Naturally Playful Sand Table Reviews

• Simple, Sturdy Sand (Er, Beans!) Table--Great Value

  
  By A3VUCJ6GT6LCTF on 2005-07-19
  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.)
  
  

• Wet Sand

  
  By AKEGDY95RAR8B on 2006-06-10
  I bought this for my daughter's 2nd birthday and she LOVES it. She spends 30 minutes or more playing with the sand. The problem is, the sand gets wet when it rains. We are diligent about securing the lid but the sand still gets wet. Poor design on the corners - no lip around the edges on the corners allows water to get in.
  
  

• Great outdoor fun

  
  By A9UX3FNH0F9PB on 2008-04-20
  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.
  
  

• TONS OF TODDLER FUN!!

  
  By A3RX5RMRAJ8Z5B on 2006-04-19
  It a perfect size my toddler daycare kids. They could play with Naturally Playful Sand Table all day long. Much less mess than a sand box because kids don't sit in it. I did add more cups and small toys for added fun. I love the top makes it safe for strays cats to NOT use as their little box. The bands that close very tight. Strong wind didn't blow it off last night. For $42 you really can't beat that price. I also got Water Wheel Play Table these go great together. LOVE IT! A must for parents and caregivers of toddlers!
  
  
  

• Beware! It leaks!

  
  By A1CF97ZND3WVKF on 2007-09-18
  We recently purchased this sand table for our 3 yr old, as she loves to play with sand, but were disappointed in it very quickly. We placed it on our deck with the lid securely attached, but after 1 night of rain, the entire inside is filled with water and the sand is ruined! There's no place for the water to go, so we now have to dump the entire thing. I've contacted Step 2 directly and was told by their Customer Service Rep that there's nothing they can/will do and she suggested we try putting silicone around the holes where the cable goes through. Just another poorly created product that the manufacturer continues to make money off of!
  
  
• Sand fun
  By A7SA9E8APR8I1 on 2007-04-29
  Living in a townhouse, I did not want a sand box for my son. I got him this instead, hoping to keep some of the sand out of his shoes.
  
  He & a few other little ones tried it out yesterday at his 2nd birthday party, they loved it. They didn't seem to be crowded & I wasn't sure if I had enough sand in it, but there was 4 kids (1-3 yrs) all playing at it. The biggest complaint was who had which toy. It does look a little short & when I put it together (which took about 30 seconds) I started to wonder if it was to small, but my 3 1/2 year old neice didn't seem to mind.
  
  I'm so excited for my son, great toy for a good price.
  
  
• Wonderful size sandbox but:
  By A1A0QN3O0JTQ6J on 2007-07-15
  I bought this sandbox to keep on our back deck for when my 18 month old grandson comes to visit. It is the perfect size for the back deck and just the right size for him. My only complaint is that even with the lid on, when it rains alot of water can still get into the sand from where the lid attaches to the base. Otherwise I would highly recommend this prooduct!!
  
  
• Great product!
  By A3CY64XOVJAIVZ on 2006-05-01
  we just purchased this table for our soon to be 2 year old. He LOVES it and so do all the neighborhood children! Sturdy, fun and nice that it is OFF the ground with legs. They love it and have so much fun with this.
  
  
• Doesn't get much better than this....
  By A1URJA6LFLANHU on 2006-12-27
  If you have kids, this is a great little toy. As simple as they come, a table you fill with sand, then put the cover on when you are done. Well made, sturdy, great price. It's not the biggest table out there but also not the most expensive. My kids LOVE it.
  
  
• Hours of Imaginary Fun!
  By A3RBTYYN17Y5XP on 2007-12-26
  My 4 year old has been playing with this since he was 1 years old. He absolutely LOVES it and the novelty has not worn off. It is sturdy, well made and withstands rough play. We keep it on the deck and he even plays with it all winter long! Hours and hours of fun! We add water sometimes to make mud pies and it dries out pretty quickly for the next sand use. We've had no trouble with leaking.
  
  Highly recommend!
  
  
• Great for the price!!
  By A3SW1BVVMVV78N on 2008-05-31
  Bought this sand table for our first grandson, whose dad is in the Air Force. They live on base so space is limited for backyard play. This was perfect for them...
  
  
• Good overall value
  By ATL1SGTCXR2W6 on 2008-06-22
  This product was just as pictured and has provided hours of fun for every child that plays at our house. My only complaints are that it is a bit shallower than I had anticipated and it is a little low to the ground. My two-year-old is able to easily climb into it. I currently have it filled with rice which has been fun. We haven't had any issues with water getting inside during rain/storms yet and it is very durable outside. All in all it is a good value.
  
  
• great outdoor fun
  By A1110A6V1SEPQE on 2008-08-08
  My three kids love this sandbox, and it's much neater than one where they sit down in it and get all sandy. It's at the right level for them to stand, or you can use wooden blocks for seats next to the sandbox.
  
  
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  By ARYKWH37RA839 on 2008-08-25
  Just want to say that the product was shipped without a problem,easy to set up and my two grandchildren are having a great time using it.
  
  
• Leaky Sand Table
  By A21HVFU748BJ14 on 2008-08-28
  Well made EXCEPT holes in cover for elastic tie-downs are in such a position that rain water flows through holes and directly into sand! Fortunately this defect is easily corrected by filling holes with Silicone Caulking made for exterior use.
  
  

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