The Best Sand and Water Tables

What are the best sand and water tables? This is a modern question because these tables haven't been around long. When I was a kid, we'd have to let rain into our turtle-shaped sandbox to get the same sandcastle worthy mixtures. Or we'd just have to wait for a vacation to the beach, which would occur maybe once a year. These tables bring the shore-like conditions to kids everywhere, right to their own backyards. No more getting yelled at by mom for mixing water from the filthy creek with the sand-colored mud in the yard!

My favorites are:

_____________________________________

One Step Ahead Sand and Water Table

I'm a beach fiend, as are most people, kids especially. This table is shoreline themed and divided into two sections, with water on one side and sand on the other. Toys are included! Cute animal figurines and digging tools make it easy to transport water or sand from one compartment to the other. For picky parents, there are drainage pipes for easy cleanup, and assembly is (literally) a few snaps away.


Buy it @ Amazon Toys
_____________________________________

Joybay Sand & Water Activity Table

Most kids love the sand and water combination because of the pliable mixture it makes, perfect for creating and building. This set features a slew of animal molds to design neat sea creatures, while two funnels separate the water and the sand, allowing for manual mixture at your child's command. The legs of the table are removable for easy storage, while the entire structure is made from durable plastic for a long lasting, always entertaining experience.

Buy it @ Amazon Toys

_____________________________________

Step2 Sand and Water Transportation Station

This table is the only one I've ever seen with a train track running around it! Two compartments separate the water and sand, allowing kids to combine the elements at their leisure. Shelves on the legs are also loaded down with toys!

Buy it @ Amazon Toys