subject: Inflatable Toys: Are They Safe? [print this page] Inflatable Bouncers are an enormous way for kids to have fun and excitement. They are a winning leisure for children as they all bounce together and bashing each other. They are great to fit in any events like parties and birthdays. But how safe are inflatable toys for your kids? It is wise to be aware of its safety before you purchase an inflatable toy for your children.
Phthalates are a family of chemicals that are used as plastic softeners. They can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled as fumes, or even ingested through food or when children chew on their toys. It's for this reason that phthalates are an issue for any parent wanting to buy inflatable toys for their kids.
Because of this alarming issue about the safety of inflatable toys, governing rules were formed to restrict the usage of chemicals like phthalates in inflatable toys and children should be supervised closely when playing as they can easily swallow and chew on these harmful chemicals.
Technically, phthalates should not be present in any toy or part of a toy which can enter a child's mouth cavity "in such a way that a substantive area of plastic material may be chewed and sucked with a high degree of comfort and ease giving rise to prolonged periods of mouthing." So any inflatable toy that you give to your child should be free from phthalates, especially if it's marketed to under threes who are well known for putting inflatable toys in their mouths along with anything else they can find!
Inflatable toys are safe to play by kids but still needs close supervision by parents and adults. They are good for your kids and are known to help build confidence on children and support their physical wellness. Let your kids have fun and add excitement to their parties and events with inflatable toys.
