Use a pump, not your mouth!
Avoid sore lips and save your lungs: blow up your balloons with a balloon pump!
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It is a common misconception that it is acceptable to blow up balloons with your mouth, when this - apparently - simple act itself poses a series of health hazards.
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Balloon products are not usually sold with a balloon pump, yet you may be surprised to learn that all balloons should only ever be inflated with a balloon pump!
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Here are some reasons why you should only use a pump to inflate balloons at your next birthday party or family event:
It makes your
job easier & quicker!
It is easier to control and inflate.
It avoids a potential balloon bursting over
your face.
It is more
hygienic.
It protects your hearing from the loud 'bang'.
It prevents suffocation hazards.
For all shapes, colours and sizes
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Some balloon pumps inflate on both the "in" and "out" stroke, whilst most common pumps inflate only on a single stroke.
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Pumps come in all shapes, sizes and colours. The nozzle is usually a tapered angle to ensure balloons of all sizes can be inflated.
Does the product come with a warning?
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You'll discover a warning mainly on your balloon packaging and other party products packaged with balloons.
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These are voluntary symbols which were recently created by the European Balloon & Party Council (EBPC) to encourage you to use a balloon pump, while rising awareness on the dangers of blowing balloons up with your mouth.
Manufacturers who are members of the EBPC will usually use of a combination of these two symbols to incentivise you to 'Use a pump, not your mouth' when inflating balloons.
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Remember: Next time, when you're buying balloons, look out for the "WARNING: Use pump, not mouth" symbol.
