Step2 Natural Playful Sandbox, Kids Activity Sensory Table, Summer Outdoor Toys, Lid Included, For Toddlers 1+ Years Old

We've raised several kids and are now on to the grandkids. I looked at so many sandboxes before taking the plunge and purchasing this one. It was the right decision, thank goodness.This is THE sandbox I wish we had when our kids were small. For one thing, we'd still have it now and it'd most likely be in great shape.Here are some other reasons I love this sandbox: :1. The lid and base are easy to lift and move....which we did...several times...until we decided exactly where it looked best in our yard. .2. It is clearly designed with kids' comfort and enjoyment in mind. They can either sit inside the sandbox or kneel on the ground outside and still easily reach inside ( the sides aren't too high). It's nice and sturdy.3. There are no sharp edges and since this sandbox is made of plastic, there is no wood to leave splinters in little fingers.4 . The lid keeps cats out and the solid floor of the sandbox keeps dirt from mixing in with the sand. It also keeps insects and moles from burrowing up from the ground and into the sand.One extra point: although the lid easily fits on the base, we've taken the extra precaution of holding it down with a bungee cord wghen the sandbox isn't in use.This may be unnecessary but after we once lost a heavy deck umbrella in a high wind we decided to play it safe.

For my son's 3rd birthday I wanted to buy a sandbox that met all my specifications but yet was fun for him too---size, durabilty, lid design, and cost were my main focus. After researching every sandbox I could find and reading all the reviews, the Naturally Playful Sandbox looked like the best buy. What a great choice it turned out to be! For starters, the size is very roomy (most sandboxes are way to small)--this one is big enough to play in without sand flying out everywhere. It can adequately hold 2 children, possibly 3 if they are small (age 1-2). The design is good because it is very sturdy and holds it shape. The four "rock" corners make a nice seating area since my son will NOT sit down in the sand to play. It can hold 4 bags of play sand very easily which is good so the sand is deep enough to dig in and bury items! My biggest concern was lid design since living in Florida down pours of rain can become an issue. If rain or moisture gets in, sand becomes green. The lid fits snug enough to stay on and the weight of the lid seems to be enough to hold it down under normal wind conditions. When the lid is on, it has a large enough dome shape that you can store all the play toys under it, inside the sandbox. The overall style of the box is good since it blends in with your outdoor surroundings, as opposed to having a big purple dinosaur in your back yard. It also doubles as a planter when your child outgrows it. The surrounding rock shapes would compliment any landscape. Overall, I would rate this as a wonderful buy---and the price can't be beat. Would definitely recommend! You won't be disappointed.

We love this sand box. It is attractive; we placed it next to our herb garden and it looks very natural. It is durable and definitely made to withstand the outside. The cover's shape helps to keep it in place during wind and helps rain water to drain down as well as keep enough space on the inside for larger toys that stay nicely protected. It has ventilation holes and yes, there is a chance you get some bugs and small animals in, although it has not happened to us, you need that to ventilate unless you want your kid to play with moldy sand. It fits about 4-5 bags of play sand to fill it up about halfway. The sand in it stays wet just right, perfect for sandcastles. Dry sand is no fun. I find the edges to be quite ok to sit on, no pain at all. To smooth the edges like some reviewers suggested would take away from the rocky natural desing. It is also a perfect size, to my opinion, for 1-2 kids. We have one and it serves us great. Mommy plays with him, and it fits the two of us just fine. This sand box is absolutely perfect and we are very pleased with our purchase. Great present for our 2 year old for his birthday. I have NOTHING bad to say about this. All absolutely perfect, well thought off and well built. This is very rare for me to be 100% pleased with toys these days, well this one is the winner. If I could I'd give it 10 stars.

Nice size, and the cover is great, but it is so thin, I’m afraid it’s not going to last long. Step2 products used to be very heavy duty, built lo last, but this not so much.

Purchased as a gift for my 3 yr old grandson. He LOVES it! He immediately sat down and played all afternoon. I like the size and design, as well as that the seats are enough separate that the kids can sit there and not get sand in their clothes for those with sensory issues. Deep enough to hold 200lbs of sand, or a little more if you choose, toys, and domed cover protects from rain and any pets. Update, My grandson will be 7 shortly, now he has a 3 1/2 yr old little sister and they both love this sandbox, lots of room for 2-4 kids to play, domed cover protects toys and keeps animals out, all well having a design that blends in but looks nice, it could be a flowerbed if it outgrows it's use as a sandbox, great purchase and would re purchase.