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Comments about Step2 Fun & Sun Climber and Sandbox™:

While the Fun & Sun Climber and Sandbox is undoubtedly designed to be a lasting outdoor toy, my little ones have been using it inside - for now - as winter holds on and spring comes late. It's more than just a climber... but whatever their imagination desires.

As one of Step2's 2013 "Test Drive Bloggers," we were sent one of these for hands-on testing and review. In addition to being used as a climber and slide, ours has also been:
*A Fort
*A Ramp for die-cast cars.
*A Cave.
*A Set of Parallel Bars (the top of it)
*A Hiding Place for an Easter Basket (hidden by a 6-foot anthropomorphic rabbit).

Overall, the Step2 Fun & Sun Climber and Sandbox scores high marks here at Rock Father HQ, and we haven't even gotten to take it outside yet. The sandbox feature also doubles as a water feature, with a selection of fun gadgets on the side, and a drain for easy cleaning. The only downside I can see with this is that it's the perfect size for now... and as with most slides geared toward small children, the window of use will be limited.

That said, we love our Fun & Sun Climber and Sandbox!

Comments about Step2 Fun & Sun Climber and Sandbox™:

As you can imagine, being cooped up inside for months during winter is just as much torture for kids as it is for parents. Thanks to Step2, we've been able to combat winter woes by bringing outdoor activities inside!

We were given a new Fun & Sun, Climber and Sandbox from Step2 to review!

The Fun & Sun, Climber and Sandbox ships in the box it's packaged in which has product photos on the box. If you are planning on sending this as a gift, be sure to give the parents a heads up so the intended receiver doesn't find out! :)

Putting the Fun & Sun, Climber and Sandbox together didn't take long. The directions were easy to follow and this meant less frustration on my handy man's end. We used a drill when it called for screwing things in which made it much faster and easier. Especially since holes are indented but not pre-punched on the climber. All together it took us about 45 minutes to get together.

Right off the bat the climber was a huge hit! Both my 2 and 3 year old were extremely anxious to play on it and it's the perfect size for both of them. Since I'm not a big fan of sand and since we were using the climber indoors due to the weather, I decided to turn the sandbox into a sensory table instead! I first used water, which was a big hit. I placed a towel under the sandbox for easy clean up and dumped a bucket of warm water in it. The kids had a great time putting the water through the cascade accessories and watching the wheels move and make noise. After a while with the water, I drained the table into a bucket, dried it out and filled it with… MARSHMALLOWS! I figured this was something that, if thrown at each other, wouldn't hurt and if eaten, I wouldn't mind. Needless to say the kiddos were in heaven!

The climber is a great size for 2-3 kids to play at a time. Two could be playing in the sandbox while another is using the slide. It's sturdy construction is nothing short of what Step2 is known for. I feel good knowing that my kids are playing on something that's safe and durable. We have had endless fun with our Fun & Sun, Climber and Sandbox. If you are looking for something that brings big outdoor fun but can fit indoors as well, the Fun & Sun, Climber and Sandbox from Step2 is definitely for you!

Comments about Step2 Fun & Sun Climber and Sandbox™:

This is just the right size developmentally for my 20 month granddaughter. The slide is perfect. She loves the mini sandbox which can also be a water feature.

Comments about Step2 Fun & Sun Climber and Sandbox™:

We bought this for our 14 month old daughter. It's the perfect size for her right now. It is small, so I can see her outgrowing in a few years, easily. She loves the sand box.