Step2 Naturally Playful Picnic Table with Umbrella

I bought this table for my children in an effort to undo the frustration we had with our little table and chair set from little tikes. It was a fine set still have it as a matter of fact its just that the chairs were annoying. Pushing toddlers in, pulling them out, and having the chairs with the kids in them tip over. Sometimes they would disappear into random rooms of the house so the kids can try and reach for things they shouldn't. We got tired of it and was just looking for an easier solution. I liked the look of this picnic table and loved the fact that it was all one sturdy unit. I thought my problem was solved, but in the end I traded the trouble chairs for another glitch.

We purchased the brown version of this table. Just thought it looked nicer. Anyhow, the top of the table is grooved. Kind of like a real wooden picnic table is one that has been in the park a while. It was probably my fault for not thinking ahead of time that this little plastic version of a picnic table would so closely resemble an actual picnic table. The only problem with this is that I was planning on using the table for all general use, including arts and crafts. Remember what it was like trying to color on your paper on a weathered picnic table? All those crumply squiggled lines? Same results apply here. Wish I would have checked further to see if it had a smooth top surface. At the time I just assumed it was.

The table itself is good size. The umbrella is cute and has held up well so far. The benches are ok... not quite as sturdy as i expected but probably right on the mark for the table design. You can't have a 3 foot long bench held up at either end and expect to sit in the middle and not have it sag a little.

Overall Step 2 did a good job with this table. I just wish I had paid better attention or maybe gone and seen it in person before making this purchase, because if I realized then what I do now I would not have bought it. This is mostly because my kids just don't use it. Even if you aren't going to use it for coloring or drawing or whatever it is not functional indoors unless you have a really huge space for it. It's angled and large and just doesn't look or feel like it belongs indoors. We tried. So aside from the occasional meal or snack outdoors this cute little table just doesn't get any attention.

We purchased this picnic table when my son was about 18 months old and keep it indoors. He loved it instantly. He eats the majority of his snacks (and non family meals) at his table. He has also enjoyed it thoroughly as a play surface for coloring, his trains, cars, everything. It's been a full year since we've bought it and it's still in perfect condition.

My husband and I frequently sit with him at the table, as the 4 corners are well supported for even our weight. At his 2 year birthday party, it was full with 6 kids and there was still plenty of room (despite a few kids being 4 years old). When we have friends over to play games, the kids will often play a game at their table. He'll have a sibling in the next month and I expect many more years of use from this table.

My husband assembled it easily (there aren't many pieces). The only drawbacks are the grooved surface is slightly more difficult to wipe clean than if it was smooth. And bowls and glasses do slide easily over the surface (for the occasional oops) though you'll have that with all plastic table tops.

It is larger size (which I like), but is just narrow enough to barely squeeze out the backdoor (normal door width) for the few times we've wanted to use it outside without having to take it apart.

We haven't used the umbrella yet so I can't speak as to its durability.

Price currently listed online is higher than what I paid a year ago at Toys R Us (about $90 plus tax).

A great product.

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This table came much faster than we expected. It was really easy and fast to put together except that the manufacturer neglected to pre-drill a few of the screw holes on the underside of the table. Good thing my husband is handy with a drill otherwise I would have been pretty annoyed (actually I was still annoyed b/c what if I didn't have a drill?). I have 3 kids and they love it and climb all over it. We use it for outdoor lunches and crafts. It could fit 6 smaller kids. The faux wood grain to the top surface makes some drawing and writing difficult for my 3yr old. It is mostly used to prepare mud pies and for this purpose it holds up well. Easy to hose off or use hand broom. Doesn't wipe down so easy due to the raise wood grain. The table is super cute. The umbrella is holding up well even through some really windy days. The corners can hold adult weight. We like and I think it's a good value for the money.

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I got this table for my 2 year old daughter and she loves it. It's attractive,durable and well made. I got it direct form the company for $89 and free shipping.

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I ordered 2 to replace 15 year old plastic tables I used for daycare. These added to my playroom beautifullly. The seats do have a tendency to bend somewhat, but I can see getting my moneys worth out of these too. The green is more pleasant than the orange blue pink combinations that have been sold in the past. The shipping was practically next day, and free, so I couldn't be happier with this transation. I do warn you the tops have texture to them, so when your kids are running cars across them or drawing, it does make it a little noisy.

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