When you’re little, it can feel as though you’re living in a giant’s world.
Everything is always slightly out of reach or too far to clamber up, whether you’re trying to colour in or get stuck into a jigsaw puzzle.
That’s precisely why anyone with children needs to get a table designed just for your little ones. Set at the right height, it will allow them to comfortably get on their activities; playing with toys, colouring, catching up on cartoons and more.
There are tables designed specifically for children, with many packing in games for imaginative play too. Available in an array of styles, shapes and colourways, playtime is far more fun with one of these around. Keep them in the nursery or in the corner of the living room so you can keep an eye on your kids - and join in! - with their downtime.
The choice can feel overwhelming, so we’ve put together an edit of the best mini tables for little ones.
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Harriet Bee Harris Kids 2 Piece Rectangular Play Activity Table and Chair Set
A solid design with a Scandinavian edge, this rectangular table and bunny-themed chair set will be the talk of the school run. The sweet pastel blue hue is ideal for kids aged 5 -7 years old while the design promises not to be in an eyesore, wherever you place it in the home.
The table measures H43 x L50 x W60cm and chairs H50 x W27 x D27cm.
Buy now £314.99, Wayfair
Kidkraft Building Bricks Play N Store Activity Table
Never tread on a stray piece of LEGO again; this activity table offers plenty of hidden storage bins to pack away those building blocks, safely out of sight when they're done playing. In fact, the sturdy little table already comes with over 200 individual pieces making it ready to play straight out of the box. The MDF, wood and plastic design is pinch-free and can be used from any angle and with multiple kids enjoying it at once, making it fun to use solo, with siblings or on playdates.
Buy now £129.95, Cuckooland
Great Little Trading Co Growing Activity Table
The trouble with buying furniture for children is that they’ll outgrow them quickly. Great Little Trading Co has cleverly side-stepped that problem with a table that comes with an additional set of legs to add on as the kids grow taller. There are also a range of accessories like storage boxes and the Easel Paper Roll to enhance the appeal (all sold separately).
Buy now £138.75, Great Little Trading Co
Plum Sand and Picnic Table
This dual purpose table will be a godsend once the weather gets warmer. The central compartment of the FSC wooden table lifts up to reveal a sandpit to entertain the kids and their pals. Simply replace to make the kid’s table at summer BBQs.
Buy now £140.00, Argos
John Lewis & Partners Wooden Train Track Table
Let your little one’s imagination run wild with this fun wooden train table from John Lewis. As well as helping hone motor skills and hand-to-eye coordination, the table will make a handsome centrepiece to any kid’s room. It comes with 55 pieces as well as a storage box so you can store things out of sight once they’ve finished playing.
Buy now £75.00, John Lewis
John Lewis Bear Table & Chairs Set, White Natural
Give your cubs a dedicated place to play. This bear-themed table and chairs set promises to make the perfect addition to playrooms, bedrooms or living rooms, offered in a pleasant white shade that will go with most interiors. Made from beech, pine and MDF the measurements are Table: H50.5 x W54 x D54cm, and chairs: H50.3 x W29 x D29cm.
Buy now £115.00, John Lewis
Lifetime Storage Cabinet with Hideaway Table & Bench
Invest in your little one's creative play with this space-saving design which morphs from a bench into an activity table complete with two seats so they can play or do homework in comfort.
It's an ode to storage with plenty of cupboards to keep their favourite books, toys and colouring equipment - so you won't mind keeping it in the living room if the 170 x 35 x 72cm dimensions are a bit of a squeeze for their bedrooms.
The robust piece is crafted from Scandinavian wood and comes in two finishes.
Buy now £925.00, Cuckooland
Zoomie Kids Lyra Kids 2 Piece Novelty Play Activity Table and Chair Set
One for smaller children, this cute activity table has plenty of space to spread out and enjoy playtime. Made for children aged 2 - 4, it's a design of rounded edges and soft colours with multiple levels to keep a few of their favourite things. The two-piece set comes with a matching chair, both made from wipe-clean PE plastic.
Buy now £59.99, Wayfair
Scandiborn EO Elephant Table
This sweet set table measures H52.2 x W42 x D37 and it comes without the elephant head chairs. But as you can see, they’re absolutely non-negotiable and a must for story and playtime.
Buy now £241.96, Scandiborn
