Simplay3 Coastal Crab Sandbox
The Simplay3 Coastal Crab Sandbox holds 100 lb of sand, per Simplay3. Crab-shaped resin sandbox with a lid that is also the shell. Holds up to 100 lbs of play sand.
- 1.5 yearsAge
- $59.99List price
How the Coastal Crab Sandbox stacks up
Against the 13 sandboxes and play sand we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for sandboxes and play sand (160 lb to 750 lb).
Within the typical range for sandboxes and play sand ($59.99 to $189.99).
What sets the Coastal Crab Sandbox apart
Measured against the 13 sandboxes and play sand we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Simplay3 Caterpillar SandboxNext to it, the Coastal Crab Sandbox is 60 lb less sand; $20 less.
- Badger Basket Simple Sandbox with Liner and CoverNext to it, the Coastal Crab Sandbox is 650 lb less sand; $16 less.
Who it fits, per Simplay3
| Starts | 1.5 years |
|---|---|
| Ends | 5 years |
Folded and stored
| Assembly | No assembly required |
|---|---|
| Cover or lid | Removable cover that doubles as the crab's shell |
Listed features
- Needs no assembly
- Lid is part of the design
Worth checking
- No model number labeled
Where to buy the Coastal Crab Sandbox
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Simplay3 Coastal Crab Sandbox | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sandbox or play sand |
| List price | $59.99 |
| Age (maker) | 1.5 years to 5 years |
| Cover (maker) | Removable cover that doubles as the crab's shell |
| Sand capacity | 100 lb |
| Assembly | No assembly required |
| Care | Described as easy to clean |
Compare the Coastal Crab Sandbox with
How each closest rival differs from the Coastal Crab Sandbox, from the makers' specs.
- Simplay3Caterpillar Sandbox$79160 lb of sand$79.99
- 60 lb more sand
- $20 more
- Little TikesTurtle Sandbox 2.0$59$59.99Compare side by side
- Badger BasketSimple Sandbox with Liner and Cover$75750 lb of sand$75.99
- 650 lb more sand
- $16 more
- Sun SquadCastle Fort Sandbox$40$40
- $20 less
Coastal Crab Sandbox: questions answered
From Simplay3's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
What age and weight is the Simplay3 Coastal Crab Sandbox for?
The maker says 1.5 years to 5 years.
Do I need to cover the sandbox?
Per the maker: Removable cover that doubles as the crab's shell. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.