Step2 Naturally Playful Sandbox II, Kids Sand Activity Sensory Play Pit, Summer Outdoor Toys, 7 Piece Water Toy Accessories, for Toddlers 1+ Years Old

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.

My kids, now 3 and 1, love this sand box. I bought it almost a year ago and my daughter was using it around 8 months old. My 3 year old just loves it. Perfect size for them. Lid fits well and we have had no issues with water leaking into it. It does get humidity during summer. And the sand on the bottom tends to be a little wet but my kids like it. Perfect molding sand. Took three 5lb bags of sand to fill. Will have to add more this summer. No cracks for almost a year of use.

We have had other sandboxes in the past and this one is so much better. It’s durable, fun for kids, holds a good amount of sand, the lid stays tight on to keep water and bugs out. I recommend!

I just purchased this sandbox for my 2 yr. old granddaughter. She loves it, and the size is fine for several children to play in it. Unfortunately, since she lives in a somewhat rural area, there were field mice getting inside the sandbox, due to the 4 small holes around the lid, even though the lid was being put on immediately when nobody was in the sandbox. I called Step2 and the customer service rep told me that in 2009 a law was passed that companies had to increase the ventilation in sandboxes to prevent suffocation. That is the reason for the holes. They cannot tell you what to do to prevent mice from getting inside the box, bec. if you alter their product, they would be legally responsible for any problems. Step2 had to change the molds for all of their sandboxes to meet the new requirements. So, any sandbox, regardless of the brand, made from 2009 on will have ventilation holes, and therefore the same potential problems regarding mice and other small critters. There is a product called Mouse Magic that we just tried. It is made of all natural substances and the scent drives the mice away. It comes 4 packs to a box, and 1 pack can be put in the sandbox each time it is closed, and removed each time it is opened. The same pack could be reused, and each pack is good for about a month. The product is made by Bonide, and contains spearmint oil, peppermint oil, and Fuller's Earth. It is safe around children and pets. I purchased it at a local hardware store. We tried this, and it has prevented mice from going in the sandbox. The only reason I am giving this sandbox 4 stars instead of 5 is because of this problem, but it is really not the fault of the company that designed it. If you don't think you will have a problem with mice or chipmunks, then I would highly recommend this sandbox and give it 5 stars. If you do think you will have a problem, it might not be worth purchasing a sandbox altogether, unless you use Mouse Magic, or stuff the holes with fabric softener sheets, and remove while the sandbox is being used!

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Thoroughly researched sandboxes for my 2-year old and this one came out on top, not disappointed. Large enough for him to play in, small enough to fit on our deck. I wanted to put it on our elevated deck so the sand did not attract ticks. The lid is designed to shed water (other sandboxes with flat lids will collect/pool water), we've had a few summer storms and no water has gotten in and soaked the sand. It's not an eyesore like a turtle or crab. The 4 corner posts allow your child to sit on the edge and play if they don't feel like getting right in. The one we got is more of a reddish-brown colour, but still looks really good. Can't go wrong with Amazon delivering free to your door if you're like us and don't have a vehicle large enough to transport it home from a store. Material seems very durable, yet light enough my son is starting to take the lid off by himself. Having a lid was crucial as we have neighbourhood cats that like to roam and 'do their business' in peoples gardens, flower beds, and I wouldn't doubt this sandbox if they could.

1歳の娘にサンタさんからとしてクリスマスイブ夜中に設置。 翌日寒い中、娘ガッツリ夢中。 抗菌の砂も入れておいたので、安全な砂場デビュー☆ 以来寒い日でも、嫁は砂遊びに付き合わされているそうな…(-_-;) 子供の創造性を育てる、且つ安全にという意味では非常に良い製品だと思います。 昨今の公園の砂場は不衛生らしいので。 少し過保護かな?

Brought this for my two dogs they love digging in the sand so don't dig as much in the lawn

Great sandpit looks good and can be used as a platter in years to come when children have finished with it