In children's parties in many countries it is customary to rent an inflatable castle for children to play. They really are a great idea because, which child does not like to jump? There are even times when some adults get on with their children or when there are no children inside it.
However, just as we look at the service of the company that rents them, we must verify certain details at the time of using them, as not doing so could cause serious accidents.
We share some tips and safety measures you should take before allowing children to climb on an inflatable castle.
Serious accidents often occur related to inflatable castles that were not installed properly, leaving terrible consequences because these games were lifted through the air while the children were inside.
They are unfortunate accidents, so we believe it necessary to share some tips and recommendations to take to prevent accidents like these from happening again.
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Before allowing your children (or indeed any child) to climb into an inflatable castle, you must take some safety measures, to verify that it really is a space where they can play safely. For this we recommend three things that you should take into account:
1) Cleaning and game condition
This is the first step and one of the most important. Before proceeding to install it, make sure that the game is clean and there is no dirt inside it.
In addition, we must check the equipment to verify that it is in good condition: that there are no exposed or broken cables, that the motor is working properly and that the connection is secure.
2) Installation
In both news it seems that the reason for the accidents was that the games were installed incorrectly. What should be taken into account for installation?
- That the place where it is installed is adequate. We must ensure that the area where we will put the inflatable castle is firm and flat.
- That you have enough space around you, In addition, you should have enough space to prevent children from hitting each other, as castles tend to lean sideways with children's movements.
- Make sure the bouncy castle has all anchor points well installed to prevent the wind from lifting it or moving from its place.
- Check that the connection to the electric current is not within the reach of children or in a dangerous place.
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It's not that we're like helicopter parents on top of our children, just about be aware and check every so often that everything is in order.
Sometimes even if we have verified that they are well installed, other things could happen, such as children hitting each other hard while jumping or feeling bad. In this kind of games it is common for bumps, cuts or even skin burns.
It is also important to take into account that inflatable castles have a certain capacity, so it is important that we ensure that there are not too many children so that the limit is not exceeded and the castle collapses.
For all these reasons we recommend that there is always an adult waiting for the game and the children inside. Can be take turns taking care of them so that everyone can enjoy the party and at the same time never stay the bouncy castle.
As a final recommendation and seeing the terrible consequences that can happen, We suggest not to risk using them when there are windy days. A good idea would be to have an alternative fun plan for children in case the weather is not flattering.
What do you think of these games? What steps do you take to ensure your children are well?
