Stuffing for Bean Bags

By susan (Guest Post)

If you use rice or beans, put them into a plastic bag first. It would have to be the cheap sandwich bag without the ziplock feature. Close it with a tight yarn wrap, not a rubberband (they deteriorate). Or seal it with a proper adhesive.

By Sam (Guest Post)

Wouldn't aquarium gravel be sharp?

By

the_mouse_2b

Try using long grain rice to fill bean bags. Rice gives it enough weight to through but not too much weight that even a young child can use it. Also if the seam does happen to break open and the child playing with them still had the habit of putting things in their mouth the risk of chocking on the rice is very slim. It is an inexpencive substitute to beans. Rice can be washed in the washing machine just remember to wash in cold water and let air dry.

By

kaji1

Try using aquarium gravel. It's clean and won't be affected by water.

I use sand to stuff mine with. Make sure your stitches are as small as possible.
- Mary