Emma + Oliver Kids 3 Piece Folding Table And Chair Set vs Little Tikes Easy Store Jr. Picnic Table

Buy the Emma + Oliver set if you want a metal table and two chairs that fold flat and wipe clean, and if your kids are past the toddler stage. Buy the Little Tikes Easy Store Jr. if you have children under five and want a plastic set with an umbrella that seats up to four. The Emma + Oliver is sturdier per seat with an 81 lb capacity and a tan powder-coated frame, while the Little Tikes is lighter plastic built for toddlers and outdoor shade. Owners of metal folding sets like the Emma + Oliver praise the easy clean-up and compact storage; Little Tikes owners like the umbrella and the forgiving plastic edges for very young kids.

• Choose the Emma + Oliver if your kids are roughly 3 to 7, you want two chairs with a higher weight limit, and you need the set to fold flat behind a door or in a closet.
• Choose the Little Tikes Easy Store Jr. if you have toddlers from 18 months, want seating for up to four, and want an umbrella for outdoor use.