A children’s sandbox used to be a very simple box made from scrap wood that his dad kept in the back of the garage. Today, sandboxes have the same concept but are much more imaginative. Kids love to play in the sand and below are 5 fun options to choose from.

Today’s sandbox for children

Step2 Naturally playful litter box: At first glance, you wouldn’t know it’s a litter box. When the lid is on, this Playful Sandbox looks like an ancient sand sculpture. When the lid is removed, this 38 x 53 x 11-inch sandstone-colored sandbox offers hours of fun. Each of the four corners is designed to be a seat for your little one to sit on when they’re not playing in the sandbox. For less than $100.00, this litter box looks great whether it’s in use or not; It’s heavy duty to hold up to 200lbs of sand.

Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox 30th Anniversary: ​​To celebrate the 30th anniversary, this adorable turtle has a surprise “lazy river” that runs along the inside perimeter of the sandbox. Three cute turtles come with the sandbox for your child to play in the sand or water. Approximate measurements are 38x43x12 inches which is perfect for ages 1-5. The lid is a darker green than the litter box itself.

KidKraft 4×4 Outdoor Sandbox – This kids’ sandbox is cute and simple. The sandbox measures 44 x 44 x 55 inches, holds up to 50 pounds of play sand, and is made of weather-resistant wood. It has a polyester canopy for sun protection, but the litter box has no bottom. You may want to use an old tarp or piece of plywood for the background. For around $70.00, this is the perfect sandbox for any backyard.

Convertible Cedar Litter Box with Badger Basket Cover with Two Bench Seats, Natural: This cedar litter box is a very nice and comfortable litter box. For around $170.00 you get a litter box that has two built in bench seats and when not in use the seats fold down to become the litter box cover. Each bench will hold up to 200 pounds, making it perfect for older kids to join in on the fun.

Like the 4×4 we just reviewed, this sandbox also has no bottom, but it’s built with rust-resistant hardware and treated cedar planks. Since the benches unfold and create the cover, the arena is not completely protected from the weather. For a kid’s sandbox, this one is big enough (46.5 x 46.5 x 9.5 inches) to hold up to 750 pounds of sand.

KidKraft Pirate Sandbox – Shake Me Wood! This Pirate Sandbox is perfect for each partner to explore and have fun in their own backyard. Assembly is a requirement for this litter box, but it’s worth it. It measures approximately 75 x 43 x 58 inches and can hold up to 400 pounds of litter. The canopy shades the sand and the steering wheel keeps little friends sailing in the right direction. There is also a bench that also doubles as the lid for a storage area to store sand toys when not in use. There’s no cover or bottom, so you’ll need to be aware of those issues before you buy. However, for around $200.00 this sandbox will provide hours of gameplay.

Children love to play in the sand and having their own sandbox is sure to provide them with hours of fun throughout the year. A sandbox fosters their imagination and social skills. A sandbox for children can be simple, fun and creative.