Design bean bags for kids – how to find the right model for your home
1. How to find the right size of kids' bean bag
2. Shapes and types
3. Material: from cover to filling
4. Summary
1. How to find the right size of kids' bean bag
From toddlers to teenagers – kids' bean bags come in different sizes and shapes to suit every age. The big advantage of bean bags for children is that they work as a permanent seat in the kids' room, yet are light enough to move around quickly.
When choosing the right size, the only question is who will use the bean bag. Is it just for children, or should it offer a seat for adults and children alike in the kids' room?
If the bean bag is just for little ones, then – apart from an inviting colour and an appealing motif – a child-sized format matters most. That way, children can sink in gently without disappearing into it. Size is particularly important for firmer models, such as stools or animal designs, which can also be used as toys.
2. Kids' bean bags: shapes and types
1. Fatboy – Junior bean bag | 2. Sitting Bull - Happy Zoo play animal | 3. Nobodinoz – Sahara kids' bean bag | 4. Sack it – Retro i Cobana Junior outdoor bean bag | 5. Karup Design – Nido Mini kids' armchair | 6. Nobodinoz – Oasis kids' bean bag
Sitting, lying, lounging or playing – the shape of a kids' bean bag determines how it can be used:
- The classic model(1) comes in many colours and fabrics, so you can choose one to suit the kids' room and your own taste. Sitting, lying or relaxing – the classic kids' bean bag does it all.
- A bean bag with an animal motif (2) isn't just cute to look at and a lovely addition to the kids' room – it's also great for playing. It is mainly suitable for children up to 6 years old.
- A typical seat cushion or floor cushion (3) is particularly practical when playing on the floor, as a soft base that also keeps little bottoms off the cold floor. Thanks to its generous diameter, it suits all ages, from babies to adults (for meditation, for example)
- Bean bag meets armchair (4) – the pre-shaped backrest makes it more comfortable to lean back, while the filling lets you sink in softly. So comfort is particularly high.
- Armchair and lounger in one(5) offers maximum flexibility: it folds open and closed in seconds, so children can either snuggle in as if in a cave or stretch out as on a lounger. That makes this kids' bean bag a lovely choice for a cosy corner.
- With its pre-shaped backrest, the lounger(6) is comfortable to lean against, and children can stretch their legs out while sitting. This kids' bean bag is very inviting – perfect for curling up with a book or audiobook, or for a quiet break after lots of running around.
3. Material: from cover to filling
In general, there is a wide range of cover fabrics and textures for kids' bean bags: from corduroy and velvet to nylon, cotton and much more.
Some manufacturers also use organic cotton or rely on the Oeko-Tex label – a way to protect little ones from harmful substances while they still explore everything with their mouths. The material is usually chosen to be easy to clean after encounters with sticky little hands. In any case, it's important that the cover of the kids' bean bag is removable and washable (either in the washing machine or at least by hand). Some models – mainly outdoor kids' bean bags – can even be wiped clean, for example if they are made of 100% polyester.
Manufacturers usually take these care aspects into account, but it's still worth checking when you buy.
Feel free to choose an outdoor model for indoor use too. That way, you don't need to worry when the youngest member of your family moves their chill-out and play zone outside, even in changeable weather. The material can handle it all, and you can't even feel a difference from indoor fabrics – Viktoria, interior expert
The filling of a kids' bean bag usually consists of EPS beads – EPS stands for expanded polystyrene, which is why they are also called polystyrene beads. Their advantage is that they are particularly light and hold their shape well. If needed, you can top up the filling.
4. Summary – what to consider when buying a design bean bag for kids
- As a cosy seat, a bean bag is the ideal addition to a kids' room. Thanks to their light weight, kids' bean bags are also easy for little ones to move around.
- Sitting, lying, lounging or playing – when choosing the shape of a kids' bean bag, what matters is how it will be used. From the classic model and the cute bean bag with an animal motif to the flexible seat or floor cushion, the combination of bean bag and armchair, armchair and lounger in one, and the dedicated lounger, every shape has its own advantages.
- Kids' bean bags come in a wide variety of fabrics and textures, such as corduroy, velvet, nylon or cotton.
- Models with the Oeko-Tex label and a removable, washable cover are particularly recommended.
- The filling of kids' bean bags usually consists of EPS beads, which hold their shape and keep the bean bag light.
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