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Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump

4.1 out of 5 stars 6,494 ratings
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Color: Blue
Brand Gaiam Kids
Color Blue
Item Weight 2.07 Pounds
Material PVC plastic
Product Dimensions 10.6"L x 9.6"W x 4.4"H

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  • PERFECT SEAT FOR ACTIVE KIDS: Stay N Play Balance Ball provides a flexible seat for high energy and active kids and includes 5 soft stabilizing legs assuring the ball stays in place when not in use
  • PROMOTES HEALTHY POSTURE AND MIND: Encourages kids to learn, adopt and practice a healthy posture while building core strength from active sitting and play in the classroom and at home while studying or reading and during movie time or watching TV
  • IMPROVES FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION: Ball movements increase blood flow to the brain, helping to improve concentration and increase focus, reduce restlessness, and prevent boredom and distractions in class by keeping the body active and the mind engaged
  • GET THE WIGGLES OUT: Alternative seating option for kids in Elementary grade school classrooms providing an outlet for excess energy and to reduce fidgeting as well as at home as a fun and active way to get the "wiggles out"
  • INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS: It may be necessary to re-inflate the ball after initial inflation to allow the ball’s material to stretch to its final size. Inflate ball with air, let stand for 24 hours, deflate 50% then fill again to 45 centimeter height.
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Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball Children's Exercise Ball Flexible Seating Classroom
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball Children's Exercise Ball Flexible Seating Classroom
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball Children's Exercise Ball Flexible Seating Classroom
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball Children's Exercise Ball Flexible Seating Classroom
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Our best-selling Kids size (45cm) balance ball for children ages 5-8 is now available in a Junior size (52cm) for ages 8-12 or anyone who may need a little extra height. Also, features five built-in soft stabilizing legs so it stays in place and won't roll away when not in use. This stability ball chair is the perfect alternative classroom seating solution that encourages kids to learn and practice healthy posture while teaching concentration, balance and calm - even in the face of too much silliness. The constant ball movements keep the body active and the mind engaged simultaneously and work to increase blood flow to the brain, leading to better focus and concentration all the while helping to shake out the wiggles and work out those funny bones and reduce distractions and boredom in class. Gaiam is a leading lifestyle brand with a mission to make yoga, fitness, and well-being accessible to all. Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing, for themselves, their families and the Earth. The Gaiam wellness, yoga, meditation, and recovery lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth's resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality and price of conventional products.

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Item Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎10.5 x 9.5 x 4.5 inches
Package Weight ‎1.04 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎10.6 x 9.6 x 4.4 inches
Item Weight ‎2.07 Pounds
Brand Name ‎Gaiam Kids
Warranty Description ‎Manufacturer
Model Name ‎05-62122
Color ‎Blue
Material ‎PVC plastic
Suggested Users ‎unisex-teen
Manufacturer ‎Fit For Life
Part Number ‎05-62122
Style ‎Ball
Included Components ‎Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball
Size ‎45cm
Sport Type ‎Yoga

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ASIN B01C45GM32
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4.1 out of 5 stars 6,494 ratings

4.1 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #35,138 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
#9 in Exercise Ball Chairs
Date First Available March 15, 2016

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Customers find the balance ball excellent for kids, particularly in classrooms, and appreciate its quality as a yoga ball. The size receives mixed feedback - while some find it suitable for kindergarten students, others note it's not tall enough for middle school desks. The durability and functionality show mixed results, with some finding it sturdy while others report it's not the most stable and doesn't work well as a chair. The air retention and value for money aspects also receive mixed reviews, with some saying it inflates very easily while others report it doesn't inflate well, and while some consider it worth the price, others find it not worth the hassle. Several customers report issues with the ball popping after a few days of use.

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138 customers mention "Kids love"138 positive0 negative

Customers find the balance board excellent for kids, particularly noting that students love using it in the classroom, with one customer mentioning it works well for their energetic 8-year-old.

"My child loves this yoga ball! I just bought for around the house. Absolutely a great buy! Gets their energy out in a better way!" Read more

"...He loves sitting on it and bouncy on it while playing games and watching tv or just sitting on it. But sadly it ripped recently...." Read more

"...and would recommend to other parents and of course, it can be used for exercise, etc." Read more

"I got two for my kids age 8 and 2. It's perfect for the 8 year old, doing "COVID" school at home has led to interesting challenges...." Read more

44 customers mention "Ball quality"39 positive5 negative

Customers find the balance ball to be of good quality, describing it as a wonderful yoga ball and bouncy ball.

"...I’m searching for a replacement plug because this is a great ball and I don’t want to try to find something else." Read more

"...While only 10” tall when she sits on it, the ball is actually perfect because the desk we bought was a bit on the small side...." Read more

"...We followed the instructions to the T and one ball is great, but one is too small. No matter what we do we can't get it to grow to the right size...." Read more

"This ball is really amazing and the quality also. I ordered it because my 5 years old girl was uncomfortable in her virtual class chair...." Read more

260 customers mention "Durability"112 positive148 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the balance board's durability, with some finding it sturdy and able to withstand daily use, while others report that the legs are flimsy and don't provide much stability.

"...But sadly it ripped recently. Overall its a great product. I will be looking to purchase a new one soon." Read more

"...this product 5 stars, because I am quite convinced this thing is indestructible. It has become the favorite gaming seat for my younger two sons...." Read more

"...without bouncing or rolling around to a point where it’s not the safest to sit on in front of a desk-if he sits on the middle of it it will roll..." Read more

"...months now and it has not lost any air and has kept it's shape, very durable. I love that this is helping my sons needs...." Read more

111 customers mention "Value for money"61 positive50 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the balance board's value for money, with some finding it a fantastic product while others say it's not worth the hassle.

"...But sadly it ripped recently. Overall its a great product. I will be looking to purchase a new one soon." Read more

"...They are more expensive, but in the long run for my classroom, I think the longevity would make them more cost-effective." Read more

"...it’s a quality product and decently priced." Read more

"...They're pretty much useless for anything except turning the ball upside down & using them for handles as they bounce around the house...." Read more

105 customers mention "Air retention"56 positive49 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the balance board's air retention: while some find it inflates easily and stays inflated, others report that it doesn't inflate well and deflates even when not in use.

"...And it is absolutely unchanged! It never lost air, never popped or leaked. They love this thing!..." Read more

"...They hold weight pretty well, but I do have to re-inflate them every few weeks...." Read more

"...I have had it for a couple months now and it has not lost any air and has kept it's shape, very durable. I love that this is helping my sons needs...." Read more

"...This item did not inflate fully the first night so I had to add more air the 2nd night and has held up so far...." Read more

56 customers mention "Functionality"37 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the balance board's functionality: while some say it's working out, others report that the legs don't work at all and it doesn't function as a chair.

"...It's lasted through heavy, rough use until this month. That's impressive. They loved it...." Read more

"...It does not work as a chair at my 7 YO's desk, which is normal size...." Read more

"...originally bought this for virtual schooling and I’m pleased that it’s working out. Pumping it up was easy...." Read more

"This ball works perfectly for my 8 year old...." Read more

229 customers mention "Size"50 positive179 negative

Customers report that the balance ball is small and not tall enough for their needs, particularly noting it's not suitable for middle school desks.

"...But it’s just too small for his desk. And yet I give this product 5 stars, because I am quite convinced this thing is indestructible...." Read more

"...It is smaller then expected since I ordered the same size as a balance ball previously purchased...." Read more

"...what the boxes said, but when we inflated them there was a noticeable size difference...." Read more

"...He loves it and I feel like it is the perfect size for him even though he is a large 4 year old...." Read more

67 customers mention "Pop time"11 positive56 negative

Customers report significant durability issues with the balance ball, noting that it pops after a few days or within three months of use.

"...under desks, but I think this size is too small for my kiddos and will burst...." Read more

"It is quite small. The handpump broke at the base of the inner shaft. The motion you have to do while pumping broke it...." Read more

"...The one thing I don’t get is the prong udders...." Read more

"...Super easy to set up. My students love them! One started to deflate but was easy to pump back up...." Read more

Size Varies… A Lot
2 out of 5 stars
Size Varies… A Lot
Product can vary in size. Purchased 4 for my classroom and the difference in sizes is laughable. I bought all XL and definitely 2 of them are closer to the smaller size they offer. I will have to give the two smaller ones away as I cannot see 4th graders comfortably fitting on them. So, if you are only purchasing one- it might be perfect and unnoticeable to you. For those of us in the market for more than one, don’t expect a matching set…. Can’t say much for other quality aspects yet.
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  • J. Holzhauer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly durable
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
    Size: 45cmColor: GreyVerified Purchase
    I bought this ball for my son before we had to start remote schooling this past year. He has terrible posture and I had hoped this would help that as well as accommodate his tendency to wiggle. But it’s just too small for his desk.

    And yet I give this product 5 stars, because I am quite convinced this thing is indestructible. It has become the favorite gaming seat for my younger two sons. They sit on it. Bounce on it. Ride it like one of those bouncy balls with handles we used to have as kids.

    And it is absolutely unchanged! It never lost air, never popped or leaked. They love this thing! My younger two are ages 9 and 5, and they are the total opposite of gentle.

    So it is not being used the way I intended, but it is a fantastic product and I would recommend it to anyone.
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  • Mitzi Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025
    Size: 45cmColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    My child loves this yoga ball! I just bought for around the house. Absolutely a great buy! Gets their energy out in a better way!
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  • Khaikam A.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bouncy Bounce
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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    This is the second purchase of the same item I bought for my son. He loves sitting on it and bouncy on it while playing games and watching tv or just sitting on it. But sadly it ripped recently. Overall its a great product. I will be looking to purchase a new one soon.
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  • Autumn Handley
    5.0 out of 5 stars My Autistic Toddler Loves this!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
    Size: 52cmColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    My son is 4 years old and he is a major sensory seeker and he is non-verbal but let me tell you when he is playing with this ball he makes sounds and giggles I've never heard out of him. He loves it and I feel like it is the perfect size for him even though he is a large 4 year old. He bounces on it like no tomorrow, it fulfills a lot of his sensory input needs for the day and I feel like it was a great purchase. I have had it for a couple months now and it has not lost any air and has kept it's shape, very durable. I love that this is helping my sons needs. Thank you for making this product! I highly recommend this for other teachers, parents, therapists, and family!
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  • Tree3three
    3.0 out of 5 stars Quality product, but size of ball didn’t work great despite using the products size chart.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
    Size: 45cmColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    Got this for Kindergartner who is learning virtually. Searched many balls-based on reviews went with this one. The material is strong and holds air. Problem with is it difficult for him to actually “sit on” easily without bouncing or rolling around to a point where it’s not the safest to sit on in front of a desk-if he sits on the middle of it it will roll forwards or backwards. I have tried adjusting the amount of air in it but haven’t found a size that makes it easier for him to sit and the instructions aren’t very clear on what diameter it’s supposed to be. He has a good sense of balance in general-I don’t think that is it. My guess is the length of his legs are not long enough to touch the ground when on it-kids have different body proportions even if they are the same “height.” He enjoys (sometimes too enthusiastically) bouncing on in when sitting at his desk) which does get some wiggles out when in front of a screen for hours) so did not return it. However, my goal was to have something he could also keep still on while he writes and does projects. As a reference, I (5’4” and well over 100lbs) am able to balance on it just fine without rolling and it hold up under my weight. Another thing to consider (for those who intend to use this as a replacement for a chair at a desk) is the height of the desk and whether or not it works well in that way. I had a hard time determining this by the description of the ball. The little “legs” on the bottom do prevent it from rolling away when not in use (but they are not meant for nor help in balancing) to a degree. It came with an extra plug to seal it off (doesn’t come with a pump but is easy to inflate with a hand pump). To sum it up, the ball seems to be made of quality material, holds it’s shape and will stay in place when not in use. I gave it less stars because it doesn’t seem the right fit, even though I used the guidelines in the description of the product-which I feel is very important. The “comfort” level and “stability”isn’t great. I found so many choices when searching for an item like this that I just picked one that seemed to have decent reviews. There is a “peanut” shaped one out there-but seems like it not made to sit in the right direction to use as a chair at a desk. I didn’t have the time or energy to return it and try out other ones-and maybe would have found one that worked out better. If you are looking for a balance ball to use not as a replacement for a chair at a desk (like to sit on while playing video games or just for fun) it’s a quality product and decently priced.
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  • Shreem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved them so much I bought them a 2nd time
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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    I got my twins these when they were too young and they couldnt really use them to their fullest potential. They played with them for sure but never used them for what I hope they will use them for this time. I have another kid and all 3 are high energy. They are in school and have a hard time sitting. Im hoping that this will encourage them to stay seated at their home desks and maybe school desks as well. Even if they dont these exercise balls are pretty and good quality. I really like them and Im excited to have them back in our home again.
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  • Victoria Zeller
    1.0 out of 5 stars bad design
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    Size: 45cmColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    I have purchased multiple Gaiam balance balls and was very disappointed with this product. It is smaller then expected since I ordered the same size as a balance ball previously purchased. The legs are a joke, they are just extensions of the ball and are supposed to fill up with air. They do not even hold the ball up by itself much less when I child sits on it.
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  • Cecily
    2.0 out of 5 stars Cool product, not worth the hassle.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
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    I have these in my classroom for flexible seating. I love that they have the little stand on the bottom so they don't roll away. They hold weight pretty well, but I do have to re-inflate them every few weeks.

    WHILE these work pretty well, ORDERING them is NOT worth the hassle.

    The first time I ordered these, they sent me the WRONG SIZE in one of the boxes. They were both supposed to be the 52 cm, which is what the boxes said, but when we inflated them there was a noticeable size difference. I had to go through the process of returning them to a drop off location before they would send a replacement. I thought it was a fluke until I had to order them again.

    2 weeks ago, one of my students popped it with his pencil when I had a sub in the classroom. I think the popping had nothing to do with the material, and more just my students. BUT the parent of the student offered to buy 2 replacement balls, which was great. I just got them and they both say 52 cm, BUT GUESS WHAT SIZE THEY ARE. SO now ... I have to go through amazon returns AGAIN and drop off the ball AGAIN because ITS TOO HARD FOR THEM TO PUT THE RIGHT SIZE IN THE RIGHT BOX.

    I'm so annoyed. I should've gone through another company for these balls. Don't do it.
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  • Salvador
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente opción para los niños
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 21, 2020
    Size: 52cmColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    Buena opción para los niños que se encuentran actualmente tomando clases desde el hogar.
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  • Natasha
    5.0 out of 5 stars The legs work!!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2022
    Size: 52cmColor: GreyVerified Purchase
    I have these in my classroom! My students love using them and I love that they don’t keep rolling around everywhere!
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  • Ashley Ferguson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Active Learning Made Fun for Young Minds!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2024
    Size: 52cmColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    As a fourth-grade teacher, engaging my students and keeping them focused during lessons is always a priority. The Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Inflatable Balance Ball Desk Chair has been an absolute game-changer in my classroom. Not only does it provide a comfortable seating option, but it also encourages active sitting, which has had a noticeable impact on my students' attention spans and overall engagement. The vibrant blue color adds a pop of fun to our learning environment, and the stability legs ensure that the chairs stay securely in place, even during the most energetic moments.

    What I love most about these balance ball chairs is their versatility. Whether my students are working independently at their desks, participating in group activities, or listening to a lesson, the chairs accommodate their movements and provide the support they need to stay focused. Additionally, the inflatable design makes them easy to store and transport, allowing me to rearrange my classroom layout with ease. Plus, they're durable enough to withstand the daily wear and tear of an active classroom environment.

    Overall, the Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball Desk Chair is a fantastic addition to any classroom setting. It promotes better posture, strengthens core muscles, and encourages movement, all while providing a comfortable and fun seating option for students. If you're looking to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters engagement and active participation, I highly recommend giving these chairs a try. Your students will thank you for it!
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  • Alfonso
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidas
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 17, 2019
    Size: 45cmColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    Excelente producto. Muy buena calidad.
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  • amy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Classroom Size
    Reviewed in Australia on April 24, 2022
    Size: 52cmColor: GreyVerified Purchase
    Great ball, perfect for my Year 4 students. Good quality and easy to inflate.
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