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How to Inflate a Bongo Stick

Spot some inflatable bongo sticks at the next sporting event you attend, around carnivals or as a balloon alternative at a birthday party. Hit the bongo sticks together to make a drumming noise, swing them around, wave them in the air or just play around with them. They can even be added to small bags as a party favor. You can find self-inflating ones or you can pump them up yourself in a matter of minutes.

Things You'll Need

Balloon pumper

Instructions

Self-Inflate
- 1
  Remove the bongo stick from its packaging.
- 2
  Look at the bongo stick to find the pouch that is inside it.
- 3
  Hold the stick in your hands and apply some pressure over the pouch.
- 4
  Allow the bongo stick to self-inflate. This should only take a matter of seconds. The end result will be an inflated bongo stick that can reach up to 63 inches long, depending on the manufacturer.
Pump Inflate
- 5
  Pull the bongo stick out of the packaging.
- 6
  Attach a handheld balloon pumper to the hole on your bongo stick. Make sure there is a secure connection between the stick and the pumper to prevent air from leaking out.
- 7
  Inflate the bongo stick by pumping the hand pumper back and forth. Continue this until you reach your desired size.
- 8
  Seal the end with the plug provided (if there is one) or tie it off. Tie the end to keep the air in with a simple overhand knot.

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