I would like to transition my 14-mos-old from his high chair to a table setting. Can this table stand up to food spills and daily cleaning/wipe-downs?
867894
I think this table will be just fine. Yes this table will be able withstand food spills and clean ups. You may have to physically put your 14 month old in the chair and push the chair up to the table. My 23 month old feet dangles. I would fear the child may hit his/her chin on the table if you didn't assist.
867895
Yes. This is a great solid wood table. My girl eats her meals most nights. I wipe it witha soapy dish sponge and even scrub the dried food with scrubby. Table is great!
867896
We have no issues with table. My 2 yr old eats at the table.all the time. We did buy a child's placemat to help protect it and we've had no issues. The company is great too. My 12 yr old niece accident kicked in one of the table legs doing gymnastics in the house :( and the company sent a replacement leg free of charge. I highly recommend.
1628324
Hi, smiley 78, I think the table and stool will work OK for a little person. The height of the stool is fixed, at 20 inches from the ground to the seat. The foot-rest is four inches above the ground. Most dining chair seats are only about 18 inches from the ground, so the stool gives a little more lift, or loft, than a dining chair or kitchen chair, and the foot-rest rail is nice. The table itself can be assembled either higher or lower, depending on need, or choice. The table can grow as the little one grows, just by adjusting the four hand-knob locks, one on each leg. Easy! I hope this works out for you and your family. The table slants from horizontal to 40 degrees (almost 45 degrees). This is pretty versatile. Good luck, and best wishes. --Joe; Tucson
1730385
We've had ours for about 2 years and it's holding up just fine. (We use it as a game table so its not used every day.)
1509020
Yes, this table is great for a tall toddler. My daughter just turned 2 and she still enjoys this table. Sometimes the music does "play forever", but it's nothing the off switch or the press of another button doesn't cure. All in all I find it to be a great product.
1091995
Yea, I believe it would be.My 2 year old is big for his age, and there's growing room, I expect this table to last a few years. A 5 year old would love the Lego tabletop a lot, too.
732863
The table appears stable it is not likely be disrupted by just bumping into it. However, if your son's "dancing all over the place" includes dancing on this table I would suggest something else.
1624872
I do not - and would not think it would be practical with the height and the make up of the table - my toddle spends most of is time directly on top of it and occasionally under it :-)
2246206
This table is stainless steel, so it should hold up great as long as it doesn't stay wet for long periods of time.
239587
I would say no! It's a dining/bar table so it sits higher than a regular dining table. If they are smaller kids it wouldn't be safe. Teenagers may be a little different. But it's a no from me. It's too pretty to let children ruin it with paint, etc. We all know how kids are :)
737824
We did use it everyday for about a year. It held up very well. When we replaced out table the seat was to high and he bumped his knees so that's the only reason we don't use it anymore :(
1829422
While the stools are a near perfect height for a young elementary student, the top of the storage table has a rim that might make coloring or writing on it awkward. It would work well as a snack table since any spills would be contained, though! If you reverse the top and have the vinyl side up, it is padded to be comfortable for seating, so...again...probably not a good writing surface. The rim on the wood side is about 2" high which is why I think it would make coloring or writing on it awkward.
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I've had the table since around September 2012, and we love it. We use it all day as a desk for homeschooling, and then in the evenings we move it, extend it, and use it for dinner. It has one scratch on it, that I did when I was building a computer on it and drug the sharp metal corner of the case across it :-( It does take two people to extend and put the leaves in, but we positively LOVE this table. The home we own has a 35 foot long kitchen, so we had a huge table, but recently moved (military) to a MUCH smaller house that doesn't have room for a table set up all the time. This table has been fantastic so far. My only complaint would be that you have to pay close attention when sliding it together (while putting in or taking out a leaf) because it's easy to shift it so the pegs on one side don't line up with the holes on the other. We have also noticed the legs will occasionally loosen, so we keep an eye on them and tighten as needed. Anyway, having only had it less than 6 months, I can't really comment on the long term durability of the finish, but it seems to be pretty good, and I would definitely buy this table again! (I do not have the matching chairs, so I can't answer your question about those, sorry.)
926829
From my experience and we've had the table about 5 months, I would say no. However, it could happen, if the writing on top is hard and deep enough to be embedded into the wood grain. The table and chairs are sturdy and of good quality.
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It could. I wouldn't buy this table if you're looking for really high quality, durable wood/finish. It's extremely practical if you don't have a dining room and want to eat off a higher platform than a regular coffee table (I turn it into a desk when I work from home as well!), want the extra storage, etc. Beyond that, the table isn't going to look great after a year or so of use, depending on how much you beat it up with spillage, no-coasters, etc. The top has a little wood split running horizontally too. All-in-all, don't buy this if you're looking for something really "nice", it's not meant to be nice, it's meant to be functional. It could. I wouldn't buy this table if you're looking for really high quality, durable wood/finish. It's extremely practical if you don't have a dining room and want to eat off a higher platform than a regular coffee table (I turn it into a desk when I work from home as well!), want the extra storage, etc. Beyond that, the table isn't going to look great after a year or so of use, depending on how much you beat it up with spillage, no-coasters, etc. The top has a little wood split running horizontally too. All-in-all, don't buy this if you're looking for something really "nice",... » Read More It could. I wouldn't buy this table if you're looking for really high quality, durable wood/finish. It's extremely practical if you don't have a dining room and want to eat off a higher platform than a regular coffee table (I turn it into a desk when I work from home as well!), want the extra storage, etc. Beyond that, the table isn't going to look great after a year or so of use, depending on how much you beat it up with spillage, no-coasters, etc. The top has a little wood split running horizontally too. All-in-all, don't buy this if you're looking for something really "nice", it's not meant to be nice, it's meant to be functional. « Show Less
702564
As a former preschool teacher, I would not recomment this table for children over 5 years old. Additionally, I would use a vinyl covered cloth to cover it with because the tabletop is otherwise flimsy. We use placemats when eating, which works well, too.
1472215
The table has been in my 23yr old son's condo for a few weeks. I was there Saturday and there was not even a scratch. My son is less than careful or clean, it has stood up very well so far. He doesn't cook, can't answer about heat. No stains, and he drinks red colored drinks. Sorry I can't be more help.but, he loves it
702454
When my son was 1 to 2, the table was better. As he got older, the floor was fine. Cause he could build bigger and crazier train lines.