SoliWood Cedar ATSM-Certified Covered Sandbox

A sandbox is an excellent activity for children of varying ages. All kids love playing in sand, from babies who are just a few months old to school-aged children. Making sandcastles, digging and just letting the grains fall through their fingers is a fun textural and sensory activity. Having a covered sandbox is a safe way to keep sand in your outdoor area, without worrying about any animals or insects getting into the box.

When buying a covered sandbox, first consider what size is right for you. Look at where you will place the sandbox and how much room you have. Keep in mind that once filled, a sandbox is too heavy to move, so you will need to think about placement carefully. Ensure there is enough space around the sandbox for kids to easily walk around it and sit along the edges to play with the sand.

Carefully check out the cover and make sure that it is easy to remove and put back on. If it is too heavy or cumbersome, you may end up avoiding using it. The sandbox cover will need a handle or a raised edge so that you can remove it from the base and place it aside while the box is in use.

• One of the main reasons to get a covered sandbox, as opposed to an uncovered one, is to keep the sand clean. Without a cover, critters that live outside may use your sandbox as a bathroom. Even your pet dog or cat may soil the sandbox. Having a cover helps to avoid that issue and keep the sand clean for children to play in.
• Having a cover also ensures that excess moisture doesn’t get into the sand when it rains or snows. If it does, it can lead to mold growing in the sand. If your sand accidentally does get wet, leave the cover off for a few hours so that it can dry fully.
• In order to keep your sand free from germs, plan to switch it out with new sand once a year. This will reduce any contamination, mold and germs from getting onto your kids.
• Babies love playing in the sand, but it is not safe for them to eat. If your little one still puts everything in their mouth, you will need to closely supervise their sand play so that they do not accidentally eat any sand.