Floor Cushions/Reading Corner idea?????

**FizzysFriends** · 17-01-2010, 02:57 PM

I went to Toys r us today and they had these and other animals, from £14.99 - £22.99 thought they would be good for the children to sit on.

**helenlc** · 17-01-2010, 04:35 PM

Well I spoke to my Aunt about covering my foam mattress as cushions and she reckons the material could work out quite expensive.

So I am going to look in Ikea when I go in the next day or 2 and if not, then I am off to Makro to get some of the dog cushions for £12.

**Heaven Scent** · 17-01-2010, 04:55 PM

Cosco have loads and loads of pet cusions which aren't expensice they even have some with magic roundabout characters on them and so certainly don't look as they are meant for pets.

Also they had some nice floor cushions too for either £14 or £18 but they were like sofa cushions and were really quite deep -

I forgot to say in my previous post that in addition to my stripy cushions I have a small bean bag too.

Hope this helps a little to give you more options

**singingcactus** · 17-01-2010, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by helenlc

Well I spoke to my Aunt about covering my foam mattress as cushions and she reckons the material could work out quite expensive.

So I am going to look in Ikea when I go in the next day or 2 and if not, then I am off to Makro to get some of the dog cushions for £12.

Get a really cheap duvet cover from somewhere like Wilkinson, or even a charity shop. No reason for it to be expensive.

**helenlc** · 19-01-2010, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by singingcactus

Get a really cheap duvet cover from somewhere like Wilkinson, or even a charity shop. No reason for it to be expensive.

This is true!

I was disappointed with what Ikea had last night so think I am going to try Makro instead for the pet cushion though.

**singingcactus** · 19-01-2010, 09:38 PM

I have LOADS of normal bed pillows on my sofas that the kids can drag onto the floor whenever they want. They use them for sleeping (or at least pretending to sleep lol), for building dens, for pillow fights

, and whatever else madcap idea they have. I just have cheepo pillowcases that match (sort of) my sofas. Don't know if this could be a way forward for you if the dog bed doesn't work out.
Don't get rid of your cot mattress though, your kids will love it in the summer.

**jojane** · 24-01-2010, 03:27 PM

i have 2 large floor cushions from ikea and 4 bean bags that i am planning to use, my son also has a blow up lightening mcqueen chair that can be used. good opyion if you have little space or use your lounge, can be taken down and put away at weekends etc

**newminder** · 26-01-2010, 07:37 AM

I have these from ebay

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Treeli...fsubZ533238011

**miffy** · 26-01-2010, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by newminder

I have these from ebay

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Treeli...fsubZ533238011

Those look good - I wonder how waterproof they are - I'd like to use them outside.

Miffy xx

**peanuts** · 26-01-2010, 08:13 AM

i have the larg pink dog from toys ar us as well, the little one just loves it and cuddles into it. He also loves the jiant teddy as well

**Pudding Girl** · 26-01-2010, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by helenlc

If not, I am going to get a large dog cushion!!

They are half the price of proper floor cushions but exactly the same thing. I am not going to get one with paws etc on it, but some are plain or patterned in other ways.

Ditto!

They are fabulous for reading corners and naptimes. Got mine from the local market.

**diddledumplings** · 27-01-2010, 12:05 AM

do any of you use freecycle groups? I've posted a couple of wanted posts and was inundated with replies.

I've got quite a few bits in way of craft items, games and books and computer games/software for kids (educational of course).

I'm waiting for a reply from a lady offering a soft play type sofa for my reading corner *fingers crossed*

**Joannechildmind** · 27-01-2010, 11:04 AM

had a brainwave i think, how about using pillows for he quiet reading corner you can buy quite firms ones and then buy a couple of patterned pillowcases sew buttons on the side to fasten opening, im sure that would work out cheaper than buying dog cushions i looked in my local cheap shop they want 12.99 each for large dog cushions

Just an idea

**mamasheshe** · 27-01-2010, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by helenlc

Well I spoke to my Aunt about covering my foam mattress as cushions and she reckons the material could work out quite expensive.

So I am going to look in Ikea when I go in the next day or 2 and if not, then I am off to Makro to get some of the dog cushions for £12.

ikea do great cheap fabric

**dlissaman** · 27-01-2010, 02:49 PM

Dog Beds are a brilliant idea. I was in my local Dunelm shop the other day and they had very large flat rectangular 'beds'. I will go back and buy one now. Thanks for the idea. Plus It can go outside in the summer in the outdoor classroom (a wooden gazebo, that standing on a deck). I did not think of that either until i read these postings.

Thanks.