Backyard ‘Bouncy House’ Safety Tips

Bouncy house related injuries had risen significantly in the past few years due to the neglect of the parents as well as the unprofessional-ism maintained by the renting companies and operators. Most of the cases of accident are resulted due to use of plastic stakes as well as plying in the high velocity winds. Children tend to run for the bouncy house whenever they see it but it is duty of the parent to monitor their movements while they are inside a bouncy house. Here are some of the important safety tips which should be taken seriously by the parents for ensuring the well being of the innocent children.

•   Weather

Parents should keep an eye out for monitoring the weather before allowing their children to play in the bouncy house. Bouncy Houses becomes highly unstable and dangerous in the windy weather.  It is recommended to remove the children from the bouncy house or even deflate it when the wind is more than 20 miles per hour speed. Since no body have wind gauge to monitor the actual speed of the wind then it is vital to remove the kids from bouncy house when pants starts flapping like a flag.

•   Metal Stakes

Stakes are used to keep the bouncy fixed to the ground firmly and boldly. But it is seen the bouncy house operators  mostly use the plastic 4-5 inch plastic stakes which are not  a good choice in any case. To provide commendable safety to the children it is necessary to opt for heavy duty metal stakes of 30 to 40 inch for stability.  Proper anchoring with metal stakes would minimize the risk of any untoward accident.

•   Adult Supervision Is Must

 Children should not be allowed to play in the bouncy house on their own. A person should be made available to supervise the kid while they are playing. Adult supervision is necessary to provide protection and help as well as eliminate the cause of any untoward accident.  Just like we don’t leave our kids unattended at the swimming pools, here also an adult guidance is required for serving the same purpose.

• Bouncy House Should not be made Crowded

The higher the number of kids in the bounce house would increase the chances of accidentally jumping over each other and causing fatal or minor injuries. Only kids the kids of the same of the same size as well as of particular number as indicated on bouncy house should be allowed to play. The fewer the number of the kids should play together at any given time.

•  Check the Legitimacy of the Company

Before renting the bouncy house for your kid’s special occasion or for any other reasons; it is necessary to first check that company is properly licensed and insured to carry such activities within the state. The safety record of the renting company should be analysed by asking them about the past accidents and the measures employed by the company to reduce those threats. Once you are completely satisfied with their track record or assurances then only bring a bouncy house for your kids.