The Shortie
"It's just so much fun. So much fun" - Layla, 3 years old
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$399.00
Introducing the Shortie: Your Compact Play Solution!
Love the Whatsie but need something a tad shorter? Meet Shortie - the perfect fit for those who adore the Whatsie's features but are looking for a more compact solution. While it mirrors the beloved Whatsie in every fabulous way, the Shortie is uniquely shorter on one side (60cm instead of 84cm), making it the ideal choice for cosier spaces.
The Shortie brings all the wonderful features of our best-selling Whatsie into a snugger design. And here's a little extra: the bases zip together, transforming into an exciting play pit for even more jumping, tumbling and play options.
The 'sofa meets playground’ design encourages open-ended play, fosters creativity, enhances gross motor skills and boosts confidence as children explore through climbing and tumbling…safely …YAY!
With its comfortable and versatile design, the Shortie has been created to grow along with your child and play an imperative role in their development whilst continuing to stimulate their growing minds and changing needs.
Not only aesthetically gorgeous, but the Shortie also oozes practicality with its easy-to-clean finish and is both stain and water-resistant. Win-Win!
Uniting fun and functionality, the Shortie is a family essential that won’t be banished to the playroom but will be loved for stories, cuddles, hide and seek and all things play.
Welcome Shortie into your home and let the fun begin.
Some fun facts about the Shortie:
The Shortie consists of EIGHT individual pieces:
Two large bases that measure 168 cm long / 60 cm wide / 12.5 cm deep.
Configure your Shortie couch in two ways for the perfect fit! When you place the two base pieces side by side, the couch stretches to 120 cm in length and reaches a depth of 84 cm. Prefer a longer layout? Simply stack the bases one on top of the other for a sleek 168 cm length and a compact depth of 60 cm. Choose the setup that best suits your space!
- Two full-length half trapezium pieces that measure 60 cm long / 30 cm high / 25 cm deep.
- Two armrests perfectly sized for little hands that measure 55 cm long / 12.5 cm high / 12.5 cm deep
- TWO BONUS SPOT CUSHIONS
The Shortie has been designed to have the bases side by side for a total length of 120 cm.
Our half-trapeziums:
We believe they are the best on the market, and here is why:
- They cover the full length of the couch, which means more room for everyone to lean back.
- Provide greater height when used as pillars in a building.
- The top of the trapezium is 15 cm in width, making it incredibly stable to build on top as well as the perfect balance beam for little feet.
- One side of the trapezium piece is flat to sit perfectly flush against a wall, or the play couch to be used as a plough on a truck, a cowcatcher on a train, the front wing on a Formula 1 car, a footrest, and so much more.
Whatsie Features:
Proudly Australian-designed and owned.
Our zippers are all YKK
We use CertiPur-US foam
Machine Washable Covers
Double stitching and overlocked covers
Shipping is a flat rate of $40 within Australia, and $60 to New Zealand.
The Play Couch
The CertiPUR-US® Trademark means our products are safe, and it guarantees they are made without chemicals such as ozone depleters, flame retardants, formaldehyde, mercury, lead, and/or heavy metals. It also means our foam has low VOC emissions.
Foam: The CertiPUR-US® accreditation highlights our usage of a foam that is environmentally innovative and analysed and verified by independent accredited testing laboratories.
Covers
Original: microsuede covers that are durable, incredibly soft, stain-resistant, and child-friendly. Microsuede is a closed-loop fabric that is perfectly suitable for those with scratchy pets, such as cats. The Whatsie microsuede covers are the perfect choice for those looking for a durable, soft, and easy-to-clean cover.
Luxe: cotton blend covers that are durable, spill-resistant, and resemble the look and feel of a luxury fabric couch. Naturally resistant to bacteria, the Whatsie cotton blend covers are the perfect choice for families looking for a higher-end look for their play space.
The Whatsie Happiness Guarantee
Whatsie’s range of products is made for open-ended play, imagination, relaxation, and everything in between. We’re passionate about creating quality soft play furniture at affordable prices. We’re so confident you’ll love your Whatsie, every purchase you make is backed by our happiness guarantee.
Do you offer change of mind returns?
We sure do! At Whatsie we offer a 30-day change of mind, money back guarantee. If you change your mind about a product you buy from us, you can return it for your money back.
You can read more about our hapiness guarentee here.
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 38 Reviews
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31/10/2022
CL
I don’t know who loves our play couch more, me or my son super comfortable when it’s used as a couch, super fun when it’s everything but!
06/10/2022
HK
The best money i have ever spent on toys ! The couch is so good , my son plays with it daily and i love how open ended the couch is .
06/09/2023
TC
AustraliaLove it!!
Such a great play couch that the family loves!! The kids have so much fun using their imaginations
30/07/2023
A
AustraliaGreat couch!
Great couch. My kids love it! Customer service is very quick to respond to any questions regarding delivery.
27/07/2023
A
AustraliaGreat Quality, Great Fun.
We have the shortie and it is loads of fun, great for kids imaginations and also super comfy as a couch or bed for naps.
11/06/2023
CT
AustraliaAmazing Quality, hours of fun!
The kids are constantly building with the various pieces, thrones, forts, barricades, castles. We wanted a gift for our son he would play with every day and this certainly fits the bill!
20/05/2023
A
AustraliaWorth it!
I was a bit hesitant as I thought the price was high. Then I realised that we probably spend more than that a year on disposable toys that my kids will fight day and night for them. We got rid of most of the toys before we got the Shortie and since we got it, my girls are constantly creating games and also sharing! I’m very impressed with the quality as well. If you’re unsure, take this review as your final hint and get it! Such a nice product
15/05/2023
RB
The Whatsie Play Couch is a fantastic investment. It provides a safe and inviting space for my children to play and explore. Highly recommended!
11/05/2023
A
AustraliaShortie
I love that it's a little bit smaller but still has the height to it for builds. Sits perfectly next to a whatsie and easily moved into the bedroom for story time
07/05/2023
RA
AustraliaWonderful purchase
The kids are loving their new couch. They are using their imaginations and the durability of the couch is high.
31/03/2023
SG
AustraliaThe Shortie
Only company I could find that offers a play couch in smaller size! Such great quality for a good price! Great colour range too!
26/03/2023
A
AustraliaPerfect size
I’m delighted with the shortie. Kids 4 and 2 are loving it. And we had a group of 5 spend ages playing with it too.
31/01/2023
A
AustraliaUh. Mazing.
Right from unpacking my son (15months) seemed to realised this play couch was for him and he could jump and go crazy with it! Perfect size and so many options for play :) my cat likes it too which is only ok because the fur comes off super easily
31/01/2023
CW
AustraliaShortie Play couch
I love that this is a smaller sized play couch that fits into our play space. This has become the most used and fought over item in the house. It’s great for all ages. They love building cubbies & ships and using their imagination.
31/01/2023
CW
AustraliaShortie Play couch
I love that this is a smaller sized play couch that fits into our play space. This has become the most used and fought over item in the house. It’s great for all ages. They love building cubbies & ships and using their imagination.
31/01/2023
A
AustraliaAmazing!!
We love our whatsie - it’s been perfect for our 4 and 1 year old. Building, jumping, climbing - saving our actual couch from little kid messy fingers, toddler drool and general wear and tear. The shortie has meant it doesn’t take up the whole space but stills gives lots of options for building and creativity! We had a small issue with shipping at no fault of whatsie and they corrected it super quick making sure we had our whatsie in time for Christmas! Amazing customer service and product so far!
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Made for Movement
Designed by Aussie parents; for Aussie kids. Whatsie is designed to get your kids moving and exploring! Our play couches can be used for jumping, sliding, playing, creating and so much more!
Creativity Unleashed
Created for imaginative play, every day is a new adventure. Whether it be a pirate ship, fort, space rocket, or castle, the Whatsie is a versatile play couch for creative kids!
Hundreds of Five Star Reviews
With hundreds of five star reviews, Aussie parents love that Whatsie is:
☁️ Super soft
❤️ Crafted from premium materials
💦 Spill and stain resistant
🧼 Easy to wash
🥳 Energy burning, creative fun!