Is The Nugget Couch Worth The Hype?
Nov 15, 2019, Updated Mar 06, 2023
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One of my very favorite kids’ toys, our Nugget couch, just happens to be something I resisted for far too long- which makes for an interesting Nugget Comfort Review. I swore we weren’t going to get a kids’ couch- but now it has been 4 years of loving the Nugget!
What The Heck Is A Nugget Couch?
Below are my thoughts and 4 Nugget alternatives if you’re stuck on the waitlist.
The Nugget was originally a play couch designed to be made as a small untraditional sofa for college kids. Younger kids quickly took a liking to it, and the company realized they had a different audience than expected- this was more of a toddler couch than a dorm room sofa. The company switched tactics and turned it into a kids’ play couch!
The Nugget couch is made up of four pieces. It has two supportive pillows shaped like large triangles, one thinner soft seat cushion, and a thicker sturdy base. The two larger pieces fold together and have large handles. It is somewhat lightweight – my kids can drag it around, and the fact that it folds up makes it easy to set aside.
For so long I doubted the hype and the possibilities. How could this funny kids’ couch possibly live up to all the talk? I didn’t know if the kids would really play with the Nugget that much after the novelty wore off. After all, it was a couch!
But before I get to my own personal opinion…
Nugget Comfort Facts You Need To Know
(If you have a Montessori baby you might be interested in my own personal experience with our rainbow Pikler Triangle– it is my other Montessori toy I swear by)
The Cost of The Nugget
The Nugget will cost you $229 and ships free within the 48 US states. Certainly not a cheap kids’ couch, and sadly they do not run big sales. However, considering this is around the cost of a lot of gaming systems many of us end up buying our kids, this is a much better use of your money (in my opinion!).
We haven’t needed to even wash our cover yet, but if it were to get destroyed or you want a change the color out, they do sell the cover separately. A new Nugget cover will cost you $99. That made me feel okay about buying pink! If I want to go neutral I can shell out $99 in 5 years or so. I feel confident my kids will love our Nugget just as much at that time.
Per their website, they do take money off multiple orders in a cart – you save $25 on a 2-pack, $50 on a 3-pack, etc.
Scroll down to Nugget Alternatives down below!
Nugget Couch Colors- Piglet and More
We picked out Piglet; a light soft pink they no longer sell. If you’re wondering how my boys feel about the pink- because we do get that question – they have never brought it up. (In general, we don’t encourage pink being a girls’ color only, so that helps.)
Many of the brand new colors quickly go out of stock when released. Get on the waitlist, and pay attention to announcements.
Their communication with customers is great about expectations and future plans for releasing colors!
If you like mine, take a peek at Sweatpea. This is the closest color to Piglet- but with more blush tones.
4 Nugget Couch Alternatives
With all of these toddler couches not shipping right away, there must be something similar out there right? Some kind of Nugget couch alternative, right?? What is a mom to do?
Well, I can’t vouch for any of these Nugget couch alternatives from experience, but I did take a peek at the reviews and they all seem pretty great option for a toddler couch.
- Pottery Barn Kids has what they call a Foamnasium Blocksy Kids Couch. Shop it here.
- This guy is the best look alike on Amazon (vinyl cushions? Interesting!)
- This kids’ modular loveseat also on Amazon looks very cool and has reviews that back it up. I like all the neat configurations and colors! The reviews have images of kids building themselves fun little forts!
- Depending on what exactly you are looking for, this folding sofa and play mat look fun! This is a great nugget couch alternative. It’s also washable, and bonus- it has different sizes! I love that! It doesn’t look like the Nugget couch, but I can see how kids could really get into this. It’s self described as a “launch pad for indoor mischief.”
When you’re a mom stuck at home with kids going nuts right now (hi, me), you just sadly may not have time to sit around and wait. No shame in grabbing that kids couch from Amazon!
Nugget Comfort Delivery
The big orange box arrives within 10 days or so. Be aware these details could change if it is back-ordered. If this is a surprise, be aware it is not supposed to be stored too long in the box. The foam is compressed too tightly to be stored in a box for long periods of time! Ours was a Christmas present, so we stashed it outside of the box in my parents’ attic.
This Kids’ Couch Care
The material of this kids’ couch is a durable microsuede. The seams and zippers are heavy duty, the fabric on ours is in great condition. No pilling. Like I said, we haven’t needed to wash ours even though it’s been a year. You are encouraged to wash it in the washing machine on cold, and hang it to dry. Of course, you wouldn’t want the cover to shrink in the dryer!
How I Came To Love Our Nugget Couch
We have a history, this Nugget couch and I, as it originally was made right here in my town. Long before my blogging days, the people behind the Nugget were looking for website/marketing photos. They needed a few kids and a home with natural lighting, two things I happen to have a lot of. We spent a fun morning getting to know the Nugget, all the configurations and the fun colors.
My kids immediately thought I should buy them one. My answer was a quick “nope”- we have enough stuff!
Over the course of a full year (I resisted!) I saw first hand how this toddler couch could be the best thing to ever happen to my kids’ playroom!
A lot of our friends are Nugget owners. One evening our family was visiting our friends’ home for dinner. They have two toddlers, who of course need two toddler couches – so they own two Nuggets. How excessive, right?
Well, all our kids of various ages were deep into fort building and pretending all evening with these two Nuggets. They literally played on and around them all night. We were clearly missing out!
Despite all the various ages and interests, our kids were finding different ways to play with this toy. On the ride home my husband looked over and smugly said “Admit it- you’re thinking we should get the kids a Nugget for Christmas.” At that point, I happily got on board.
My Review After Owning Our Nugget Couch For A Year+
Come see our playroom refresh, complete with hanging chairs!
For this review, I wanted to photograph typical play. I told the kids to just come play with the Nugget and do their thing, as I would be standing in the corner taking some quick pictures.
Obviously, a kids couch is not usually a “sit still” toy. Especially if you have little ones – because it is essentially a perfect toddler couch. Lots of sliding, jumping off, climbing, houses, tunnels, and their favorite – forts of course.
They drag our babysitter up here and involve her, making her get out all the blankets and drape them over it. (She loves the Nugget now too, which is hilarious.) This photo of our Nugget covered up with blankets actually made it into the local Durham Magazine:
Although it is mostly used for action and imaginative playing, the kids do some lounging on the Nugget as well. We just didn’t get any images of them relaxing (HA).
My neighbor, who has a special needs child, told me that the Nugget offers her son a better option than a bed. Rather than sleeping on a traditional bed that poses problems for some kids, the Nugget provides a soft spot low to the ground for safe sleeping. (Not actual medical advice, of course!)
Get The Look:
Our blue plaid wallpaper (it’s peel and stick!)
My Hesitations Put To Rest
I mentioned that my one fear before we bought the Nugget was that the novelty would wear off after a few weeks. But here we are over a year later, and it’s still played with weekly. The Nugget appeals to all their friends of all genders and interests. <em>I think it comes down to the simple fact that it is an oversized object in the simplest form that creates endless opportunities for imaginative and active play.
Just 4 pieces of foam. No batteries, no light up parts or beeping or movement. A Nugget couch.
Because kids don’t get tired of using their imagination when they can create anything they want (until they grow up, that is!).
My other fear was that my kids would destroy it. My kids play rough and there are 4 of them! (They ruined a certain popular and very loved company’s “Everywhere Chair” in a matter of weeks.) But the Nugget couch has retained its’ shape. The foam inside is solid.
Get The Look:
My Other Favorite Montessori Toy:
Although Nugget is a Montessori toy, we’re more “Montessori Light” kind of people. I love the ideas and adhere to them when possible. If you love the Nugget, the Pikler Triangle is another imaginative Montessori toy! It has been a “must have” since our babes were little – as in 6 months old!
Sometime around 6 months Camille was pulling up and standing on the bottom rung of the Pikler, and after her 1st birthday, she climbed over the top. I will never forget the way her face lit up- beaming in confidence. Take a peek at my Pikler Triangle Review – you will love this imaginative toy!
Or take our playroom tour here, or my recent room makeover in my 6 year old’s bedroom.
I hope my review was able to answer some of your Nugget couch questions. If you are looking for toys that will help develop their imagination, Nugget Comfort should have a top spot on your list. You can always learn more with me and shop my home to see all the items in my home.
Yay!! I would love a nugget for the kids! {But also maybe for me ?} Love seeing your beauties having so much fun in this incredible space!!
I have three kiddos who would love to win a Nugget for Christmas!! Thank you for the opportunity ?
Chrissy I’m sold! I think my kids (7, 5, 2) would spend countless hours playing with this. Such a great giveaway!
Ahhhh my kids would love this!! So much fun. Great Christmas present idea!
This is really great!
The popularity of The Nugget seems to have shot through the roof lately (they only have one print currently available – ahhh) and I am dying to give one to my two little boys for Christmas. They will be 1 & 3 in December and I can just imagine how much they would love playing with one (especially this winter when we have more inside time). Crossing my fingers & toes that I can win one!!!
What a special Christmas gift!!! One of the many reasons why I love Nugget Comfort is because of how kind they! That pink is gorgeous? I’ve been stalking the website but all the colors except one are sold out!! Ahhh, My kids and husband need the nugget ?
These pictures are so cute! This would be such a perfect Christmas gift for my two littles! Looks so fun and would be perfect for their play room! We only have one recliner in there and they fight over who sits in it Haha! Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Would LOVE a nugget for my two sweet boys!
Trying to get my hands on one of these so my kids stop pulling the couches apart making forts! ? I’ve heard the obsession with the Nugget runs deep and we want to be a part of it! ?
I’d never heard of a Nugget before (except the ones made of chicken!), and I know my 5 kids would totally have so much fun with this!! And even better that they’re in our hometown! Christmas, here we come!
My three boys would love this!
This is everything I wanted as a kid!! Love it – and it looks especially great in your playroom!❤️
Love love love!! I have been stalking their page for a restock!
My girls would absolutely adore this for the playroom in their new house! It would be the perfect addition! We will be moving in just shy of Christmas and we are all so so excited. We love building forts together and would love to incorporate the Nugget into our daily adventures around the house!
This is an amazing giveaway! I have 3 girls 4 and under and I just think they will love letting their imagination run free playing with the Nugget! ❤️
Hi! I did come forthe giveaway but I loved your review! It made me even more excited reading and seeing all of the possibilities! And even more so now I realize my two very active grandsons need a Nugget! With a small house and indoor playtime quickly approaching this is exactly what they need! Not to mention the lounging for reading books! It’s sonice to see something out there to help with physical activity and creative play! This would be this grandmas dream to show up with this nugget for my 2 little nuggets 😉 Christmas! And my daughter in law would love that it matches her decor! What a bonus!
Ohh please please please ? my monkey would love it!
Hey Chrissy! Eeekkk we are so excited for the Nugget giveaway!! What an exciting gift to have on Christmas morning. These remind me of some huge cushions we would play with at my grandmas house when I was little and all the endless fun Andrew and I would have with them ☺️ I know my boys would LOVE the Nugget Comfort And all the different ways they could play with it. ❤️
I adore the Nuggets! Would love to finally have one ♥️
Yes! Getting a Nugget is definitely on our list ?
We would love for our sweet Rowan girl to win a Nugget! We have yet to own one and Harbor would be the perfect fit for our home!
We are about to move into a tiny home on wheels and love that it could second as a couch too! Thanks for offering up this amazing giveaway!
Seriously LOVE how thorough this review was! I swear, I’ve been seeing these Nuggets everywhere on instagram, but have yet to hear a full review like this. So THANK YOU! I’m fully convinced that my family needs ones! I’m a SAHM with 18 month old twin girls who LOVE to jump and climb and crawl and make forts.. and on the rare occurrence, like to sit back and relax while watching an episode of The Office with mom! ???
Hey Chrissy! If I wasn’t convinced to get the nugget I am now! I recently learned about the montessori lifestyle and we try to get creative and imaginative toys our baby boy. I love watching him learn as he plays and this is exactly what we could use during play time. We are very hopefully of winning! Thank you for the opportunity. Btw you have a lovely blog.
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My kiddos would LOVE a nugget! They are constantly building blanket forts with their daddy using shoe strings, clothes pins, anything they can find! I would absolutely love to see their imaginations run wild. You’re amazing for doing this!! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow YES please! My littler climbers would love a nugget!
We just moved to a new house and would love a nugget for our new playroom!!! My 4 year old would absolutely go nuts over it! We also just had a baby boy a few weeks ago that I know would grow to love as well! He’s our sweet miracle baby that doctors told us we would nevertheless have! ❤️?????
I would also love to see my little ones climb and tumble on the nugget! Harbor was one of my choices but it sold out so quickly!
This is on my wishlist to get my kids for christmas this year, so winning one wouldn’t be awesome!! I have two boys who LOVE to take my sofa apart daily and I just know they would be obsessed with a nugget!!
I’ve had my eye on a Nugget for some time! My 2 year old daughter loves climbing and building and I can already see her building all the forts!
Gorgeous play room! The nugget is on our wishlist and this is a 1 in several thousand chance but I’m willing to try anything to try to get one by Christmas ha!
Just seeing these for the first time! So amazing and what fun my 3 kids would have with these nuggets! I love the idea of them.
Our family would love to have a nugget comfort! So fun and versatile!
I have 3 little girls and I know they would have so much fun on a nugget! I also think they look so pretty and would look nice in our minimal home ?
Would love to win for my little one!
My kids would go nuts for this!
I would love to win, my babe turns 1 in February!!
I would love this!!! My son will turn one December 15 so this would be a birthday/ Christmas special gift!!!
I love the piglet color!!! My husband even said we could get it if it come out for the most wanted lol we don’t care that we only have a boy- pink isn’t only for girls!
But if we got this we wouldn’t have to buy one which would be a huge blessing!!!
Would love to win this! Have had my eye on one for a long time but unfortunately we haven’t been able to work it into our budget. Would make for the best Christmas gift for the whole family this year!
So excited to get one fore my daughter for Christmas! ?❄️
My 3 year old fell in love with Nuggets at her speech/occupational therapy office. She’s recovering from a brain injury and they are the perfect place to rest her head! We are so hoping to get a nugget for our home, she would be so excited! We also have 4 babes under 5 so I know it would get a lot of love at our house ❤️
Would love The opportunity to own a nugget!
I just recently found out about the nugget and am in love with it! My daughter turns one a week before Christmas and this would be the perfect gift for her and her older sister!
This seems so awesome! I love how there are so many different things you can do with it! I would love to get one for my son!
I love how the nugget allows kids to focus on imagination! It would be perfect for my 1.5 year old who loves climbing and jumping. I had my heart set on this color before it sold out! ??
My littles are so rambunctious, always jumping on my couch. So let’s face it, this is the perfect solution! Their own couch to jump on. My littlest has a first birthday right after Christmas as well and this is all they’ve been asking for since I showed them pictures. Thank you so much for doing this giveaway, you’re amazing and definitely going to make one family so happy!
I would love a Nugget Comfort for my crazy 15 month old daughter that loves to climb and jump on our couch. She would have a blast for years to come with this! Thanks for the great review and the chance to win!
I am really excited about the idea of winning one of these nuggets for my sweet girls!
There Are so many comments already!! You’ll probably never see mine, but I just Wanted to say first of all, I’m so jealous that you have piglet, it’s so stunning! And second, this is such an incredible nugget review, I wish Everyone shopping for one could read this cause no one would question why it’s such an amazing investment!! We haven’t been able to grab one yet, but are hopeful we will be purchasing our 1st for our sons 1st!
Wow this play room is auuhhhhmaazing! I actually enjoyed reading about your review of the nugget it helped me understand why everyone is raving about this nugget even though it’s expensive!! It seems totally worth it!!!!! My dream is to have a full nugget room so all our cousins can play and not fight over toys! We are already at 10 cousins, ranging from 8 months to 6 years old, on get togethers and there is probably going to be 30 plus cousins, before it’s all said and done! It’s pretty crazy when we all get together! But worth the family time! ❤️????? Side note: the parents (my brothers and sister in laws) are always saying we are going to play a board game but never get around to it because our kids are fighting over this or that toy ?? so maybe one day we will have a bring your own nugget day ? and that will keep everyone entertained ? ??
I love these nuggets!! Thank you for such an awesome giveaway.
S.O.S!!! AKA save our sofa! We have two boys under the age of 5 who are destroying my only 2 year old sofa with their love of fort building and climbing/jumping/wrestling. It’s so bad that my cushions are starting to look deformed!!! I’ve been eyeing up a Nugget for awhile now in hopes (if we got one) that my sofa would get some relief! We would love to add a Nugget to our household, and my sofa might personally thank you afterwards if we won! ?
Would love to win this!
Love the versatility of the nugget! We are planning to give the kids their first one this holiday season but I have a feeling we will end up needing a second one!
I would love to win one for my two children. I have a wild 2 year old who loves to be active and a 6 month who already wants to be really active like his sister
Nugget, oh Nugget- how I adore you, sweet Nugget! I have been drooling over the Nugget for 11 months now. We moved this year to a small house and I have been researching to see if this is something I would enjoy in my living room as a loveseat. Turns out, I think it’s perfect! So I showed my kids and they have been saving for 5 months to buy themselves one! Winning this would mean we’d finally have not only a couch in our living room, but also a place to play and make memories that’ll last forever! I’m excited and really hope we win! 🙂
Om my gosh! Our family would be so excited to win this! I have been holding out for awhile as well and I think it’s time I cave! My daughter would love this!
I have been searching for the perfect toddler couch for our play room. My kids spend a ton of time in there and I needed something that is versatile and safe (no sharp edges) and also something that will stand up to a lot of what us southerners call wollering. This would be PERFECT. I can see if under the tree on Christmas morning already ??
All I want for christmas is a Nugget! My kids play with my couch cushions daily and it drives me crazy, not to mention destroy so the couch ?
Hi Chrissy, I’ve been wanting nugget set up for our honey girl for a while now! It just hasn’t been in the budget! I know my daughter Brooklyn would just absolutely love it! She love building little forts and any where she finds a spot she like to lay down. We would be so blessed to receive this gift! Thank you for the opportunity!
Thank you again sincerely.
This would be a dream come true! My 4 year old boy loves to play with his current foam paw patrol bed, just like your kids play with the nugget. When I found the facebook group and discovered nuggets, I knew I had to have one for Christmas. And they are sold out. We ste impatiently waiting for a chance to buy one! Thank you for this giveaway. Love Nugget company already. Love your play room!
Would love to win this amazing Giveaway! We love the Nugget life!!!????
I would love to surprise my 2 1/2 year old grandson with this for Christmas! Thanks for sharing your awesome review! Showed me how fun and versatile the nugget is!
I have been wanting a nugget for a year now! I think our whole family would love it and use it daily. I really appreciate your honest review and I hope to own one soon = )
This is awesome!! I Just discovered nuggets! And now I’m obsessed I need a nugget in my life! at least one for my little angel! But whoever wins I know will be well deserving of it thank you for this giveaway. God bless you!