What to Rent for Each Age, from 1 to 13
For ones and twos, soft play, a small ball pit and a toddler slide. From about three to eight, a bounce house, often with a soft play corner for younger siblings. For nine to thirteen, hosted workshops, the claw machine and full-height seating. The ages below are the ones each product page lists.
At a glance
Match the main attraction to the birthday child’s age, then add something for younger siblings. Each table shows the ages listed on the product page and today’s price.
- Ages 1–2: soft play, small ball pits, climbers and toddler slides. See first birthday rentals.
- Ages 3–5: the White Mini Combo or a castle, plus a medium ball pit.
- Ages 6–8: a castle or a Kingdom Combo, a larger ball pit, or a hosted workshop.
- Ages 9–13: workshops, the claw machine and teen-height chairs. See tween party rentals.
Ages 1 and 2
Soft, low and no power needed. Most pieces here list ages 1 to 5. For a first birthday, see first birthday party rentals and why ball pits suit 1–3 year olds.
| Rental | Ages listed | Price a day |
|---|---|---|
| Pastel Balancing Soft play Set | 1–5 | $200 |
| White Climber Tunnel | 1–5 | $150 |
| Rock Climbing Double Tunnel | 1–5 | $175 |
| Mini Slide | 1–6 | $50 |
| Merry Go Round Double Tea Cup | 1–5 | $800 |
| Small Ball Pit Circle White | 2–4 | $300 |
Ages 3 to 5
The first bounce house years. The White Mini Combo is the smallest; a castle needs about 13 × 13 ft. Castle or combo? compares them, and soft play vs bounce house helps if you are torn.
| Rental | Ages listed | Price a day |
|---|---|---|
| White Mini Combo Bounce House | 1–10 | $300 |
| Castle (nine colors) | 1 and up | $400 |
| Poppy Medium Ball Pit | 2–10 | $700 |
| Merry Go Round Swing | 3–10 | $1,500 |
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Ages 6 to 8
Room to run. A Kingdom Combo with a slide lets a bigger group spread out, the larger ball pits list ages up to adult, and a hosted workshop gives the party a calmer second act. Workshops include an attendant and supplies.
| Rental | Ages listed | Price a day |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Combo (white or pink) | 2 to adult | $650 |
| Villa Combo Race Car | 2 to adult | $800 |
| Midi Square Ball Pit | 2 to adult | $400 |
| Sunglasses Decoration Station | Not listed | $800 |
| Hats Decoration Station | Not listed | $550 |
Ages 9 to 13
Tweens want to make something or win something: hosted workshops, the claw machine, and full-height teen chairs, which list ages 9 and up. More in tween party rentals.
| Rental | Ages listed | Price a day |
|---|---|---|
| Patch Station | Not listed | $560 |
| On-Site Embroidery | Not listed | $1,200 |
| Scent Workshop | Not listed | $800 |
| Arcade Claw Machine | Not listed | $800 |
| Cora Teen Chair | 9 and up | $18 |
Mixed ages
Most parties have siblings and cousins of every age. Give the little ones their own soft play corner away from the bounce house, and let older kids jump in their own turns: the US CPSC advises that only children of about the same age and size jump together (CPSC).
Seating: our kids tables list ages 1 to 8; for tweens and adults, the teen tables and chairs are full height.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What should I rent for a 1-year-old’s party?
Soft play, a small ball pit, a climber and a toddler slide. They are low and soft and need no power. See first birthday party rentals.
Is a bounce house OK for a 3-year-old?
Our White Mini Combo lists ages 1 to 10 and our castles ages 1 and up. Keep toddlers jumping with children their own size, as the CPSC advises, with an adult watching.
What do 10-year-olds like at a party?
Hosted workshops such as the hat patch station or on-site embroidery, the claw machine, and a Kingdom Combo, which lists ages 2 to adult.
What works for a mixed-age party?
A bounce house for the older kids and a separate soft play corner for under-threes, with turns by age.
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