Will one beanbag fit between the bookcase and the bed, or is there room for a footstool too? Measure the patch of floor your child can actually use. These two options from our range take up quite different amounts of space in a reading corner.
One beanbag or a chair and footstool set?
The size S PlushNest Sako Puffy Lamell is 85 cm long, 80 cm wide and 75 cm high. Its ridged cover gives it texture. The polystyrene beads shift as a child sits down, so mark both the length and width on the floor.
The Wigiwama Terrazzo set comes in two pieces. The chair is 70 cm wide, 80 cm deep and 50 cm high. The footstool needs a separate 60 × 60 cm patch of floor and is 20 cm high. Mark the two outlines separately to see whether a drawer can still open with the footstool in front of the chair.
Measure the corner your child will use
A beanbag must fit the room as it is used every day. You should still be able to open drawers, collect books and walk through the room. The largest model is not necessarily the most useful one.
- Measure the free space. Record width and depth between the furniture that will remain in place. Check low shelves and sloping ceilings as well.
- Mark the stated footprint. Use a temporary marking suitable for your floor. This represents the chair, not the entire reading corner: allow for your child’s legs, a book and an adult reading alongside.
- Try everyday movements. Open cupboards and drawers and walk the usual route. If the chair would need moving repeatedly, reconsider the position or model.
Compare width with width and depth with depth. Height alone does not show floor space, and the dimensions of an empty cover are not necessarily those of a filled chair.
Read the filling information
A soft-looking photograph or a name containing “Teddy” does not identify the filling. Separate the cover, filling and sitting shape when reading the product description.
- Material: what exactly is inside?
- Care: how must the filling be treated?
- Refilling: does the manufacturer describe refilling for this model?
- Access: what instructions apply to opening and closing the chair?
Do not assume similar-looking beanbags have the same contents. Choose extra filling only according to the model’s specified material and quantity. For picture books, assess the intended sitting position and space for the book; a relaxed break may call for a different shape. A photograph cannot establish how the chair will feel for your child.
Check the cover separately
Ribbed fabric has a visible texture, but that does not establish the fibre composition or washing method. Read the material list and care label. If the cover is removable, check whether the filling stays in a separate inner bag and how the cover goes back on.
Only wash a cover when the specific instructions permit it. Plan for cleaning before choosing, especially if the chair will be near drawing or eating activities. A particular colour is not a substitute for suitable maintenance instructions.
Questions about children’s beanbags
Which beanbag suits a small room?
One whose stated width and depth fit the available floor space while leaving doors, drawers and books accessible.
How do I choose a size for my child?
Compare the dimensions and manufacturer’s age and use guidance with your child and the intended activity. Consider the sitting space and the surrounding room, not height alone.
Which filling is best?
Use the specific material description, shape and care requirements to judge your needs. A colour name cannot answer the question.
Can a beanbag be a sleeping place?
Do not choose one as a sleeping place on the basis of this guide. It concerns seating for books and breaks; follow the manufacturer’s intended use and age instructions.