This thing is incredible! I wasn’t sure how it would ship but it arrived in a box and weighed about 50 lbs. Once I opened the box I was greeted by a reusable black zip up bag with the foam for the inside of the chair compacted inside. Once I removed the foam from the bag it started expanding! It was so cool to watch. My kids really enjoyed this part! I quickly put the foam (which is in a bag of its own, so no worries, no messes) inside the outer covering which is made a soft and cozy material and I tried to pick it up. It weighs so much and is definitely a two person job with regard to carrying it where you want it to be in your house. The package said it would take 4-5 days to reach its maximum size and that you will have to fluff the foam occasionally to help it expand. I can’t get enough of this thing it is so comfortable and you literally melt into it. My kids love it too! I need to get another one ASAP!