Is there any danger with blowing up balloons?

In general, no. You can get dizzy. You can feel pain in your cheeks, ears and eyes if your technique is bad. But for a normal, healthy person, blowing into a balloon shouldn't be any more dangerous than playing a wind instrument. read more

But for a normal, healthy person, blowing into a balloon shouldn’t be any more dangerous than playing a wind instrument. That’s not to suggest it’s easy. Like playing an instrument, proper technique will make a huge difference. read more

Assuming you’re using good technique in blowing up your balloons, the only thing likely to happen is that you’ll get better at it. However, using improper technique may cause problems down the road. read more

Far more dangerous, however, are objects that have the ability to conform to the shape of a child’s airway, such as balloons and disposable diaper stuffing. Of additional concern is the fact that the number of deaths caused by children inhaling a portion of a balloon are still very high in the 3 – 6 year-old range, which we consider out of danger from choking. read more