FAQ

General

What is a Possum Play Couch?

The Possum Play Couch is the ultimate modular play sofa for kids. Built out of lightweight but hyper-durable materials, The Possum is really much more than a sofa... it can be configured to turn into a fort, castle, ship, obstacle course, reading nook… your kids’ imaginations are the limit!

What comes in the box? How many pieces are included?

  • Every Possum Play Couch comes with 8 core pieces:
    • - 2 connected lower-base squares
    • - 2 connected upper-base squares
    • - 2 wedge cushions
    • - BONUS: 2 circle cushions
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The play sofa base cushions are attached to each other so you can flip, fold, stack and scale The Possum however you want to arrange it.

Do you sell expansion packs?

We're so glad you asked! Extra shapes really multiply the fun of The Possum. Check out our range of add on shapes here

Can I use The Possum play sofa straight away?

The Possum Play Couch is squeeeeezed extra small for ease of shipping, and it can be a little shy when it first meets your family. This helps make The Possum easy to transport and makes for a seriously fun unboxing experience!

We suggest you give it a few days to fully grow to its correct shape. Absolutely you can start playing right away, but expect the shape to improve over the first few days.

How long can I keep The Possum Play Couch in its box?

We recommend you don’t leave your Possum Play Couch in its box for longer than you have to, and no more than 12 weeks after delivery.

Possums purchased from late-September onwards are fine to keep in the box until Christmas Day!

What are the dimensions of The Possum play sofa?

The Possum Play Couch measures 84cm wide, by 168cm long in its standard configuration. The base cushions are 22cm above the ground and 53cm in height to the top of the cushions, in standard configuration. To see the dimensions of each piece check out The Possum Play Couch product page HERE.

We see lots of families fold, stack, display and store The Possum in different ways, so you might configure differently to fit your home.

What is The Possum made of?

Possum Play Couches are made of some of the most durable and safe materials on the market!

The Possum's cushions are made entirely out of foam - no hard bars, bolts, of chunky bits to get hurt on. Our foam is CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning it is made free of mercury, lead, and formaldehyde; safe for your home and the most precious people in it.

The Possum's covers are made from brushed microsuede. We love microsuede because it is super durable (stain resistant, machine washable, shrink-resistant) whilst also being super soft and smooth against the skin! Our textiles are STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified meaning they are tested to the highest safety standards and free from any harmful substances and dyes.

Is The Possum made of CertiPUR-US® certified foam?

It sure is! The Possum Play Couch is made with the highest quality foam and fabric in the world (CertiPUR-US® certified foam, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified textiles). This means you can rest easy with the knowledge it's made free from harmful nasties.

Do I need multiple Possum Play Couches?

Multiple play sofas mean the possible number of builds is even bigger. Think double-decker-bus, two-storey-castle, double-hulled-pirate-ship bigger… but we also designed The Possum to be a world of fun if you’ve just gone one, so you can always start there!

What age is The Possum suitable for?

The Possum play sofa is suitable for children aged 3 years and over.

The Possum is designed to cater to a range of age groups and to grow with your family for years of everyday play. We see young toddlers build gross motor skills by rolling and crawling over The Possum, school aged kids using their imaginations to dream up and construct all sorts of play worlds, and older kids using it for reading nooks, movie nights, and in their designated chill spaces. We've also had many reports of parents and grandparents loving The Possum as much as their little ones (hello spare bed, extended lounge area, tumbling with the kids, and still lots of fort building...) so there's really no upper age limit!

How much does The Possum Play Couch cost?

The Possum costs £295 GBP, including shipping. You can upgrade to an Equal Base Possum for an additional £35 GBP

Ordering

Where can I buy a Possum Play Couch?

The only place to buy a Possum Play Couch is right here on this website! We do not currently work with any retail partners

Can I send The Possum as a gift?

Only if you want to be the most popular person in a little person’s life! Receipts are always emailed to the purchaser and not included in the delivered package, and our Possum Play Couch boxes are designed to be totally gift-worthy, so just specify your recipient postage details instead of your own at checkout.

Do you sell gift cards?

We do! You can purchase a gift card to contribute to a Possum Play Couch or any of our other fun play shapes here: Shop Gift Cards

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Shopify Pay, debit/bank cards

Do you offer Klarna, Clearpay, or Paypal Pay in 3

Yes! You can select either Klarna, Clearpay, or Paypal Pay in 3 as your payment option when you checkout.

Please note: Buy Now Pay Later services are unregulated credit. T&Cs and late fees apply at the following websites:
Clearpay 
Klarna 
Paypal Pay in 3

Can I buy Possum Play Couches for my childcare centre / school / community hall or business?

Absolutely! We have loved seeing The Possum find homes everywhere from lounge rooms to libraries to lobbies… If you have any special enquiries for how we can kit our your business with Possum Play Couches, please drop us an email on hello@possumplay.co.uk

Shipping & Delivery

Where do you ship to?

We currently ship UK wide.

We also ship to Australia and New Zealand: visit the local website here

  • If we don't currently ship to your country please let us know where you'd like us to expand! Send an email to hello@possumplay.co.uk

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is FREE to UK mainland addresses.

Shipping to Northern Ireland is £20-£30 for Possum Play Couches, and £15 for Shapes, Covers, and Liners. Shipping discounts apply for items purchased together. Final shipping calculated at checkout.

How long will my order take to arrive?

Please check individual product pages for our current dispatch times. They are stated in blue text above the 'Add to Cart' button. We ship items seperately as they become available.

After your order has been dispatched, please allow for the shipping times listed below for delivery:
- England & Wales: 2-4 business days
- Scotland: 2-5 business days
- Northern Ireland: 3-6 business days

You can track the progress of your Possum Play Couch order on the tracking number we send you when it ships!

How do I track my order?

We'll send you an email and SMS to the details you provided when you checked out to let you know when your order has hit the road and is on its way to you. You can track its process (and start planning those forts!) via the tracking link.

Do I need to be home for delivery?

We can leave your delivery somewhere safe if you're not home. Please note during COVID-19 most couriers have defaulted to contactless delivery.

If there is not a safe space to leave your delivery the courier will take your package with them to the nearest depot and contact you to either collect from there or rearrange a delivery at the time you are home.

How big is the box The Possum arrives in?

This is the fun part! We know you don't want a huge box arriving at your doorstep, so your Possum Play Couch will come vacuum rolled and compressed into a very manageable box (35cm x 35cm x 90cm), and weighs 14kgs. We use the highest quality dense foam and have put it through rigorous testing to make sure it bounces back into shape with no damage after compression! You've got some seriously fun unboxing infront of you watching The Possum emerge from its box!

What is your 2024 Christmas Order Cutoff?

We always recommend ordering early to avoid any delivery stress! We ship with Parcelforce and APC and are operating off their advised Christmas shipping cutoffs of Wednesday 18 December.

Our warehouse elves will be working right up to Christmas Eve, so if you order after the cutoff dates above we will still dispatch in stock items in 1-2 business days, we just can’t be confident they will be delivered in time for Christmas.

Cleaning & Care

How do I clean my Possum Play Couch?

  • Small spills and spot cleaning can be done with a baby wipe, damp cloth or furniture cleaner.
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  • For a full clean, our microsuede covers can be zipped off and popped in the wash! Make sure your machine is on cold wash color-safe detergent and a gentle cycle, and then line dry (no tumble-drying) to avoid shrinkage.

Are The Possum covers washable?

You bet they are! Trust us, this was close to design-criteria Number 1! Pop them in your machine on a cold wash with a color-safe detergent and gentle cycle, and then line dry (no tumble-drying) to avoid shrinkage.

Is the Possum Play Couch pet-friendly?

The Possum play sofa loves everyone in the family, furry members included, and they seem to love us too! Like any furniture, pet-hair can cling to The Possum, but our microsuede material is super easy to clean and a vacuum or lint-roller will have it looking fresh.

Is The Possum Play Couch waterproof?

Our covers are water resistant and able to withstand small spills and accidents, but are not waterproof and serious soakings should be avoided. If your couch gets wet, remove the covers and pop it in a well ventilated space to dry out.

If you are are concerned about accidents from little ones or pets that might soak through to the foam we do sell a waterproof liner set for your Possum here: Shop Waterproof Liner Set

Can I use The Possum outside?

Ahhh the great outdoors! It’s fine to bring your Possum Play Couch to a dry outdoor place (like a deck or garage) but don’t leave it there. The Possum is not waterproof so overnight dew or a rain shower is not its friend, and sunlight can fade the fabric covers.

How do I store my Possum Play Couch?

Your play sofa can be folded up for simple storage (or a trip to granny's house) -- the base cushions can all stack or you can flatten them out to slide underneath most beds

Returns & Exchanges

What is your return policy?

Our full returns policy is HERE

Is there a warranty or guarantee?

All products sold in the UK are covered by rights and warranties under standard consumer law, and The Possum Play Couch is no different! We provide a one-year warranty, and you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure, or to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality. If you have a problem with your Possum Play Couch please contact us within 7 days of delivery on hello@possumplay.co.uk. Please note that products that are not unboxed within 90 days of delivery will void our product warranty.

Please note that these guarantees cover physical flaws and manufacturing defects, but do not cover normal wear and tear or damages caused by alterations and improper use.

The Planks

What are The Planks made of?

The Possum Play Planks are made of sustainably sourced birch plywood

How many pieces are included in The Planks set?

The Possum Play Planks set includes:

- 2 long straight beams
- 2 long wavy beams
- 2 short straight beams
- 2 curved beams
- 8 double connectors
- 2 single connectors

For a limited time all Plank Sets come with a FREE Canvas travel and storage bag

Can I use The Planks on my tile or wooden floor?

Each connector base is covered with anti-slip, anti-scratch material to help  protect your floors from scratches. We always advise supervised play on hard surfaces. 

What is the maximum weight for each balance beam?

Each balance beam in the Planks Set is tested bear weight up to 70kg

Do you sell add-on or additional pieces?

Quickly becoming our most frequently asked question - do we sell add ons on individual planks/connectors? Not yet - but these will be coming soon! Make sure you're signed up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to be the first to know when we launch plank add-ons

Still have questions?

Drop us a line and we'll help you out!
hello@possumplay.co.uk

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Great purchase

Bought as a joint present for our toddler and very mobile baby. Lots of options for play for both ages, lovely colour (we got the yellow) and lovely feel to the fabric. Large enough to use as a sleepover bed/make various constructions with but stacks up quite nicely to fit into a corner in a bedroom as a seat

Great product, I have been looking for something like this and ordered similar things in the past for a huge price difference, the quality is better than any of my past purchases and it’s aesthetics blends perfectly into the household.

Great product, kids love it!

Loving our play couch, kids have played with it non-stop! Inflated very quickly from the box it came in and was good to go pretty much straightaway. Would highly recommend! The sage colour covers are quite a light colour and do look to mark quite easily, but I guess to be expected with any such product under heavy use with kids.

Hi Hattie, thank you for your review. We're thrilled to hear your kids love their Possum already!! We designed The Possum so that caring for your play couch is a breeze. For small spills and stains - anything from crayons to carrots, spot clean with a damp, clean cloth and warm water or a baby wipe. For a full-clean, our microsuede covers can be popped in the wash! Make sure your machine is on cold wash with colour-safe detergent and a gentle cycle, and then line dry. xx

Its amazing!

It has beautiful beige colour, its comfy and beautiful as well 🤍

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The Possum Play Couch is great fun. My daughter loves it.

Fun and practical

Not sure who loves this more, the kids or the adults. Endless play ideas and also super comfy to chill on. Love it!

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The grandchildren absolutely ♥️ it🥰

Excellent

My boy loves climbing all over this and turning it into various different forts/dens/tents/etc. Absolutely worth every penny!

The BEST thing we have bought!

This is hands down the best thing we have bought. It is so well made and super versatile. We bought it with the intention that it would most likely just be used by my 11month old but it has come in useful so many times for my daughter, us and guests . We’ve had it for about a month and it’s been used as a sofa, a bed, a fort, a ball pit plus a million other things, the options are endless. My little one hasn’t mastered walking yet but can now climb like a pro. I am also so impressed by how easy it is to clean. There is not one thing about this that we don’t love!

Absolutely brilliant

My kids love this! One of our best purchases ever. Hours of fun had in just the first few days. Looks like a lovely sofa too, really impressed with the quality.

Fantastic Addition

Our daughter absolutely LOVES her new crash pad from jumping and landing on it to driving her cars over it to relaxing listening to music or reading a book the BEST addition to her Possum Play Couch

Highly recommend for 1 and 3 year old

We just got this for our two boys aged 3 and 1 for their bedroom, they haven’t stopped playing with it! It’s been a pirate ship, car/bus/taxi, swimming pool, tent, house, obstacle course you name it. It also makes a very comfy mattress on the floor for sleeping. Highly recommend.

Fun for all!

Whole family is enjoying the play couch. Enjoying building different models, jumping, dancing, relaxing. Love it!

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Excellent product. Best present my son has ever received. Can’t wait to buy more parts

Great gift from her aunties!

Our daughter loves her play sofa. There’s endless possibilities and we can see it being a favourite gift for years to come!

The best purchase

High quality and hours of fun!

Fantastic playful sofa for our toddler's room

We love our possum play couch! So versatile and fit for story time, play time and sleep over. We love the design too. We picked the peanut colour and it is lovely.

Love it!

The play couch is amazing quality and my 1 year loves it. I can see her playing with it for years to come. And we’ve already used it as an overnight bed for a sleepover.
Would 100% recommend.

Grand children are over the moon

My family love the play couch and the moon arch set makes it even better! Thanks

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Our children (2yo and 7yo) love this!. It’s not very often that it looks like a sofa shape! My only small complaint is that it was pale pink rather than the lilac colour I had ordered.