Finding ways to keep kids entertained at a party or barbecue isn’t always easy especially if you have a group which vary in age.
That said, I always found that a bouncy castle was the answer! The kids (and adults!) would bounce and have fun for hours no matter what their age. It is great fun and a great workout – the down side is the hassle and the expense of having to hire one for each event.
Then, I discovered that you could actually purchase a bouncy castle, which would bring a great deal of entertainment for the kids on a more regular basis and which on balance cost a whole lot less. So that is what I did and so did a couple of my friends. We all purchased different bouncy castles so we have got together and written a review of each one.
Bouncy Castle Review 1:-
Castle Inflatable Bounce House With Slide
I purchased this for my two kids aged 3 and 6 years receptively and they think that this bouncy castle is the best thing ever and I have to say I agree with them!
The first thing to say about the inflatable bounce house is that it is not too large. So, if the weather is not in your favour you can fit it into a basement or a garage. It also means that you don’t need a huge yard to use it outside either!
I have found that three kids can bouncy happily without bumping into each other. My only concern is that the entrance opening is only held together with Velcro and if a child should fall against it they could fall out and hurt themselves – I remedied this by placing a blow up mattress outside!
It comes with its own “blower” and inflates very quickly, it is also very easy to take down again. The blower is not particularly noisy and certainly keeps good air pressure inside the bouncy castle while the kids play.
I was really surprised that for the price this bouncy castle is very well made and seems to be extremely robust. One purchase I have no regrets about!
Some Important Facts:
Dimensions: 12′ X 9′ and 7′ High
Maximum Players: 3
Maximum Weight: 250lbs
Inflation Time: 2 Minutes
Comes with: UL blower motor, ground stakes and carry bag.
Bouncy Castle Review 2:-
Blast Zone Magic Castle Inflatable Bouncer By Blast Zone
My friend bought this for her young son and his friends, here is what she had to say about this bouncy castle.
The Blast Zone Magic Castle Inflatable bouncer is great quality for a relatively low cost. The colours are vibrant – exactly as you see in the promotional photographs!
It has high, net outer walls which are fantastic for safety and the platform for bouncing on is nice and flat.
It can be erected in no time at all and deflates just as quickly. The blower is a little annoying – sounds a bit like a hair-dryer but after a while you tend not to notice it too much.
I have had up to 4 toddlers playing happily in this bouncy castle but for the older kids I put a limit of 2 kids at a time!
My only moan would be that on a hot summers day the kids have no protection from the sun – their hats fall off when they bounce! A detachable sun screen for the top would be an ideal addition. My second moan it the amount of electricity the blower uses, boy, does it whiz the meter round but, such is life!
Overall we are all delighted with our bouncy castle and hope to have many hours of enjoyment in the years to come.
Some Important Facts:
Dimensions: 8.5′ W x 11′ L x 8′ H
Maximum Players: 3
Maximum Weight: 300lbs
Inflation Time: Around 2 Minutes
Comes with: UL Blower and Stakes
Bouncy Castle Review 3:-
Ultimate Combo Inflatable Bounce House By Bounceland
My second friend purchased this Rolls Royce of bouncy castles for her 3 kids it looks impressive but what did she and her kids think?
WOW! That was my first word when I saw this bouncy castle fully inflated and sitting in the back yard. Then it was OMG that slide looks high!
The truth is that in all honesty this is the best few hundred bucks I have ever spent because the kids spend hours playing in their bouncy castle.
It inflates and deflates quickly and easily and seems to be manufactures to a high standard using good quality materials. The blower, I find a bit noisy but I suppose that comes with the territory.
The actual bounce area is quite small but there are so many other bits to this bouncy castle, the kids can spend ages playing and never bounce once! The additional activity areas include a ball bit, basketball hoops, the slide (which I have to say does have safety netting at the top) a tunnel as well as areas to climb.
I have had up to 6 small kids play in this bouncy castle without any problems but I would say this will vary depending on the size and age of the children.
This has been a fantastic investment, the kids love it and can amuse themselves for hours – we had our first birthday party the other week with the “new bouncy castle” and it went down a treat who needs to pay for an entertainer when you have an Ultimate Combo Inflatable Bounce House in the back yard!
Some Important Facts:
Dimensions: L 12 ftxW 10 ft xH 8.5 ft.
Maximum Players: 4
Maximum Weight: 400lbs
Inflation Time: Less Than 1 Minute
Comes with: Strong UL Blower
Whilst we all love our kids to have fun and they all love their bouncy castles safety has to be paramount. Please follow all the manufactures instructions carefully and ensure that there is always adult supervision.
I hope that these reviews have been useful and help you decide which bouncy castle to purchase for your little terrors. All of these are available from Amazon.com where the service is great and transactions secure!
