Toys are most often reviewed by Chief Technologist & Executive Technical Director Rachel Rothman, who is able to test both in the Lab and at home with her three kids ages 6 and younger. She's had hands-on experience with many of the water tables on this list and also uses her skills as a mechanical engineer to write articles explaining if air purifiers actually work and to rank appliances such as the best air conditioners.

Despite the seemingly endless activities at the kids’ disposal, this water table is also convenient for parents because it only weighs 10 pounds. Carry it from spot to spot based on the angle of the sun that day, or stash it in your garage when not in use to keep it in prime condition. Their physical, mental, social, and motor skills get developed as they keep themselves engaged with different creative activities. This water table allows multiple toddlers to play altogether. This helps to flex their communication, sharing, and social skills with each other. Thanks to the large enough umbrella are providing ample coverage to the kids while playing.For a toy that’ll grow with your babies, opt for a versatile option, like this one from Little Tikes. It is short enough for younger kids but not too small or boring for older toddlers, earning our top spot on this roundup. We love that this colorful table has plenty of engaging activities including balls they can drop down a spiral slide, a Ferris wheel that scoops up and drops off balls, a cup to fill and pour down a water wheel, and more. Yes, it does take some time to put together and it goes more smoothly if you have two people and read ALL of the instructions BEFORE DOING ANY OF THE STEPS! Allow about 45 minutes to an hour. If you’re short on space, or you just aren’t a fan of having a big plastic structure sitting out in your yard all summer long, then this compact water and sand table is perfect. It measures 17 inches by 12.5 inches by 11 inches when it’s fully assembled, and since the legs are detachable, it’s easy to move around from room to room.

We have literally saved the best for the last, and you had better believe it. The Fiesta Cruise is truly a special water table because of its unique ship-like shape. It’s designed to help trigger the wild imaginations of children and help them have a good time with water and other toys. With its dimensions resting at 39.5 x 26.5 x 28 inches and its weight at 20 pounds, it is safe to call the Fiesta Cruise a fun machine. To cap it up, our fun machine comes with 9 additional toys and a cool looking umbrella. Now you can breathe. Key Features One of the most riveting elements it possesses is a spiral slide that looks like something from those water parks with humongous water slides. Kids can have fun by watching their action figures slide from the top all the way down to the ship-shaped pool. This slide is also surrounded by mini slides which are less exciting but extremely handy. Shall we take a look at the more fun-facilitating features? It has several built-in structures like a diving board, water slide, a side springboard that provides an extra bit of fun by launching the action figures dropped on it into the pool and a water spinner that can be turned vigorously to create whirlpools within the tub. Speaking of action figures, the Splish Splash water table comes with 10 dynamic accessories. Water tables keep kids cool and busy outside by allowing them to splash, pour, and experiment without actually having to be in the water. The best water tables are durable, full of features, like an umbrella for protection from the sun, and accommodate one or multiple children, depending on your needs.My grandsons love this water table and have spent many hours entertained with it this summer. If you have little ones, I highly recommend adding this to your arsenal of outdoor toys!