I've been running this site since 2016. When I first started working on the project, I looked at it as a fun way to pick up some new skills, and maybe make a few bucks along the way. Five years later, I've earned commissions on over $500,000 worth of sales on Amazon, but the most valuable part is the insight and data I've gained along the way.

One of the most common brands that I am asked about when it comes to inflatable bouncers is Little Tikes. Most parents see them as a toddler-friendly brand geared mostly toward younger kids, and they assume that their bounce house products aren’t as durable or reliable, especially as kids get older.

The great news is that Little Tikes has a very broad range of products in the inflatable category and many of them are capable of handling your kids as they grow for many years to come.

Buying a bounce house can be an intimidating ordeal. There are so many options these days, it can be stressful, confusing and frustrating. I've done my best to break down your decision here. I'll outline the major brands, features and common complaints so you can make the best decision and start enjoying a new bouncer.

Before I do that, here are my top five bounce houses:

For the first brand in my Brand Review series, I'll be taking a look at Bounceland. In this series in general I'll be taking a look at a variety of brands that make bounce houses and other similar products. I'll be focusing most of my attention on what I consider to be some of the bigger players in the market, but I'll also try to include some of the lesser-known and up-and-coming brands that I've seen emerge lately. If you're in the market for a bounce house, trampoline, or inflatable water slide, then you can breathe easy knowing that you've never had more choice than you do now. New companies are springing up left and right to try to get in on the action in this very hot, fast-growing market.

Bounce houses are becoming SO popular these days. They've been a staple at carnivals and other local festivals for years, but they've grown so much in popularity that moms and dads all over are finding more reasons to rent commercial bounce houses from local rental centers.

A water slide bounce house is one of the best sources of warm-weather entertainment your family will ever own. They're affordable, convenient, and offer literally endless fun for your kids from young to old.

But first, a quick note: There are a lot of bounce houses on the market, with many online offerings coming out in the last year or two. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Blast Zone or Bounceland , and for smaller kids Little Tikes may have a lot to offer.