What is the best way to inflate this? When I tried blowing into it, nothing happened.
1671150
I blew it up w my mouth. I think I had a hard time getting it started at first. Try pulling it apart first and then blow it up. That should help. Make sure to pinch opening as well.
1671151
Something might be wrong with yours. We did the same with ours and it worked just fine. But to be clear, not much of it gets air in it. The outside and inner rings are the only parts with air, and it's not much. I hope this helps. Test it by itself before you put your baby in it. Good luck!
797076
To inflate, you merely open the air valve, and the cushion inflates automatically. Once it is inflated, you close the valve. There is no need to blow air in to the valve. To let the air out, open the valve and then roll up the cushion to squeeze out the air. Then, close the valve.
726701
These are NEARLY impossible to inflate. But if you pinch the valves on one side, either with VERY strong fingers or pliers, you can make enough of a slit to blow air in. And it will stay inflated. NOT easily done, though! It's a "Confidence-building system" designed to build confidence for anyone strong and patient enough to inflate iT!
859793
It looks like this thread died. Does anyone out there have suggestions on how to deflate and roll this? I'm a single female weighing about 130 pounds and I've had no success. I have sat on it, stood on it, lain on it, squeezed it, put cement blocks on the ends... nothing is working. Help!
2088710
You first have to pop the little bag inside and shake. They explode on their own. You could step on the after it inflates but you would just have to time it before it works itself. Hope that helps.
2271225
Your ball is underinflated. If I remember correctly you should inflate until ball is 22 inches in diameter.At that size your problem will be solved.Reread instructions.
1738355
Make sure the air lock is set. inside the inlet were the hose hooks up to is a white knob you must turn to the lock position before inflating or the air will escape.
726703
You have to squeeze the tip while blowing into it. We did it and it stayed inflated all day and still is.
2144384
Not sure if you might have same problem but looked like my wedge pillow had a piece of plastic blocking the hole down inside the stem where you insert the pump. I poked it with a small knitting needle and worked fine after that. The pillow takes some effort to inflate but don't bother to fully inflate. I found about half inflation is most comfortable.
702790
I don't think it is suppose to inflate unless it get submerged. Since I received mine we have not had a search and rescue/recovery in any type of weather so I have not worn mine yet.
1744921
So I was in exactly the same situation, how to inflate ! I used a pump like you use for swimming tubes for kids, bikes etc, it worked perfectly. I bought at Target. Hope this helps.
2014256
easiest way is to just connect a bike pump hose - not the pump - just the hose and it will deflate slowly - leave in an aerated place because they inside air smells bad - you may have to sit on it to help deflation
1619865
I haven't done it, but I am pretty confident you can use an air mattress pump or something similar. However they are really easy to blow up, easier than it looks, not a lot of air. They are a great buy, super cheap fun!
332954
You can pump it by blowing into it. Since it's so small, it's not too difficult. You can also buy a battery powered pump to blow it up.
328238
First make sure the black plastic valve is open. If it is and it still isn't inflating blow into the valve like you're blowing up a ballon. When new they sometimes need help getting started.
362401
You need to provide an air compressor of some kind. I've heard about some success using a bike pump but an electric air compressor will provide the best results
1690822
I have not tried to inflate a dryer ball. usually by the time one goes flat I have had it for quite some time so it just gets replaced. Sorry I'm sure that wasn't much help. Did you try contacting the maker about this matter?