Baby bean bag: features, types and choices

Frameless furniture appeared in Russia not so long ago, but it immediately gained popularity among all categories of users. Today we will tell you about the features of a baby beanbag seat, what types exist on the market and how to make the right choice when buying it.

A bean bag chair, also called a beanbag (translated from English bean - bean, beans, and bag - a bag, bag), is a type of furniture that does not have a rigid frame. The classic beanbag is a drop-shaped bag filled with filler.

Let's consider its main features.

• Lack of framework. Beanbag is able to take the shape of the body of any person when he is resting on it. That is why it is so loved by children and adults - for its ergonomics and convenience.
• Availability of 2 covers: external and internal. The outer one is designed to facilitate the care of the product (it can be removed and washed), as well as for beauty and correlation with other interior items. The inner has a different "mission" - it contains a filler.
• Since the beanbag has no handles, like an ordinary chair, manufacturers have provided it with a loop - it is located, as a rule, at the top of the product or on the side.

Let's take a look at the pros and cons of this product, starting with the benefits.

• Comfortableness. When boarding a beanbag, the latter adjusts to the shape of the body, which helps to relax the muscles and spine - and this is very important for a good rest! Many kids just love to design a cozy "nest" out of a beanbag chair and fall asleep in it.
• This piece of furniture is very versatile: it is in perfect harmony with any modern interior style. You just need to decide on the shape of the product, the color and texture of the upholstery material.
• When you purchase baby products, safety comes to the fore... And here the beanbag, as they say, is ahead of the rest of the planet - it is soft, light, does not have sharp edges and corners, so you can not worry that the baby, carried away by the game, will hit and get hurt.
• Because the outer shell of the beanbag chair can be easily removed, it is possible to frequently change the appearance of the product. For example, in winter it can be “dressed up” in a knitted, woolen or fur cover, and in the warm season - in linen, cotton or calico.
• Outer cover washes easily, and the inner one can be made of a material on which stains do not remain.

Disadvantages of beanbag:

• since it does not have legs or other support, you have to put it on the floor "on your belly", which means a fairly frequent wash;
• the filler shrinks over time and the product becomes flat, however, this disadvantage can be leveled by opening the inner bag and replacing / adding padding.

Baby beanbag chairs amaze with a variety of shapes and designs. They are divided into 2 groups: for toddlers and older children. Beanbags for the smallest are in the form:

• animals;
• heroes of cartoons and fairy tales;
• typewriters;
• houses;
• classic pear-shaped.

For girls and boys, of course, different designs of armchairs have been invented.The little ones will be delighted with the beanbag in the form of Nyusha from "Smeshariki" or with the image of Elsa; well, future men will not remain indifferent at the sight of a soft and comfortable armchair with Spider-Man or Batman.

Beanbag chairs for teenagers have a slightly different function. They are designed for relaxing, reading books, watching movies and socializing with friends, not for play and sleep. Therefore, they are presented in other forms.

• The classic pear. A win-win that is suitable for both kids and adults. Only the size of the product varies: for adolescents, a diameter of 80 to 90 cm and a height of 120-140 cm will be ideal.

• Chair - "ball". As the name implies, such a beanbag looks like a big ball. It can be adorned with the logo of a favorite team or a fashion brand, which is quite popular with teenage girls. The diameter of a teenage "ball" chair should be about 90-100 cm.

• Chair - "quad". The cubic beanbag is a fairly new kind of bean bag. Several of these "cubes" look very stylish, as if scattered around the room.

• "Round". A round beanbag chair that does not have the ability to transform. It looks like a big pill. The optimal parameters for a teenager are 80-90 cm in diameter and up to a meter in height.

• Simple. Has a spherical shape, can be put on any side. For teenage use, it is better to select products with a diameter of 90 to 100 cm and a height of about 40 cm.

The most popular materials for making an outer cover.

• Oxford. Widespread upholstery fabric. It has an attractive appearance, excellent wear resistance. The fabric does not get wet, it is pleasant to touch it, it does not absorb foreign odors, it is not a “dust collector”. Washing is done in an automatic machine.

• Leatherette. Unpretentious in care, has a fairly extensive palette of shades. Moisture resistant. A chair with such a cover can easily stand in the open air, in the sun or in the cold - the material is very wear-resistant.

• Flock. The surface of the fabric is velvety, pleasant to the touch. You can easily remove dirt, dust, pet hair from it; it also does not absorb foreign odors.

• Micro-corduroy. It is considered a luxury material. Looks luxurious and expensive. It gives a very pleasant tactile sensation and tends to heat up from the heat of the body, which is especially pleasing in the autumn-winter season. However, hairs and dust particles stick very well to the micro-corduroy cover, which makes caring for it a time-consuming task.

• Velours. Soft, slightly fluffy fabric. Reliable, durable, easy to clean from dirt. Rich color palette of shades. Withstands even dry cleaning.

• Artificial fur. For winter - a great option, in addition, the fur bean bag chair looks very stylish. However, it should be noted that this material is a "dust collector", therefore it is strictly prohibited for use in the rooms of children suffering from asthma and any type of allergy.

• Expanded polystyrene. It is very popular when stuffing frameless furniture. It is a small elastic ball, very lightweight. A beanbag chair with expanded polystyrene perfectly conforms to the shape of the body, giving relaxation to the muscles and the spine of the user.

• Polypropylene. It looks like small peas made of plastic. It is comfortable to sit on, but the material is not as popular as the previous one due to its ability to release toxic substances when ignited.

• Holofiber. Often combined with expanded polystyrene. Soft hypoallergenic material that does not absorb foreign aromas.Frameless furniture with such padding is especially comfortable.

• Crushed foam. Perhaps the most unpopular printed material. Its particles have an irregular shape, which creates a certain discomfort when sitting.

Below we will consider how to choose the right beanbag chair for a nursery.

• First of all, decide on the size. If you are purchasing a product for a small child, pay attention to small size beanbags (diameter - up to 80 cm, height - up to 75 cm). Teenage models will be larger: big (up to 90 cm high) or super big (up to 110 cm). The latter option is also suitable for adults.
• The quality of the materials of manufacture. Inspect the selected product: whether the seams are well stitched, whether the threads are sticking out, what fabric was used to sew both covers, check what kind of padding is inside.
• Choice of design and shape. Well, here the right to say "the main word" is left to your child: it depends on him how the beanbag chair will look like. Whether it will be a figurine of a funny animal or a soccer ball, or maybe a cube or a classic "pear". Let your child choose the color.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with a selection of photographs that we have prepared for your inspiration.

• In the interior of the nursery, made in white and light green tones with bright accents, a soft lime-colored beanbag chair fits perfectly.

• Two round armchairs in the shade of "tiffany" look great against the background of the blue and white furnishings of the room.

• Bright armchairs - "cubes" in the play area act as chairs for sitting at the table.

• A very interesting interior, evoking an association with an Indian wigwam: stars, a "dream catcher" on the wall, a lot of handmade textiles. And a beanbag chair with a print of stylized fish.

• The dream of any teenage girl: a cozy corner to meet with your beloved girlfriend. Everything is in its place here: the TV, and baskets for storing small things, and a coffee table, and, of course, bean bags - pink, with white peas.

• The room of the future champion, in which the armchair in the form of a soccer ball simply fits perfectly, complemented by a floor mat, stylized as a football field.

• Option for toddlers: The Eternally Sleeping Pokemon Snorlax.

• Well, what could be nicer than a cozy Zhdun bean bag chair?

For information on how to choose the right beanbag chair, see the next video.