Kid's Rules in a Bounce House

• Adults and children alike can reap the enjoyment of a bounce house. Valueline/Valueline/Getty Images

  Bounce houses are a great idea for birthday parties and celebrations as they can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Children that play in bounce houses should be supervised at all times and follow specific rules. Bounce house rules are implemented to minimize accidents and injuries that include broken bones, concussions and other severe head and neck injuries.

Age Groups

• When supervising children in a bounce house, ensure that they are playing with other children that are within their height and weight range. Allowing children to jump in a bounce house with people that are larger and heavier than them can place them at a high risk for injuries in collisions with other jumpers.

Amount of Jumpers

• Do not allow your child to play in a bounce house if there are too many children inside. Keeping less than 10 children at a time in the bounce house is a good idea; however, always read the bounce house's user manual and follow the rental company's and manufacturer's exact guidelines.

Tired Children

• Because an attendant or adult must supervise bounce houses at all times, keep an eye out for tired children. Children that tire when playing inside bounce houses place themselves at a high risk for being hit by other jumpers and therefore can sustain major injuries such as concussions, and head and neck injuries.

Securing a Bounce House

• Ensure that your bounce house is firmly secured to the ground. Gusts of wind can be unexpected and can cause a bounce house to blow over. Playing children can become seriously injured if inside an unsecured bounce house.

Stunts and Bounce House Etiquette

• Never allow children to engage in dangerous stunts or jumping techniques. Flips, somersaults and horseplay should not be allowed at any time as children can collide with others, causing broken bones, concussions and other serious injuries.

  Children should also take off their shoes and make sure they are not carrying any objects that could puncture the bounce house. Sharp objects can include jewelry, eyeglasses, pins and lapels.

Food and Drink

• Most rental companies do not allow food and beverages to be taken into the bounce house as it poses a choking hazard for children. Also keep in mind that food and beverages can dirty the inside of the bounce house, thereby forcing the rental company to charge an extra cleaning fee.