We have a local community pool in the neighborhood and I plan on spending a lot of time at the pool with the kids this summer, but lately, I have been on the hunt for great outdoor toys to us in our yard! We’ve found a Little Tikes Sandbox that works great for quite a few reasons!
The Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox has features that the kids are in love with and some features that I cannot live without as a parent!
Little Tikes Sandbox
Little Tikes is a brand that we have trusted since Weston was a small fry and loved his Little Tikes play gym. So I knew exactly where to look when I wanted ideas for great outdoor toys for toddlers!
When we received our sandbox, there were a few features that I loved before we even opened the box, including:
- An excavator attached to the sandbox that actually scoops and moves sand but won’t get lost because it’s attached!
- Molded ramps and roadways in the sand area so kids can drive cars and trucks all around the play area!
- A lid that also doubles as a truck ramp and increases the play area of the sandbox!
- A great package of toys and accessories that includes a dump truck, rake, shovel, sand sifter, sand cup, and two character figures!
The Little Tikes Sandbox requires a bit of adult assembly so be prepared to do that before your child plays with it.
Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox
I was thrilled because the Little Tikes Digger sandbox was easy to assemble and we were ready to take it outside in less than 10 minutes!
The only tool needed was a screwdriver we were able to put it together even with our little guy trying to help.
Once the sandbox had been put together, I was ready to move it outside and get it filled with sand.
How Much Sand Does the Little Tikes Construction Truck Sandbox Hold?
The directions recommended that you fill it with 100 pounds of sand so I wasn’t really looking forward to that but I had a different challenge to deal with before I could even worry about the sand!
W thought the Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox was great for indoor play without any sand! It’s great to know that it’s such a versatile toy! Of course, it was his first sandbox and he didn’t even know what was in store!
He spent at least ten minutes playing in the sandbox before I could get it outside and begin working on my sand project!
Despite the recommendation for 100 pounds of sand, I was getting the Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox ready for a toddler play date and knew I didn’t want it to be too full.
I actually ended up using a single bag of sand from the hardware store. It was 50 lbs of sand and I felt like it was plenty for a toddler to play in without sand ending up everywhere!
The Best Feature of the Little Tikes Sandbox
While the kids love digging and building in the sand, there is one feature that I love above all else when it comes to this sandbox. The construction theme is definitely a hit, but it’s not my favorite thing.
As a parent, I love that the sandbox has a lid. I’m all about the lid.
We’ve had boxes before that didn’t have lids and it almost wasn’t worth having a sandbox. Now when it rains or just when we head back inside, I can close the lid on the Big Digger sandbox and keep the sand clean and protected!
Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox
Little Tikes Construction Truck Sandbox & Toys
Weston loved the sandbox when it was empty in the house and he was an even bigger fan of when it was full of sand and sitting out in the front yard!
He loves trucks and anything with wheels which is why I liked the construction theme of this Little Tikes Sandbox. The sandbox comes with enough toys in the box to keep the kids entertained without needing to buy any extra toys to use with it.
Little Tikes Sandbox and Water Table
We’ve also used the Little Tikes Big Digger sandbox as a water table. It works great with water in it and Weston loved floating toys boats (not included) around in the water too.
The Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox is a huge hit with the kids. It’s also a hit with us as parents because it’s so easy to assemble and a breeze to clean up and put away! We won’t ever have to wonder what happened to the lid because it is attached to the side of the sandbox when it’s open!
To learn more about some of our other favorite summer toys and activities, check out some of our favorite summer water play ideas!
 
Jesi (Kids-Clutter-and-Chaos.blogspot.com) says
I have 2 boys! They would love this!
Ellen Christian says
That is absolutely adorable! My son would have loved this when he was little!
Teri H says
That is a sweet sandbox. My E would love it! The way it opens up into a road drop-down is so cool!
Janet W. says
This looks very durable and I love the high sides!
Amanda Lyn says
I love it. My son would love it as well.
Lori Thomas says
My son would have a blast with this, I like that its so big & takes up less room
LaTanya says
This is a great product!! I love this idea better than going to a playground that already has a sandbox. This why you know that there are not a lot of germs in the sandbox. I know my son would love this!
Kimberlie T says
My boys would love this! Looks like lots of fun for busy little boys. My only concern is getting sand all over the place!
Colleen W says
This product any parent would enjoy and it’s safe then going to the play ground sand cause you never know what’s in the sand.
Erin Rok says
What a fun sandbox, I love the little truck ramp. My kids would love this for sure :)
Sue Ellison says
Little Tikes has thought of everything with this sandbox, love it!
kelly t says
I love the lid that also doubles as a truck ramp
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
What a cutie pie, he looks like he was having such a great time. Thanks for sharing the pictures and video this really looks like a great sandbox. Love the curly hair, my 2 year old has curly hair too!
Sally Grubbs says
That would be a great sand box for my grand kids.
Jessica says
I love that the ramp is also the lid. That makes clean up extra easy!
Darlene Owen says
My two grandchildren would love this, I like that it is easy to assemble
melissa williams says
I love it! My favorite feature is that the ramp doubles as a lid for the sandbox. With all the toys on it, I could see my 3 year old playing with this for hours.
Colleen Maurina says
My little grandson likes to be outside whenever possible! This would be a great toy to keep him busy outside. He would love the Digger!
Lori B says
THANK YOU for the tip to use a little less than recommended sand for younger kids. (I never would have thought of that!) And I just love how the roof is mutipurpose.
Laura Miller says
I think my 3 yr old would love this! Especially with all the construction accessories. She just watched the houses being built next door.
Emily D says
That’s awesome. We were just talking today about that we need to get our son a sandbox this year. We definitely want one with a lid but I really like that this one is actually attached.
Danielle Davis/Grady says
I have 3 boys all under the age of 5..They would absolutely love this! Thank you for the review!
Jennifer Hedden says
This is so cool. My nieces would love this. I really like the excavator and the accessories that come with it.
June says
This looks like a great sandbox that my young nephews would love. And I love that it has the lid that doubles as a road, to keep my cat out when the boys were not using it. I have had a variety of riding toys, tables, play equipment for my nieces & nephews during their lives. I really think that the younger ones would love this.
jenn says
What a cutie he is!! I love this sandbox for toddlers and my favorite feature is that it has a lid to keep the cats out. I would love to have one for the children i nanny
Carrie Phelps says
I’ve been a fan of Little Tikes since I became a Mother, I’m now a grandmother of three!!
Glenda Cates says
He ia too cute and such cute helper. I am going to look at this for my son. Thanks for sharing the review and hosting a giveaway as I did not know about this before then or I would have looked into getting one as I know my son would Love it as well. Plus Little Tyke toys are the best.
Laura says
My older son loves sandboxes and would sure get a kick out of this one! How fun to have a top that flips and turns into a road for trucks!
Debbie says
This would be great to have in the back yard for when our nieces and nephews come to visit. I love the digger!
Christina says
I love this sand box! I love that Little Tikes thought of a new way to bring more fun to a sandbox. My favorite feature is the excavator! They have one in the sand area at the park and my son always wants to spend all his time there!
Ashley Hatten says
this looks great for toddlers and bigger babies. although I think my 2 year old would still enjoy it. thanks for the wonderful review!
kathleen says
that looks like so much fun. i really appreciate how it was easy for you to assemble. there is nothing worse than getting a cool toy and having a terrible time putting it together
Kristen Jeffery says
I love Little Tikes! We have several of their toys!
Beth R says
I love this! My son loves to drive his trucks in grandma’s sandbox. The only problem is he is trying to make ramps off random things. This would be perfect
Janelle Prentice says
I think that’s the greatest sandbox for a boy I’ve ever seen! My son would love this especially with the built in excavator and the ramp on the lid.
Tandra Ahrens says
I love this! My 15month old daughter would go nuts – she loooves dirt! And my 3yr old would be more than happy to show her how to fill up the trucks and dump ’em. I also love that it has a cover – perfect for keeping the cats out!
Jamie Brigham says
Great review my son would be like yours and sitting in it before I even got sand in it. He is 2 years old so I know he would love to take his cars on the lid ramp and try and use the scooper to throw sand on us LOL
aimee p. says
looks pretty easy to set up and my son would love to have this :)
Caryn Haluska says
This sandbox is a toy that my twin boys would go NUTS over! They love to dig and play outside, and the lid is an extra bonus, as we live in a very rural area with cats everywhere. The accessories are what really made me fall in love with this sandbox. Good job, Little Tikes!
courtney b says
gorgeous pics and i love the video, looks like fun for all kids:) i had a sandbox when i was that age, and I just loved it
Trasina McGahey says
Ohhh this is just too cute! I have to agree that it looked like plenty of sand. I don’t think I would want it filled to the top as it would just get spilled out and wasted.
Michelle White says
Very thorough review. I think my kiddos would love one of these and it sounds easy to clean up.
Thanks,
Michelle W.
Kimberly says
I like the special touches on this sand box. I also like how the sides are a little bit higher. It looks like it would hold sand in better than other models. :)
Jeanna says
I like that the top converts into a road! Little Tikes makes such wonderful products!
Laura Jacobson says
Oh wow! What a neat toy! I have never seen one like this! So cool that the lid opens up with the ramp! Carter would have so much fun with this! Great review!
Paul T / Pauline T says
OMG, this product would be a great toy to bring along with us the our next trip to the beach. It would definitely keep them occupied for a while – emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
Amanda Alvarado says
This is such a cute sandbox! Much better than a regular round one! Dd would have so much fun playing with her dolls (yes her dolls…they get dirty, then need a bath!) in it!
Jennifer Marie says
My sons love trucks too. This looks really nice. THanks for the info!
Heather Slater says
Looks perfect for my boys! Great, thorough review!
Kimberly Bauer says
I really like that it is easy to assemble. There are so many products out there that are very time consuming when trying to put together. My high chair just took me 45 minutes, there were countless screws and straps :(
Theresa says
How cute is this! I think it would be fun for outdoor play in the summer filled with sand, but in the winter I would bring it in and fill it with colored rice or noodles to continue the fun year round!
Kim Withers says
I love how this is like two toys in one!