The Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House is a simple-to-assemble play area that lets children bounce and slide in a safe environment. There are many other products like this on the market. However, our today’s pick hides some aces up its sleeve. This is why we are taking an in-depth look at the quality and features of this variation.
General Info About the Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House
Before buying the Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House, it is important to take a look at a multitude of its specifications. These elements will let you know whether or not it can fit in your yard, how many children can enjoy it, and how difficult it is to set up. Read through all of these specifications to get a feel for this product and its many benefits:
- Dimension: 144 by 108 by 72 inches/ 365 by 274 by 182 centimeters
- Interior Dimension: 84 by 84 by 47.5/ 213 by 213 by 120 centimeters
- Weight: 37.5 pounds/ 17 kilograms
- Accessories: Storage bag, blower, repair kit, and stakes
- Maximum Capacity: Three children or one adult
- Weight Capacity: 250 pounds/ 113 kilograms
- Material: High-quality poly
- Protective Netting: Mesh walls
- Slide Angle: 30 degrees
- Required Setup: Minimal
- Price Range: Affordable
More Details
The Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House is designed for simple fun at home and shouldn’t be used professionally. Larger inflatable bounce houses are designed to be heavier and more durable to hold a larger number of children. This model is designed to be used by just a handful of individuals. Therefore, it shouldn’t be crowded too heavily.
Moreover, adult use should be minimized as much as possible. While this unit can hold a single adult, repeated use may cause damage to its material. It is probably best used for playing in the summertime, beach parties or birthday celebrations. Make sure that the number of users is carefully monitored to avoid causing any damage to it.
PROs and CONs of Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House
- Very large jumping area
- Protective netting keeps children safe
- Slide makes the play area more fun
- Easy and quick to inflate
- Tall walls to keep your children safe
- Mesh door gives them private jumping fun
- Two doors make it easy to enter
- Blower must run continually
- Space may be limited for more than three children
- Punctures may be possible if you don’t use a pad
How to Assemble the Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House
To get to enjoy all the adventures this bounce house has in store for the little ones, adults have to set it up first. While not as complicated as a trampoline assembly, the delivery will still only present itself with just the pieces of the puzzle. Here’s how to raise and deflate full bounce house in your yard:
- Open the box containing the bounce house and remove it slowly and carefully.
- Find a spot on your yard that can hold it and haul it over there for inflation.
- Cover the play area with an appropriate-sized mat and place the bounce house on it.
- Pull the house open from its folded state as much as possible to make it easier to inflate.
- Find an extension cord, plug it in, and pull it out near the bounce house.
- Plug-in the blower and attach its hose to the inflation tube. Make sure to keep the connection tight.
- Turn on the blower and let the bounce house fill up to maximum inflation.
- Continue to run the blower while your children play.
- Let your children enjoy the bounce house for up to 3-4 hours at a time, the maximum play length.
- Deflate the house by pulling out the plug and letting the air drain out of the hole.
- Walk on the house without shoes while it deflates to increase the speed at which it loses air.
- Fold the house up as much as possible and store it in an appropriate container.
- Place the blower in a sealed container to keep it safe from water damage.
- Store the bounce house and the blower in a dry and temperature-controlled room of your home during the winter.
Featured Video
In this official video from Little Tikes, you get an insider look at this fun bounce house and how to set it up. Beyond that, you also get a look at children enjoying it and learn a few safety tips that make it easier to setup and use without any difficulty.
What Are the User Reviews Saying?
The rare picky reviewers on Amazon are very pleased by the quality of the Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House. A full 81 percent of the over 1,500 reviews were five-star. Another seven percent were four-star reviews, meaning it has an 88 percent positive review rating. Nonetheless, 12 percent of reviewers gave it a three-star review or lower and had complaints with it. These included:
- Manufacturing defects
- Deflation during use
- Punctures in the surface
- Issues with the blower
- Exposed threads pulling it apart
While these negative comments are important to take into consideration, praise for the Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House was abundant. For example, one reviewer stated that it went up easily and was simple to understand. Others were pleased with how much fun their children had with it and praised its overall design. Even those that experienced some problems praised Little Tikes for their customer service and were happy with how quickly they received replacement items.
Conclusion
The high volume of positive reviews of the Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House, as well as its scarcity of negatives, make this an excellent play choice for children of all ages. If your children are looking for a fun place to play, you should try it out. In case you have any experience with setting it up or using it, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line and let us know.
Deena says
My 5-year-old daughter loves going to her friend’s house because her parents have the Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House in their backyard. I feel bad that we cannot buy this because it will simply not fit in our backyard. I am glad that the mom doesn’t mind that my daughter comes over often.
Lela Foster says
Hey, Deena! The Little Tikes is so much fun, isn’t it? Glad you still found a way for your daughter to enjoy this bounce house. You’re an awesome parent! Know that we have other recommendations for kids that might fit your yard. Browse through the site and like our Facebook page for future trampoline reviews!
Bailey Breen says
The Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House is a huge hit for my kids and their friends. They love it and it keeps them occupied while they are getting great physical activity which is important for kids nowadays. Even more so since many kids are glued to their screens all day.
Lela Foster says
Thanks, Bailey, for your feedback! Little Tikes trampoline manages to keep kids away from the screens – noted down. That’s great insight.
Stella Marco says
The Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House is a fun distraction for the kids, as both of mine enjoy jumping around in there while listening to dance music. The only drawback is that more than 2 kids won’t fit well in there so their friends miss out.
Lela Foster says
Hello, Stella! I’m happy to see the amazing feedback this product keeps receiving. As for the drawback, it’s a good opportunity to teach kids how to share their toys, even though they are too fun to let go.
Bonnie says
The Little Tikes Inflatable Bounce House is a huge hit as I am glad to have gotten one to be used in my daycare facility. The kids absolutely love it and it provides them a great way to burn off excess energy.
Lela Foster says
That was a great idea, Bonnie! I’m happy to hear the kids are having fun – I wish I had one of these when I was their age
Sami says
My niece is turning 4 next month and I am going to surprise my sister with the Little Tikes bounce house. After doing a thorough investigation, I found that this make is excellent and it is safe, and the kids will likely love it.
Lela Foster says
Yup! Glad we could help you Sami! 😁
Stephanie Marco says
Can you rent out the bounce house? I am looking for ideas for my son’s birthday party, and we can put it in our yard for one day. However, we cannot purchase it because we can’t keep it there all of the time.
Lela Foster says
Sure you can, Stephanie! Just google “bounce house rental” followed by your city or neighborhood. Thanks for stopping by – hope your kid will have an awesome birthday!🎁🎉
Hunter says
I heard a story about a girl who does not live far from here was jumping on the Little Tikes inflatable house and she was seriously injured. This is why I am hesitant to get it for my own kids. Do you think it was just a lemon?
Lela Foster says
We haven’t heard any other complaints, Hunter, so probably yes.
Skye says
I have not heard of this bounce house for some reason and I am quite impressed with what I have read so far. I don’t have kids yet but I will as I am expecting very soon. I am learning about this stuff ahead of time.
Lela Foster says
Hi Skye! Congrats and here’s hoping everything goes well 🎉
Cynthia says
I love what I am reading about this trampoline for kids and I am just wondering what is the price range for this? And, I am also concerned about the space that I have. It may not fit but I am looking into it.
Lela Foster says
Hi Cynthia! Unfortunately, we’re not allowed to discuss pricing since Amazon always changes the price from time to time. You can always see the price for the Little Tikes bounce house on their website