Bean bags were popular once, but they fell out of favor. Today, more people are taking a second look at this seating option and are surprised to learn it has several benefits. The following guide provides an overview of a few of the benefits of bean bag chairs.

Better Posture

Most people think they must sit in straight, hard-backed chairs to improve their posture. However, buying a very large bean bag and putting it upright does more to support good posture. The chair is naturally ergonomic. It molds to the body so the user has less back pain, and the bean bag supports the back, neck, shoulders, head, and hips. Muscle pain also decreases. What other seating option can do all of that? Kids with limited mobility benefit greatly from bean bag chairs. The chair provides the support they need to remain upright. They will be able to do more when they have this seating option.

Increased Body Awareness

Sensory processing disorders interfere with a person’s body awareness. When they have a bean bag chair, they receive the input they need to understand their body better. They don’t need to sit on the chair. They can lie on the bean bag or lie on their stomach and have someone place the bean bag on their back. Doing so allows them to experiment with different positions, and the chair provides deep-pressure input that can be felt in the muscles and joints. Furthermore, kids may use the bean bag chair as a safe place to land when they jump. This landing also provides deep-pressure input for the child.

A Haven for Users

Kids (and adults) often need a space to take a few minutes and reset. Create a space in the home or classroom where people can do so. A bean bag chair is a good starting point when creating this haven. Add some lights, a weighted blanket, age-appropriate books or toys, and other items a person might use to soothe themselves.

Textile Options

People love bean bag chairs because they can surround themselves with the chair when they sit in one. Once they sink into the bean bag chair, the fabric envelops them. Soft and plush fabrics soothe the individual, while a textured fabric is perfect for squeezing or rubbing. The bean bag chair serves as a calming fidget, much like the toys so popular with kids today.

The bean bag filling is also a fidget. The person sitting in the chair can rearrange and feel the stuffing. Bold colors and patterns please the eye, and many coverings wipe clean with a damp rag, making them perfect for homes with children. Learn whether the cover can be removed and washed as needed. People will feel more comfortable using the chair if they know they won’t unintentionally do it harm.

Shapes and Sizes to Choose From

Bean bags come in many shapes and sizes, so everyone can find one perfect for their needs. Mini versions can be used with young children, while adults may opt for an oversized bean bag they can share with their significant others. These chairs also come in different shapes to meet everyone’s needs.

Anyone looking for something different for their home, office, or classroom should look into bean bags. These chairs aren’t just for children. People of all ages will see the benefits outlined above when using one of these chairs, so they should be everywhere today. People are missing out when they aren’t.