Step2 Naturally Playful Picnic Table with Umbrella

We have a three-year-old and a one-year-old, and the Step2 Naturally Playful Sand was already in our possession. Water Center has a color scheme that is similar (sort of). My wife bought this in a hurry to serve as an eating and playing table out on our deck for the expected influx of children at my 1-year-old's birthday party. It was a hit with the kids, and it's still a hit with my kids. It comfortably accommodates four small children (two on each side) or a cozy six children. My one-year-old son can sit on the bench by himself, and the size is appropriate for my much larger three-year-old daughter. br>br>This is my only cautionary note. While it wasn't impossible to put together on my own, it would have been far easier with the help of a second person. Basically, you'll need to hold two large pieces of plastic together and use a cordless screwdriver to drive a large screw into both of them at the same time (16 times or so). It would have been easier if there were clear holes or indicators where the screws should go, but you have to guess based on a sloppy diagram, so I had to pull the screws out and re-install them. My angle missed the second piece of plastic, so I had to reposition them. It isn't difficult, so don't let that stop you from purchasing this. It takes only 15 minutes to complete. However, it will be much easier to manage if there are two of you. The use of an electric screwdriver or a drill with a Phillips bit is a must.

Cameron Berger

| Oct 31, 2021

The Little Tikes Easy Store Jr. was the first thing we bought. For our little grandchildren, we used a Picnic Table with Umbrella as a first table, and they loved it. We decided to get a bigger one because another grandchild had arrived and other kids were coming over to play, so we bought this one. Both of these tables are fantastic. There is a seat height of 9" on the first one, which is ideal for people who are taller than average. This one not only allows more children to sit, but the seat height is about 12" so they can grow with it. 3 year olds (and some smaller 4 year olds) and this one not only allows for more children to sit, but it also allows them to grow with it. The table is both cute and sturdy. Although it does not fold flat, it can be easily carried inside through a standard door. This one has a great look and feel to it. It is light enough for one person to move around, but heavy enough to stay put in strong winds. If you want to use the umbrella, there is a locking unit under the table that prevents it from pulling out. Either table is a great choice; the Little Tikes table is a great "first," while this one is a great "grow up with" - Tables are fantastic. It is simple to put together.

Jax York

| Aug 20, 2021

There are no clear instructions included with this. If you don't have power tools, you won't be able to put this together. Even with power tools, putting the screws in where they need to go will be difficult. There is no clear direction as to where and how the screws should be installed. After four screws, I gave up and put it together without any more screws. I still have about 8 more screws on the side, which makes it a little wobbly but playable for the kids. It's a shame they didn't put in a little more effort with the assembly. Aside from that, it's a fantastic piece with a nice appearance. Oh, and you'll need two people to help you assemble it. Because you have to hold it in a specific position to force a screw in, you can't do it by yourself.

Deandre Anthony

| Oct 31, 2021

It arrived in two days, and it took my husband about ten minutes to put together. This table is one of my favorites because it is both sturdy and attractive, and it served us well at our party. It's quite large, which is great because it provides a lot of surface area for food, drinks, crafts, toys, and so on; I'm sure I'll be using it for the kids for many years. It can accommodate a large number of children and has a fairly high weight limit. My nine-year-old nephew sat at the table with the other children at the party, which I believe numbered around eight children. I prefer the bench seat to a traditional table and chairs because it eliminates the risk of the younger children falling over at the table. Having a place where all of the little ones could sit and eat together was absolutely adorable. I'm looking forward to our other parties and craft time with my kids because I'm going to cover the table with a plastic tablecloth and do some fun projects there. This will be ideal for the summer months, especially with our children's pool, sandbox, and water table. This table, I'm confident, will last a long time.

Mallory FORSTER

| May 25, 2021

This table was already in our home, but it was the blue-topped version. The brand and specifications are identical, with the exception of color. We adore the original table and use it frequently inside, so we decided to purchase a second one to use outside. While the plastic is nearly identical to the first one we bought, we discovered that it has rougher edges. Some of the plastic has sharp edges that weren't smoothed out during the manufacturing process (at least four areas of the table have this problem). I'm not sure if the one we got was a one-off or if this is the case with all of the ones in this color. In any case, we prefer this table to others we've seen or used previously.

Kaylani Lamb

| Aug 03, 2021

This table is fantastic! When other parents come over, they always compliment us on how cute it is and how well it matches the color scheme in our yard. It is a hit with my daughter! We spend a lot of time together in the backyard, and she makes use of it on a daily basis. br>br>Only con is that the table's surface is ridged rather than smooth. It's difficult to color or draw because of this.

Cillian Mays

| Feb 04, 2021

Today, our picnic table was delivered to me. There were no delivery issues. The directions show a person only using a hand tool (a screwdriver), but this isn't accurate at all; you'll need an electric tool. Because the areas where a screw must be inserted do not have any holes, you will need to use the power tool to drill them. Because the areas where the screws go in are a little tight, the power tool may not be able to get it all the way in, you'll need a screwdriver. Along with that, you must decide where the hole should go. The directions include pictures that show you where to drill the holes, but there are no close-ups of the areas. It took about 45 minutes for this mother to put it together. 1 hour of "helping" from a three-year-old. br>br>Our three-year-old is 35 years old. He was only about 5 inches tall and his feet hadn't yet touched the ground, so he was probably 1-foot tall. It's 2 inches higher. br>br>After putting it all together, the table and umbrella appear to be quite durable. I'm sure my son will put it to good use right away. This purchase has pleased me.

Jacoby COLES

| Jan 25, 2021