This Step2 kid-favorite is an elevated sand table that keeps the sand at convenient level for toddlers. The Naturally Playful Sand Table comes with an accessory set that includes two shovels and a cup, and a protective lid with elastic ties helps keep sand clean and dry. It also features molded-in roadways on the lid for even more imaginative play. The Sand Table’s smooth, wood textures blend in with traditional residential landscapes. It can holds up to 80 pounds of sand, which is not included.
Product Features
- Elevated design is perfect for toddlers
- Lid with elastic tie-downs keeps sand clean and dry
- Includes 2 shovels, 2 claw rakes, and a bucket
- Molded-in roadways on lid provide additional play surface
Great outdoor fun We purchased after a prior small (3′ by 3′) sand box was broken in a move. Living in an apartment, we only have small patio space to put our outdoor toys on, and because my son is older now (4) we opted for the table rather than sand box. So far, after having it outside for one month with several rainy days, we’ve experienced no leaking like other reviewers mentioned. It’s great for building sand castles, digging tunnels, etc. My only complaint is that it’s a bit shallow (about 4″ deep), but this doesn’t really stop the fun.The upside is that is holds one 50 lb. bag of sand, about $4-6 worth. Just a side note: make sure when you are purchasing sand that it is play-grade, and silica-free. Home Depot’s store brand of play sand does have silica, you will know that it has silica if there are cancer warnings on the bag. Lowe’s offers Silica-free play sand at $5/50 lb. bag.The bucket and scoops that are included are fun too.
Simple, Sturdy Sand (Er, Beans!) Table–Great Value We bought this sand table for our three-year-old not to fill with sand but with dried beans so we could use it indoors. We had been filling cookie sheets with beans so his diggers and dump trucks could have an excavation site, but we were constantly picking up dried beans from the floor. This was to be our solution. Well, we’re still picking beans up from the floor, but the table is a big hit. It was the favorite activity at our son’s three-year-old birthday party when we were confined indoors due to hot and humid weather. I’m sure it will work well if you use it as intended–outdoors and with sand. It’s very well built, as we’ve found all the products in the Naturally Playful Step 2 line to be. The top fits very snugly. I will add that I balked at paying $20-something in shipping charges, so we bought this table directly from the Step 2 web site. It arrived in three days, via Fed Ex, and the shipping charges were less than $10 (I don’t remember the exact amount). (I wasn’t able to find it in any stores, only online.)
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