Step2 Play & Store Sandbox
The Step2 Play & Store Sandbox weighs 50 lb and holds 200 lb of sand, per Step2. Plastic sandbox with molded-in seats and an included cover. Sand is sold separately.
Made in the USA, per the maker “Made in USA with US & Imported Parts.” Source
- 50 lbWeight limit
- 2+ yearsAge
- $104.99List price
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How the Play & Store 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.
Within 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 Play & Store Sandbox apart
Measured against the 13 sandboxes and play sand we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Step2 Naturally Playful Sand TableNext to it, the Play & Store Sandbox is 120 lb more sand; $15 more.
- Simplay3 Caterpillar SandboxNext to it, the Play & Store Sandbox is 40 lb more sand; $25 more.
- Badger Basket Simple Sandbox with Liner and CoverNext to it, the Play & Store Sandbox is 550 lb less sand; $29 more.
Who it fits, per Step2
| Weight limit | 50 lb (other sandboxes here: 175 lb) |
|---|---|
| Weight note | Molded-in seats rated 50 lbs each; the maker says up to four toddlers can sit on them |
| Starts | 2+ years |
Folded and stored
| Open size | 42 W x 28 D x 11 H in |
|---|---|
| Assembly | None required; arrives fully assembled; assembly PDF linked |
| Cover or lid | Cover included; molded and made together with the sandbox as a unit, not sold separately |
Listed features
- Cover included
- Arrives assembled
- Seats built in
Worth checking
- Sand not included
- Drain not mentioned
Where to buy the Play & Store 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
| Step2 Play & Store Sandbox | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sandbox or play sand |
| List price | $104.99 |
| Model number | 830299 |
| Age (maker) | 2+ years |
| Weight limit | 50 lb (Molded-in seats rated 50 lbs each; the maker says up to four toddlers can sit on them) |
| Material | Plastic (described as durable) |
| Dimensions | 42 W × 28 D × 11 H in |
| Cover (maker) | Cover included; molded and made together with the sandbox as a unit, not sold separately |
| Sand capacity | 200 lb |
| Assembly | None required; arrives fully assembled; assembly PDF linked |
Compare the Play & Store Sandbox with
How each closest rival differs from the Play & Store Sandbox, from the makers' specs.
- Step2Naturally Playful Sand Table$8980 lb of sand$89.99
- 120 lb less sand
- $15 less
- Simplay3Caterpillar Sandbox$79160 lb of sand$79.99
- 40 lb less sand
- $25 less
- Badger BasketSimple Sandbox with Liner and Cover$75750 lb of sand$75.99
- 550 lb more sand
- $29 less
- Little TikesTurtle Sandbox 2.0$59$59.99
- $45 less
Play & Store Sandbox: questions answered
From Step2's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
What age and weight is the Step2 Play & Store Sandbox for?
The maker says 2+ years. Weight limit: 50 lb (Molded-in seats rated 50 lbs each; the maker says up to four toddlers can sit on them), per the maker.
Do I need to cover the sandbox?
Per the maker: Cover included; molded and made together with the sandbox as a unit, not sold separately. 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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- Sun SquadCastle Fort Sandbox$40$40
- KidKraftBackyard Sandbox$189$189.99
- Badger BasketWoodland 2-in-1 Sandbox & Planter175 lb700 lb of sand
- FunphixDig n' Play Sandbox Playhouse
- Sun JoeUltra Fine Silica Play Sand, 50 lb
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.