Snapping the sides together takes about five minutes before the box is ready to be loaded with sand. The Sandlock is constructed from four plastic sides that interlock. Vents at the top of the cover help provide airflow to keep sand dry. The sandbox includes a cover that's large enough to fit over sand toys and stretches down the side to keep sand in and animals out.
While all sandboxes require some maintenance to keep clean, the Sandlock's recycled plastic doesn't need to be repainted like wood and it won't splinter.
An option that's used in many playgrounds, the Sandlock is also available for backyard use. The Sandlock starts with a 59-by-59-inch box as the smallest option with additional sizes to accommodate multiple older children. Pros: Recycled plastic doesn't cause splinters or require repainting, domed cover hides away toys, large size, easy to assembleĬons: Seats need to be removed to cover, priceyįew commercial sandboxes are large enough to accommodate the 16-square-feet per toddler and 36-square-feet per child play areas recommended by Daly. With a low-maintenance design, domed cover, and spacious size, the Sandlock offers a safe, expansive space for kids to play. Wolf Spirit Wood Work's sandbox plans for parents with a few DIY skills include folding benches that double as a lid. With a cedar wood construction, the Creative Cedar Designs Octagon Wood Sandbox both looks great and offers a large play area.īest sandbox with cover: Kidkraft Outdoor Sandbox with Canopy, $249.99 available on Amazonįor yards that lack natural shade, the Kidkraft Outdoor Sandbox with Canopy offers a covered place to play and store toys.īest sandbox for small spaces: Step2 Play and Store Sandbox, $74.99 available on WalmartĬompact and affordable, the Step2 Play and Store Sandbox is small enough for some balconies and decks and even provides space to store toys.īest DIY sandbox: Wolf Spirit Wood Work Sandbox Plans, $5.40 available on Etsy With a low-maintenance design, domed cover, and spacious size, the Sandlock Sandbox offers a safe, expansive space for kids to play.īest large sandbox: Creative Cedar Designs Octagon Wood Sandbox, $134.99 available on Lowe's But the trade-off for that is safe outdoor play that can encourage a number of developmental skills.īest sandbox overall: Sandlock Sandbox, $245.62 available on Lowe's Choosing, building, and maintaining a sandbox requires some attention to a few safety details, noted at the end of this article. The best sandbox will have ample room to play, a cover to help keep sand clean, and a safe, durable build. I've rounded up the top five ranked choices based on user reviews and expert-guided advice. After discussing sandbox play with a pediatrician, an occupational therapist, and Daly, I spent hours researching options that fit a narrow set of criteria for size, durability, and safety features. While sandbox play is as endless as a child's imagination, many sandboxes tend to be small others have ill-fitting covers or questionable durability. "Sand is an ideal loose part for children's inquisitive, physical, and imaginative nature and offers unlimited play opportunities."
"There is nothing quite like the marvelous sensorial and tactile qualities of sand," said Lisa Daly, co-author of " Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children," and a professor of early childhood development at Folsom Lake College. Sandboxes encourage hours of active outdoor play, all while building a number of developmental skills at the same time.
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