Sand & Water table

**Boris** · 02-04-2012, 08:01 PM

I am looking for a sand and water table. I want one that will last and that doesn't take up too much space. I love the ones in the education catalogues with the metal frame but they are sooo expensive. Does anyone have one and are they worth it??

**The Juggler** · 02-04-2012, 08:43 PM

i paid £40 for my ELC one in 2005. it's only just on its last legs now

**Rosy Days** · 02-04-2012, 08:47 PM

Hi, I have recently bought the ELC one, I really like it. It comes with lots of different attachments for water play etc and some sand toys, just a nice size, not too big. The legs come off easily so easy to store. I got 20% off as I had a voucher, so thought I would buy one ready for summer.

x

jumpinjen · 02-04-2012, 10:08 PM

I use a couple of durable plastic underbed storgae boxes with lids from Ikea for sand and water tables - I can add and change resources as I want to and they pack away nicely too, as well as being about £8 each! I can put them on the floor for babies, milk crates or a table -very versatile I find!!

jen x

onceinabluemoon · 03-04-2012, 06:08 AM

I bought this one from TTS, within a year the frame had gone wonky and the washer on the plug hole no longer stops leaks, definitely wouldn't recommend.

jumpinjen · 03-04-2012, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by onceinabluemoon

I bought this one from TTS, within a year the frame had gone wonky and the washer on the plug hole no longer stops leaks, definitely wouldn't recommend.

Can you complain and havea refund - that's no good is it?

Jen x

**miffy** · 03-04-2012, 06:51 AM

I bought this one from Tesco's in the sale - it's great as a water table but would be no good for sand. No plug or drain hole, you just tip the water out!

http://www.activitytoysdirect.com/pr...FUcntAod5zLawg

Miffy xx

**Natternic** · 03-04-2012, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by miffy

I bought this one from Tesco's in the sale - it's great as a water table but would be no good for sand. No plug or drain hole, you just tip the water out!

http://www.activitytoysdirect.com/pr...FUcntAod5zLawg

Miffy xx

ive got this one too, and DO use it for sand its not great but it does the job.

**Boris** · 03-04-2012, 11:33 AM

Thanks everyone! A trip to town is in order, Ikea and ELC!

**Wendybird** · 03-04-2012, 02:28 PM

I've made my own from an old IKEA table and an underbed storage box. You can see it here: http://www.rainbowplayhouse.blogspot...gardening.html

**mandy moo** · 04-04-2012, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Natternic

ive got this one too, and DO use it for sand its not great but it does the job.

And me

**mama2three** · 04-04-2012, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Wendybird

I've made my own from an old IKEA table and an underbed storage box. You can see it here: http://www.rainbowplayhouse.blogspot...gardening.html

Just had a looksee at your site Wendy
- I am having ''stacking -rainbow-envy!!''

**butterfly** · 04-04-2012, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Wendybird

I've made my own from an old IKEA table and an underbed storage box. You can see it here: http://www.rainbowplayhouse.blogspot...gardening.html

I just had a look at your site Wendy and am in awe! I lobe so many of your things - so inspiring thank you! I may have to have a chat with you about open-ended materials for my PhD study!! Would that be ok?

**Wendybird** · 04-04-2012, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by mama2three

Just had a looksee at your site Wendy
- I am having ''stacking -rainbow-envy!!''

I love that rainbow. I actually love most Grimm's toys - we've a puzzle and another stacker as well. I should review them at some point when I get some time (and get off this forum!).

**Wendybird** · 04-04-2012, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by butterfly

I just had a look at your site Wendy and am in awe! I lobe so many of your things - so inspiring thank you! I may have to have a chat with you about open-ended materials for my PhD study!! Would that be ok?

I just saw the thread about you doing this - am really happy to have a chat. I think you may be interested in how I'm using my garden space (what there is of it!). I'm planning a post about it - just need to get some good pics when it is actually 1) sunny and 2) tidy. I'll keep waiting for those two magical things to happen at once then.

**Tily Bud** · 08-04-2012, 09:10 PM

I love this ! is it the Lack side table ? where did you get the storage box from ? x

**flowerpots** · 08-04-2012, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Wendybird

I've made my own from an old IKEA table and an underbed storage box. You can see it here: http://www.rainbowplayhouse.blogspot...gardening.html

Thats fab, i am DEFINATELY copying you sorry.

**sunflower** · 08-04-2012, 10:44 PM

Argos have a sand/water table sale on

Love your table wendybird -excellent idea

x

**funemnx** · 09-04-2012, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by jumpinjen

I use a couple of durable plastic underbed storgae boxes with lids from Ikea for sand and water tables - I can add and change resources as I want to and they pack away nicely too, as well as being about £8 each! I can put them on the floor for babies, milk crates or a table -very versatile I find!!

jen x

This is what I do now - got mine £4.00 from Tesco