I Play Sand and Water Table :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Nice table, wouldn't spend that much

2008-09-27
This is a really cute table, deep bins for sand and water. We've only used water for it. The accessories are cute, too. In the winter, we've brought it inside. The race track on top gets a lot of use, and it stores quite a bit of stuff additional to what it comes with. The legs bow out, making it difficult to turn over. The lid can be set up on the floor as well, making another place to use the racetrack. We've also used the table as a kids table for dinner (with company). And we've played with play-do on the table. We have colored on the table. I see it is listed at $75.00 on Amazon, I picked it up for $10.00 at Target (end of season 75% off, regular price $40.00). I would never pay $75.00 for this table.

Love It!!

2008-09-08
My 20 month old daughter absolutely loves this table. It's extremely easy to put together, no tools required and is very durable, (she's even climbed inside it before, although I do not recommend this). It has a cover to keep things clean and when the cover is on the kids can use it as a race track. I looked at other tables but decided on this one because of all the excellent reviews it got and I am very happy with my decision. I would highly recommend it.

Sand and Water Table

2008-06-26
I recently sent this sand and and water table to my 21 month grandchild in Portland, Oregon. I know she loves water and containers. Both my son-in-law and daughter have lauded this toy. "it is the hit of the neighborhood",they told me.
One of her little friends said they didn't have to go anywhere else, it was so much fun. They played for 2 hours straight yesterday I was told. I haven't sent them the sand yet because she's a little young for that--maybe in another 6 months. This product is extremely sturdy and I couldn't be happier that I bought it

I Play Water and Sand Table

2008-06-21
I bought this for my 20 month old granddaughter to play with at our home. She loves this toy. We have already clocked several hours of play with many more to come. I love the hard cover and the toys it comes with are great for creative play.

Great toy for a toddler

2008-03-15
My 1 yr old granddaughter adores this one! She begs to play in the "shan" (sand) every time I see her!

sand and water table

2007-07-08
Bring the beach to your yard with a sand and water table. It comes with a scoop, shovel, rake, boat, sprinkler, two funnels, spinning mills, and waterfall connector. There is a durable road play cover and 10 accessories included. The table breaks down into small stacking pieces for easy storage. It's unique design allows for separate comparents for water and sand. The play accessories can be connected into multiple configurations. It is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Great Little Sand/Water Table

2007-07-03
I got this for my 2 year old and it has been a big hit. It is small enough to fit on our small patio and it's a great height for him. Although it is big enough for him to share it with one friend, more kids might have a hard time fitting around the table. We have been using it for sand only; I may switch to water now that the hot weather is here. The one potential drawback with this table is the dividing ridge between the 2 play areas. It is designed with holes that hold the included toys, which are great. The possible issue, however, is that of course my son wants to pour the sand down the holes & it ends up on the ground UNDER the table. It doesn't bother me, but if you are worried about excess spilling, that could be a problem with this table. Overall, I am pleased with the table & the price. I'd recommend it.

The Best Sand/Water Table

2007-05-21
I just bought this table for my grandson to replace the Little Tikes Endless Adventure EasyStore Sand & Water Table I threw away after three weeks. This table is very sturdy and easy to use. It has a solid cover that takes two seconds to put on. The water wheels are a lot of fun, even for older children. In addition, the table is attractive and contemporary looking. I just leave it on my patio between my grandson's visits. This is by far the best sand and water table I've seen and I would highly recommend it.

2 yr old can play for hours

2007-05-10
This product keeps my very active 2 yr old son occupied for hours. He loves to play in both the sand and water. My husband and I usually have to pry him away from it otherwise he'd play with it forever! We like that he can push around his cars and trucks on the cover when we don't want him to make a mess w/the sand & water. Another major plus is that this table can be taken apart and can easily be stored away in the winter. Would definitely recommend this product to everyone!

Love it

2007-02-22
I bought this for my 17 month old son because he loves water and things that spin. I looked at a few sand and water tables & settled on this one because of the spinning accessories (they all seemed pretty similar otherwise) Comprably, the price was pretty good, too. I must say, we are really pleased with this purchase. Not only does my son LOVE it, but I found it very well made. Its really easy to put together (no tools needed!) but still nice & sturdy. It's also lightweight and easy to store. The entire table breaks down for compact storage. The table has two deep sections (so far we've used both for water- maybe we'll do sand in the future) Its a nice height for toddlers, and it comes with some really cute accessories. The scoops are perfect for little hands and the accesories are sturdy, too. They have withstood some abuse from my son. It has a sectional lid, so you could have one side covered while leaving the other open, or cover both. The lid fits nicely and has a little road design on top, so when not used for messy stuff, it could also serve as a play surface. Overall, I'm very pleased. I think its well worth the price. Its not cheap, for sure (considering its just molded plastic) but I learned pretty quickly that kids stuff is just expensive- even the junk- so I guess my expectations were low ;) . We try not to overindulge our son with 'stuff', but felt a toy like this would serve a multi-educational purpose, so we splurged. Pleased to say we weren't disappointed.

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