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Attractive and durable sandbox combines outdoor textures and natural colors to blend in with any backyard
- Four molded-in "cornerstone" seats
- Sunshine-motif lid protects sand from critters and pets
- Doubles as a large planter
- Made in USA
- Fully assembled
- Contents not included
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
I am suprised about the size of this sandbox. when I first look at it in store, I thought it was huge. Then, when it gets home, set up in the backyard. It is really too small for 2 kids (2 & 4). I wish Step2 makes a larger one. When my 2 kids play, they love to sit inside the sandbox. But, there are not enough space to sit both kids inside with the toys. If they sit at the corners, that works. But that is not as fun as sit inside the sandbox. I got this one to replace the sandbox I made for them, but apparently, they enjoy the one I made much better than this one, due to the size.
My son plays with this all the time. It fits nicely on our back deck and we have had it for a year now. My only issue is we can't find it in a store local to us so we can buy another one for my parents' house.
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from northern california on 6/6/2008
Beautiful design. I am in love with the whole Naturally Playful collection. The sun is in most of the units and coordinates everything and makes the whole collection seem "rich." Although, these items are priced very well! The box is perfect for my daughter and a friend, or her dog, hopefully not the cat!
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from New Jersey on 5/20/2008
I bought this sandbox 2 years ago and am still impressed with its superiority! The lid stays on tight and keeps out all snow, rain, bugs, and anything else that might come along spring, summer, fall, or winter! It is big enough to accomodate lots of toys and still have room for several little hands and feet to squish in the sand. My son was a micro-preemie and had some sensitivity issues. A sand box was just what he needed to help overcome these issues. After 2 years, the sensitivity issues have been overcome, but he still loves to play in the sand. And the best part is, it still looks great in the yard! The neutral colors go well with any decor and they don't fade, even in direct sunlight! This is the best sandbox I have been able to find. It is truly an asset to the Step 2 line!
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from Atlanta, GA on 5/1/2008
I purchased this sandbox because of the size - more room for my boys to play than others - and the good reviews I saw online. Unfortunately, I have been 100% disappointed with this product.
1) The "sun" design in the top of the box has grooves that are about 1/2 inch deep. They constantly collect water when it rains, leaving standing water - creating a perfect condition for mosquitoes to breed all summer long. Unless I lift the lid and pour out the water every day, there is - literally - mosquito larvae in it. In addition to being a nuicance, this is a health concern (west nile)!!!
2) The four corners are designed for a child to sit on and play. When I rested on the corner to help my child (I weigh 120 lbs.), the corner collapsed. While I understand it's not designed for adults to sit on, be careful, or your sandbox will quickly get ruined.
3) After only a few weeks of owning the item, the lid has become warped and does not seem to fit securly on the sandbox anymore.
4) When I called Step 2 to express my disatisfaction with their product they stated there was nothing they could do, and told me they would SELL me a box if I wanted to try to return it to the store from which it came.
The majority of these issues are design issues. I wish I had purchased the "crabbie" sandbox instead. I am now out $$$ for the "naturally playful" sandbox and left with a *very* bad impression of Step 2 based on my customer service experience.
The sand box is a great item it could be a bit bigger but other than that it is great. My 2-year old loves it. They sit on the corner's of the box and put their feet in so the can have more space. I also sit and play in it with her. It blends in great with the slide, table, cottage house and swing set. I would recommend this item. I have had the sand box for a year now and it is still in good condition.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
We LOVE this sandbox. It blends in well - and I love that it matches our sand and water table. I think the neutral colour will hide any fading much better than the brightly coloured ones that seem to fade so quickly. It's a pretty good size, though it seemed much bigger in the store! I love the little corner seats. It has been a big hit for us - my four year old plays with it all the time. If only I could figure out how to keep the sand off my floors!
The only complaint I have is that the lid design holds water in the design, and it drips into the sandbox when the lid comes off.
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from Walnut Creek, Ca on 10/27/2007
This is a good sized sandbox which looks nice. Lid fits nice and snug and both my children love playing in this together or alone. Hours of fun with little effort, the simple things in life are the best!!
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
We just replaced our Crabbie sandbox after 4 years; although it was still perfectly functional, the color was very faded...and my kids are getting older. I bought the naturally playful sandbox this morning and it looks so great in the yard! My 6-year-old and 3-year old love it as much as they did old Crabbie, and the baby will love it someday. My only complaint, if you can call it that, is that I wish it was larger--the kids are getting older and bigger, wish the sandbox would get bigger, too (only reason I didn't give it 5 stars). Oh, well--they love the sandbox, and if they're happy, I'm happy!
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from Fairfield, CT on 6/13/2007
We have had the sandbox for only a couple of weeks & have gotten numerous compliments from other parents. It is attractive & blends into the backyard nicely.
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from Colleyville, TX on 5/22/2007
We bought this used at a garage sale, but there was no wear at all when I purchased it, and over a year later, it still looks brand new. I like that it's not overly bright and obnoxious-looking, but most of all, it's very functional. The corners all work as chairs, and I can sit on the corner comfortably with my feet in or out of the sand while my daughter plays. The top is sturdy enough to hold my child's weight, and it's only blown off once in a very, very bad storm (but we've had many bad storms and the top has stayed on without issue). The top keeps bugs and water out very well. This box is large enough to accommodate 3-4 children at once.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
I looked all over at a variety of sandboxes to give my 2 yr old for her birthday. Most are obnoxious shapes and bright awful colors and are not at all big enough for more than one child, but this sandbox is the complete opposite. It looks wonderful in our backyard and blends right in. My daughter LOVES IT. It holds a considerable amount of sand and sand toys which I leave in it. Its quite sturdy once together. I can't say enough about it. If you can get one on sale, or even if you can't it's way nicer and larger than anything I have seen elsewhere in the same cost bracket! BUY IT!
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Tolland, CT on 4/21/2007
My son received this for his 1st birthday. It was an instant hit. It is still his favorite toy. It is very durable. The cover always stays on through the worst weather including microburst thunderstorms, nearby lightening strikes, nor'easter storms and several feet of snow. This is a great product.