Best For Little Nuggets: Children’s Factory The Whatsit Kids Couch or 2 Chairs

Let’s talk kids couches!

There are two schools of thought when it comes to couches for kids: some prefer a couch that is just for sitting, while others prefer a couch that can morph into a play fort. 

For the youngest toddlers (or little nuggets as we like to call them), we like the play fort/couch concept—modular pieces that can be arranged in several configurations.

This reader favorite rose to the top of our recommendations list: Children’s Factory The Whatsit Kids Couch. Here’s why:

What We Liked

• Fun! Readers told us their kids love to play withe various pieces of this couch, re-arranging them into forts and more.

• Sturdy.

• Covers are washable.

• Modular design can be configured several ways.

What Needs Work

• Pricey.

• Small. At 50″ long, this couch is on the small side. If you are looking for something bigger, see the next recommendation.

Best Bigger Couch: Foamnasium Blocksy Kids Couch

The Children’s Factory couch we recommend above is great, but there is one drawback: it is rather short (50″ long). If you prefer something larger, this couch clocks in at 70″ long: the Foamnasium Blocksy. We liked the overall quality here and easy clean up.

What We Liked

• Modular design = lots of play options!

• Made in USA.

• Easy to assemble.

• Durable.

• Easy to clean. The vinyl covering on this couch can be cleaned by just wiping with a cloth—much better than other fabric options, in our opinion.

What Needs Work

• Exposed zippers can scratch.

• Pricey.

Best Budget-Friendly: Marshmallow Furniture, Children’s 2-in-1 Flip Open Foam Compressed Sofa

Foam play couches that morph into toys are nice, but very pricey. What if you just want a more budget-friendly option for your child to sit and read a book or play? We liked Marshmallow Furniture’s Children’s 2-in-1 Flip Open Foam Compressed Sofa. Great quality and a price that is easy on the wallet.

What We Liked

• Lightweight (2.64 lbs.) so kids can move it by themselves.

• Super cute.

• Soft cushions.

• Slipcover is machine washable.

• Folds out for naps—that is a favorite feature among our readers!

• Affordable.

What Needs Work

• Small in size (14.75″ by 29.25″) might be too small for bigger kids.

Best Flexibility: Milliard Kids Couch

We loved how this couch can morph from a couch to cushion to bed—it’s probably the most flexible kids couch we found in our research. This one is a reader favorite and the price is less than other foam couches we researched for this article.

What We Liked

• Fun!

• Soft.

• Comfy.

 • Makes into a bed or cushion.

• Lightweight at 15.62 lbs.

What Needs Work

• Too small for bigger kids. At 39″ long, this couch may be too small for some folks.

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