Beanbags to play with

Stimulate the senses , promote motor skills , and unleash your child's creativity with these fantastic beanbag toys ! This toy is so versatile because it's both a sensory and open-ended toy , offering endless possibilities. These beanbags are perfect for children aged 0 to 9+.

With this blog post, I want to inspire you with all the play possibilities beanbags offer your child, now and in the years to come.

Discover suitable activities with bean bags for your child

0-12 months | 1-2 years | 3-4 years | 5-6 years | 6+ years

On the pages above, you'll find countless fun and educational activities with sensory bean bags for children aged 0 to approximately 9 years old. Click on your child's age group to read play ideas with bean bags tailored to their age and development.

From sensory play, educational activities, and imaginative play, beanbags are incredibly versatile!

Bean bags as sensory toys

Beanbags are a fantastic way to stimulate children's senses and encourage sensory development. Because the beanbags are made of different fabrics and filled with different materials (grape seeds, cherry stones, or a mix of these), each one feels different.

The sound is also different when you pick up a bean bag filled with cherry pits or grape seeds. When a child shakes or squeezes the bean bags, it feels and sounds different. The bean bags stimulate the senses of sight, hearing, and touch.

Bean bags help your child relax

Besides stimulating the senses, sensory play also helps your child relax. When you stimulate the senses, the brain slows down. This helps a child get out of their head and become aware of their body again. Beanbags are sensory toys that help your child process the day's stimuli.

Bean bags as open-ended toys

Because the beanbags transform into anything your child can imagine, they're the perfect open-ended toy . It's nothing, yet everything at the same time.

Instead of structured activities, children create their own rules and stories. They can throw, stack, sort, catch, juggle, or even create a balancing game with the beanbags. The possibilities are endless, and each game is unique. The beanbags don't need instructions or explanations. Children simply play with them!

Bean bags stimulate problem-solving thinking

Playing with beanbags not only stimulates your child's creativity but also their problem-solving skills. Because open-ended toys are anything and everything, children experiment. What's possible, what's not? And that's excellent for stimulating problem-solving skills. Open-ended toys combine beautifully with other toys, making them incredibly versatile.

Montessori-inspired toys

Inspired by Maria Montessori, I created these beanbag toys, which you'll find in many Montessori families and schools. The Montessori method often features toys made from natural materials, such as wood, fabric, and cork. Natural toys stimulate the senses, aren't harmful to your child, and the production process is often much more responsible.

The beanbags are suitable for many Montessori activities such as: discovering different textures, weights and sounds, learning to throw, learning to count and calculate, making shapes and stacking.

This makes the bean bags very suitable Montessori toys.

Beanbags are sustainable toys

Little Botanic beanbags are sustainable toys because they grow with your child, meaning you'll need to buy them less often. They're also made sustainable choices during the production process.

Toys that grow with your child:

The beanbags remain the same throughout the years, only the way your child plays with them changes. This depends on their development and interests. In this blog, you'll find plenty of play inspiration with beanbags for children aged 0 to 9. This toy grows along with your child's development and interests.

Our sustainable production process:

We source our materials locally. We choose sturdy, high-quality fabrics with OEKO-TEX certification. Everything is handmade by a small team of seamstresses living nearby, minimizing transport. We fill the seed bags with cherry stones and grape seeds. These are natural materials that have been cleaned in an environmentally friendly way. We package the seed bags plastic-free, and we print on paper made from agricultural waste. This is how we strive to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

When you buy your bean bags from the Little Botanic label , you can be sure that the bean bags are made sustainably and environmentally friendly.

Bean bags in all kinds of colors

At Little Botanic Label, you can buy all the bean bags individually or as a set. This way, you can create a unique combination of your favorite bean bags. Or you can get a ready-made set of bean bags that coordinate beautifully. Each bean bag set contains fabrics with different textures and three different fillings: cherry stones, grape seeds, and a mix of these.

We offer beanbag sets in soft earth tones , rainbow-colored beanbags , and pastel beanbags . We also have a collection of Stapelstein beanbags, including confetti beanbags that perfectly match the Stapelstein confetti stones.

There are always bean bags available that suit you and your family.

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Sensory Discovery: First Games with Bean Bags (0-12 Months)

Discover how my bean bags stimulate your baby's senses. Perfect for developing their senses and fine motor skills! These bean bags are a fantastic natural baby toy!

Beanbag inspiration 0-12 months
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Learning and playing with beanbags: activities for toddlers (1-2 years)

Encourage your toddler's natural curiosity with bean bags. Perfect for developing fine motor skills and learning cause and effect, bean bags are ideal for open-ended play and stimulating the imagination.

Beanbag inspiration 1-2 years

Imaginative Games: Beanbag Play for Toddlers (3-4 Years)

Let your toddler's imagination run wild with our colorful beanbags. Perfect for role-play, building, and sorting. And how about the "floor is lava"?

Beanbag inspiration 3-4 years

Learning and playing: educational activities with beanbags (ages 5-6)

Beanbags are perfect for preschoolers who are ready for more of a challenge. They support the development of fine and gross motor skills and the learning of new skills. The beanbags are Montessori-inspired and encourage independent play.

Beanbag inspiration 5-6 years

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Creative and educational activities: beanbags for older children (6+)

Beanbags are the perfect base for endless adventures. Let your child's imagination run wild! Beanbags are educational toys and great for math games. Or improve motor skills with balance games. Oh yeah! Throwing games are still a favorite too!

Beanbag Inspiration 6+ (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

Frequently asked questions about the bean bags

Can you wash the bean bags?

Absolutely. Even though they're filled with natural materials, they're washable. Hand wash them in soapy water. Rinse well (don't soak!) and let them dry flat for 48 hours. Then they're ready for endless fun!

What do you fill the bean bags with?

We fill our seed bags with cherry stones, grape seeds, and a mix of these. If you buy a set of 6 seed bags , you'll get two of each filling.

What age are the bean bags suitable for?

The bean bags are for children aged 0.5 to 9+ years. Caution! Use only under supervision for children under 3 years old and check them regularly for any signs of damage.

Do you use recycled fabrics?

No, we don't do that for two reasons. I don't know the origin of the fabric, so I can't determine whether chemicals were used during the production process. Secondly, the supply of recycled fabrics is limited, which means my collection is constantly changing and we have to constantly retake product photos. That's why I choose to use safe fabrics that are certified and available in larger quantities.

Can you reheat the bean bags?

No, these bean bags have been tested as toys and therefore do not pass any other tests than those required for a heating bean bag. Furthermore, the bean bags are stitched shut with gold thread. This thread contains a metal wire that is not suitable for the microwave.

If you do want to warm up the beanbags for a playtime, place them on a different heat source, such as a radiator or hot water bottle. Always supervise and check the temperature before giving them to your child.

How sustainable is the production process?

We make the bean bags in the Netherlands, in Rosmalen and the surrounding area to be precise. This eliminates unnecessary transport.

We source our materials as locally as possible, such as from Dutch fabric wholesalers. Our cherry pits come from the Netherlands and our grape seeds from Germany. This reduces CO2 emissions during our production process.

All fabrics are OEKO-tex certified. The wicks are cleaned without chemicals.

Your beanbags come with a card with game ideas. This is printed on paper made from agricultural waste. And we package each package plastic-free.

When we say that we produce sustainably, it is not a marketing trick, but our vision.

Can my baby play with the bean bags?

Officially, the toy is for children aged 3 and up due to the small seeds inside the beanbag. They are securely stitched shut, but it's always possible for a beanbag to become damaged and open. Therefore, always play together with children under 3 years old and never leave your child unattended with the beanbags.

Do the bean bags have a CE marking?

Yes, it's even illegal to sell toys without CE marking. Therefore, never buy beanbags from someone who makes them as a hobby.

The Little Botanic bean bags are CE marked and tested according to European NEN standards.

Buy bean bags at Little Botanic label

Beanbags are fantastic open-ended sensory toys for children aged 0 to 9+. They stimulate imagination, creativity, and the senses. A toy that will last for years and your child will play with endlessly.

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