We were quite happy with this sandbox until it rained! The lid and sides allow rainwater to fill the sandbox, and until we replaced it with a MUCH better alternative (Step 2’s Naturally Playful Sandbox), we had a sandy-bottomed pool and a very disappointed little boy. Little Tikes was good about it, though, and in return for us sending them photos of the water-filled sandbox, they did send us a certificate for the purchase price to use toward other Little Tikes products.

My boys thought that a treasure chest sandbox was a cool idea, being into the pirate theme. Thankfully I purchased this sandbox in-store, because I returned it the very same day. I didn’t even fill it with sand before I realized it was a cheaply made toy. The plastic is thin and was bent or warped in a few places. The lid wouldn’t fit on correctly, even if it wasn’t bent at some of the edges it wouldn’t have been a good, secure fit. I was surprised that Little Tikes would make something so flimsy. I exchanged it for the Step 2 Naturally Playful Sandbox, which is sturdier and the lid works much better. Spend the extra $10 for a sandbox that is higher quality.