Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Multi-Activity Play Table for Playroom, Wooden Kids Activity and Train Table With Storage, Kids Furniture

We used this activity table for a train set up with the Melissa and Doug Train Set. This is a great quality table that we will use for YEARS!The table was pretty easy to put together. Took my husband and I roughly 45 minutes to put it together with minimal tools. Due to size - definitely recommended having 2 people for assembly.I was worried about the storage drawer being too small, but it has plenty of room for spare train parts (maybe even the full set if my toddler actually ever wants it put away).The table is very sturdy and is holding up to the 3 yo durability test after a month.

This table comes unassembled in a large, flat, heavy box. Keep in mind that I have three kids who are all interested in what I'm doing as I put this table together, so it took about 3 hours or so to assemble this table (over two days). The pieces and parts are well marked and the instructions are easy to read, understand and follow. One thing to consider.... there are the installation holes in the pieces and on the support pieces, pay SPECIAL attention to the smaller screw holes. Make sure that the screw holes are pointing/facing the bottom of the table. You will need to use the screw holes when assembling the support brackets. This note is from experience, as I had to re-assemble two of the boards. VERY sturdy and large enough for the three toddlers (2, 3, 5 years) to play without crowding each other out. I selected this table because it didn't have legs and was lower to the floor, in the event that the kids sit on the table (which undoubtedly they will). I would recommend this play table to anyone! As a plus, the drawer is also very sturdy and is supported by a dowel - dowel is supported by the table. It's perfect! Absolutely perfect!

I wanted to get my son a table for his train sets that he received for Christmas, but didn't want something that was specifically just for trains. I wanted he, and my daughter, to be able to use the table for Legos, coloring, etc. I loved the look of this table online and I have lots of respect for the Melissa & Doug line of products as we own several of them due to their great construction. This table leaves a little to be desired with it's construction, but overall I am pleased with it.I do have a few complaints however, which is why I only gave it a 4 star rating. First off, the table top, once the entire table is put together, is wobbly and doesn't sit very flush, which creates some issues when building train tracks on top of the table, as well as Lego structures. In addition to this, the drawer is not flush with the side of the table. The left side of the drawer sticks out about 3/4" from the face of the side of the table, which you can hit with your knees while trying to build train tracks. It's not a deal breaker, but I definitely would have preferred the drawer to be flush. In the other M&D toys that I have purchased and had to put together, especially the M&D kitchen, I did not have any of these issues with things not sitting flush to the surfaces. The table top support construction also leaves a little to be desired. Don't get me wrong, the support is enough to withstand the weight of trains, Legos, etc. but I would have expected there to be another cross brace or two underneath the table top itself to help level out the top of the table some more. My last issue that I had was not with the construction of the table itself, but the instructions to build the table. The instructions pointed at the wrong item when they were speaking of another, not a big deal for me, but I could see it being confusing to some. In addition to this, the instructions also called out for 'machine screws', but in reality meant 'wood screws', which makes sense, but if you don't know any better, you'd be searching for machine screws, but realize you were only given wood screws. I also did not like there were no pre-drilled holes for some of the wood screw locations and the wood screws did not have a point on the end to help drive them into the wood either. Again, not a big deal if you used a drill like I did, but for some it could be an issue. The last issue with the instructions/construction of the table were that some of the cam/locking nut holes were not drilled out enough and therefore I had to drill the holes deeper to be able to actually construct the table itself. All in all the table is a great quality, but has some minor issues that if improved, would make this an A+ table. But, with all that said, you definitely cannot go wrong with this M&D activity table.

I ordered this table and it arrived quickly. The packaging was in perfect condition and my husband assembled it easily and in a short amount of time. Since it does not have the landscape scene it is more practical for other activities such as hot wheels toys, building lego projects, puzzles, games and of course it can still be used for trains. The white finish is attractive and it should fit well with most decor. It has a nice storage drawer on the side that would hold a good bit of puzzle pieces, extra trains, cars, etc. It is large enough that my 8 year old & 5 year old can play peacefully together. If you're looking for a multi-functional table and not 'just' a train table this is a perfect choice. We had a 'train' table before and I guess I gave it away a bit prematurely, but this one really does serve our purposes much better than the other did. The top is much sturdier than the previous table and more durable, the other with the landscape scene started breaking apart and was not attractive in our family room. This one fits nicely.