| Although some balloon twisters are able to inflate the | | | | The safety of the children is another concern, as |
| 260s and even 160s with their lungs -and this used to | | | | small ones tent to imitate what adults do and could |
| be the standard procedure for the last 20 years or | | | | put the balloon in their mouth trying to inflate it like |
| so, nowadays it is discouraged for a number of | | | | the clown did, which could lead to severe choking and |
| reasons. Female balloon twisters are usually not able | | | | even death. These accidents are real, and frequent |
| to blow the balloons with their lungs, as it takes a lot | | | | enough to the point that many artists feel compelled |
| of strength to do it. | | | | to purchase insurance, in order to protect themselves |
| Even the best wholesale balloons manufacturers use | | | | from being sued by parents whose mainly |
| talcum powder products inside of the balloons to | | | | unsupervised children could get injured with the |
| keep the walls from sticking together. When you put | | | | balloons. Taking all these factors into consideration, |
| the balloon in your mouth, you are bound to inhale | | | | most professionals now opt for the use of pumps to |
| some talcum into your lungs, which in the long run | | | | inflate their balloons. |
| could cause respiratory problems, allergies and even | | | | For one thing, it is much easier and fast. There is a |
| cancer. Inflating a balloon with your mouth implies the | | | | great variety of pumps in the market. Some are |
| risk of it popping and hurting your eyes or other | | | | hand held and sophisticated enough to inflate both |
| parts of your face. | | | | ways, others are electrical or with batteries, and |
| Hygiene is another factor to consider, as some | | | | there are yet others that can be pumped with your |
| parents are a bit reluctant to give their kids a balloon | | | | foot, thus allowing total freedom with your hands. |
| that just came out of a stranger´s mouth. | | | | The pump has become the most useful and |
| Many also think that the germs from the clown's | | | | indispensable tool to a balloon twister artist. They can |
| mouth will stay inside the balloon and be spread all | | | | be purchased in specialized party shops or online. |
| over their kids' room when it pops. | | | | |