How To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthier

April 23, 2016 by Christine Nieto Leave a Comment

Running, jumping, bouncing: it is all a great way for little ones to get some great exercise! Exercise is one way to stay healthy and fit but also establish great lifestyle choices for the future. At Bounce N Play New York, we love to see our young guests embracing exercise and all it has to offer, but we also understand it is only one part of the equation. Establishing healthy lifestyle goals is a two part system that involves both regular exercise, as well as healthy eating. This can be a bit tricky, especially for the very young ones whose palates are not quite as developed yet. Let Bounce N Play help you with some tips and tricks for getting your young ones to eat healthier, even if they do not know it!

Sneaky Sauce

Researchers have found that children are less likely to notice if veggies are pureed and combined with pasta sauce! Freeze or buy frozen broccoli and cauliflower and puree it. Combine it with your regular pasta sauce and your kids will probably not notice! This is a great way to get them to eat more of the good veggies they need to support their growing bodies!

A Fruity Drink

Fruit smoothies are another fantastic way to up your child’s fruit intake. Combine a variety of fruit (none that appear green) with almond or soy milk for a deliciously fruity treat! It can be used as a dessert or as a snack!

While it may seem difficult to get your kiddos to eat healthy now, their palates are still developing, so introducing them to fruits and veggies as they grow is a good idea. You want your child to like healthy choices, therefore encourage them to try a bite every time you make a new vegetable, and not always sneak it into food they know they like. Soon, they will be requesting and gobbling up all the veggies you put in front of them!

Bounce N Play for All Ages!

March 23, 2016 by Christine Nieto Leave a Comment

One of the problems with many bounce houses and other indoor “kiddie-type” establishments is that once a child gets to be about seven years old, they have often outgrown or become uninterested in these types of offerings. For a seven year old, it may be a bit elaborate to take them to a concert, where ticket prices can go well into the hundreds of dollars, so what do you do? Bounce N Play New York has a solution: come see us!

Unlike most indoor play centers in the area, Bounce N Play has something for just about everyone, including tweens, teens, and yes, even parents! Our 6,000 square foot romper room features bounce houses that are open to all ages, as well as inflatable slides, and a 20-foot rock climbing wall. We are also proud to have been featured in New York Magazine’s “The Best of New York” edition in March of 2015, which was a huge honor. The critically acclaimed magazine has been around since the early 1960’s and had a circulation of over 400,000 in 2013.

Our recent guests seem to enjoy our facility just as much as the critics! Check out what Sally C. said in January.

“I enjoy coming here for open play and private parties…this is a good local option.” ~Sally C.

So, to see for yourself why New York Magazine, and countless happy families rave about us, stop by! Call for our hours: (718) 726-9026, and do not forget to stay up-to-date on the latest to LIKE our Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ pages.

Make Your Child’s Party EXTRA Special!

February 16, 2016 by Christine Nieto Leave a Comment

At Bounce N Play in Astoria, New York, we love to see the smiling faces of all of the children who have their birthday parties with us. We try to make throwing the party as simple and as streamlined as it can be, which you know if you have ever had your child’s party with us. We try to make it super easy for parents by having several party options to choose from including: weekday parties, basic, deluxe, and premium private parties, but what we want to talk about are the special things that make your child’s party extra special.

With us, your child can have the custom party he or she has always wanted! Some of our party extras will make your party space look even more festive, like our helium or mylar balloons, balloon centerpieces, bouquet of balloons, or our table skirt, while others just give it that special touch like our goodie bags, or delicious cake. Your child will feel like a ROCK star with our indoor rock climbing wall and glitter tattoos, or like an awesome pirate with our sword made out of a balloon. Everyone loves cotton candy, and your child’s party guests can have that too, as they are entertained by our special characters! When your child does not want to leave because he or she is having the time of his or her life, we have a solution for that too! We offer an extra hour or half hour and an extra 100 tokens, so the game play can continue!

Your child only has a birthday once a year. Why not make it extra special? Ask about our Extras when you book your child’s next party at Bounce N Play!

Celebrate National Static Electricity Day!

January 4, 2016 by Christine Nieto Leave a Comment

Happy end of the holiday season, and happy New Year! 2015 was an awesome year for us, and we hope you as well. We want to draw your attention to Saturday, January 9th, because it is Static Electricity Day! Here at Bounce N Play in Astoria, New York, we see a lot of static electricity from our young patrons that utilize our inflatables, but have you ever wondered why your hair stands straight up when you are exposed to static electricity? Let’s find out!

Atoms and Magnetism

These two things are largely responsible for this “hair raising” phenomenon. All objects are made up of atoms, the basic unit of a chemical element. Inside these atoms are protons, electrons, and neutrons, all containing a charge. Protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and neutrons are neutrally charged. Opposites attract each other, therefore positive will attract negative, and repel like charges. When the amount of positive and negative charges are balanced, it makes that object neutral.

When there is an imbalance between positive and negative charges in an object, the result is static electricity! When you transfer electrons, one of two things can happen. Either you will get an electric shock (a surplus of electrons being released) or your hair will stand straight up! This is simply because like charges repel each other, so electrons from our inflatables are transferred to you will stand straight up because they are trying to get away from each other! Neat, huh?

It is absolutely harmless, and a lot of fun to see your children and their friends be mesmerized by the scientific phenomenon so come experience it for yourself! We are located at: 20-21 Steinway Street in Astoria, New York 11105.

Mind Blowing Fun at Bounce N Play!

December 15, 2015 by Christine Nieto Leave a Comment

Here is a crazy thing to wrap your brain around: you actually have seven, not five, senses! Most people are aware of the five: sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound, but your body, and your child’s body is so amazing that there are two we often forget to mention. They are: the vestibular sense, “or movement and balance sense, gives us information about where our head and body are in space. It allows us to stay up right while we sit, stand, and walk.” as well as Proprioception, or the body awareness sense, tells us where our body parts are relative to each other. It also gives us information about how much force to use in certain activities, allowing us to crack open an egg without crushing it in our hands. We want to engage ALL of your child’s senses when they visit us! Let us show you how!

SIGHT

Our 6,000 square foot facility is filled with bright colors and inviting designs to engage and excite your child immediately!

SMELL

We offer many tasty catering options for your party, and the smells will waft through the air and tickle your olfactory sense until your mouth is watering!

TOUCH

Because we cater to a variety of ages, we have very few sharp edges in our facility.

TASTE

Once you visit Bounce N Play, you will leave with such a good taste in your mouth that you will want to revisit over and over!

SOUND
The squeals of delight from excited children will bring a smile to your face. You will know by their laughter, that your children are enjoying themselves.

VESTIBULAR
By playing on our inflatables, your child will discover a better sense of balance!

PROPRIOCEPTION
Your child will be having so much fun, they may temporarily suspend their sense of proprioception for the sake of enjoyment!

We hope you and your child discover all of your senses and visit us soon!