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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
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,...
Published on July 19, 2005 by Essay Doctor
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Leaky Sand Table
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.
Published on August 27, 2008 by Marshall Greenspan
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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
Simple, Sturdy Sand (Er, Beans!) Table--Great Value, July 19, 2005
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
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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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
Great outdoor fun, April 20, 2008
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
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.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
Wet Sand, June 9, 2006
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
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.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
TONS OF TODDLER FUN!!, April 19, 2006
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
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!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Solid sand table, November 17, 2008
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
After countless hours of research, we finally broke down and purchased this sandbox. It has a pretty solid construction, it took a few tries to get the legs in during assembly, but that is all the assembly that is required. It is pretty sturdy and doesn't shake or wobble. This sand box is not going anywhere anytime soon. It comes with a cover which is secured by two elastic hoops. So far it has managed to keep bugs and animals out, but it is not water proof. After a good rain I opened it to find the sand inside had become damp. It managed to keep the majority of the rain out so it is not filled with water. To be honest, the damp sand is better to play with. We are pleased with the purchase and would recommend this product to anyone.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Leaky Sand Table, August 27, 2008
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Wonderful size sandbox but:, July 14, 2007
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
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!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great Sandbox, September 15, 2008
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
The only thing wrong with this toy is that when it rains, it collects water in it. Which will eventually blend with the sand so you don't need to add water for building castles etc. Just don't really like that the water puddles in it making a mess of slop.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Hours of Imaginary Fun!, December 25, 2007
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
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!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Sturdy, fun and multifunctional, October 18, 2009
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This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table (Toy)
This was my 1 year old son's b'day present. I looked at several models and chose this table based on its size and price.
Set up took about 5 minutes, including the time it took to open the sand and pour it in. The table is very sturdy and deep enough to let the shovels and pails really dig in there. The lid is held by elastic ties on 2 sides of the table. It is not waterproof but I have found that whatever little water does wind up in the table only aids the kids in packing the sand in their toys. Also, the table version here is much better than the sand boxes that lie on the floor if you plan to use it on a deck. When you go to sweep off the sand that has spilled it gets under the ladybug/turtle sand boxes and is impossible to get out. And it traps moisture between the bottom of the floor and the deck which could, in time, warp the wood. We are putting our old sand table (the turtle floor-bound version) in the yard sale next year.
This could be used for a variety of applications: sand table, water table, rice/bean table, and we are coming back to purchase another for the kids to use indoors as a playdoh table so I don't have to peel playdoh out of the carpets anymore. My 4 and 6 year olds love it and would play with it all day.
No flaws that I can think of after 4 months of use. We are very happy!
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