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Get ready for Balloon Keep-Up Challenge

What you need

  • Balloon1, latex-free if needed

Getting ready

  1. Check whether anyone playing has a latex allergy; if so, use a latex-free balloon or skip the game.
  2. Blow up one balloon until it is about the size of a child's head, leaving a little give so it is less likely to pop, and tie it tight.
  3. Clear a space about the size of a small rug, moving breakables, sharp-cornered furniture and toys to the edges.
  4. Keep any spare uninflated balloons put away and out of reach before kids join in.

⚠️ Safety first: balloons and broken balloon pieces are a choking hazard; adult should handle the balloon and discard broken pieces immediately. latex allergy risk from balloon.