Dangers of inflatable castles for children

Apparently safe, bouncy castles offer fun to children with little danger; or that's what it seems ... What else could happen if the castle is deflated or that the child next door can step on ours? This is what many parents think and ask, well, the reality is that more than that can happen. We explai

We explain you the risks and dangers of inflatable castles for children and what you have to look out for before your child gets on this attraction. Risks of inflatable castles for children

In recent years

bouncy castles for children have been one of the favorite choices for parents at birthdays, they are increasingly installed at parties for individuals and many restaurants have decided to put one permanent in their facilities, as they provide a respite for children and parents if we want to have a quiet after-dinner; This is the reason why accidents have exploded, although it is true that such accidents are not usually serious. Bruises, bruises, cuts, burns from rubbing or knocks are the most common accidents, however, a bad anchorage of the castle or an oversight when leaving electrical cables in the air can lead to very serious consequences

and, therefore, before hiring or raising our son to a bouncy castle, we should take into account certain rules that they must comply with: 1- It is preferable that it be in an open and spacious place, having at least 2 to 3.5 meters of amplitude

on the sides to avoid collisions with objects such as streetlights, columns or cars. 2- You must have insurance civil liability and activity license

. The castle must meet the requirements of EN14960.2014, and must have a plaque with the indication of the power of the inflator and the maximum number of children and height. 3- It is important that the land on which the castle is placed isflat and firm

. 4- You must have at least6 anchor points to the ground

, flat and not protruding, or if not possible, with sandbags. Los 5- Inflatable castles for children should always be supervised by an adult at least que, who must control the capacity of the interior and not allow more children to pass than necessary until the first ones leave. The batches of children must be distributed by similar ages. 6- The materials and the state of the inflatable must be good andnot be damaged

. Inflators, motors, tubes and cables must be kept away from children and protected from possible electric shocks. 7- It should not be used when it is raining or windy, sincethe castle flies or flips easily

. 8- In the surroundings there should be mats or foam, especially in the access to the bouncy castle, in addition there must be a ramp that covers the entire width of the entrance arch, and the entrance must be away from trees, benches, poles or curbs.