Bouncy House: One of the best purchases for KIDS!

Keeping kids entertained and occupied is a task most of us struggle with. I am constantly on a look out for activities that can replace screen time, because let's be honest, all the kids from this generation are glued and addicted to their screens! If you have a bit of extra room in your house, or basement and even outside, investing in a bounce house could be very beneficial. Not only do my 3 and 7 year old love the bounce house, it has become a center of attraction for every playdate and house party. Whenever my kids' friends come over, the first thing they almost always make a run for is the bounce house. It keeps them entertained and active for at least an hour.

The bounce house I chose has a water pool but since I use mine indoor, I use it as a ball pit. The balls need to be purchased separately. For reference, I purchased three bags of 200 balls (totaling 600 balls) and they were sufficient enough to fill the ball pit. You could even get away with purchasing two bags (totaling 400 balls), but three bags make the pit appear fuller and provide an extra layer of protection for little ones when they jump into the pit. If you plan on keeping your bounce house outdoors, then using the water pool would be a wonderful choice as oppose to the ball pit. The last thing you want to do is run around your backyard and chase down each and every ball for cleanup and make your life difficult. We have had our bounce house for about three years now. It inflates and deflates in a matter of minutes. It comes with a bag which can be used for storing it away when not in use. We usually keep ours laid out on the carpet in an empty area in our basement. The kids turn on the machine for it to inflate whenever they want to play. After it deflates, they neatly fold it up slightly. Maintenance is very straight forward and easy. I occasionally vacuum and wipe the bounce house and make sure everyone uses a sanitizer before jumping in. The bounce house can easily accommodate 3-4 kids in the trampoline area. The ball pit can accommodate two kids. It also has a climbing wall and two slides. For any more questions that you may have, feel free to reach out through my socials.

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The bounce house that I purchased: Outsunny Kids Inflatable Water Slide, 4-in-1 Bounce House Jumping Castle with 2 Slides, Climbing Wall, Trampoline, & Water Pool Area, Air Blower (Amazon)

The balls for the ball pit: BalanceFrom 2.3-Inch 400 Crush-Proof Play Pit Balls w/ Reusable Mesh Storage Bag for Playpens, Bounce Houses, & Kiddie Pools, for Toddlers & Children (Amazon)