By purchasing a sand/water table, you provide a similar outdoor play experience, but indoors or under cover, rather than outdoors. The negative aspect of having it outdoors is that something could happen to the sand/water, such as mosquitos or wild animals who may use the sandbox as a restroom. This table comes with what is called “storage mode.” A plastic table cover can be used over the play area, equipped with elastic bands to hold it down. This cover is easy enough that children can use it by themselves. Regardless of your yard size, there’s a sandbox that will work for you. If you have a spacious yard, your possibilities are endless. But you may have to get a little more creative if you have a small yard, shared space, or no yard at all.

The round portion that holds sand is a bit small, meaning only one or two children could fit inside to play at once. Sandboxes have become controversial these days due to their difficulty to keep clean and safe for children’s use. The sandbox is almost like a natural environment, as it simulates dirt. Animals and bugs can find their way in, making it unsafe for your child to play in. There is no assembly required for this box! The only thing necessary for you is to provide the sand for play. Never let your pets play in the sandbox. They may mistake it for a litter box and use it to do their business. Gross.We at Activity Toys Direct are proud to be one of the largest retailers of Step2 toys and we take pride in stating we have one of the most extensive ranges of Step2 products. Step2 toys help children develop their social skills through role-play and balance and agility techniques with the riding toys and climbing activities. We have long been a retailer of Step2 toys simply because we believe their toys are supreme in quality, design and above all are hugely fun for children. Step2’s Play Store Sandbox is unique to this category, as it’s more of a box than a table. This box is marketed to be put outdoors, but it is actually useful indoors as well! When put into a playroom, putting a tarp down under it will prevent any sand spillage onto the floors. This outdoor sand and water activity table for toddlers is loaded with tons of sensory play action for your little ones! Kids will have a blast playing with the elevated, two-sided design of this play table. Dig up buried treasure and make sand castles in the sand; and splash around with the included boats and the molded-in roadways on the water side. Toddlers will stay cool and comfortable while they play, thanks to the large 60 in. (152.4 cm.) umbrella centrally located to provide shade at every angle. The activity table’s open design allows multiple toddlers to play together, flexing their sharing, communication, and social skills with friends! When playtime fun is done, cover the activity table with the included lid that features elastic tie-downs for a secure fit. The lid includes molded-in roadways for an extra play surface for mini cars, too! Made in USA of US and imported parts. Why not take two toddler toys and mash them into one? That’s exactly what Step2 has done with their All Around Playtime Canopy House. With both the charm of a toy kitchen set and a sand/water table, this table will have your kid playing pretend chef in no time! A canopy is placed over the top of a cube-like table that has three counters and a set of double doors for entrance. The water side of the table mimics that of a sink, complete with swivel “faucet” that can be filled with water for that feeling of realistic running water. Directly beside the “sink,” there is a small sandbox that includes a shovel. Surrounding those two aspects are tons of accessories and fun little objects that make this table feel more like an entire playhouse than just a table. This table is great for teaching kids the responsibilities of the kitchen in a fun, creative way. This table is considered a “playhouse” because of its size. This is meant for outdoors but can be placed in the house in a larger playroom.

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If you plan to put it indoors, the size of the table will come into play once more, as a larger table may not be able to fit inside certain rooms. It is also important to be aware of the ground where the table will be. If you don’t want water or sand on your nice, clean floors, finding one that fits in the bathtub might be your best option. What to look for while shopping for water tables and sand tables

Lid is shaped like a turtle shell, and will help to keep out any unwanted things from the sand or water inside.Natural colours and textures remind little imaginations of the outdoors and blend with traditional landscapes or living areas perfectly Aside from placement, this box is fantastic! It features four seats in the corners of the molding for children to sit as they play, making it perfect for play dates or a few of your children to play at once. This box comes with a lid/cover that is held on by elastic bands, and the box itself can hold up to 200 lbs of sand! If you’re looking for the most amount of sand held, this box might be for you.

If you want to save space while offering your child a variety of outdoor play opportunities, look for a sandbox that serves more than one purpose. There are many options with dividers for sand and water play — but be warned, if your kids are anything like mine, the sand and water are unlikely to stay in the correct compartments, and you may end up with a giant mud table. The cover is not air-tight, meaning water can get in when there is hard rain or harsh winter weather. Accessories for a sand or water table are almost like tools. There is nothing worse than opening a toy and not being able to play with it because you don’t have the right tools to make it fun! The sandbox comes with four dinosaurs, a shovel/rake, and two scoops to keep little hands busy and minds creative. The children can go off on an adventure to find the molded-in dinosaur bones and footprints. The most important things to look out for in a sand or water table may not be as obvious as you’d think. Versatility

This sandbox measures 29.5 by 33 by 30 inches and features a two-sided table. The sand section holds up to 20 pounds of sand, while the water basin can support 4 gallons of water. There’s a palm tree in the middle that gives it a tropical feel and a watering hole for the dinos. The plastic used to make this is known to warp in extreme heat. Use caution if placing this sandbox outside. This water table features a circular shape and has three large plastic legs to hold it up. This one is potentially the best water table for toddlers. While the tarp is useful, it’s always better to have a hard-surfaced lid to prevent anything from slipping under the tarp. Some sandboxes come with extras like benches or sand toys or appeal to the imagination with themed designs such as a pirate ship or sea turtle. These can add an extra layer of fun to your child’s play. Multipurpose Design