Special needs bean bags

Sensory foam filled KloudSacs

Therapeutic, safe & comforting foam filled sacs for children, teenages and adults with special needs requiring deep pressure.
KloudSac Bean Bags for Special Needs
"Our KloudSac is everything at our place; gathering place, cuddle place, playing cars place, flips place, jumping place, relaxing place, meltdown place...even sometimes sleeping place. Best investment ever for our home."
- Kloud Lounge owner -
As you choose furnishings for your child, teenager or an adult with additional needs, in your home and/or their classroom, it's important to think of their therapy needs, personal preferences, classroom support and safety. KloudSac provides a totally unique product that positively impacts on the well being of individuals with additional needs.

KloudSacs are recommended and purchased by Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Schools (including Special Development and Specialist Schools), Respite Centres, Disability Providers, Early Intervention Organisations and Mental Health Support Facilities.
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Available in durable faux fur, velvet, linen & outdoor fabrics.

Breathable, durable, tough.

Our top grade blend of shredded foam creates crazy comfort.

For extra strength and durability.

Industrial zips, manufactured without tabs to Australian standards.

KloudSac Stimulates Deep Touch Pressure To Help...
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Why are KloudSacs therapeutic?

The therapeutic high density foam filling provides deep pressure proprioceptive input, to calm the nervous system, help self-regulate emotions, curb challenging behaviours and have an organising effect for many individuals.

The KloudSac foam filled therapy stimulates deep touch pressure on the body’s joints and muscles which assists to calm individuals who experience stress and anxiety.

The reason a KloudSac works so well is because it provides constant, even pressure. Many individuals show dramatic improvement in their ability to sit still and concentrate on tasks when using their Kloud.

One child said, it feels like they are getting a big hug from the Kloud!

Toby on his KloudSac
Xavi on his KloudSac

Who will benefit from a KloudSac?

KloudSacs have assisted with, and become integral to the therapy needs of children, teenagers and adults with many different additional needs – including those with:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Sensory Processing Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Down Syndrome
  • Rett Syndrome (RTT)
  • Fragile X Syndrome
  • Angelman Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia

Choosing a size

As a rule, the larger the KloudSac size the greater deep pressure therapy received, however, you need to consider the room size and budget.

Our most popular size Kloud is the Mondo (large). This size is suitable for an adult, will allow for a child’s future growth, and can easily accommodate two people sitting comfortably together for activities including reading, watching TV or just cuddling.

Available sizes
Fabrics

Choosing a cover

It is also important to consider the KloudSac cover fabric, as this will provide tactile sensory input. Our most popular sensory fabrics are the Faux Furs and velvets. All KloudSac covers can be removed for washing, and additional covers can be purchased separately.

The foam filled therapeutic goodness of your KloudSac will not be beneficial, if you don’t like how it feels. This is why we post out free fabric samples. It is important to establish a tactile preference towards a KloudSac cover fabric, before making your purchase.

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Super easy to setup

KloudSac foam bags are compressed to approximately one quarter their final size, wrapped in plastic, and placed in a cardboard box for freight around Australia.

After the box is opened and the plastic carefully removed, the foam bag slowly starts to expand by itself. It’s no jack in the box, however, within the first 24 hours the bag will expand to approximately 80% of its full size.

For those who are a little impatient, and would like the KloudSac to fluff up a little quicker, break up the foam with your hands and let the sac start to expand. This video will help demonstrate this process a little easier.

After allowing the foam bag to expand for a day or two, simply zip your choice of cover over the foam bag, then sit back, relax and enjoy. Simple!

Are KloudSacs approved for NDIS funding?

Although we are not a registered NDIS provider, KloudSacs may be purchased with NDIS funding. Purchase of KloudSacs are dependant on how your plan has been established. If unsure, please discuss this with your Support Co-ordinator, Therapist, Plan Manager or relevant NDIS contact.

Families who are self-managing their fund, can purchase directly from us.

For those who are plan managed we can provide you with a quote / invoice to send to your plan manager.

If agency managed, please contact us, and we can refer you to a KloudSac NDIS registered provider stockist who may assist you with your KloudSac purchase.

Thousands of families have successfully used their NDIS funding to purchase their KloudSac, and we love to hear of the positive impact this has had on the individual and family unit.

To request a quote, please click on the below tab ‘View Foam Filled Sacs’. From there choose the KloudSac size and respective cover you would like, then click the ‘NDIS quote” tab. This form will be received by us, and a quote emailed back to you within 1-3 business days.  Please note that the quote price including freight, will be the same as displayed on our website.

For those ordering and paying directly through our website (not obtaining a quote), a tax invoice will automatically be attached to your order notification emails.

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Funding information for carers

  • NDIS

    Although we are not an NDIS registered provider, you may purchase a KloudSac with NDIS funding, however it is important to ensure your plan allows for the purchase.

    Depending on the categories within your plan, you may also require a therapist recommendation to ensure the therapeutic deep pressure proprioceptive benefits of the KloudSac meet the needs of the participant.

    If you are unsure if your NDIS plan allows for the purchase or whether a KloudSac is a reasonable and necessary purchase to assist the participant meet the goals within their plan, we suggest you get advise from your therapist or NDIS support person.

    One way on how a KloudSac may be funded in your NDIS plan, can be found at the following link:

    https://www.planpartners.com.au/equipment-and-assistive-technology-making-ndis-work-you

  • How to purchase

    Whether you are a support coordinator or therapist assisting in processing the participant’s resource request, a participant who is agency managed, you have a plan manager or are self-managing your plan, we can assist you by providing a quote and/or tax invoice for your KloudSac purchase.

    How to purchase a KloudSac through the NDIS will depend on how the participant’s plan is managed:

    Self-Managed – Add your products to the cart and proceed to checkout. You will receive a tax invoice attached to your order notification email to claim NDIS funds.

    You can pay using any of our payment methods and then be reimbursed from the NDIA. If you don’t want to pay at the time of placing the order, select ‘Direct Bank Transfer’ at the checkout and then pay later once you have received the funds through the NDIA portal.

    We recommend you check first before ordering to ensure your plan allows for the purchase of a KloudSac, ensuring you have approval first will avoid any disappointment in the event you are not eligible for reimbursement.

     

    Plan Managed – Add your products to the cart and proceed to checkout. Select ‘Direct Bank Transfer’ and the plan manager can pay later. You will receive a tax invoice attached to your order notification email to send to the plan manager.

    If you require a quote first, select your products then use the quote button. Once approved, let us know and we will convert the quote to a tax invoice for the plan manager to process.

    Please note: requesting a quote is only required for purchases needing approval. If you only need an invoice, please proceed to checkout using the add to cart button. Your plan manager can only claim NDIS funds with a tax invoice.

     *Quote prices are the same as displayed on the website.

    You can ask us to email the quote and/or invoice directly to the plan manager on your behalf.

     

    Agency Managed – Contact us and we can recommend a KloudSac NDIS registered provider stockist. If you are eligible for a KloudSac purchase, they can process the claim on your behalf.

  • Other resources

    Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT): www.autismspectrum.org.au

    Autism Victoria (Amaze): www.amaze.org.au

    Autism Association of Western Australia: www.autism.org.au

    Autism Association of Queensland: www.autismqld.com.au

    Autism Aspergers ACT/Marymead Autism Centre: www.marymeadautismcentre.org.au

    Autism Northern Territory: www.autismnt.org.au

    Autism Tasmania: www.autismtas.org.au

    Autism Association of South Australia: www.autismsa.org.au

    Autism NSW: www.autismnsw.com

    Autism Awareness Australia: www.autismawareness.com.au

    Australian Autism Alliance: www.australianautismalliance.org.au

Classroom resource

Considering a School Sensory Room, Well Being Room, or Classroom Resource? Incorporating a foam filled KloudSac is the perfect furniture choice. The foam filling in a KloudSac, together with our range of sensory covers, helps students to relax and regulate their emotions.

Best of all sitting in a Kloud is just good fun. You can’t help but smile when you first sink into the foam and experience its comfort. Try it, and let your students be the judge!

Special Needs FAQ

  • Can I buy additional covers?

    Yes, additional covers are available to purchase separately. This is a great idea to enable a change of cover with the seasons – faux fur in winter and outdoor fabric for summer. It is also beneficial when washing a cover so that any individual with additional needs is not without the use of their Kloud while the cover is in the wash. Click here to browse our collection of covers.

  • Can I wash the cover?

    Yes, all KloudSac covers, even the faux fur covers are washable. Our covers are made from durable, hard-wearing and stain resistant fabrics. Most of the time spot cleaning will be more than adequate to remove a dirty spot or mark on your cover. However, there will be times when you may need to give your KloudSac cover a full wash.
    It’s easy to wash your KloudSac cover in a washing machine. Using a small amount of mild liquid detergent only, set your cycle to a gentle cold wash, and only use a gentle spin dry cycle. Then simply remove your cover from the washing machine and hang it out to drip dry. We recommend covers being line dried in the shade after washing. Please do not tumble dry, as this can damage the cover.

    For a more in-depth guide to cleaning your KloudSac cover please click here.

  • How is my KloudSac delivered?

    As much as we would love to deliver your foam filled KloudSac assembled (fluffed up) as pictured on our website, unfortunately it isn’t.

    Instead, each KloudSac will be delivered to you at approximately 1/4 its assembled size. I know…. Amazing! The thousands of individual Foam pieces contained within the innersac are compressed down via a huge industrial grade vacuum, that removes as much air as possible from each and every piece of foam. This compressed foam filling then allows us to easily ship the KloudSac to you.

    In the majority of cases, your KloudSac will be delivered to you as one package. This will include the cardboard box containing the innersac with foam inside it, and the cover of your choice contained in a white satchel bag that is taped to the box. In cases where multiple KloudSacs are ordered, all covers will be sent together in a separate box.

  • It's Arrived! How do I set it up?

    The setup process is really easy and one of those times where a quick video explains it so much better than we ever could…

    Watch Video

  • Is a foam filled KloudSac tough enough to handle my child's rough play?

    Although we don’t recommend a KloudSac for jumping on, the double stitching, heavy duty zips and shock absorbency nature of foam will tolerate a fair amount of ‘roughness’. We have been around since 2009, and considering we also supply KloudSac’s to schools, they have well and truly been tried and tested during this time

    Individuals who crave and seek out deep pressure will jump and bounce off anything to receive the input they require, however, from our experience, they will also appreciate the constant pressure and proprioceptive feedback they receive from sitting and laying on their Kloud.

  • What if my child does not sink into the foam enough?

    If you purchase a KloudSac for your child, you may find they don’t sink into it enough to provide maximum proprioceptive therapeutic benefit.

    To ensure the child sinks into the foam, we recommend an adult sitting in it first to create a mould.

    If you feel they are still not sinking in enough, foam can be removed to adjust to their weight and personal comfort preference. We recommend this for children using our larger KloudSac’s, as the innersac’s are prefilled to accommodate the weight of an adult also.

    It can be a little messy, so we recommend never allowing a child to come in contact with the foam, as it is dangerous if inhaled. This excess foam can be placed in a vacuum sealed bag purchased from a large retailer such as Target or Big W, then used to top up your Kloud at a later stage as the child increases in weight and size.

  • We need to consider incontinence – how do we protect the foam inside the KloudSac?

    It is important to protect the foam inside your Kloud from any fluids. For this reason, you can purchase a KloudSac Protector.  This is a water resistant cover, which can be easily zipped on and off for washing. This is a separate cover that zips over the inner sac containing the foam. Your outer fabric cover then zips over the protective cover. Our KloudSac Protectors are a protective cover that creates a water resistant (not waterproof) barrier between the foam filled sac and external fabric cover.

    The Protectors are great at providing protection against small spills, but we cannot guarantee total protection as the stitching and air vent that allow the air to escape are not waterproof.  You therefore have the peace of mind knowing your foam is protected, whilst still enjoy the feeling and comfort of your favourite KloudSac fabric.

    The KloudSac Protector is presented as a ‘KloudSac Extra’ option to purchase, on each KloudSac product page.  When you are ordering your KloudSac online, simply click on the box and it will be added to your order.  You can also purchase just a KloudSac Protector from the ‘Covers’ section of the website.

  • Do KloudSac's come with a warranty?

    Absolutely! We are so confident of our KloudSac quality, that we give a 3 year warranty on our covers against faults in the seams and zippers, and a 10 year warranty that our foam will never go completely flat.

    Established in 2009, we appreciate you placing your trust in our product, so we back your investment with this great warranty.

    For a more in depth guide to this warranty, please visit our warranty page.

  • Is there a smell from the foam filling of a KloudSac?

    You may notice a smell from the foam filling when you first open your KloudSac. This is normal. It is not unlike the ‘new car or new carpet’ smell you get from any newly manufactured materials. This will dissipate once the plastic wrapping is removed and you begin the fluffing process. It generally takes about 3-4 days depending on how often you ‘fluff and flip’ your Kloud to aerate it. Putting on the cover and using the Kloud during this time will also help.

  • Do KloudSac's comply with Australia Standards?

    Yes. Providing you with a safe product is of extreme importance to us.

    Every KloudSac is fitted with a child safety locking zipper.  This means the zip can’t be opened without the use of a paperclip or similar instrument. This replaces the zipper tab which can no longer be supplied as part of zipper itself. As part of this regulation, we can’t supply you with a paperclip, so please make sure that you have one to help open and close your cover/s.

    Use a paperclip to open and close the zipper, making sure you insert the paperclip under the safe-lock tab and pull upwards.  Remember to remove the paperclip after closing the zipper.

    Regulation tags and warning labels that conform to Australian requirements are also part of every KloudSac manufactured.

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