Make a splash with some water table fun

Does your toddler enjoy water? Perhaps squirting and splashing others? Well water tables are a great way for your child to explore and have fun! Water tables can literally keep little ones entertained for hours.

When choosing a water table (because there are so many to chose from), there are some things that you might want to think about before purchasing the table. Here are some of the best water tables that you will find for 2022.

  1. You should always check to see what it comes with. The fun toys and gadgets that come along with the table make it more fun and interesting for kids of all ages. Some tables might not come with accessories and you have to buy them extra.

2. Check the reviews and see what the table is made of. Some are more sturdier than others, and others will fall over with wind.

3. Check the dimensions for table size. If you are limited on space, you want to make sure the water table will fit. The good news is that water tables are a great investment if you do have limited space, you do not need much space to have one.

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Themed water tables

  1. Little tikes pirate ship water table. This water table is perfect for your pirate loving toddler and it’s filled with outdoor water fun! It has a squirting water cannon, a pump to pump water into t and a bucket for lots of dumping! It also comes with plenty of gadgets to scoop and pour!

2. Little tikes wave maker. This water table has five different stations for multiple ways to stay entertained. The wheel turns to create waves, and there’s an island with a waterfall. It comes with animals, a bucket and some treasure. Perfect for you adventurous toddler!

3. Little tikes spiralin seas waterpark table. This water table is great for toddlers that love water play and balls. It comes with 5 round squirt characters that can go down the spiral tube or be used to squirt others. The ferries wheel can scoop up the balls and take them around. It also comes with a cup that can be poured into the funnel. This table is one of my personal favorites- my own twins have had and used it for 2 years already! Definitely a best water table for summer!

4. Little tikes flowin’ fun water table. This water table is filled with pipes that are interchangeable to create different water adventures. It also comes with a waterfall, a scooper, a bucket and a boat. If your toddler loves water and scoopers, and exploring, then this is the perfect table for them!

Umbrella Water Tables

  1. Step 2 cascading cove sand and water table This table has double the fun! Half the table can be filled with water and the other half with sand, which makes playtime for your toddler all that more fun and adds more sensory play! You can also make it all water, or all sand. It also comes with roads that your little one can enjoy riding their car on. The lid provides extra roads for extra fun, and also keeps the dirt out of the sand and water.

2. Step2 waterpark wonders two-tier water table This 2 tiered water table has 2 tiers of fun. The hose attaches to the sprinkler to make it rain! There is a slide to push boys and cars down and the waterfall falls into a mini pool for lots of splashing. It also comes with lots of accessories to enjoy.

3. Costzon Kids Sand and Water 2 in 1 Splash Water Table This water table is perfect for sand and water play. It also comes with 8 accessories, which include a sand bucket, sand molds, cup, truck, water kettle, water tower, basket, rake, shovel, boat, water spiral and slide.

4. Step 2 fiesta cruise sand and water table This water table lends itself to plenty of fun with sand, water and friends! The top of the table comes off where the sand is covered and protected. It comes with a twirl slide, little people, mini slide, seesaw, boat and a cup.

Totally Cool Water Tables

  1. Simplay3 Rushing River Falls Multilevel  -This water table is a unique twist on water table fun. It has a cascading waterfall that flows through 3 levels, like a river. It comes with 2 dumping buckets, 4 toy boats, water pouring cups and a hose attachment. This is definitely a best water table of the summer!

2. Step 2 waterfall discovery wall This water table is great for those puzzle lovers. You can rearrange the pieces to make different water mazes. Then watch the water run through the maze! Just dump a bucket of water into the top and watch the water fall down. It also comes with a scooper and a bucket.

3. Step 2 car wash splash center This water table brings the imagination alive! If your child loves playing car wash with all their toys, then this is the perfect water table for them! There are multiple stations that encourage sharing and turn taking. Included is a gas tank, windshield and wiper, spray bottle, bucket, water fall with spinners and several scoopers.

4. Step 2 waterpark arcade This water table arcade is a blast of fun for everyone. It is also great for hand and eye coordination practice as they try and hit one of the many targets. It comes with a water blaster and lots of targets. It also comes with 2 cups to scoop and pour water, and a bucket that dumps water into the bottom.

Conclusion

Water tables are great sensory play for toddlers and kids of all ages. Many of these water tables were considered because they offered a variety of sensory activities, as well as sharing, cause and effect and inventive play. They are the best water tables of the summer. Whichever table you chose, your child is guaranteed hours of fun day after day!

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I'm 40 years old and a mom of 2 three year olds and a first grader. I am also a Special education teacher. My passion has always been to help people, which is why I started this blog.