I was wondering what type of sand do parents recommend? Also, where do you rec to buy it and how much sand is good to buy?
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Hello, We bought 3 Fifty pound bags of Jurassic play sand. We bought it on amazon. It was like $70 per bag. It was a little more expensive but we wanted Natural sand. It is reddish in color and does not cut the kids or cause rashes like some of the unnatural sands do... Hope this helps
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We bought bags of what is called play and and you can get it at any rural king store our Wal-Mart while they have their garden center. They are 5 pound bags and we put two in ours but the and box can hold more.
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I buy about five bags of sandbox sand at Walmart. It's outside their garden department.
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We bought bags of what is called play and and you can get it at any rural king store our Wal-Mart while they have their garden center. They are 50 pound bags and we put two in ours but the and box can hold more.
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I bought 140 lbs of sand since the landscape company sold it in 70 lb bags. 140 lbs is quite adequate. I did a lot of research on sand and it became overwhelming. I read on the Berkeley Parent Network website that a parent liked the sand from a landscape company in Lafayette, CA that sells play sand so I went there. The sand is very clean, clumps well, and even when dry has negligible dust which is a concern due to the natural silicates in sand.
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We bought 200 pounds (4 bags) of "play" sand from Lowe's. We only put 150 pounds in the sandbox, saving one bag for re-filling later. I think Home Depot would have it also. Make sure you get pre-washed "play" sand, not construction sand.
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Yes, soft sand is NOT recommended. There is a better product named, "Beach Buggy". Look for it on line. The wheels on the Collapsible Wagon are way too narrow for any type of sand.
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One bag play sand from Home Depot....but it had so many pebbles in it. We filtered out largest ones. Maybe someone else has better play sand. Do NOT use paver sand as this will harden when wet and of course it will with water so close. Sand from a garden center maybe? But... One bag was sufficient even after pebble removal. Enjoy your table!!
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Hi Kate,I believe the sand comes in a bag and the bag is in the box. I purchased it last spring and my memory isnt as good as it used to be, but i do remember that i was pleased with the way the sand was bagged and the quality of it. A year later and the sand is still white and perfect and my grandaughter is still enjoying it. i hope this helps.
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I bought this item for my nephew who is about 5 and directly sand him to san jose area so I actually don't have all the info. but he liked it and it was a huge for him! I found out after 3 days that some parts were broke! I am not sure for you how much this will help you to buy. sorry
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Pulling it on soft sand is definitely a workout - especially loaded with kids and supplies BUT don't let that scare you off - it is the best purchase I made (besides an Xtracycle) for transporting both my children and gear all at the same time. You get used to the weight on the soft sand and just go slowly if necessary. We love it and go to the beach several times a week in it.
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I believe we added about 6-8 bags. I would start with that. You can add more. We actually need to add about 2 more bags this year. We got "white play sand" from Pike Nursery. You don't want to the regular sand from Home Depot. That is more of a contractor grade sand.
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Hi Brenda we purchased the 18 by 52 it came with the salt water system and the Sand pump the salt water system is awesome the water is so clear and great on the skin and hair and no burning eyes. So if the pump that came with is not a sand pump I would recommend you get one. We decided not to level under the pool with sand because after we take our pool down for the winter we did not want a big sand pile left for all the neiborhood animals to use as a litter box so we used cinder blocks. My husband dug a hole in the ground and put the block in and lined each pole up on each block he used a stick with a level on it and it worked out great! Enjoy your pool I'm sure you will love it Hi Brenda we purchased the 18 by 52 it came with the salt water system and the Sand pump the salt water system is awesome the water is so clear and great on the skin and hair and no burning eyes. So if the pump that came with is not a sand pump I would recommend you get one. We decided not to level under the pool with sand because after we take our pool down for the winter we did not want a big sand pile left for all the neiborhood animals to use as a litter box so we used cinder blocks. My husband dug a hole in the ground and put the block in and lined each pole up on each block he used a... » Read More Hi Brenda we purchased the 18 by 52 it came with the salt water system and the Sand pump the salt water system is awesome the water is so clear and great on the skin and hair and no burning eyes. So if the pump that came with is not a sand pump I would recommend you get one. We decided not to level under the pool with sand because after we take our pool down for the winter we did not want a big sand pile left for all the neiborhood animals to use as a litter box so we used cinder blocks. My husband dug a hole in the ground and put the block in and lined each pole up on each block he used a stick with a level on it and it worked out great! Enjoy your pool I'm sure you will love it « Show Less
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we just bought it and naturally, like every kind of stroller/wagon, it's rough pulling for the parent, but it's not terrible in the sand. we go to the beach with the wagon, not the stroller. it shakes off the sand by the time we get home ))
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I purchased this table for our grandson. They did use both sides for sand. It doesn't need much sand to be fun. Too much and it will be more of a mess when adding toys. Enjoy!
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Regular sand filter sand. Can be purchased on Amazon. Takes little over 50lbs. I bought 2 50lbs bags from Amazon.
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I would say one box per child is sufficient. I have 4 children ages 5,3, 2, and 2 and they all have their own box to play with. It's really and awesome molding toy. As a mom, I like kinetic sand so much better than PlayDoh. Kinetic sand doesn't dry out like PD and it doesn't stick to anything and everything like PD does. Such a fun sensory toy for kids of all ages. My husband even thinks it's pretty great :-)
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Hello yes please search for living sand or kinetic sand and you can buy it by approximately 2 or 10 lb bulk.Thank you
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We used 6 bags of sand. This sandbox is quite expensive for what it is... I doubt I would another one.
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We got a bag of sand at Home Depot - not sure exactly how much we used but had over half a bag left. We did use a funnel and took two of us. Guess it could be done alone but easier with another pair of hands.
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No I have both. Kinetic Sand is better, not as messy and the kids like it better. The moon sand I got smelled bad too.
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WE love our tiger shark unit. Is good with leaves, dirt and debri and small twigs that have blow in from trees. Not sure of sand as we have never had that issue. What I do know is if it ever breaks, I will have a new one ASAP!! Saves so much work. Hope this helps. When we opened the pool I would stop the unit and clean the filters about every 1/2 hour just because there was a lot of debri.