Ways to Play: NooK Cloud Cushions

12 ways to play with your NooK Cloud Cushions


Our Cloud Cushions – the Lily Pad and Willow Cushion – are two of our most popular products. They’re comfy and cosy thanks to the Australian crumbed foam filling, and versatile thanks to their quality Australian-made construction and materials. They might be called Cloud Cushions but the Lily Pad and Willow Cushion are so much more than that. They’re also super FUN!

Want to know how you can level up the fun with your Cloud Cushions? We share 12 ways to play.

1. Surfing

Who needs a beach when you’ve got a NooK Cloud Cushion? The Lily Pad and Willow Cushion are the perfect surface for an indoor surfing adventure, helping to improve balance, coordination and gross motor skills.

Unlike regular bean bag filling, we used Australian crumbed foam. This gives the right level of wobble, with a soft surface underneath in the case of a wipeout.

The bonus? There’s no sand and you can surf on a cloud all year round!

2. Obstacle course

We love obstacle courses at NooK! Our NooK Play Sofa is the perfect base to build from, adding Extensions to make your obstacle courses totally epic. Use the Cloud Cushions as a soft landing spot or a stepping stone to leap over.

Obstacle courses are a great way to build gross motor skills while having a lot of fun. It’s also the best way to burn energy so the kids crash into bed at night!

3. Landing pad

Calling all daredevils! Cloud Cushions make the BEST landing pads for jumping, leaping and tumbling.

Whether they’re launching themselves from a stack of NooK cushions, diving off the couch or another creative way, a Lily Pad makes for a gentle landing. Just like a bean bag, only softer!

Safe risky play is so beneficial for kids and the Cloud Cushions are the perfect risky play companion.

4. Family play

There are some times when the kids want you to play but all you want to do is curl up for a nap. With the Cloud Cushions, you can have both! The generous size and soft texture make them ideal for those moments when you’re ready to unwind but the little ones are full of energy and eager for interaction.

Lay down on the comfort and support of a Lily Pad or Willow Cushion while the fun continues around you. We’ll call it the cushion game!

5. Taking a nap

Play is tiring stuff. When it’s all too much, a Cloud Cushion is the ideal spot to crash for a nap. 

It might not be a way to play but it’s certainly a way to use that we’re big fans of here!

6. Climbing

For the youngest members of the family still learning to crawl and climb, a cloud bean bag like our Cloud Cushions provides a different type of surface to practise these skills.

Whether it’s with a Lily Pad or a Willow Cushion, they can work on pulling themselves up, sitting on the less-than-stable surface and navigating over the lumps of the foam. It works balance, coordination and strength while also catering to their innate curiosity and desire to explore.

7. Cosy retreat

Sometimes, a little hideaway is all kids need to unwind, and the Lily Pad or Willow Cushion is the perfect addition to a cosy retreat.

Tuck the Lily Pad into a corner of a NooK fort, teepee or cubby, and you’ve got a snug little spot for reading, resting or imaginative play.

8. Storytime

The idea for the Willow Cushion cloud pillow came from our sore backs while reading to the kids in bed each night. You can sit back and relax during storytime so you’re fully in the moment and not worried about those little back niggles.

9. Morning snuggles

This also isn’t technically a way to play but we couldn’t leave out our favourite way to use the Willow Cushion – morning snuggles!

Whether it’s a lazy Sunday morning in bed or a quick cuddle before everyone gets up to start the school routine, the Willow Cushion adds an extra layer of comfort.

10. Floor time

The Willow Cushion is as versatile as it is comfortable, making it the perfect companion for floor time anywhere in the house. Lightweight and easy to move, the kids can easily carry it from the bedroom to the living room to the playroom.

Whether it’s for reading, relaxing or simply lying back and enjoying some quiet time, the Willow Cushion is the go to!

11. Sideways seat

Did you know that the Lily Pad works BOTH ways? Flip it over onto its side seam to make the comfiest seat in the house! Perfect for lazy days reading or the cosiest spot to watch TV!

12. Pet bed

Who says the NooK Cloud Cushions are just for the kids? Our fur babies are a part of the family too, and they deserve a cosy spot to call their own.

Even if you don’t buy the Lily Pad as a pet bed, we can almost guarantee that the fur babies will try to claim it for the naps!

Lily Pad vs Lily Pad Junior

The Lily Pad is available in two sizes – the standard Lily Pad and the Lily Pad Junior. Both offer the same cosy comfort and versatility, just in different sizes.

The Lily Pad has a diameter of 110cm and is 40cm high compared to the Lily Pad Junior with an 80cm diameter and height of 30cm. They’re both filled with the same Australian crumbed foam filling and feature the same quality construction and materials including Warwick Fabrics and YKK zips.

The full-sized Lily Pad offers ample space for older children and adults, making it ideal for family play, lounging and use as a supportive landing or resting spot. The Lily Pad Junior, on the other hand, is sized down to be just right for little ones. It’s the perfect option for toddlers and younger kids who want their own special spot to sit, play or climb.

Storing your Cloud Cushions

The Lily Pad is sure to be the most coveted seat in the house, so you may find it doesn’t stay “stored” for long! Its lightweight design makes it easy to move from room to room, transforming any space into a cosy retreat in seconds. Simply lean it against a wall or tuck it in a corner when not in use – though chances are, someone will claim it before it gets that far.

The Willow Cushion is perfectly sized to fit across a single bed, adding a plush layer of comfort that’s great for lounging or reading. For a king-sized bed, place two Willow Cushions side by side. You can also keep them on your NooK for a little added cushioned comfort.

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