Children love to play in bouncy castles but there is also increasing rates of injuries while playing in bouncy castles. According to some research, most of the injuries in bouncy castle and soft play areas are caused by:
- Children jumping the inflatable and onto the ground
- Hit by other children
- BY falling awkwardly and 43 per cent of all bouncy castle-related injuries are cause by falls
- By children attempting stunts
- Hitting with one another
To avoid such type of potential risk of injuries there are some guidelines that should follow:
- Always select a durable Bouncy castle.
- Proper supervision is very necessary.
- Never hire a bouncy castle without anchorage for outdoor use.
- Endorsed maximum number of children that can be safely provide accommodations on the castle at one time.
- Same age group of children should use at same time.
- Not allow children to climb on walls, trying stunts or take food or drink onto the inflatable.
- Don’t overcrowded the bouncy castle.
- Children should remove sharp articles of clothing like shoes, buckles and jewelry etc.
- A bad weather situation like heavy wind or water can present safety risks making the activity unsafe for all children so in a bad weather it is best not to use bouncy castle. For the long lasting use of bouncy castle try to deflate in bad weather and if it is wet then air dry the bouncy castle to ensure it is completely dry before putting it away.
- The placement of the blower should be out of the reach of children.
Conclusion
Bouncy castles are source of entertainment and enjoyable activity at any special event but at the same time it’s very important make sure the safety of the children so it is very important that appropriate safety procedures are set in place to guarantee that children are enjoying the activity safely.
It’s the duty of adult supervisor that everyone should follow all the safety precautions for the entire duration of the time the bouncy castle is being used to avoid any kind of serious injury.
