Safety Features of Bounce Houses

Bounce houses are an excellent way for children to have fun and enjoy the thrill and excitement of bouncing. Perfect for the special events in your child's life, like a birthday party or family gathering, these inflatable toys have become very popular. One reason for the increase in popularity is the fact the manufacturers now design them for single family use. In the past, the only way to enjoy inflatable toys at a party was to rent one. This is not the case any longer. They are available for residential use and the price is affordable.

A trusted brand to consider is Blast Zone, who is a manufacturer of inflatable bounce houses and inflatable water parks. Their products are tested rigorously and meet or exceed the same toy standards for lead, phthalates, etc. as outlined by ASTM, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and other applicable governing bodies. This is a very important statement made by this company and it is a reflection of their commitment to children’s safety. With that stated, this article will focus on a few of the safety features that are incorporated into the design process and manufacturing of this product line.

1. Water parks and water slides feature built in water flow restriction. This means it operates with a minimal amount of water flowing. This helps reduce your water bill and use less water, which helps out mother earth. By making this environmentally friendly, they are doing their part because they care about the environment! ( 

2. Mildew is the enemy! All inflatables should be stored 100% dry to prolong product life. This means that you need to completely dry it off before it goes into the carry case. Every bit of water needs to be removed to prevent mildew. One way to accomplish this is to allow enough time for the unit to dry. Drain out as much water as possible and then inflate to dry. All of the bounce houses have a breathable storage cases. The carry case allows moisture to dissipate from the inflatable. However, this still means you need to store it dry and not put it in the case wet hoping all of the water will evaporate rather than keeping it locked inside, leading to mildew. Mildew is the number one cause of deterioration for water parks and water slides.

3. Stress areas reinforced. During the manufacturing process the bouncers are reinforced in stress areas to make these critical areas more than twice as durable as a typical bouncer. Blast Zone inflatables are constructed with up to 8 commercial seams in stress areas. This is important for the durability and lifespan of he unit but also very important for your children’s safety. You do not want your children jumping on a unit that does not have reinforced seams in case one of them pops from the pressure. This could be very dangerous to your child, not to mention your unit would become inoperable and you would lose all of the money you invested in it.