how is the item inflated?
739877
The mattress overlay comes with a hand pump. It is very easy to pump up and will need pumping up occasionally when in use. We have gone from the overlay to the Drive alternating air mattress also sold by Amazon for $300. The Roho was too hot for Florida. It served our purposes for about a year.
1595801
I dont recall. It came uninflated. And actually did not fill up. The seller offered a refund. Ended up buying at a store already filled.
97789
Deflated it is the size of a small box so this is inflated. We keep ours deflated in a drawer until the kids are ready to play with it, although it's challenging to deflate. We use "Zip ties" inserted into the inflation nipples to allow all the air to escape.
839251
I simply plugged it into the electrical outlet at my camp site and pressed the button. It inflated very quickly and stayed inflated. I then did the same, in reverse, to deflate.
527561
I would say a bicycle or other air pump is necessary to inflate this - DO NOT try to blow it up yourself, it won't be sufficiently inflated.
83235
It is inflated using an attachment that comes with the tub. The tub is plugged into a regular outlet and the attachment overrides the "bubbles" or jets and inflates the tub. I don't know why you couldn't use it in the basement. Enjoy.
866051
If you don't take the plastic off it wont inflate. It comes air sealed, so its flat when it arrives. You could always purchase a protective cover.
418021
It comes inflated... you can put more air into it to provide more bounce but it was fine for my needs. Its just a little larger than a volleyball, but smaller than a basketball. Inflating it does not make it expand it just creates more pressure within, to create more bounce.
1118263
No, they are not inflated. But u can go to Walamrt and buy a helium tank for a few dollars or find a local florist and have them do it.
1422507
You have to blow it up like a pool toy. But we bought 1 and returned it wouldnt stay inflated. They sent a 2nd one same problem . Cost more in return shipping we just gave up.
1118262
no, they are not inflated. you're local grocery or dug store will do it for you.
179195
Fully inflated it is pretty lightweight. I would think anyone of reasonable fitness could manage it. It is a bit bulky when inflated though. Finding a comfortable way to hold it might be the bigger issue. Any sort of lightweight cart would help on that front.
888960
The one I ordered was a gift for someone else, so I don't know. But the one I had "back in the day" stayed inflated all the time, as when we were not using it for a bathtub, we used it on the changing table. The baby remained calmer when cushioned by the bathtub when his diaper was being changed--it served as a pillowey container of sorts.
1668473
It is like filling an air mattress. The best way to fill is with a shop vac or electric inflator due to size.
1422319
It inflates very quickly. About a minute or less. The fan is small but powerful.
1533797
You uncap the plastic nozzle and blow a few puffs of air into it. Doesn't take much. In fact the one in the photo would probably be overinflated for me.
807
It is not inflated. So, it would make for easier travel as long as you have a way to inflate it at your destination.