Best Inflatable Bouncers for Safe and Fun Entertainment

Review & Comparison, Last Update January 30, 2024
Are you wondering how to occupy and entertain your kids in the upcoming summer? With these amazing inflatable bouncers, they will spend all summer days away in the open air jumping and fooling around! Have a look at our review of the best models of the bounce houses available on the market and make your pick! ...Read more ...Read less
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PROS

This spacious and capacious bouncer can be set up and inflated in a breeze. Just unroll the unit out of a storage bag, anchor it down to the ground with included stakes, hook it to the blower, and turn the blower on. Once connected to the garden hose, the inflatable combo quickly fills with water and turns into a mini water park. 

CONS

It is hard to thoroughly dry the bouncer, which is necessary for its long-term storage.

OUR VERDICT

A full-fledged inflatable bouncer for active play in the fresh air will definitely be appreciated by your kids! As many as five juniors can be safely accommodated on this combo, and they stand no chance of being bored. Your children and their friends can play out real pirate battles on this inflatable Pirate Ship, climb up the walls, crawl through a tunnel, drench each other from the Water Cannons and a lot more exciting activities. Durable sturdy materials and reliable design with safe side rails will make the play on this bouncer absolutely safe for kids.

detailed parameters
Elements

Slide, Dual Spray Canons, Huge Splash Area, Bouncer, Crawl Tunnel, Climbing Wall.

Inflated Dimensions

156 х 246 х 96 inches

Deflated Size & Weight

17 x 17 x 35 inches;

85 pounds

Max Occupancy

5

Max User Weight

100 lbs

Best For

3 - 12-year-old kids

Package

Bulletproof Blower, Manual/DVD, Carrying Straps, Anchor Stakes, Sprayer system 

Material

Exclusive high-strength x-Weave and Commercial Vinyl for ultimate durability.

Warranty

1 year

PROS

Fully enclosed in safety netting practically all-around and without any external access to the slide, this inflatable bounce house will provide your kids with maximum safety. It comes with a ball pit, 30 plastic balls, basketball hoops, and various obstacles to allow your kids to engage in active and fun games.

CONS

One of the users' concerns is a lack of higher side rails on the slide. Best for kids of 3 to 5 years of age. 

OUR VERDICT

An excellent bounce house is furnished with an additional removable sliding surface velcroed on for smoother slide and extra durability, secure side rails on the slide, and safety netting all around the bouncer. The combo includes all children's favorite entertainment. It can be installed both outdoors and indoors so that your kids can enjoy playing in it all year round.

detailed parameters
Elements

Bouncing area with obstacle wall, climbing wall, crawling tunnel, basketball hoop.

Inflated Dimensions

144 х 120 х 96 inches

Deflated Size & Weight

30 x 17 x 18 inches;

65 pounds

Max Occupancy

4

Max User Weight

100 lbs

Best For

3-10-year-old kids

Package

UL certified blower, additional sliding surface velcroed on for smoother slide, 30-piece plastic ball set, 9" long and spiked stakes, carrying bag, repair kit, and instructions

Material

PVC coated Terylene/Laminated Oxford Terylene

Warranty

90 days for the unit;

1 year for blower

PROS

The side of the bouncer features designated shoe pockets to keep your kids' shoes all in place and in order. The transparent mesh enclosing the bouncing area provides clear visibility of kids' fun activities.

CONS

The air blower is quite noisy.

OUR VERDICT

This compact Jump & Slide Bouncer will be an ideal solution for active children and their parents! In this bounce house, your kids can safely jump and bounce, slide and climb back inside. The simplicity of design and the absence of highly-elevated elements makes this bouncer safe even for toddlers. The durable and puncture-resistant materials will allow you to use the bounce house for a long time. Note, you can also buy a Bouncer With a Ball Pack.

detailed parameters
Elements

Bouncing area, slider.

Inflated Dimensions

108 x 144 x 72.00 inches

Deflated Size & Weight

15.25 x 23.00 x 15.25 inches

38.81 pounds

Max Occupancy

3

Max User Weight

~83.3 lbs

Best For

3-8-year-old kids

Package

Air blower, ground stakes, repair kit, storage bag

Material

Nylon

Warranty

90 days for the unit;

1 year for blower

PROS

The bouncer is spacious enough to allow kids play soccer and basketball inside in the bouncing area. It comes with 6 neoprene balls, so you won't have to buy them separately. The bouncer is ready for the game!

CONS

Kids over 8 years old may find this bouncer too small for playing games with balls.

OUR VERDICT

This is a real sports ground with a bouncing floor, soccer gates, and basketball hoops for your kids! Fully enclosed all around in a safety netting, it provides a safe and fun place for your kids to play sports games or just jump and bounce around. Wide pillars and netting will securely protect your kids from falling off the bouncer.

detailed parameters
Elements

2 soccer goals, 2 basketball hoops with designated nets on the backside to catch the balls.

Inflated Dimensions

120 x 240 x 120 inches

Deflated Size & Weight

88 pounds

Max Occupancy

4

Max User Weight

100 lbs

Best For

3-10-year-old kids

Package

Air blower, ground stakes, carrying bag, instructions, 6 neoprene balls

Material

Nylon and vinyl materials

Warranty

30 days

PROS

A thick removable roof will protect your toddlers even from the most scorching sun on the hottest summer days and allow your kids to play safely throughout the day!

CONS

Slider material may wear over time if actively used on a daily basis.

OUR VERDICT

This bounce house for fun active games is built like a fairy castle with realistic turrets, fluttering flags, and a fun exit/entrance in the shape of a slider. You can easily pump it up when your kids want to fool around or use it as an entertainment for kids' parties. It's durable, reliable, and safe!

detailed parameters
Elements

Bouncing area, slider, basketball hoop.

Inflated Dimensions

192 х 156 х 123.6

Deflated Size & Weight

30 x 17 x18 inches

70 pounds

Max Occupancy

5

Max User Weight

100 lbs

Best For

3-10-year-old kids

Package

UL blower, Velcro rooftop, carrying bag, repair kit, instructions

Material

Heavy-duty puncture proof PVC and Nylon materials with Vinyl coating

Warranty

90 days for the unit;

1 year for blower

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Blast Zone Pirate Bay Inflatable Combo Water Park and Bounce

A Real Water Park In Your Yard

This inflatable combo will be an excellent entertainment for your kids and their friends. A real pirate adventure will be ahead of them! Pirates Bay Inflatable Play Park is designed to accommodate up to 5 children simultaneously jumping, bouncing, sliding, splashing water and having unforgettable Pirate Fun in the inflatable Pirate Ship. This amazing water park includes a bouncing floor securely fenced with a safety netting, a mini climbing wall with a lot of convenient hooks, safety handles, and foot holes for safe climbing, a tunnel, a water zone and two cannons - all you need to actively engage the kids in the game and make them spend their days away in the combo. Realistic pirate flags fluttering in the wind will set the mood and create the atmosphere, adding a zest to kids’ adventures in the pirate ship and making them feel like real pirates!

This multifunctional bouncer will appeal to the youngest water fighters (from 3 years of age), as well as the older ones. Your kids can spend hours on end splashing around in the Blue Lagoon or make their way and take full command of one of the Water Cannons located at the corners of the pool. How much fun your little courageous pirates will have drenching their unwary maties as those slide down or climb up the wall. 

The Pirates Bay Inflatable Play Park is assembled and installed in just a few minutes thanks to a powerful bulletproof air blower. It remains to setup the water supply and the inflatable water park is ready for action!

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Safe Fun For Kids – Peace Of Mind For Parents

Pirates Bay Inflatable Play Park is designed to meet the strictest applicable safety standards. There are 14-inch protective side rails along the entire perimeter of the inflatable combo and a slider. The bouncer is not only fully enclosed with soft safety netting but also furnished with numerous anchors, safety handles and foot holes throughout the climbing surfaces. In addition, thanks to special water outlets, the water levels in the pool will never rise over 6 inches.

All parts of the waterpark are made of high-strength x-Weave material and commercial grade vinyl covering the slide and bouncer surfaces for ultimate durability. The whole unit is assembled with reliable double and quadruple heavy-duty stitching, which will help the combo stand the test of time and not come apart at the seams. So, you should not worry about the life, health, and safety of your little angels. They can crawl, jump, or slide as their hearts desire, but you will rest assured that not even the most active games and jumping could cause a blow-off of the bouncer. 

The only thing you need to observe is strict adherence to safety requirements (such as admissible weight and capacity). The inflatable bouncer is designed only for children, but there may not be more than 5 kids at a time with the weight not exceeding 100 pounds each. Note that children under 3 years of age cannot be left on the bouncer unattended.

Older kids and teenagers are sure to fall in love with electric go-karts, real racing karts for speed lovers.

Blast Zone Pirate Bay Inflatable Combo Water Park and Bounce in the use

How It Works

It's simple! To start the game all you need to do is to turn on the air blower and wait for a couple of minutes until the bouncer gets inflated. Do not turn off the blower, it must be pumping the whole bouncer with air continuously when it is in use. As the blower keeps pumping the air in, some air escapes through the seams of the combo and the breathable material, ensuring optimal air pressure inside. It is all an inherent part of its operation, as the constant airflow makes the unit stronger and bouncier.

The only thing that remains is to set up the water supply. Simply connect the garden hose to a special sprayer assembly, included in the set. It will fill up the pool and make the slides more slippery. 

When the time comes, you will be able to stow away the whole unit in a blink of an eye. Just stop the blower’s motor and the unit will deflate almost instantaneously on its own. Roll it up and pack it in a storage bag and/or tighten with cinch straps.

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Last updated price $799.99
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ASIN B001QT0FUY

 

Bounceland Ultimate Combo Bounce House

A Real Entertainment Park in a Small Bouncer

This medium sized Ultimate Combo Bounce House from a reputable manufacturer, Bounceland, boasts a safe and sturdy bouncing structure. It will offer a variety of entertainment for your sweet toddlers and will take maximum care of their safety. The large wide pillars on the four sides of the bouncer securely protect children from flying off the bouncer. 

The bounce house features a bouncing area of 6 x 5.5 inches and an obstacle wall for the kiddos to try their hand at overcoming it. The jumping area is fully enclosed in safety netting and offers a safe entrance through the half-velcroed opening. There is a climbing wall to make getting on top of the slide a small fun challenge. The combo with a height of 96 inches has a netted safety cover on top for ultimate security of your child. 

The slide itself with a special slippery coating is a safe and exciting way to exit the combo. The enlarged side rails at the top of the slide provide extra security during the exit. The strength of the slide is enhanced by the additional removable sliding surface velcroed on for smoother slide and enhanced durability. The crawling tunnel and a basketball hoop will further diversify the entertainment of your kids. 

Besides, 30 plastic balls are included in a package that comes with the bounce house; you can simply toss them in the middle of the bouncing area or set up a ball pit at the end of the slide! Kids can throw these balls into the basketball hoop placed right above the bouncing area. In fact, they can do both have fun jumping around and throwing balls into the hoop.

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To Stand The Test Of Time

The bouncer is made of the durable heavy-duty puncture-proof materials with double and quadruple stitches that conform to ASTM (American Society forTesting Materials) standards. The combo bounce house meets all toy safety requirements of ASTM F963 "Standard Consumer Safety Specification On Toy Safety" and does not contain any lead, phthalates, or other restricted or prohibited chemical compounds. Kids can bounce and play in this bounce house all their days away!

It is possible to install such a complex both outdoors in the yard or indoors (provided your house ceilings are high enough). If you wish the bounce house to stand the test of time, adhere to the manufacturer's safety instructions: no more than 4 children at a time with every child not heavier than 100 pounds.

Bounceland Ultimate Combo Bounce House in the use

Benefits Of Jumping On A Bouncer

When safety precautions are observed, jumping on a bouncer is one of the most useful entertainment activities, especially if the bouncer is installed in the open air.

For starters, any motion, in general, is exceptionally important for toddlers and jumping on a bouncer, in particular, can promote the optimal development of the vestibular system. When walking or jumping on an unstable bouncing area, kids are encouraged to keep their balance and posture at all times, which helps to strengthen their vestibular system. Secondly, activities in such bounce houses improve coordination of movements. The child learns to navigate in space, looking for the most convenient way to get on the slide, deciding how to get to the bouncing area through a crawling tunnel or a regular entrance, etc. Thirdly, it develops dexterity, as getting over the climbing and obstacle walls require quite dexterous movements.

Thanks to the presence of the plastic balls, your kids will further improve their fine and gross motor skills; and a basketball hoop will help to boost their accuracy and precision. Besides, physical activities and active games in the yard will help your honey pies maintain a balanced weight, make them healthier and happier, improve their sleep and provide a lot more positive effects on the overall well-being of your little angels. And as a sizable benefit for you, after such fun time in the open air, your little troublemakers will have no more steam left to make a mess out of your house!

If your children like to engage in physical activities outdoors, be sure to get them one of the tricycles. They will love safely riding it and getting ready for a real two-wheeled bike.

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Last updated price $469.00
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ASIN B001DF8HXI

 

Little Tikes Jump 'n Slide Bouncer

The Best Active Entertainment For Your Kids

This affordable and budget-friendly Jump & Slide Bouncer will keep engaged and amused even the most hyperactive kids! Just turn on the air blower and in mere minutes your bouncer is ready to go! Your kids are safe to jump and play on it all day long! A large jumping area is securely enclosed on three sides by high transparent mesh walls and large protecting pillars, that ensure absolute kids’ safety as well as clear visibility and ventilation. You will be able to see the whole action and watch your kids play. Note that under no circumstances should you leave your kids unattended in the bouncing area. The entrance to the bouncer is made in the shape of a short but wide slider. It is fun sliding down and climbing back on it into the bouncer. 

There are special shoe pockets on the sides of the bouncer to avoid confusion and losing kids’ shoes while playing on the bouncer. The bouncer is made of a puncture-resistant material, which provides additional safety, and features thoughtful small halls to prevent burst at the seams from the continuous airflow. We recommend installing the bouncer on a clear, flat, and completely dry patch of land to avoid quick wear. 

When your children grow out of this bouncer (after 6-8 years), have a look at the balance bikes - another great entertaining activity for a good and fun time outdoors.

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Do's And Don’ts When Playing In A Bounce House

To make sure your kids’ play in the bouncer will bring only joy and not sorrow, you must strictly observe safety requirements and pay attention to the following rules:

  1. You cannot jump on the bouncer wearing shoes, glasses, or carrying on you sharp and dangerous objects (scissors, blades, pins, etc.)
  2. You cannot perform dangerous acrobatic stunts on the bouncer, and you cannot slide down with your head downward.
  3. It is forbidden to lean on a netting, as it is generally made of a soft material and can be broken.
  4. The bouncer should be securely fixed to the ground to prevent it from flying away in the wind with your toddlers.
  5. The bounce house and especially the blower must not get wet in the rain.

Little Tikes Jump 'n Slide Bouncer in the use

How To Extend The Service Life Of The Combo

Bounce House for outdoor use is subject to increased wear, so it requires special maintenance. 

To keep the surface of the bounce house clean, it must be regularly wiped with a soft dry cloth, or with a cloth soaked in a neutral detergent that will not damage the material (or poison the kids). Any cleaning agent must be thoroughly washed off afterward.

The air blower must be reliably protected from any moisture. Do not attempt to disassemble and lubricate the blower, as it does not require any additional maintenance! The only thing you need to take care of is clearing its vent holes from dust, dirt, leaves, and debris. Keep the blower in a vertical position on a flat surface, and its cord loosely folded. Before you turn on the blower and start using the bounce house, thoroughly check both items for any visible damage. Do not use the bounce combo if you find any cuts or breaks!

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Last updated price $271.99
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ASIN B003NSBMUI

 

KidWise Arc Arena II Sport Bounce House

Fantastic Sports Ground

In this amazing bouncer your kids will not only be able to jump and bounce, but also play soccer and basketball scoring goals in the designated gates and hoops! This is a real mini sports complex for toddlers and kids who cannot sit still. It looks like a tunnel, as it is securely enclosed in safety mesh walls from all sides and supported by stable bouncy arcs. The rooftop covers the bounce house, provides a cooling shade, and protects the children from overexposure to direct sunlight. Therefore, they will be safe playing in the bounce house for hours on end even under the blazing and scorching sun. 

Each of the tunnel’s ends has an open goal for playing soccer and two basketball hoops above the gates. Of course, the kids may use the gates as they wish and not necessarily for soccer. They can arrange small cozy gatherings there, hide their toys, or play as their hearts desire. Kids' imagination can be truly unlimited!

The balls thrown in the vertical hoops are conveniently caught by the designated nets and stored there until you safely release them back in the bouncer. So, you wouldn’t need to run around the yard searching for the rolled-away balls. By the way, six neoprene balls come in a set with this Sports Bounce House!

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Games To Play On A Bouncer

In addition to jumping, playing soccer and basketball, kids can engage in other games and fun activities in the bouncing area both to exercise and rest. Consider some of the following ideas for younger toddlers as well as older and more dexterous children.

  • The Balloon Game. All you need to do is to prepare a few dozens of small-sized balloons in advance and hide them in spacious garbage bags. You can blow them up yourself or pump them with helium with the help of a disposable helium tank. When the time is right, you can throw them all in the bouncing area and let the kids enjoy bouncing and playing with them as their hearts desire.  
  • The Touch-Ball Game. At first, it is necessary to scatter balls of different sizes around the bouncing area. The task is to get from one end of the bouncer to another without touching the balls that will respond to your every step and slightest movement.
  • Tumble Race. If you have a few kids and medium-sized bouncer, you can arrange them all to line up against the wall of the bouncer. As you shout “Ready! Steady! Go!”, the kids should drop down and start doing somersaults across the bouncer. When they reach the opposite side, they need to stand up, touch the wall, and then somersault back as quickly as possible. The first kid to return – wins!
  • Rest & Picnic. When kids run out of steam they need to pause and recharge. After physical exercise, they will be thrilled to see some sandwiches with some juice and have a small picnic right on the bouncing area (most importantly, do not take any knives and forks!). Afterward, you can bring them papers with crayons and pencils to engage them in some creative work. 

KidWise Arc Arena II Sport Bounce House in the use

For Fun Pastime Indoors

If the weather does not allow you to set up the bouncer outdoors, do not worry! There are many ways to entertain your kids indoors as well. For instance, the wooden train set will appeal to kids of various ages and will immerse them in a long and fascinating adventure.

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ASIN B003IC4VA2

 

Bounceland Inflatable Party Castle Bounce House Bouncer

Magnificent Fairy Castle For Your Princes and Princesses

A bright, stable, and safe House Bouncer built in the shape of a beautiful castle with fluttering flags and solid turrets will give many happy moments to your kids and help them spend an unforgettable summer. Now the heat and blazing sun will not be a reason enough for your little troublemakers to stay indoors. The inflatable bouncer can be effectively used even on the boiling summer days. A special removable roof will reliably protect the sensitive skin of your little angels from piercing sun rays and provide them with a rescuing cooling shade to prevent overheating. 

Wide sizable turrets in the corners of the bouncer and strong durable safety mesh stretched along the entire perimeter will stabilize the whole unit and catch the kids during their hyperactive activities. 

Just inflate this bouncer in your yard, and enjoy watching your kids having the time of their lives bouncing and jumping inside this fabulous fairy castle. They will definitely be over the moon with joy and excitement! After all, there is not only a spacious jumping area but also a cool entrance with a mini slider, which is fun and safe to slide down and climb back inside. Your kiddos are more than welcome to invite their dearest maties to play together since the bouncer is designed to safely accommodate up to five kids with the maximum weight of 100 pounds each.

After jumping around, suggest to your kids to play with RC helicopters – this exciting toy will certainly captivate and carry them away.

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Repairing The Bouncer

The good news is a special repair kit comes together with the bouncer, which includes the materials for repairing small damages, punctures, wears or tears. If you find cracks or breaks in stitching, under no circumstances can you inflate and use the bouncer! If the damage is rather small, you can fix it yourself. We recommend taking the following steps:

  1. Deflate the bouncer and place the damaged area on a firm, flat surface.
  2. Gently clean the area with a solvent and thoroughly dry it afterward.
  3. Using a stiff brush, apply a thin layer of glue from the repair kit to the area around the cut, as well as on a patch of material that will be used for covering the cut. Do not get confused: the back matte side of the patch must be glued to the face side of the bouncer.
  4. In a few seconds, attach the patch to the bouncer as tight as possible. Roll it over with an included roller and smooth it with your hands, so that there is no air left between the patch and the bouncer.
  5. For perfect adhering of the patch, it is best to leave it under pressure for 24 hours. The bouncer is ready for use again!

If the damage is too serious or you doubt your patching abilities, ask a specialist for help.

Bounceland Inflatable Party Castle Bounce House Bouncer in the use

Safe Storsage Of Your Inflatable Bouncer

An inflatable bouncer is fun for the warm season, but when the fall chilly days arrive it is time for it to be packed and stored away for the cold season. Here are some tips and tricks to keep your bounce house in excellent shape until the next season! 

For starters, the deflated bouncer must be thoroughly dried and cleaned before putting it into a storage bag. The damp material can not only cause the growth of mold and mildew but also easily start to rot and decay. You can apply some talc on the surface of your bouncer to allow it to completely absorb any remaining moisture and prevent the bouncer material from sticking together.

Temperature range cannot have a serious impact on the storage properties unless we talk about the extreme conditions. It is best to store your inflatable house in a room with a temperature range from 0 to +35 degrees Celsius. Extreme cold and sub-zero temperatures can make the bouncer hard to handle and likely to crack. So you would need to warm it thoroughly first before use. Extreme heat could create excess moisture; hence store the bouncer away from the heating appliances. Besides, make sure the relative humidity does not exceed 80%. Needless to say, keep the storage bag beyond the reach of rodents.

Even if you live in a warm climate, use the bouncer all year round and store it only occasionally, try to follow our recommendations to make sure your bouncer will serve you for a long time and will be able to stand the acid test of time. Otherwise, under adverse storage conditions, your inflatable bouncer may decay in no time.

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What is an Inflatable Bouncer

It is hard to find a child who doesn’t love to jump! Children are so full of energy that they keep jumping around day in and day out on anything they see around, be it your new sofa, a couch, or matrasses of your beds. When they jump their eyes sparkle with joy and excitement, but you cannot help worrying that your little angels may end up flying off the furniture and injuring themselves. So, why don’t they enjoy their favorite pastime in the designated areas?

Inflatable bouncers will provide your kids with appropriate and most importantly a safe place for jumping and fooling around, sliding down or climbing up a slide, crawling in a tunnel, splashing around and playing in the water pool and a lot more thrilling activities that your kids will be able to enjoy in the open summer air. You can easily arrange all of this exciting entertainment for your children right in your backyard! Inflatable bouncers for home use will get your kids and their friends over the moon with joy. Moreover, you will love it as well! After all, your kids will not be cooped up indoors all summer, glued to the TV screen, computer, or tablet, but will have an opportunity to spend time outdoors engaged in active play and physical activity, which is so essential to health, development and overall well-being of kids. After an active pastime outdoors, they will drop dead in their beds as soon as the sun hides in the horizon and instantaneously fall asleep. And you will have a well-deserved moment for yourselves to enjoy some uninterrupted peace and quiet.

Inflatable bouncers will be a real boon for families with two or three children since you will have a chance to occupy all the kids at once and keep them all in one place jumping, goofing around, and having exceptional fun!

A ride on realistic cars and motorcycles will be appreciated by any kid, so electric motorcycles will make a great gift for your kid on any occasion. If the weather is not very conducive to outdoor entertainment, pick slot cars - they can easily fascinate, entertain, and carry away all family members, including adults.

What Features to Compare

Nowadays, numerous inflatable bouncers are available on the market: in various shapes and sizes, with or without water pools, slides, or crawling tunnels, etc. Feel free to choose anything your wish but try to keep in mind the following recommendations.

Know Your Limits

No matter how much you are willing to thrill your sugar pie, make sure that you stay within your budget limits as such kids’ entertainment may cost you a small fortune. There is a huge variety of models in the market from well-designed but compact and budget-friendly bouncing houses to elaborately-designed sturdy and durable bouncers for non-stop use on a daily basis that could accommodate a small kindergarten. Set your budget, stick to it, and don’t get carried away too easily. There will be many options within your pocket range. You will not have to compromise on the safety of your kids but only limit the size and versatility of the bouncer.

With Materials In Mind

When choosing a bouncer, the first thing you need to pay attention to is the material it is made of. The material speaks volumes about the overall quality of the bouncer. For instance, the best inflatable houses feature either PVC tarpaulin or woven oxford cloth. The heavier and more difficult to manage the former type of material is generally used in commercial models. It provides strength and durability to the bouncer but is not convenient for home use. The prevailing majority of residential bouncers are made of lightweight and flexible woven oxford cloth. Some manufacturers occasionally add commercial grade vinyl or nylon on the surface for hardening the base material and improving sliding performance. The more severe the weather conditions in your area (e.g. heat, high humidity, or extreme temperatures), the stronger and sturdier the material should be.

Look Inside The Package

Usually, for non-commercial or residential bouncers, everything you need is provided in the kit: air blower, special anchor ground stakes, sprayer system (with water parks only), carrying straps, a bag for convenient storage, as well as a manual or instructions for use and assembling. Check whether the kit includes a repair kit or few patches for quick fix-up of a bouncer; after all, the residential bouncers may wear down over the course of a season, even if only two or three children use it, and the opportunity to quickly repair broken stitches, small tears or any other damages will definitely come in handy.

When Size Matters

Inflatable bouncers come in a wide range of sizes and designs: from a small jumping box to huge inflatable parks. Therefore, your choice may be limited by both factors at the same time the size of your backyard and the price (as the rule applies: the bigger the unit, the pricier). Nothing would be more upsetting than purchasing a bounce house only to discover it is of wrong dimensions and doesn’t fit. So, make sure to take measurements of the space available in your backyard before making the final call. Pay attention not only to the width and length but also the height of the bouncer (if it gets windy in your region, the top elements may get unstable).

Most of the bouncers are quite compact and lightweight in a folded state and can be safely stored in any dry place over winter. They won’t take up much space, so you will easily be able to hide the bouncer in the garage or even in the closet till the next season.

Versatility To Suit Your Kids’ Taste

A standard bouncer would normally include a bouncing floor as well as some additional elements for enhanced versatility. If you have a limited amount of space and few little toddlers, then you can go for a simplest and most ordinary bouncer. If you are going to set it up indoors, just make sure the ceiling is high enough to provide sufficient clearance for your toddlers’ jumping and bouncing off the combo floor.

Older children may prefer more elaborate and sophisticated designs of bouncers that include slides, climbing walls, obstacles, crawling tunnels, basketball hoops or water pools. All of these amazing additional features certainly add to the cost of the bouncer but, on the other hand, they help kids develop their gross motor skills, improve dexterity, and coordination as well as engage in a bigger variety of fun activities.

FAQ:

Q: How does an inflatable bouncer work?

A: The prevailing majority of inflatables rely on the same principle of operation, they depend on ongoing and continuous airflow supplied by the blower. When setting up an inflatable unit, the first thing you do is connecting it to the air blower to inflate it. Once it is done, you do not turn the blower off, it keeps running to keep your unit firm, bouncy, and inflated. Some air keeps escaping through seams, designated holes, or breathable material to maintain the optimal pressure inside the bouncer.

Q: What is the difference between Residential & Commercial Units?

A: Commercial units are generally built with heavy use in mind. They feature sturdier, heavier, and more durable material and can be used for numerous hours daily. Besides, they can be used not only by kids but also fun-seeking adults. Residential units made of lighter and less resilient material have the smaller capacity and can generally accommodate only a limited number of kids.

Q: Can the unit get over-inflated?

A: No, it cannot. Continuous pumping with the airflow is the main principle of inflatable bouncers’operation. All the units are designed with the breathable materials to let the excess air pass through. The air can also escape from the seams and vent holes. It is the free-flowing air that creates the well-known bouncing effect in the inflatables that everybody desires.

Q: How long will my bouncer last?

A: It depends on your model and manufacturer, but many models available on the market are backed by a 90-day warranty for the main bouncing unit against manufacturing defects and a one-year warranty for the blower. Should there be any inherent problems or defects with the unit they will be revealed in the first use. Having said that, we believe your bouncer will serve you faithfully for a long time with proper care and maintenance. We believe, that only high-quality units from reputable manufacturers will be able to stand the acid test of time.

Q: Can I use my inflatable bouncer indoors?

A: Yes, you can, but you still need to carefully anchor the unit, as active jumping and bouncing around can displace the unit.

Q: What is the maximum number of kids to use a Bouncer at one time?

A: It depends on your unit and its maximum capacity, so please refer to the manual for specific instructions.

Q: Can the waterslide be used without water?

A: Sure. Most residential water slides can also be used dry without a drop of water.

Q: Where can I set up my inflatable bouncer?

A: It is generally advised to place your bounce house or a combo park on top of freshly mowed grass (preferably around 2 or 3 days in advance). Inspect the area thoroughly to make sure that there is no rocks or debris to damage the bouncer and threaten the safety of its riders. The area should be open, flat, smooth, as well as clear from trees and wires or any other objects that could interfere with the bouncer. To be on the safe side, add around 5 feet on each side to the dimensions of the inflatable bouncer, and you will get the approximate size of the area that needs clearance.

Q: What should we do if we set up the bouncer outdoors and it starts to rain?

A: As soon as it starts to rain, you can immediately move the blower indoors out of the rain and start deflating the bounce house. Hopefully, the rain stops soon enough to re-inflate the bouncer and let the kids get back to the game. However, you should re-inflate the unit back with caution as it can be slippery. The materials must be thoroughly dried before letting kids in to assure their safety.

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