Jolie Vallee Sand & Water Table vs Step2 Crabbie Sand Table

Pick the Step2 Crabbie for sand-only play and for leaving outdoors year-round. Its molded plastic won't splinter or swell, the crab-shell lid keeps sand dry, and it earns 4.7 out of 5 from 169 ratings. The Jolie Vallee is the better buy if you want water play, drawing and block building too, since its three removable bins and reversible writable lid cover more activities. The trade-off is pine: it needs indoor or covered storage and more care than plastic.

• Choose the Jolie Vallee if you want one station for sand, water, drawing and blocks, and you can keep it indoors or under cover.
• Choose the Step2 Crabbie if you want a simple, weatherproof sand table that stays outside and comes with shovels and buckets.