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Moon or Astro Jump Ball: Why are these balls so popular at the moment?

Colorful, high-bouncing balls. Doesn’t sound spectacular at first. Nevertheless, many children love the Jump Ball.
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They keep cropping up: trendy toys that trigger a short-term hype among children. The Moon or Astro Jump Ball is currently trending. But what actually makes it so popular?
Globe or Astro Jump Ball, Moon Balljumping ball or simply spring ball: There are many different names for a rubber ball that is currently particularly popular. Basically, however, they are all similar and only differ slightly in terms of material, feel, appearance and handling. But why is the small bouncing ball so popular with children at the moment? We have taken a closer look at the trend.
Jump Ball: Why it is trendy
There are certainly some reasons why the Jump Ball is currently so popular:
- Firstly, it is colourful and comes with a “galactic” design. This naturally appeals to many kids. The variety is also impressive: the balls are larger, smaller, colourful, not so colourful, bright or without any effect. So there is something for everyone.
- The Jumping Ball also jumps particularly high and, unlike a small bouncy ball, is not lost so quickly. It jumps in a more planned way and this naturally makes for great competitions among children: Which ball jumps higher? Moon Ball, Astro Jump Ball or the no-name model?
- In addition, the bouncy ball makes a special sound when it hits the ground thanks to its unusual crater shape. And of course it feels good in the hand and is particularly easy to catch.
- And similar to the Pop-It Fidget, there is another advantage to the balls: They serve as anti-stress toys. The softer models can be squashed and the hand-sized bouncy balls can be thrown against the wall or slammed onto the floor as hard as possible. Any anti-aggression toy certainly looks old compared to that.
Since the balls have a high bounce and are not particularly small or soft, children should of course be careful when using them in the home. Positive: There is no risk of choking even for small children, and it is also unlikely that they will bite off and swallow parts of the ball. However, if you choose a very soft model, you should keep an eye on your small children so that nothing happens. Cases in which, for example, too high a proportion of the plasticizer DIBP (diisobutyl phthalate) has been found have not yet been reported. When buying, it is best to pay attention to the reviews of other buyers in order to be able to rule out possible dangers or (quality) defects.
And by the way: Your children should of course not believe promises made on TikTok, such as that the ball will always land back in your hand. Even if you can throw it in a controlled way. However, the handy balls are great for playing, practicing catching and throwing, exploring gravity and other creative ball games. They also work well as party favors at children’s birthday parties.
These jumping balls are available
There are many different models on the market: in bright colors, with stars or a galaxy print, a little harder or squishy so that children can press them in a little. You should choose the right model depending on your preference. As a rule, the Moon Ball is a little harder and more stable than other comparable models. But you have to test it out and see for yourself.
Moon Ball
The Moon Ball is from a certain brand and is a bit harder than other models. It has a very good bounce, but is less likely to be crushed in the hand.
Globe or Astro Jump Ball
Other jump balls, like the Astro Jump Ballwhich often appears on TikTok or YouTube Shorts, are a little softer, but have a comparable bounce. There are some differences in price, but the bounce usually differs slightly. And all models are generally robust.
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