High-Five for the 2-8 crowd… Little Tikes Easy Store Table
Written: Apr 07 '02
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Pros: Durable, Easy to Clean
Cons: ~*~
The Bottom Line: Little Tykes continues the reputation of providing top-notch early childhood products with this wonderful table.
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| Lisa_J's Full Review: Little Tikes Easy Store Table |
Considering the vibrant primary colors, easy assembly, durability, and cleanability of the Little Tikes Easy Store Table it is easy to understand why this top quality product is the first choice of many parents, churches, daycare’s, and grandparents. Little Tykes continues the reputation of providing top-notch early childhood products with this wonderful table.
It is recommended for children 2 – 8 years-of-age and able to comfortably seat six children. This durable plastic table will provide hours of outdoor or indoor use. For those with limited space and/or needed totability this product folds for easy storing and/or transport within a large trunk. Also, this table is lightweight – 24 pounds – yet withstands up to 200 pounds on each bench. Further, the leg span from bench to tabletop is perfect for children within the recommended age use bracket. High five to Little Tikes for wise engineering on the Little Tikes Easy Store Table!
Details
My firm belief that playing is essentially the job children are employed to, inspire me to be selective toward what purchases transpire for our in-home daycare/preschool. We adults like furniture that is comfortable to our size structure, and it is known that comfort certainly matters on the job platform as well. So, it isn’t far fetched to realize that children will perform best when provided with appropriately sized furniture. And appropriate is exactly what you receive from the Little Tikes Easy Store Table.
Overall dimensions are 42"L x 38"D x 19.75"H. The table surface measures 40 by 22 inches, is primary yellow, and is easy to cleanse. The benches – red – are 11 ½” from the ground to seating surface, allow for three children (per bench), and hold up to 200 pounds. From bench surface to tabletop bottom children are provided 8” of space. This is perfect for children 2 – 8 years-of-age. The tabletop is 19 ¾” from ground to top surface.
The molded plastic is durable and easy to clean. Depending on the play matter, you will find clean up is accomplished with a damp cloth, cleanser and a towel, or a garden hose and brush. We leave our table out year round (Washington State). The manufacturer states: When temperatures fall below 0 degrees F, outdoor use is not recommended. In extreme cold, plastic materials lose resilience and may become brittle and crack upon impact. Store product in a warmer, protected place. Regardless, our Little Tikes Easy Store Table has withstood all weather elements and continues to hold integrity of initial purchase. My husband cleanses all of our outdoor Little Tikes products with simple green upon the arrival of spring. This table – like all other Little Tikes – has held it’s original vibrant colors and shows no sign of wear.
This table provides a perfect surface for outside meal times. One impressive note is the fact that when one child gets up from the table, the unit remains stable. This allows the remaining children to continue eating/drinking without the worry of spills due to table shifting. When the occasional spill occurs the Little Tikes Easy Store Table is easy to cleanse. As mentioned earlier, the benches seat 6 children comfortably.
With regard to use for art projects, I continue to give the Little Tikes Easy Store Table a high-five! The surface doesn’t interrupt the flow of crayon to paper, and the tabletop remains stable for budding little artists. Also – as mentioned *wink* - the clean up is a breeze. After finger painting I select the cleanser and hose option for clean up.
This table folds easily for storage or portability to another desired location. Honestly, we have folded the Little Tikes Easy Store Table once. This occurred when I took the table to a beach outing. I am happy to report that fold-up, transport, set-up, and return to the backyard, was accomplished without any sweat-beads or pain *wink*.
Overall I highly recommend the Little Tikes Easy Store Table and feel confident you will be pleased with purchase! Our table cost $39.99, however most are sold for $59.99.
Minor Assembly Required
Your Little Tikes Easy Store Table arrives in a cardboard box that measures 42.5 x 38.7 x 5.3, weighs approximately 24 pounds, and will fit into a large car trunk. Minor assembly is required prior to initial use. Instructions are included and easy to follow. In actuality I believe most will be able to assemble without the directions, but it is always a wise idea to read them prior to assembly.
1) Fit base legs into openings on bottom of table.
2) Slide legs up into upright position.
3) Position bench over base legs.
4) Slide bench onto base legs by placing into openings.
5) Slide plastic strap until it reaches latch.
6) Slide legs outward until straight and is plastic strap is locked into the latch.
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Happy Playing!
© 2002
Lisa_J
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 39.99
Type of Toy: Playscene
Age Range of Child: 3 to 5 Years
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