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Bean Bag Toss Game – Everything You Need To Know On CornHole Game

Written by Sarah Williams in Bean Bag Toss Game

A Bean bag is a familiar toy for most kids. Due to its softness, versatile and flexible properties, kids use bean bags to play many games. Among them, bean bag toss or “Cornhole” is a world-famous game that both kids and adults love to play. Mostly, the Midwest people tend to play this game as a traditional game.

Sometimes, you may know this game by another name. Do you ever hear Baggo, dummy boards, dad hole, dog house, sacks, or bean in a hole? Yes, all these are used for the same game.

However, you should follow some rules and regulations when playing bean bag toss game. Moreover, the player should have some skills to play this. So, proper knowledge and practice are essential to play.

Are you a beginner at the bean bag toss game and look after the proper guide to practice it? Then, you are so lucky. You can find a complete guide to win the bean bag toss game here! So, read the article to learn how to play bean bag toss and winning tips!

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What Is Bean Bag Toss Game?

Indeed, you can get some idea by this name. Yes, it is a game that throws bean bags into the hole. This game can play in single, double, or crew format.

What type of tools and accessories need to play bean bag toss?

  • Toss board
  • Four bean bags

The standard dimension of the board is two by four feet. The hole size is around 6 inches. Also, this hole should be center, 9 inches from the top.

These days’ people use different size bean bags to play this game. However, Americans used 6 x 6 inches wide, 15.5-16.5 ounces weighted bean bags in the past. It is filled with natural seeds like rice, kernels, and dried beans. But nowadays, the plastic resin has become a common filler type used to fill tossing bean bags because these materials give consistence weight and shape to the bag.

Rather than these fillers, professional players use different materials according to their throwing styles.

Two Players (Singles)

If you wish to play bean bag toss with two players, take all four bags and go to your side. Here, after passing the first bean bag, this player should give a chance to the opponent player. Likewise, the turn will change.

Four Players

If your team has four players, split that into two and go for both sides. Here, after two players of the same side toss all four bean bags, the opposite side gets the chance to throw.

Crew Play

Each team can assign two players to stay at the bean bag board. So, at once, four teams can play this game. The total number of players is 16.

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How To Play Bean Bag Toss Game?

Step 1: Get Boards And Bean Bags

You can easily buy corn hole boards with bean bags from the market. Or else click here to buy the whole set online.

However, buying a set is simple. But potentially, it will cost. So, if you cannot spend more in this time, do not lose hope. Make a cornhole set by yourself. You will need cardboard, a scissor, and a ruler.  

Step 2: Select Suitable Ground

To set up a bean bag toss board, you should first select a nice flat surface. Don’t scratch your head; I mention some ideal places to take an idea.

  • Beach
  • Ground/ Basketball court
  • The flat open area is like a passageway

The tossing board should place on a well-balanced surface. Moreover, make sure you should have a 27-45 feet distance.

Step 3: Place the bean bag toss board

Here, place tossing boards in a straight line and apart from each other. This distance may vary from 27 feet to 45 feet. However, regulation rules state that bean bag tossing boards should place 45 feet (9 m) apart.

But you can select the perfect distance according to your skill level and preference. The younger players and kids set the toss boards 10-15 feet apart.

The Angle of the Toss Boards

You should place the top edge of the board 12 inches above the ground. Also, place the bottom edge 3 or 4 inches above the ground. 

Pitcher’s Box

There is Picher’s box behind the left or right side of the platform. It is a rectangular area that allows the player to toss the bean bag. The bottom of the platform or board considers the foul line.

Step 4: Singles or Doubles

Bean bag tossing can play with either two or four players. If you wish to play it with two players, stand at some board and throw the bean bag into the opposite board. 

However, if you wish to play as a double, two team players should stand at each board. Then they can toss the bean bag back and forth. 

Step 5: Designate a Bean Bag Color for Each Team

Each player should have four bean bags for a single game with the same color. But if you wish to play doubles, each team must have four bean bags of the same color. 

Now all tools and equipment are ready to play. So, let’s begin the game!!!

Step 6: Get an Aim and Throw the Bags at the Opposite Board Hole

Here, the player should toss the bean bag within 20 seconds. The time starts when a player comes into the pitcher’s box.

Select one player and start the first round. Once he tosses the bean bag into the cornhole, give the next turn to the opponent team. 

For example, think that two people are playing this game. So, if you toss a bean bag as a first player, then give a chance to the opponent player. Then again, take your chance and throw the bean bag. Likewise, do this until all bean bags pass to the toss board. 

If you are playing as a team, this process is the same. The bean bag tossing chance should exchange from team to team. 

Note: 

  • The players must stay behind the front of the bean bag tossing board. If not, that throw does not count. It was called a foul shot.
  •  If your bean bag hits the ground and bounces up onto the board, remove it before tossing any other bag.
  •  Or else, if any bean bags are hanging on the board and touching the ground, remove them as well.
  •  Once all eight bean bags are thrown, calculate the points that earn by both teams.

Step 7: Let’s Count the Points

Points

  • All players aim to put bean bags into the corn holes. So, for every bean bag that gets into the cornhole, it gets 3 points. 
  • However, if you cannot put bean bags into the hole, do not lose hope. Yes, you can get 1 point for each bag placed on the board.  
  • So, the maximum number of points scored in a single round is 12. However, to score this amount, that team should toss all four bean bags into the board’s hole.
  • It is okay if a bean bag hits another player’s bag or any other bag, and you can continue the game.
  • Think, if your bean bag hits on another player’s bag, it causes you to pull the opponent’s bag into the hole. Then, your opponent will get 3 points for that.
  • Or else, your bag hits and keeps others’ bean bags from the board; that’s not counted.

Zero Points

Some beanbag throwing does not count for scores. They are;

  • If a bean bag hits or touches the ground before it hits the board, it does not count for scores. 
  • The bean bags hang on the board’s edge, and touching the ground does not count for scores. 

Calculate The Points

Now you know how to add points. So, calculate the total score of each team. Then subtract the lower score from the highest score and get the answer.

The player who scores the highest points gets the score that you get from the answer. Or else, it is the value that you remain after the subtracted.

Let’s clarify this with the example!

Team A and playing a bean bag toss game. Team “A” tossed two bean bags on the board and two bean bags into the hole. Then, this team scored point 8. 

Respectively, team B tossed one bean bag on the board and one bean bag on the hole. They lost aim and threw two other bean bags to the ground. So, they only get 4 points for this round. 

According to these scores, team “A” scores the highest in the first round. So, subtract 4 from 8. Then the answer is 4. At the end of this round, team A gets 4 points. 

If both teams score the same points, what should you do?

In this type of situation, there will be no points awarded to any team/player. Also, the team/ player who threw the first bean bag in the last round will throw first again.

So, now you know equal points may cancel each other out.

Step 8: Give a chance to toss the bean bag to the team that scores the highest scores in the first round.

According to the above example, team “A” gets the highest score. So, “A” got the chance to play first in the second round.

Step 9: End the game when one team ends around with precisely 21 points

Here, add each round’s total score to each team or player’s account. If someone or team scores exactly 21 points at the end of the game, it is the end. 

But what happens if the round ends and any team or player scores over 21 points? 

In this type of situation, they must go back to 11 and should continue the game. Don’t get frustrated. It is the way this game runs. Trust me! You may have lots of enjoyment!

Shall I share the little trick with you? Yes, I know now you have huge curiosity. So, let’s move to the trick.

The Trick to Score More in Bean Bag Toss Game

If you know your opponent is scoring over 21 points, throw your bean bags away from the board. It will cause you to bust your opponent. 

 Step 10: Win!

Now you know scoring 21 overall points is the way to win around. The team which wins two games first wins the whole match.

Congratulations! Now you know how to win! So, do not waste time. Go and play!

Now you know 95% of how to play a bean bag toss game. What happens other 5%? Do you want to see the rest? I will be ready to share 100% of my relevant knowledge. So, keep reading!

Let’s move to this 5%, and I will give answers to all your questions!

Can The Player Or Team Change the Sides Of The Bean Bag Tossing Game?

Yes, you can select the side you want to play, left or right. The only rule is playing the opposite side of the opponent team.

Size Of The Bean Bag

The size of the bean bag will depend on various factors. The 6 x 6 inches (15 cm x 15 cm) is the standard size. However, you can change this with your preference. The only thing is bean bag size is smaller than the corn hole size.

Make Bean Bags For The Toss Game

Besides purchasing all things from the market, some people love to make their own tools. So, if you are that kind of person, take a fabric and cut two pieces. The dimensions should be 6 inches long and 6 inches wide.

Then place these two pieces together, and sew three edges first. Then fill uncooked rice in the bean bag. Or else you can use corn to fill it. After finishing the filling, sew the 4th edge of the bean bag.

Wow, now you have a cute bean bag. But to play bean bag toss, you may need four. So make them too.

Weight Of The Bean Bags For Toss Game

Most people doubt the weight of bean bags. The 2-3 Kg bean bags should be fine to play bean bag toss.

Another Method To Play Bean Bag Toss Game

The above ten steps are the standard way to play bean bag toss or corn hole games. However, if you want to enjoy and have fun, you can break some rules. Or else, you can build up your own rules.

For example, here, I share a bit different practice of the bean bag toss game. You do not need to score exactly 21 points for this method to win the round. Lets’ see how it may run.

This method also can play as a single or double. All rules and regulations are the same as the above method. The only difference relates to the point calculation. Here, you do not score exactly 21 points to win the game.

Step 1: Give four bean bags to each team.

Step 2: Toss the bean bag and start the game.

Step 3: Continue 13 rounds

Step 4: Calculate the points

Here, you should count every point. If the bean bag tosses into the hole, the player will get 3, and if it dumps on the board, the player will get 1 point. Likewise, calculate each point.

The important thing is there is no cancellation of equal points. For example, think both players score 5 points in around. All these points get into the final calculations.

Step 5: Highest score may win

Check which team got the highest points after finishing the 13 rounds. The highest scored team will win the match.

Bean Bag Toss For Kids

Bean bag tossing is a fun way to improve your kid’s hand and eye coordination. Moreover, it helps to enhance their skills and keep them active. However, this is a different method, specially designed for the kids. So, don’t waste time. Train your kid and let them play this fantastic game. 

Step 1: Take five sheets and write 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 on it

Step 2: Set up the ladder in the backyard and paste these papers on it

Here, you should paste one piece of paper on each step of the ladder. 

Step 3: Let kids toss bean bags between the steps of the ladder.

Step 4: Give the relevant points.

If your kid passes a bean bag between the 40 mark of the ladder, he will get 40. 

This game is great for one kid. Then they can evaluate their scores and try to score the highest points. However, multiple kids also can play this game. Let them play and see who gets the highest score. 

Final Thoughts

Do you believe tossing bean bags would be such an addictive and fun game? Yes. It is. This game can play a wide range of people, including toddlers to adults. Also, this game can give uncountable enjoyment to your grandparents, so if you are looking for a fun game that you can play with the whole family, this is the best one.

Bean Bag Toss is not just a game. It comes with a pack of health benefits. Especially good for brain development and hand-eye coordination. So, try bean bag toss and share your experience with us!

What Happens If A Dog Eat Bean Bag Balls? And What Should You Do?

Written by Sarah Williams in Pets

Disclaimer: This article was written based on a discussion with a few veterinary doctors. But take this as a piece of general advice and not medical advice. If your dog eats bean bag balls, meet a veterinary doctor as soon as possible. 

The bean bag is the most trending dog bed these days, but these are filled with bean bags. So you might be wondering what would happen if your dog eats bean bag fillers.

If a dog eats a considerable amount of bean bag balls, it can block the intestinal tract of your dog’s digestive system. These bean bag balls could stop digestion completely, and finally, your dog will stop eating and drinking at all.

Now you may be curious! If you are a dog lover, read the full article. By spending 10 minutes on this article, you can save your dog.

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Dogs And Bean Bag Fillers

Generally, most bean bags are filled with expanded polystyrene beads (EPS). Some people call them Styrofoam beads. These thousands of tiny low-density balls are used as bean bag fillers.

Rather than that, cotton, memory foam, and natural fillers are used to fill the bean bag. But about 80% of bean bags and pet bean bags are filled with EPS balls.

However, there is a risk associated with the bean bag fillers. What are those?

Usually, dogs think of everything in your household as toys. Also, they tend to chew some furniture and equipment.

Chewing is the most common behavior of every dog. Mainly it is the usual thing when their teeth start to develop.

As a result, dogs can chew and tear up your bean bag. It is dangerous. The thousands of beanballs may spill out and mess up your whole room.

Further, the EPS balls have a static charge. So, there is a high possibility to inhale them into your dog’s respiratory tract.

Moreover, dogs may tend to eat these EPS balls. If this type of incident happens, you may face huge trouble!

Symptoms Of Bean Bag Ball Ingestion Of Dogs

Expanded polystyrene beads are a kind of plastic. They are made from styrene monomers. So they will not digest in the intestinal tract. Thus, eating bean bag fillers can badly influence your dog’s health.

Think, what happens if your dog eats a considerable amount of plastic or polythene? The EPS balls will accumulate in the dog’s intestinal tract and block it. It may cause arise harsh feel and an uncomfortable state.

Also, if your dog’s intestinal tract is blocked, it cannot eat or drink any other food or water. Hence, the dog will lose its appetite. If your dog stops eating or drinking anything, you can identify the severity.

Does your dog vomit? Or else try to vomit?

Then take this as seriously. Ingesting a large amount of bean bag fillers may cause the death of your dog. Thus, pay full attention to this matter.

If you notice that your dog eats some EPS balls, immediately carry him to a vet. They will scan and say the severity. Do not keep the dog at home without doing anything.

If your dog eats a small amount of Styrofoam, it is not a severe case. They will remove from the body with fecal matter. The small amount means just a few balls. So, understand this point!

Are Ingested Bean Balls Toxic For Dogs?

In the above paragraphs, we discussed non-toxic bean fillers. However, many customers do not know the compound used to make their bean bags.

Also, some manufacturers use cheap quality fillers. I always ask you to check quality standards before buying bean bags. If you are not concerned about them, the inexpensive ones can cause massive trouble in the future.

Thus, this is a serious matter!

Think you purchase bean bags from the market, and their fillers contain the toxic compound. This is a bit okay until it is not digestible to your dogs.

But understand this. The bean bag filled with hazardous material is not suitable to sit on. However, the severity will double when your loving dog digests these balls.

There are some cases recorded about the beanballs digested dogs. One dog shows the symptoms just after two months. That can happen. How?

If your dog digests any beanballs containing toxic compounds, it may show the symptoms sooner than two months, significantly if your dog’s liver is affected. A good, experienced vet can say this liver damage situation by inspecting the dog’s blood reports.

Further, they can easily say your dog’s status by inspecting the bilirubin level of the blood. Bilirubin is a compound that occurs in red blood cells.

However, if your dog ingests any toxic compound, its liver takes bilirubin from the blood and passes it through the poop as bile. 

So, if your dog’s bilirubin level is high, the case is severe. It is a sign of breaking down the red blood cells at a phenomenal rate.

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What Happens When Your Dog Eats Biodegradable Fillers?

Some bean bag fillers are made with biodegradable material. Some people use starch-based packing peanuts to fill their bean bags. So, if your dog eats biodegradable fillers, the risk will reduce.

Because the biodegradable fillers easily dissolve with the water. Hence, it is harmless. However, if your dog eats lots of them, it will take time to dissolve. Until it dissolves, your dog will suffer from stomach pain.

As a result, your dog may show a bit of aggressive and painful behavior. Thus, do not wait whether they eat biodegradable ones or not. Immediately meet the vet doctor. They will give the treatments to recover your favorite friend.

However, if your dog ingests a small amount of the biodegradable bean fillers, it will not block their intestinal tract. You can quickly notice this from their feedback. So, if they show some unusual behaviors, go for the treatments.

Shall I say a small trick? You can check whether your bean bag filler is biodegradable or not by doing a small activity. Take a jug filled with water and add a few fillers to it. Then see the reaction while stirring it.

Do fillers dissolve? Then it is a biodegradable one.

However, if your dog inhaled these biodegradable bean bag fillers, meet the doctor as soon as possible because filler ball dissolving does not happen quickly.  

However, the EPS balls, Styrofoam, and memory foam do not belong to the biodegradable category.

What Happens Dogs Eat Natural Bean Fillers?

Beans, rice, and many more natural seeds fill bean bags. The food-grade fillers do not contain any toxic compounds.

But, there is a risk. These natural seeds also can block the intestinal tract. Also, uncooked seeds are not easy to digest. Because of these reasons, they can accumulate in your dog’s stomach and can cause pain.

Most probably, this may not be a fatal effect. But it is better to meet a vet and take some advice.

Final Thoughts

Dogs are the most precious gift given by god. They provide genuine love and loyalty. Thus, as a dog’s owner, you must care for them. Do not let lose your best friend because of beanballs. 

If you notice whether your dog eats beanballs, immediately take advice and treatments from the vet.

How Do You Sleep On A Bean Bag? – 3 Sleeping Positions

Written by Sarah Williams in Uses and Benefits

After bean bags became the typical furniture of every household, people tended to use them for different purposes. Rather than sitting, they love to sleep on it.

Here, you cannot try any posture. Because lying down in the wrong postures can affect your health. That’s why you should select the sleeping pad very carefully. This will apply to the bean bag too. Bad sleeping postures may lead to having short-term pains and permanent disorders.

That’s why you should know about this further. Read the full article before sleeping on a bean bag!

How Do You Sleep On A Bean Bag

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Ways To Sleep On The Bean Bag

What is your favorite sitting or sleeping posture?

You can try different seating poses in a bean bag. Sitting upright, lying on your stomach, back, and lying on your side is common. Whatever your body posture, the bean bag will adjust with the person.

However, every posture is not suitable for your spine. Sometimes your spin takes a tough time when you sit in the wrong posture.

So, you can follow better practices when sleeping on bean bag beds rather than in unhealthy ways. They will give super relief to your muscles and joints. Further, facilitate a peaceful sleep. So, try them!

Sleeping On Your Side

Do you know more than 60% of people in this world love to sleep with this posture? Here, among adult men and women, this means spending more time in their sleep with this posture. However, this is not the same in kids. Kids prefer to sleep in all positions equally. Why?

The spine is the main organ that controls our postures. However, the flexibility of the spine will decrease with age. That’s why side sleeping posture is more comfortable for older adults who pass their 30s.

You can try this sleeping posture in the bean bag if you are an adult. Further, you can use pillows or other soft accessories to get support while sleeping.  

Side sleeping may feel more tightness in your shoulders and hip. Here, using a bean bag will facilitate sinking your shoulders and hip deeper than your middle spine. So, it will provide great relief to your whole body!

Further, this posture gives relaxed sleep.

Sleeping On The Back

This is the second most popular sleeping posture. So, you can try this position to sleep on the bean bag.

Before further explanation, I will ask a question! Why does sleeping on the back become a famous posture? It is because of comfort.

Now I will say a fun thing! Are you a flat man who has a flat back? Then this posture is ideal for you because it can keep your middle spine alignment straight.

Moreover, it eventually helps distribute your body weight on the bean bag. Not only these benefits, lying in this posture can prevent the potential aches in your back and neck. Further, sleeping in a back posture is suitable for a stuffy nose state.

However, your bean bag should have enough space to lay your whole body to enjoy all these benefits! So, if you are an adult, you should need at least 7 feet bean bag. If you are a kid, 4 feet bean bag is enough to take comfortable sleep.

A bean bag has the potential to adjust with the user’s body movement. Flexibility is a unique property of bean bags. Because of that, while you are sleeping, it allows sinking your head in the bean bag. So, it prevents neck pain by adjusting the misalignments of your body.

Moreover, if you use this posture, the airways are freely open. So, it will help to do respiration without any blocks.

Sleeping On The Stomach

This is a bit unpopular sleeping posture. Researchers found that only around 10% of people sleep this way.

But yes, you can sleep on your stomach in the bean bag. When people feel bored sitting in the same posture, they move and try different poses. So, in these cases, they tend to use this position for a short time slot.

Moreover, this posture gives minimum support to your middle spine than the other two postures. So, more extended usage may tend to cause pain. Not only that, if you sleep a long time with this uncomfortable posture, it can create wrinkles in your face because it will press the bean bag directly.

However, do not forget that sleeping in a bean bag by the stomach will give some other benefits. It helps to relieve snoring. But here, your ribs should have to work against gravity to respirate. It may cause you to feel a bit uncomfortable status.

Final Thoughts

Lying or sleeping in a bean bag gives a super comfortable experience. That’s why the modern world goes for these innovations besides traditional furniture. However, sleeping is the most crucial body function that boosts our energy. Hence, it is your responsibility to select the best place for that.

Whatever your sleeping pad, you should follow the correct postures to sleep there. However, sleeping surface firmness, filler type, space, and diameter directly affect the sleeping posture. All these factors should ideally match your body size to experience comfortable sleep,

However, you can try all the above methods for bean bags. It will give super duper relaxation not only to your body but also to the mind!

Can You Sleep On Bean Bags? – 6 Facts to Consider

Written by Sarah Williams in Uses and Benefits

These days, people tend to take a small nap in the bean bag in their free time. However, can you sleep on a bean bag?

You can sleep on a bean bag if it has enough space to occupy your entire body. Also, it should have enough firmness and consistency to withstand your body weight. Further, if your bean bag supports correct sleeping postures, that is ideal!

Now you may have questions like what are those correct sleeping postures, and how do bean bags support them? 

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Bean Bags And Sleeping Postures

Generally, we all have sleeping postures. These depend on our body height, weight, personal preferences, and habitat. 

However, when selecting bean bags for your usage, like sitting and sleeping, their dimensions should match the above factors. 

For example, if we consider a mature person’s body size, most are 4-6 feet tall. So, to have a good sleep, the bean bag diameter should have at least 7 feet. 

Can this person sleep if the bean bag diameter is just 4 feet? 

Yes, he can sleep 4 feet bean bags by curving his body. But if he wants to sleep straight pose, this space is not enough. The expected comfort level is not to fulfill these minimum requirements. So, to take good sleep, that man must have at least 7 feet bean bag. 

Further, a 110 lbs weighed person will require different properties than a 160 lbs weight one. Why? 

The bean bag sinking level and up-trust level will differ with body weight. Thus, these factors are also essential to take good sleep. Moreover, this will depend on people’s flavors. 

Let me give an example! What is your favorite sleeping posture? 

It may be side-to-side posture, upper side, or any other. So, I hope now you will understand my point!

Because just lying on a bean bag will not give a comfortable sleep. Here, your bean bag should have some properties to support your favorite posture better.

Consistency

Consistency is a critical factor that keeps your spine and backbone healthy.

Some bean bag manufacturers do not think about the firmness and consistency too much. Then if customers use this type of bean bag for sleep, they will end up with back pain. 

If the sleeping surface cannot provide enough support, your spine tends to curve. Sleeping on these surfaces for a long time can lead to having back-borne and spine disorders. 

The spine is a crucial organ that connects the nerve system. It is the most sensitive part of your body that makes you alive. That’s why you should pay great attention to this matter!

Can you sleep on any surface? Definitely No! 

More rigid or softer is not good to sleep. Your backbone needs some consistency and support from the sleeping surface.

So, if your bean bag has enough firmness, you can sleep there very comfortably. If not, your back borne have to face big trouble!

You can check the consistency of the bean bag using a simple step. Just push your bean bag by your hand. If your hand sinks quickly, it does not have enough consistency. But when you press the bean bag, if you feel some resistance or bump, it is good to sleep. 

However, some other factors influence this matter. Let’s look at them a bit deeper!

Weight Tolerance

This factor is closely related to consistency. We all know people have different weights. It can change from 100 lbs to 300 lbs. So, bean bags should have the ability to withstand these weights. 

Think, if you are going to buy a kid bean bag, then generally, kids’ weight range from 25 lbs to 90 lbs. So, your bean bag should have the ability to tolerate and consist with this weight. If not, your baby will sink into a bean bag while sleeping. It is not a good practice.

The sinking property of the bean bag relates to bean type, bean density, and filled amount. Moreover, the leading theory associated with sinking property is; up-thrust. Up-trust means the pressure that forces to the upper direction. 

Let me explain this with an example!

Think, your weight is 140 lbs. Then you are trying to sleep on a bean bag. This bean bag is filled with enough amount of beans. Also, the manufacturer mansion the maximum tolerate weight as 200 lbs. Here, if bean bag diameter is okay with your body height, you can sleep well.

This bean bag can maintain its consistency until 200 lbs. Thus, we can assume this bean bag can give good up-thrust to your body. So, you can maintain the correct postures here and take a sound sleep. 

However, do you think the 250 lbs weighted man can sleep there? Then the bean bag could not provide enough consistency and up-trust to his weight. So, automatically bean bag will sink more than the optimum level. Because of that, this person cannot take peaceful sleep!

Enough Space

What is your most comfortable sleeping posture? Spread hands and legs into corners? Or else curve your body and keep warm? 

Sufficient space is an essential factor in taking sound sleep. However, this will depend on sleeping posture and your body height. 

If you are looking for a bean bag for kids to sleep in, at least it should have 4 feet diameter. If you are looking for a bean bag for personal usage, buy a bean bag at least 7 feet in diameter. 

Can you sleep on any bean bag with the correct postures? No! You cannot! To maintain the proper posture, you should have enough space.

Comfortable

Comfort cannot define with one word. It is a broad subject. However, if your bean bag isn’t provided the expected comfort, you cannot sleep or sit there for a long time. 

What type of comfort do you expect by you from the bean bag?

The bean bag fabric and filler type are doing a great job here. Think your sleeping bean bag is made with vinyl fabric. As you already know, vinyl does not absorb heat. So, in the summertime, you may feel sweat while sitting on a vinyl bean bag for a long time.

But imagine when the winter season starts, you have a fur faux bean bag to sleep in!

Therefore, before buying a bean bag for sleep, check the fabric and filler comfortably. If you buy the correct bean bag, definitely you may expertise the feeling of sleeping on a cloud. Don’t you like to feel this at least one time per life?

Please read our guide on the comfortability of bean bags here.

Ergonomics

Whatever you want to sleep on or sit on your bean bag, check its properties align with ergonomics. If not, more extended usage may result in back pain, neck and muscle pains. Therefore, it is essential to check whether your bean bag ergonomics are suitable for sleeping purposes. 

I hope you all grab the answer to the question of the sleeping perspective of the bean bag. The softness is not enough to use a bean bag as a sleeping pad. It should have some other factors to give good and comfortable sleep! So, check them and buy your favorite bean bag!

Can Dogs Sleep On Bean Bags? – Explained Answer

Written by Sarah Williams in Pets

Where is the favorite sleeping place of your dog? Is it a sofa, a bean bag, or the floor carpet?

Dogs can sleep on bean bags, and bean bags are one of the most comfortable places for dogs. Several other reasons make bean bags are suitable for a dog’s sleep, such as the low height and size of the bean bags. Even there are health benefits for dogs if they sleep on bean bags.

As a bean bag researcher and dog lover, I explain the complete answer to this question. So, read the full article!

Generally, dogs need good sleep. Their sleeping time will vary from 10-16 hours according to age, variety, and health status. However, if they cannot take good rest, they will become aggressive. Thus, if you are an owner of a dog, it is essential to know some facts, especially about their preferable living space.

Most dogs love to lay down in comfortable seats and places. They always try to sleep in your bed, sofa and carpets. However, keeping them on your bed or couch is not a good practice. So, it is essential to give them a different place to enjoy their time.

In earlier decades, people used seats or cushions for their dogs. But most of them are now outdated. Also, they are not matched with stylish home interiors. Because of that, modern households tend to use bean bags.

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Dogs vs. Bean Bags

Yes, dogs can sleep on bean bags very comfortably. The super comfy and adjustable bean beads allow dogs to lay down and relax their whole body. Moreover, bean bags give many health benefits to the dog. It directly helps to reduce joint pains and arthritis. Also, bean bags provide good support to a dog’s spine.

Why do I recommend the bean bag for your dog? Or why is bean bags good to sleep on? There are five primary reasons. Check them here!

Benefits of Using Bean Bags for the Dog’s Sleep

Comfortable Setting

Generally, dogs sleeping spots may differ with their lifestyle. For example, street dogs sleep in the shops or bus halts payments. It is the most comfortable space that they can find.

But this bit differs for domestic dogs.

But if we compare domestic dogs, they also have two different lifestyles. Some owners rear their pets inside the home. But some like to breed dogs outside of the house. So, according to it, dogs’ sleeping spots will change.

Not only them but also some other facts affect this matter. What are those?

  • Dog’s type
  • Breed
  • Size
  • Dog’s preference
  • Available resources

However, like every animal, dogs also love to live comfortably. Whether the street dog or domestic dog, both select the most comfortable place in that environment. That’s why dogs like to sleep on bean bags.

Flexibility

Do you ever see the most common sleeping posture of your dog?

Generally, dogs love to roll off their body and create a full circle while sleeping. Do not confuse your dog will not show the same behavior. This can depend on its variety, preference, and lifestyle.

Moreover, dogs change their sleeping postures from time to time while sleeping. But whatever your dog’s sleeping posture, the bean bag can be adjustable with it. This is how the bean bag gives super relaxation for your loved ones while sleeping.

So, dogs can enjoy various sleeping postures in bean bags.

Low Height

The regular bean bags are specially designed for people. So, its dimensions are a bit different than dogs’ bean bags. Therefore, please do not use them for your dog!

The dog’s bean bags are specially designed according to their dimensions. Also, manufacturers prepare them for dogs’ anatomy.

Is body anatomy similar for every dog?

All dogs have the same structure but with different sizes. As an example, the height of the German Shepard dog is different from that of the Pomeranian dog.

So, you cannot use every dog’s bean bag for each dog. Here, you should select the bean bag that ideally matches your dog’s size. Unless your dog will face difficulties when using that bean bag.

When dogs feel they need a small nap, they can quickly jump on it. They do not need to put massive effort into climbing on it.

Firmness

The firmness closely relates to the texture of the bean bag. This is the most crucial factor. Why?

The firmness of the bean bag is the prominent feature that keeps the dog’s body stably at the bean bag. If your bean bag has low firmness, your dog sinks into it. Due to that, they may feel uncomfortable while sleeping there.

Let me explain this different way!

Health Benefits

What do you feel if you sink on your mattress while sleeping? It is uncomfortable. Right? Our backbone needs some firmness from the laying surface. This property helps us to maintain healthy postures while sleeping. Especially firmness is essential to keep our spine straight.

This is also applicable to dogs. The dog’s spine has some flexibility. But it also has a tolerance level. If your bean bag exceeds that level, it will no longer give a good experience to them.

Therefore, loose texture bean bags do not suit dogs’ bean bags. This cause can badly affect old dogs too. Why?

Old dogs’ fitness level is lower than younger ones. So, their tolerance levels are lower than younger dogs. Due to this, they will face difficulties when they get off that kind of bean bag.  

Most bean bags are built with expanded polystyrene fillers or memory foam. Can these fillers give enough firmness to your dog’s bean bag?

Yes, if they fill with an adequate amount.

However, most manufacturers consider the firmness of their bean bags. Thus, when making bean bags for dogs, they fill them with adequate filler amounts. Therefore, you do not need to worry about this too much!

But think, you purchase an ordinary cushion for your dog, you are in big trouble. Why? They are not specifically made for dogs. Thus, we don’t know how its texture will change with a dog’s weight.

Perfect Size

There is a range of dog bean bags available in the market. They are prepared with different diameters, sizes, and shapes. So, here you can buy the perfect bean bag for your dog. Then it will allow enough space to sleep your dog comfortably.

For example, buying a Pomeranian dog seat for Husky will not provide enough space to sleep for Husky. Why? Here Husky cannot rest on that small-size bean bag comfortably.

Moreover, the firmness, flexibility, and height also depend on the bean bag type. So here, you should check the best bean bag size for your dog. Then buy it.

Besides these factors, the dog’s bean bags are prepared with stain-resistant, tear-resistant materials. Also, the fabric of these bean bags will give a super smooth and lovely seating experience to your dog.

So, the dog’s bean bag is the perfect furniture to take a peaceful nap, rather than any other alternatives. So, why are you waiting? Buy a bean bag and surprise your lovely dog!

Final Thoughts

Laying directly on rough or hard surfaces is not suitable for your dog’s health. It will lead to health issues like water sacs in joints and arthritis. That’s why you should provide a soft space for them to sleep well.

The bean bag hit the top among the vast number of dog seats. Due to their unique properties, bean bags have become a favorite sleeping space for dogs. So, give them a chance to enjoy the bean bags!

How To Clean Dog Pee on Bean Bags? – Dog Peed On Bean Bag

Written by Sarah Williams in Pets

Did you ever experience the situation when your dog peed in your home? Especially when dogs pee on your chairs, mattress, or bean bags, how did you clean them? I know most of you are now scratching heads and thinking of ways to do it. 

Dog pee contains uric acid, and it causes give peculiar odor. So, it is hard to use this furniture without complete cleaning. However, the cleaning method is highly dependent on the contaminate level. 

Sometimes you may see the dog’s pee before it absorbs the inner layers. But sometimes you may be too late. Then you have to apply cleaning procedures for the bean bag outer cover and the fillers. 

Moreover, it is easy to clean dog pee from bean bags made with water-resistant materials such as vinyl. The leather also has a bit of tolerance. But if your dog pee on cotton, linen, denim, or velvet bean bag, you are in big trouble.

Do not worry; I will explain the most effective ways to clean the dog’s pee from a bean bag. You can apply these methods to bean bags and other soft toys, mattresses, and sofas!

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Methods to Clean Bean Bag Dog Pee From Bean Bag

Remove Dog’s Pee From Dump Cloth And Detergent

Step 1: Clean Excess Pee

Here, do not hurry to keep your bean bag away. It will cause to increase in the contraction. And also will distribute the dog’s pee all around the home.

Therefore, remove the pee using a dump cloth or towel as soon as you notice it. Further, clean the surrounding using a mop.

Step 2: Clean The Bean Bag

However, your bean bag will absorb the portion of the dog’s pee. Thus, it would be best if you cleaned them too. The most important thing is that the absorption rate will depend on the bean bag material type.

For example, assume you have two bean bags made with vinyl and cotton fabrics. Then these bean bags are contaminated with the dog’s pee.

Here, you can easily clean vinyl bean bags by practicing spot cleaning because it is waterproof. Thus, you do not need to clean the whole bean bag.

But this situation is a bit different with cotton, linen, microsuede, and other bean bags. After removing the excess pee, you should apply some method to remove absorbed pee from them.

Step 3: Wash The Bean Bag Cover Using a Detergent

Here, you should read the manufacturer guidelines and follow these procedures. Why?

Different material has different cleaning processes. For example, the bean bag prepared with linen and cotton can wash without trouble. But some bean bag materials do not work the same like that.  

Further, you should check whether bean bag manufacturers allow machine cleaning and tumble drying. If they didn’t allow them, you should clean them manually.

The mild detergent solution is excellent for washing the bean bag covers.

Wash Bean Bag Outer Cover Using Baking Soda And Warm Water

You should have a big basket or tub to create the baking soda solution here.

Step 1: Add baking soda into the warm water in a tub

Step 2: Then well agitate the solution

Step 3: Dip the bean bag cover that contaminated with dog pee

You should ensure that the pee contaminates the area well submerged in the solution.

Step 4: Wait for 15 to 20 minutes.

Keep in mind this is the most crucial step. During this time, baking soda will break down the uric acids that contaminate the bean bag.

Step 5: Take the bean bag cover out from the solution and wash it thoroughly

Here, the wash-out process help to remove the dog’s pee and baking soda remains from your bean bag cover.

Step 6: Rewash cover with warm water

Step 7: After that, you should wash the bean bag cover with mild detergent

Step 8: Let’ dry the bean bag cover

If your bean bag manufacturer allows tumble dry, you can try it. If not, let it air dry. However, do not keep your bean bag covered under direct sunlight. It may cause to shrink and shade the colors.

Now your bean bag cover is in super fresh status. No pee odor or any unpleasant smells! Fantastic, No?

Wash Bean Bag Cover With Laundry Odor Eliminator

Do you worry about the unpleasant smell of dogs pee? Especially if they contact the bean bag, it is not easy to remove.

So try laundry odor eliminator. This is a deodorizer solvent designed to eliminate odor molecules in the fabric. So, it can bond with the dog’s pee molecules and remove them. 

Not only that, here you received a bonus offer. The zero odor detergent deodorizes your machine too. That’s great, No?

Add two ounces of this chemical to the water and mix well. Then dip your bean bag cover in it. After 10, 15 minutes, rinse your cover with fresh water.  

Further, you can use Funckway odor eliminator beads to eliminate the do’s pee smell. This is not a detergent or solvent agent. The primary purpose of beads is to eliminate unpleasant smells. So, you can keep them around the places where your dog roam.

Spot Cleaning With Rocco & Stain And Odor Eliminator

This product is ideal for removing dogs’ pee and stain. This product can tackle all animal organic stains, not only dogs.

Here, you can spray the product on the surfaces that contact the dog’s pee. Then wipe the surface using a dump cloth. The containing enzyme can attack the ammonia crystals in stains. So, this product is good to use waterproof fabrics such as vinyl and leather. 

It will not cover the bad smells; it completely removes the dog’s pee.

Clean The Bean Bag Cover With Vinegar

Step 1: Add two cups of white vinegar into the basket and mix with the water.

Step 2: Then dip the bean bag cover in the solution

Here, you should keep the bean bag cover for 10-30 minutes. These are preliminary steps to remove the pee odor.

Step 3: Wash bean bag cover using mild detergent and let it dry

Sometimes vinegar odor will remain few days. Please do not consider it much because it will fade with time.

How To Remove Dog’s Pee From The Bean Bag Fillers

Expanded Polystyrene Beads

Are your bean bag utterly wet with the dog’s pee? Are they penetrate to bean bag fillers too? Then cleaning the outer cover is not enough. Here, you have to clean the whole bean bag, including fillers.

However, do not panic! It is not a big deal.

The most important thing is to know about the bean bag fillers’ properties. Moreover, check the manufacturer’s guidelines to wash bean bag fillers.

For example, you can use methods 1,2,4,5 to clean a dog’s pee from expanded polystyrene beads. You have to take them with the inner bag and wash them with these solutions. After that, you can dry EPS beads under sunlight.

EPS beads are water-resistant. It is an advantage. Thus the dog’s pee does not penetrate its inner layers. So, surface cleaning is enough.

Memory Foam Or Cotton

These materials absorb moisture, including dogs’ pee. So, how to clean the dog’s pee that contaminates your cotton or form bean bag?

So, when you dip them in the detergent solution, they will absorb the water. Because of that, it is challenging to wash them. The tricky thing is here; you have to deal with the weight of the wet fillers.

However, you can wash them using the above methods.

Natural Beans

It is hard to clean raw beans using a solvent. But if your bean bag is filled with rice or beans, quickly wash them with mild detergent. Then dry them under direct sunlight.

Do not soak them in the water for a long time. These natural seeds can absorb water. Then It will cause to lose its properties. So, if you wash these beans, do it immediately.

If not, you can remove contaminated beads from the bean bags and refill that amount. However, if these fillers are entirely wet with dog pees, you must throw them away and use new fillers.

Final Thoughts

Dogs’ pee consists of acidic components and creates unpleasant smells. So, if you see when dogs pee on the bean bag, immediately clean them. If not, it can create a permanent stain or patch on your bean bag! So, do not waste time! Start to clean your favorite furniture.