Step2 Naturally Playful Sand and Water Activity Center
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Toys and Games Reviews of Step2 Naturally Playful Sand and Water Activity Center
Customer Review: We Love this !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my 3 1/2 year old son and he loves it . Actually we all love it ! My 10 , 8 and 5 and 3 year olds had more fun with this than I think anything we have ever bought . This is much better than a typical sandbox which they love but can't all play in at the same time. All four of my kids pulled up a chair around the table and had a blast and plenty of room ! They played for at least 2 hours and didn't even want to come in then . It was a bit messy but what can you expect . Anything can be put in here to spark imagination .You don't have to just use sand and water . The possibilities are endless ! This is going to be a life saver this summer . This was money well spent . I would recommend this to anyone .
It was easy to put together and I feel the legs were very sturdy . I didn't even put the screws in it because I like the idea of being able to take them out to store it over the winter unless we bring it in for the winter.I just made sure I pushed them all the way in. I already cleaned it out and tipped it over to rinse it and had no trouble with the legs coming loose or out or anything . I am saving the screws just in case I need them later !
This is an awseome , awesome table !! We love it !!!
Customer Review: It's a Kid's Dream!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for my 4.5 year old granddaughter--an only child. She is so attached to this toy that she is upset when she has to leave it. It is the first thing she wants to do when she comes through the door. She can spend 2 or more hours playing with it--non-stop. I bought some small plastic frogs, dinosaurs and African animals for her to play with in the sand and water parts of this toy. I also purchased the water wheel and additional scoops and rakes. All these items store nicely in the toy when the lid is secured. I put it together myself--used a drill because I could not have screwed the screws myself. The toy is very sturdy and when not in use, it is the right height for a coffee table outside. I think when she is too big to use it anymore, I will replace the top and use it for that purpose. I like how it is made to look like timber. It is not too heavy to move around. The lid stays on securely even in high winds. This toy is a winner in every way. Very high quality. You won't be sorry if you buy it. The toy comes with a brochure for all the other children's products they make. I wish I would have known about them when she was younger, I would have bought more items from this toymaker.Customer Review: Love this sand box
Summary: 5 Stars
We have had this sand and water table now for a year. Our four kids ages, 11yrs,9yrs,5yrs and 3years love it! The 3yr old plays for hours at a time. The table is sturdy and I haven't had any problems with the legs being wobbley like the other reviewers. I put it together with a power drill, so maybe that makes a difference. I slide it all over the patio and move it onto the grass. It was even thrown across the yard and against a retaining wall by a near tornado wind and it is still like new. (the cover even stayed on it) thats how tight the bungee cords hold it on. I love the little toys it comes with too.(shovel, flower pots and boats) My favorite part is that the kids don't sit in it and get sand in their shoes and underwear. I just buy cheap pavers sand at Home Depot and it works great. The umbrella was great too, but got ruined right away because my kids were using it as a parachute to fly off the 5ft retaining wall. The plug on the water side works great,but sometimes the kids accidently pull it out. I don't think I would use it in the house because it still makes a mess. Sand and water all over the place. This has definately been a favorite toy with my kids as well as all the neighbors kids.Customer Review: Best table out there
Summary: 5 Stars
We wanted a sand/water table for our 17 month old and this one is the best I've seen. It took five minutes to put together and we put it on our deck, where it blends in like a piece of patio furniture. The umbrella is a *great* idea and so are the tracks on the lid, so kids can still drive their cars over it when the table is not in use. Some parents complain about the sand getting into the water and everywhere else, so here are some possible alternatives to sand --
1) homemade playdough
2) coffee grounds -- kids will only taste this "dirt" one time
3) birdseed -- if it gets on the ground, who cares, the birds clean it up
4) rice
5) dry oatmeal
6) Ramen noodles
7) soap for bubbles
8) if you're really adventurous -- jello
9) cornstarch and water
10) water on both sides and skip the sand.
The list goes on. Just think about what is best for your child's age, and remember that kids do get messy from time to time and it's OK! :) I give it five stars because you can get years out of this table if you use your imagination -- and you can just pull up a chair -- no more slumping over the sandbox :).
Customer Review: HOURS OF FUN FOR A SOON TO BE 3 YEAR OLD
Summary: 5 Stars
We got this for our daughter's 3rd birthday and gave it to her 2 weeks early when the warm weather really hit. Setting it up proved a bit more difficult than other toys because we had to drill the screw holes and put in 16 screws. We filled both sides with water to keep her nice and cool and to keep sand off our new deck. We had to caulk the part where the legs attach to the top because the water leaked a little on both sides, but that only took about 2 minutes! The bridges slide off easily, but the kids don't seem to mind. But don't let any negative stuff scare you off; it is WELL WORTH THE MONEY! It has gotten many, many hours of use already. We do really love the fact that the colors aren't bright and garish, as many kids' toys can be, so it blends in with our deck and patio furniture. The plastic legs even look like wood. Also, the umbrella is very big and pretty sturdy; we even borrowed it for our patio table one day when ours had broken. Our little one loves the table, even with just water, and so do all our guests' kids. A GREAT BUY. If this were lost, stolen, swooped away by a tornado, whatever, we would buy another one ASAP.