Minnie Mouse Balloons 8pk - Party Balloon Set for Kids Birthday Decorations
This is an 8 piece Minnie Mouse balloon set - a ready-matched mix of shapes and colours that covers a whole party table without you having to choose anything. They arrive flat, inflate in a few minutes, and are made from non-toxic material that is safe around kids. The reason people buy a set rather than a bag of plain balloons is that matching a theme by eye is harder than it looks. Pick your own and you end up with four pinks that do not quite go together and a red that fights with everything. A set is chosen for you - shapes, colours and character all working as one group - so the table looks styled rather than assembled from whatever the supermarket had. Eight pieces is enough to do a doorway and a cake table, which is the two spots that matter. Specifications Type Themed party balloon set Quantity 8 pieces per set Theme Minnie Mouse Colour Multicoloured, coordinated set Material Non-toxic, child-safe material Inflation Not pre-inflated - do not overfill Best for Kids birthdays, themed parties, indoor and outdoor events What's in the Box 8 x Minnie Mouse Balloons Coordinated multicoloured set, uninflated Why a Matched Set Beats Buying Balloons Separately The colours already work together - the hardest part of themed decorating is getting the palette right, and a set removes that decision entirely. Mixed shapes give the display depth - a group of identical round balloons reads as a bag of balloons. A set with different shapes and sizes reads as a decoration. Non-toxic material - these are made to be handled by children, which matters when the balloons end up being the entertainment for half the afternoon. Eight covers the two spots that count - the entrance and the cake table. Everything else at a kids party is optional. Flat-packed and quick - they arrive folded, take a few minutes to inflate, and go straight up. No assembly, no tools, no instructions to lose. How Do You Inflate a Balloon Set Without Popping Them? Underfill rather than overfill. The single most common way people ruin a balloon set is pushing every balloon to its absolute limit, at which point one bang takes out the display and the toddler's mood at the same time. Stop while the balloon still has a little give when you squeeze it, and it will hold its shape all day instead of splitting on the first warm afternoon. Foil and shaped balloons in particular want to be firm rather than drum-tight. If you are using a hand pump, short strokes and check as you go. Where Should You Put the Balloons? Two places, and in this order. First the entrance - the front door, the gate, the hallway - because that is where the theme has to register before anyone has taken their jacket off. Second, directly behind the cake, because that is where every single photo from the day will be taken and a bare wall in the background is the thing people regret afterwards. If you have balloons left over, chair backs and the corners of the food table. Do not spread eight balloons evenly around a whole room; clustered in two spots always looks better than scattered. How Long Before the Party Should You Set Up? The night before is fine for air-filled balloons kept indoors and out of direct sun. Heat is the enemy - a balloon set left in a hot car or on a sunny verandah will expand and start popping, which is why a cool indoor room is worth the extra trip. If you are using helium, do it on the day itself. And blow up one or two extra beyond what you plan to display, because there is always one that does not survive being carried from the kitchen to the front door. Who Buys These Parents doing a first, second or third birthday, where a themed balloon set is often the entire decorating budget and does the whole job. Grandparents who want to bring something that makes the day feel like an occasion. People running a party at a hall, a park or a play centre where you need decorations that travel flat and go up in ten minutes. And anyone doing a themed baby shower or a cake smash photo session, where the balloons are the backdrop rather than the decoration. Pair It With A balloon set does the wall; the table needs the rest. The Happy Birthday Banner and Confetti Balloon Set goes above the cake and fills the gap between the balloons. For a themed cake without any baking, the 24pc Unicorn Cupcake Toppers and Wrappers or the 24pc Minions Cupcake Toppers turn shop-bought cupcakes into part of the display. The 76pc Mermaid Theme Balloon and Banner Set is the option when you want to fill a whole room rather than two corners. For the going-home bags, 12pk Donut Lolly Loot Bags with Stickers and 100pk Drawstring Favour Pouches both work. And if you are doing a first birthday, the Baby Shower and 1st Birthday Balloon, Banner and Cake Topper Set covers most of it in one order. Frequently Asked Questions How many balloons come in the set? Eight pieces, supplied as a coordinated multicoloured mix. They arrive flat and uninflated, so the pack posts cheaply and stores easily until the day. Do they come inflated? No. You inflate them yourself with air or a pump. The important thing is not to overfill - stop while there is still a bit of give in the balloon. Are they safe for kids? The material is non-toxic, but balloons themselves are a choking hazard for children under 8 whether uninflated or burst. Supervise, and clear away any pieces immediately if one pops. Can I choose the colours or shapes? No - it comes as a set, which is the point of buying it. The colours and shapes are chosen to work together, so you are not matching anything by eye. Will they float? That depends on which pieces you fill with helium and how large they are. For a home party, air-filled balloons taped in clusters behind the cake work better than floaters and will not drift off. How long do they last once inflated? Air-filled and kept indoors out of the sun, comfortably overnight and through the next day. Heat shortens that considerably, so keep them somewhere cool until go time. Can I use them outdoors? Yes, they are suitable for outdoor events. Just be aware that direct sun expands balloons and makes them pop, so shade is your friend and a windy day will want them tied down properly. Fast Australian Shipping We ship from Australian stock to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses in every state, and orders are usually prepared within one business day. Order a few days ahead of the party so setup is not a last-minute scramble. Colours and shapes are supplied as a coordinated set and may look slightly different on screen due to lighting and monitor settings. Do not overfill balloons - overfilled balloons burst. WARNING: choking hazard - children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. This is an unofficial themed party product and is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by any character rights holder.