Best sandpits

In search of a sandpit? That’s a smart choice. As any parent or guardian will tell you, keeping kids entertained is hard work. Fortunately, equipping your home with a sandpit ensures that the dreaded ‘I’m bored’ phrase is never uttered again. Not only are sandpits great fun for little ones, but they also teach them vital skills, helping them to learn and grow. Encouraging social interaction, creativity, and decision-making, sandpits offer kids freedom to manipulate the sand, building structures and shapes as they please.

Now, we know what you’re thinking: where do I begin? A quick browse online and you’ll be inundated with reams of sandpit choices. Finding the right one for your children’s needs can be a little daunting. So, we’ve done the honors of curating the very best out there. A tight roster, our pick features relatively affordable options sure to make your nippers smile. Our personal favorite, the Best Choice Products Sandbox, is a charming design, featuring seats and a canopy. To learn more about this, as well as our other products, read on.

Could this be any cuter? Complete with a water- and UV-resistant canopy, this Best Choice Products Sandbox will keep your little angels shaded from the sun as they play. It features comfortable benches around the sides, complete with backrests for extra safety, plus two side buckets to keep water or sand in. Built to last, it is made from stained fir wood, which is both non-toxic and sturdy, keeping the play area secure and sound. Oh, and if it rains, you needn’t stress. This comes with a water-resistant cover to keep the sand dry during precipitation. As well as this, an included liner fits under the bottomless box, facilitating drainage, ventilation, and depth adjustment. This model sizes in at a reasonable 50 x 46.25 x 46.25 inches, and we love it.

For a hardy choice, this KidKraft Sandbox is ideal. Featuring a canopy to keep your kiddies protected from the sun, two plastic sand or water bins, and a plastic liner that is placed underneath the sand, this option really has them covered – literally. Plus, the reinforced wooden paneling prevents warping and weathering, so you should get your money’s worth from this. It measures an impressive 64.25 x 60.25 x 51 inches, making it large enough for kids to play together. 

If you can’t part with too much but won’t compromise on quality, then this Creative Cedar Designs Sandbox is a no-brainer. Easy to assemble, it comes with all the necessary bits and bobs for set-up, bar the Phillips screwdriver. Complete with an eco-friendly cover and liner, the sandbox has neat little seats dotted around it, too. Made with naturally resistant cedar wood panels, this should last years and feel smooth to the touch. The water-based stain is eco-friendly too, preserving the natural cedar color throughout its life. An exceptionally big option, it measures 84 x 78 x 9 inches, so kids have plenty of room to play.

Able to part with a little more? Well, this more than justifies the expense. Offering toddlers both the joy of sand to play in, plus space for make-believe, this Costzon Pirate Boat Sandbox is a nautical dream come true. Shaped and decorated like a pirate ship, it is a sturdy structure with a strong load-bearing capacity. Oh, and it’s constructed from high-quality fir wood that is both non-toxic and durable. As for toys, this has you well and truly sorted. Simply store them in the large storage space under the benches. Easy to assemble, it has a smooth surface without burrs and it measures a solid 61 x 30.5 x 39.5 inches. 

Available in a neutral color, this Step2 Sandbox arrives fully assembled, so you needn’t worry about any back-breaking labor. While it is a little small at just 28 x 42 x 11 inches, it is undeniably sweet. Featuring four molded seats for kiddies to chill, it comes with a lid to keep critters out and handle wet weather. As well as this, it’s an ideal spot to keep toys in the garden. Great for developing physical and motor skills in children, it’s perfect for new families. Oh, and the realistic stacked-stone look means this will fit seamlessly into any backyard.

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So, have you found your go-to sandpit? By this point, we imagine you’ve pinpointed at least one that tickles your fancy. Maybe you just can’t quite decide on your favorite. Don’t sweat it. We’ve neatly summarised our top choices below to refresh your memory.

Our all-time winner, the Best Choice Products Sandbox, is an adorable, canopied choice that can handle plenty of use. Perfect, right? After something that can weather the rain? This KidKraft Sandbox is a no-brainer. If you’re shopping on a budget but won’t skimp on quality, try this Creative Cedar Designs Sandbox – it’s sure to please. Alternatively, if you can splash some more, this Costzon Pirate Boat Sandbox is the ultimate sailor-themed present. Finally, for a cheap and cheerful plastic option that requires no set-up, buy the Step2 Sandbox.