Let's face it... bounce houses are fun! No matter whether you're four or fifty-four: there's just something exhilarating about flinging yourself around in the soft, squishy, air-filled house! It's like jumping on the bed, except you can't get in trouble for it!
Still, even probably the most lighthearted and fun activities have certain reasons for having them that must be kept in mind so they can stay lighthearted and fun. They're no exception to the rule. Here are some is a set of some simple but important things to keep in mind to help you get at night planning/thinking stages and on to the fun.
1. Insurance
There is a very good reason that is number 1 on the list. It is very important to make sure that the company from which you're renting is insured. Not only this, but it is essential to be sure that you're renting is covered. Some companies advertise their plans, but those policies only cover certain bounce houses. If someone gets hurt while bouncing around at your party and the rental company is not insured, you will be sued for a lot of money. Tread carefully here.
2. The Age of the Bounce House
It can only hold up to so many years of sugar-rushed, excited kiddos (and sugar-rushed, fun-loving parents, aunts, and uncles) jumping along within it before it starts to show its age - brittleness, thin spots at the mercy of tears/leaking, etc. This is not only an aesthetic problem but a safety issue. Put this question on top of your list when shopping.
3. Disinfecting
Make sure that the business you rent from has good bounce house hygiene. Remember these things are created to be filled up with tiny people who want to stick their little fingers into all the things Mommy says don't touch. The concepts of "eating" and "bouncing" also sometimes produce... unexpected results when done in the incorrect order. So make sure the company keeps them clean... and maybe buy a bottle of Lysol or two... just to be on the safe side!
4. Solutions for the Heat
A lot of parties that warrant bounce houses are summertime bashes. For that reason, you'll need to develop a way to augment the heat in the it. Plan your party in the cool of the day, perhaps, or be certain that the item is set up in the shade. There are numerous different routes to solving this issue. Just determine one that works best for the party.
5. Supervision
Remember: kids have a surprising amount of muscular power in those little frames... meaning they bounce hard... especially when they're having fun. Having one six-year-old child in a bounce house pounding the plastic to her little heart's content is all right, but throw five or six other kids in the mix (including that eight-year-old from outside who could be a lightweight champion already) and the probability of injury and sudden pandemonium increase greatly. So... your task is to be a good chaperone. Keep https://fnote.me/notes/zV5CGM detailed eye on the bounce house. Another parents, the rental place, and its own insurance company will undoubtedly be very glad you did!
6. Rules for the Bounce House
This falls directly in line with number five and is distinct from, but a large part of, being a good chaperone. The antics of excited children operating en masse can degenerate into anarchy very rapidly without a clear group of rules and an excellent enforcer. Your list could include guidelines like:
1. No teenagers or adults with the little ones.
2. No shoes in the bounce house. (i.e. hard soles = harm to the bounce house and to other kids)
3. Bouncing first, eating after.
Etc., etc., etc. You'll know the rules that will work best for the party-goers.
7. Things You Need to supply / Do
Talk with the rental company to see when there is anything that you have to provide, do, or prepare prior to the bounce house could be set up. Will you need to supply a generator? Will you pick up the deflated item and inflate it, or do they deliver? Just make sure that everything is ready to go beforehand so you will have no glitches on party day.
Well... these are seven major "serious" things that you should keep in mind when renting a bounce house. Think about them for a while... process them... get everything all set and ready... and... you have my permission... go have fun!
Things to Remember When Renting a Bounce House
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