This is a fantastic product. It is far more comfortable to sit on than a shifting bag of tiny beans. Buying one of these foam version bean bags is worth the investment. It is every bit of the 48" and is very plump. It expands pretty good the first few hours, but I can see an additional difference after a few days. This size is good for everyone in my family ages 6-40, even my dogs fight over it. I was worried that the charcoal would be a cold blue gray and not work with our decor. I was thrilled to see it was the perfect warm charcoal, definitely gray, but not blue. The packaging and quality are excellent. Make sure to unpack it with your kids as they will get a kick out of seeing how the vacuum packed foam grows.