Renting a bounce house for a child’s birthday party or as a fundraiser for a school or sports team has been a popular option for quite some time.  Kids do love bounce houses, but unfortunately these inflatable fun houses are a common cause of injuries to children.  Adults who rent bounce houses should be sure to follow a few safety guidelines.

Check on the bounce house operator’s experience and training. Determine what kind of supervision is required for the bounce house.  Will the bounce house operator supervise its use, or are other adults expected to provide supervision?
 
Find out what safety precautions will be followed by the bounce house operator.  Precautions should include the following:

Even with every possible safety precaution, it’s still possible for accidents to occur in a bounce house.  Hopefully the chance of an accident is greatly decreased if these precautions followed.