Table of Contents
- Bean bag sizes by age at a glance
- Toddler bean bag chairs (ages 1 to 3)
- Is a bean bag safe for a baby or toddler?
- Preschool and early grade school (ages 4 to 7)
- Tweens (ages 8 to 12)
- Teen bean bag chairs (ages 13 and up)
- Should you size up so they grow into it?
- Picking a fabric for kids
- The right size for every age
- FAQs
Kids grow fast. Their favorite spot to flop should keep up.
The bean bag that's perfect for a 2-year-old's story time is a footrest for a 13-year-old by spring. So the right size starts with the kid, not the room. How old are they, how do they sit, and what do they actually do there: color, read, game, or pile in with friends at a sleepover?
This guide walks through each age, from toddler to teen, and matches it to the Jaxx bean bag chairs for kids that fit. Furnishing a grown-up space too? Our bean bag chair size guide covers adult sizes and how to fit a bag to your room.
Bean bag sizes by age at a glance
Short on time? Here's the quick answer.
Every kid is different, so treat the ages as a starting point. A tall 7-year-old may be ready for the next size up.
Saxx 3
$105.00
$154.00
The Saxx 3’ bean bag delivers the same versatile comfort as our bestselling original, in a perfectly sized form for kids and smaller spaces. Whether kids are reading, gaming, playing, or just relaxing, this cozy round bean bag easily shifts… read more
Toddler bean bag chairs (ages 1 to 3)
A toddler bean bag chair should be small, low and easy to climb. Little legs need to get in and out on their own, and feet should reach the floor. Think of it as a first chair that happens to be soft.
Look for a 3-foot bag or a low-profile kid shape. It gives toddlers a cozy seat for board books and cartoons without swallowing them whole, and it's light enough to drag into the next room when the fort moves.
Our picks for this age:
- Saxx 3 - A round, low seat that's easy to plop into, with a soft cover you can unzip and toss in the wash.
- Pezzi Jr - A kid-sized seat in vinyl that wipes clean, so juice and markers are no big deal.
- Gumdrop 3 - Another wipe-clean vinyl pick, playful in shape and color. A favorite for playrooms and classrooms.
For the youngest kids, fabric choice matters as much as size. If there's a sippy cup in the house, vinyl is your friend.
Is a bean bag safe for a baby or toddler?
For toddlers, yes, with a grown-up nearby. For babies, a bean bag is a spot for supervised snuggles, never for naps or sleep. Babies should always sleep on their backs on a firm, flat surface made for sleep, like a crib or bassinet.
Here's how Jaxx kids bean bags are built:
- Childproof zippers. Kids styles with removable covers close with childproof zippers, so curious fingers stay out.
- An inner liner. The cover zips over a separate liner that keeps the fill in place.
- Grown-up fill. Our kids bean bags use the same CertiPUR-US verified foam, or premium bead fill, as our adult seating.
- Made in Atlanta. Every piece is cut and sewn in our Atlanta, Georgia workshop.
A few simple habits help too. Keep the bag away from stairs and windows, stick to the smaller sizes for little ones, and check the zipper is closed after every wash.
Cocoon 4
$110.00
$159.00
Give your child the ultimate comfort upgrade with the Cocoon 4’ Kids beanbag, a cozy, cloud-like seat made just for them! Perfectly sized, lightweight, and versatile, the Cocoon easily transforms from an upright chair to a soft lounger. Premium foam… read more
Preschool and early grade school (ages 4 to 7)
This is the age of story time, quiet corners and the after-school flop. Kids want a seat that feels like their own, and they're starting to curl up, sprawl and settle in for longer.
A 3-foot bag still works well here. If you'd like one that lasts a few more birthdays, step up to a 4-foot.
- Saxx 3 - Still a great fit through the preschool years, especially in a smaller bedroom or shared room.
- Cocoon 4 - Low, easy to climb into and roomy enough to curl up with a book. It works for toddlers and big kids alike, so it grows with them.
Tweens (ages 8 to 12)
Tweens need room. This is the age of gaming sessions, reading marathons and friends piling onto the same seat, so a 4-foot bag is the sweet spot. It gives them space to sprawl without taking over the room.
At this age, shape changes the feel as much as size does:
- Lounger 4 - Has a backrest, so it's built for sitting up to read or watch a screen.
- Cocoon 4 - For the kid who likes to curl up and disappear into a book.
- Pillow Saxx 4 - A floor pillow that works upright as a seat or flat for lying down. Handy for sleepovers.
Got a gamer? Our Pixel and Nimbus are made for long sessions with a controller.
Lounger 4
$105.00
$160.00
Whether it’s story time, nap time, or just a little “me time,” the Lounger 4ft gives kids a cozy spot that’s all their own. Perfectly sized for little loungers, this plush bean bag-style couch offers plenty of room to sprawl,… read more
Teen bean bag chairs (ages 13 and up)
Teens are adult-sized, or close to it. So the question shifts from "will it fit them" to "how will they use it."
- Sitting up to read, study or text: a 4-foot still works. The Lounger 4 has a backrest that supports a taller frame.
- Gaming and movie nights: move up to a 5-foot like the Saxx 5 Basics. It gives room to lean back and shift around.
- Sleepovers and sprawling: the Cocoon 6 lies flat, so it doubles as a spot for a friend to crash.
Once you're shopping adult sizes, room size matters more. Our bean bag chair size guide matches each adult size to the room it fits.
Should you size up so they grow into it?
It depends on the age.
- Toddlers: no. A bag that's too big is harder to climb in and out of, and it ends up pushed into a corner. Start small and low.
- Ages 4 and up: often, yes. Going up one step, from a 3-foot to a 4-foot, can carry a kid through most of grade school.
- Siblings and shared rooms: one bigger bag can do the work of two small ones, and it's where everyone ends up anyway.
Kids outgrow colors faster than they outgrow sizes. The dinosaur phase ends. With Refresh Your Jaxx, you can swap in a new cover and keep the bean bag they already love.
Picking a fabric for kids
Size gets them comfortable. Fabric decides how it holds up to real life.
- Vinyl (Gumdrop, Pezzi Jr, Pixel) - Wipes clean. Markers, juice and glitter are no match for it.
- Microsuede - Soft and easy to live with. The everyday pick for most ages.
- Faux fur and sherpa - Extra cozy for reading nooks and older kids who'll treat it gently.
- Outdoor fabric - The Juniper Jr is made for patios, porches and backyard hangouts.
Every fabric style has a removable, machine-washable cover over a separate inner liner. Just unzip it and toss it in the wash.
The right size for every age
Small and low for toddlers. Three to four feet for the story-time years. Four feet for the big middle stretch. Adult sizes for teens who've outgrown everything else.
Fall is the season for reading nooks and cozy corners, and the holidays are right behind it. Whatever their age, there's a Jaxx spot sized just for them.
FAQs
What size bean bag is good for a toddler?
A 3-foot bag or a low-profile kid shape like the Saxx 3, Pezzi Jr or Gumdrop 3. Toddlers should be able to climb in and out on their own.
What size bean bag should a 5-year-old have?
A 3-foot or 4-foot. The Cocoon 4 gives them room to grow.
What size bean bag is right for a 10-year-old?
A 4-foot, like the Lounger 4, Cocoon 4, or Pillow Saxx 4.
What size bean bag chair is right for a teenager?
A 4-foot for sitting up. For gaming, movies, our lounging, go with 5 feet or more.
Can a baby sit in a bean bag chair?
Only with a grown-up right there, and never for naps or sleep. Babies should sleep on a firm, flat surface made for sleep.
Can two kids share one bean bag?
Yes. Size up one step so there's room for both.
