Bounce houses a party hit but kids’ injuries soar
CHICAGO — They may be a big hit at children’s birthday parties, but
inflatable bounce houses can be dangerous, with the number of injuries
soaring in recent years, a nationwide study found. Youngsters often
crowd into bounce houses, and jumping up and down can send other
children flying into the air, too.
The numbers suggest 30 US children a day are treated in emergency
rooms for broken bones, sprains, cuts, and concussions from bounce house
accidents. Most involve children falling inside or out of the inflated
playthings, and many children get hurt when they collide with other
bouncing kids.
