mel R

13/10/2018 09:49:31 am

Where to begin? Getting the kids outside for some fresh air, vitamin D and fun. It is so fantastic For them to exercise, enjoy time alone, with family and with friends. It builds muscles, fitness and giggles. I would love for my kids to build amazing childhood memories in our backyard with a trampoline.

Truc Pham

13/10/2018 10:07:27 am

Would love to win this for our backyard, brings hours of fun, enjoying the fresh air all year round for both young and old

Jenelle

14/10/2018 07:35:43 am

My daughter has mild CP and sensory issues. We have been using a trampoline for years to strengthen her muscles and give her some deep pressure feedback. It’s also amazing for her socially when we have friends over. Taking turns and trying new things. Trampolines are amazing and I love how the vuly system can add to that. The yoga swing looks amazing.

Caz Filmer link

14/10/2018 08:17:04 am

Trampolines are awesome! My girls adore jumping, flipping and bouncing. And I love to watch them. So much giggling. Wonderful competition. Good luck to everyone.

Amanda

14/10/2018 09:30:31 am

Ok I could say physical activity, health, coordination, joy of developing skills and all those great things play based learning does for children. But really it’s less screen time and I get a chance to drink a hot coffee in peace while hearing my girls laugh and get out outside and have some fun.

Karyn Munro

14/10/2018 03:09:48 pm

A great way to get the kids outside and enjoying exercising!

Steph

14/10/2018 10:24:44 pm

Why should kids use a trampoline? A trampoline is a secret "good for you" toy similar to the idea of adding hidden veggies into foods such as fruit smoothies, spag bol or meatballs. Kids think they are just playing / jumping up and down. In actuality, they are strengthening their muscles, coordination, improving their mind and regulating their emotions. They are breathing fresh air, enjoying the sunshine, laughing and making happy childhood memories instead of being stuck inside (sedentary) watching something on their devices or complaining they are bored.
In addition, you never have to convince / nag / yell at a child to use a trampoline. =)

I think it also subconsciously builds an important life lesson for children by linking happiness to jumping on the trampoline (no need to get into the science of natural endorphins - children just know they feel better). So when they grow into adults and the stress of the world starts to become overbearing, their desire for natural endorphins will hopefully lead them to an outdoor physical activity they enjoy.

Daniela McCann

15/10/2018 09:18:46 am

Jumping free and flying high
I love to feel so close to the sky!
Feel the wind as it rushes around
I love to explore above the ground!
Laughing and giggling
Jumping and jiggling
Therapy you say?
Give me a tramp any day!
Balancing, falling, rolling around
Things I'm too scared to do on the ground
But let me jump and let me bounce
Watch as I'm a tiger, ready to pounce!
Hear me roar and hear me sing
On a tramp I can pretend to be anything!
So please let this be a present for me
I'd love to be like the other kids I see.

Bron link

15/10/2018 01:09:30 pm

Trampolines are such great value for all the kids in the family (big kids too). My 14 year old son has been jumping for a decade! Great for gross motor, core strength, keeping active, and sibling bonding. We’ve had trampolines for years and will keep having them for many more.

Amy

15/10/2018 03:26:08 pm

All of us have a play story. There are chapters in all of our play stories that are exciting and full of adventure – and others that are made up of ordinary every day moments. The joy is not getting to the end of the book, but the experience of writing the chapters. It’s not one moment, but every moment. It’s the big ones, like tobogganing down sand dunes on your Dad’s lap and the gasp as your body hits the cold seawater. It’s the feeling in your tummy as you fly upside down on a rollercoaster. And it’s your body bumping from side to side getting soaked as you rush through a waterslide. But it’s also the little moments that fall in between the big moments. It’s laying on your trampoline, gazing at the stars on a chilly winter night or pointing out what shapes you can see in the clouds on a spring morning. It’s giggling while your big sister double-bounces you. It’s pegging playsilks and sheets from the rim of your trampoline and having a tea-party in your cubby. And it’s slipping and sliding on the soapy trampoline while the sprinkler cools you on a hot summer’s day. These everyday moments fuse together into one big experience, one big play story. And this is the play story we are celebrating today.

tracy wedding

15/10/2018 07:21:21 pm

Great for their motor skills and health

Cassandra Bax

15/10/2018 09:17:58 pm

Trampolines offer so much sensory regulation support, gross motor and coordination development and a chance for kids to just be kids :-)

Anne Tidey

16/10/2018 09:05:06 am

Trampolines are great for motor and sensory skills but best of all they are a great for getting the kids off the electronic devices out into the sunshine and fresh air for some fun, happy times and socialising.

Jade O'Shea

16/10/2018 10:38:42 am

The trampoline was the meeting place for us kids in the neighborhood, all going to each others places and having a bounce on their new trampoline, which provided hours of fun and entertainment. We would jump so high to touch the sky... gee I miss being a child. They are a great way for young ones to get exercise, develop skills and get them out into the sunshine

Bronwyn

16/10/2018 02:15:37 pm

View the world from a different angle
Uplift your spirits as emotions untangle
Leap, twist, stretch, bounce and play
Yearning to reach the clouds one day!

Joelle Wong

19/10/2018 09:12:59 am

Kids love Vuly trampolines as they are well made, has the perfect bounce and most of all it's fun for the whole family

Brian Downton

19/10/2018 11:37:16 am

Trampolines are outstanding for gross motor skills and are hours of entertainment for kids. Gets kids outside, taking safe risks and exploring through movement. Brings all the neighborhood together and on any given weekend all the kids on our street seem to end up on it at some stage!

Scott Gearin

19/10/2018 12:50:30 pm

Trampolining improves cardiovascular, flexibility and bodily awareness.

Kate

21/10/2018 05:52:41 pm

Kids can use trampolines to develop so many skills especially when with others - body awareness, physical strength, endurance, social skills, problem solving, resilience, empathy, creativity, imagination, communication etc. Really, a trampoline ticks so many life skill learning boxes they should be a staple in every child’s backyard.

Jeanne

21/10/2018 11:32:08 pm

Trampolines are great for the health of kids (and adults!) :
to play, jump and have fun- a wonderful way to laugh and be silly, to socialize, be considerate and have exercise with both physical and mental health benefits. One of our kids has cystic fibrosis and trampolining is a form of physiotherapy.

Chelsea

24/10/2018 12:43:56 am

When I think about my own childhood, jumping on a trampoline was always such a treasured and fun activity - one that didn't come often because not many of my friends had a trampoline and we definitely didn't! It was exhilarating to bounce as high as you could and really "let loose," the laughter was simply contagious. When I consider all the stress and physical restrictions on kids today... the academic pressure, the lure of media, the helicopter parenting phenomena that restricts them from all the fun activities we had as kids like climbing trees and exploring outdoors... having a safe, durable, and FUN activity such as bouncing on a Vuly trampoline could really help. Kids (and actually people of all ages!) should use trampolines for exercise, for stress relief, for physical challenges, for engagement with others, for sensory stimulation, for relaxation, and for making memories. I would simply love a trampoline to use with my three kids who are nearly ages 4, 7, and 10 - the perfect stage to introduce one! Thank you for this opportunity and for reminding me what an awesome investment a trampoline is!

Fiona

25/10/2018 10:32:38 pm

Kids should use trampolines because they are often the first movement/sensory activities that a child (who can walk & climb) can use to demonstrate self-regulation... nothing is said, they just know in their body what is needed, what input they require... if you trust in the kids interoception... & stand back to observe... you will see how the moves they make are subtly different each time they get on their tramp. - standing, bending knees to bounce slightly, bouncing that becomes jumping, sitting, laying, rolling, leaning into the wall, walking or jumping in a circle... without input from us as adults kids complete their movement routine before moving on to the next activity... trampolines are reliable & trustworthy play companions - always accessible, with no set up required & so easy to grade movements independently for years as the kids age & their skills develop... for children with special needs & those who have experienced trauma trampolines provide rhythmic & repetitive input that their nervous system & brains find calming which can act as a circuit breaker in those moments when ‘big feelings’ are overwhelming... caregivers can connect with their dysregulated child whilst having some physical space & time to implement their own calming self-care rituals like deep breathing, applying hand cream or drinking a cuppa, confident that their kid is safe... being bounced by an older sibling is sometimes the first experience of spending time together without tears, while a parent quietly sheds a tear that the kids are playing... trampolines can become part of so many play ideas - cubby, ball pit, refuge from the sprinkler underneath, planetarium, pretend play -planet, rocket, iceberg... kids come back to trampolines over & over again even if the backyard is full of other options or the mat is wet... trampolines are memory makers for movement seekers...

Elspeth Grobler

26/10/2018 10:49:32 pm

What's so great about a Trampoline?
tell me the wonder of this thing I've seen

I want to hear every little bit,
Get one too and benefit

...oOo...oOo...oOo...
T
Taking turns is an important job
Kids need to learn to play without a sob

Rough and tumble, join in the glee
But don't forget when gentle to be

R
Rhythm and rhyme while jumping in time
Up and down with a constant chime

This helps to calm and bring the mental fuzz
Down to a manageable regulated buzz

A
Attention, focus and concentration
Does very well with the fresh air sensation

See how much you can think
While up you shoot and down you sink

M
Move, jump, see how high you can go,
Can you jump in a pattern? can you plan a throw?

Trying new moves, coordinating
Multi-tasking as you jump and sing

P
Proprioception helps you to know
where your body is supposed to go

whether here or there, fast or slow
Jumping gives you input that will help you grow.

O
Oh, the places you visit on your trusty tramp
Are more than you can number with many a camp

You can be what you like, whatever you can dream
Build a city, ship or fort with a jungle theme

L
Letting go, exploding, thinking through, decoding
These are the basics of the trampoline unloading

Laughing, clowning, making up friendship
These are the memories that will never slip.

I
Integrated senses helps to keep us calm.
At the end of the day we get this soothing balm

Jump, jump the pathways clear.
Then go to bed without a tear

N
Never underestimate the simple things
Metal-frame, woven-cloth and many springs

This trampoline is every dollar worth
Seen from Cairns all the way down to Perth

E
Enjoyed this rickety rhyming song?
Just wait till you get the tramp good and strong

Vuly is the company you need to see
With, of course, your friend at Your Kids OT!

Wendy

26/10/2018 11:43:58 pm

Kids should use trampolines because

When they're being chased by robots from the planet Zircon, and their power thrusters fail, they need that extra boost from the anti-gravitamatron swamp they happen to come across on Zircon

And

When they're laying up for the winning shot at the NBA championships, and the 7 foot defender is making a rude face at them, some extra lift is always helpful in jumping right. over. their. heads

And

Sometimes they just need to get away from their little brother bear, so they climb up into a cave and find an interesting circular hammock, and just sinking into that bouncy hammock seems to make little brother bear roars a bit softer and further away

And

Sometimes friends come over which obviously means they need a pirate ship to sail these rough seas, and there are way too many sharks snapping beneath them, and a trampoline is very good for avoiding sharks

And

When grown ups are being extra annoying, it's always fun to trap them in a trampoline and then run around and around them, laughing while they try to find the opening to get out, and somehow grown ups become much less annoying after this

And

Sometimes it's just nice to talk to people through a trampoline because it makes their voice sound funny and a funny voice can make talking a bit easier

And

Sometimes when talking is too hard, it helps just to fly a little, and to land a lot, and the landing never hurts on a trampoline, and the beat of the landing is like a giant's heartbeat, and the heartbeat goes through their bodies and bones and makes things not as bad

And

One day, they will remember their adventures to Zircon, and sailing the seven seas with their pirate crew, and feeling a giant's heartbeat, and talking and laughing and stumbling and bouncing back, and they will be really glad that once upon a time, they had a trampoline.

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