Getting rid of your couch and buying a bean bag chair instead is a great thing to do.

Due to the softness of the fabric and contents, the chair can be moulded to any shape to allow for the perfect fit when you sit in it Buying a bean bag for someone else requires a little thought. Where will the beanbag be used inside or outside. They are also great presents for people who suffer from back pain or for women who are pregnant and will enjoy the extra support a bean bag chair gives them.

If you are buying a beanbag for a child, try to get one that has a tougher fabric and is waterproof.

Kids are more likely to play rough with a bean bag and perhaps spill something on it, so take this into consideration. The large choice of fabrics, styles, sizes and colors make shopping for these versatile pieces of furniture excellent fun. They can be used by the pool, in a bedroom or in a lounge, so think of where it might be used before you buy.

Is it for an older person, a child or an elderly relative.