Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Multi-Activity Play Table for Playroom

We used this activity table for a train set up with the Melissa and Doug Train Set. This is a great quality table that we will use for YEARS! The table was pretty easy to put together. Took my husband and I roughly 45 minutes to put it together with minimal tools. Due to size - definitely recommended having 2 people for assembly. I was worried about the storage drawer being too small, but it has plenty of room for spare train parts (maybe even the full set if my toddler actually ever wants it put away). The table is very sturdy and is holding up to the 3 yo durability test after a month.

I almost didn't buy this table after reading some of the reviews, but we have a lot of Melissa & Doug items and they've always been great quality, and the price is great! When we got the table, my husband had a lot going on, so I decided to try and put it together myself. Anyone who says that it is hard to put together is just not good at that sort of stuff. I thought it was a breeze - the instructions are dummy proof, and it only took me 1 hour, 15 minutes at assemble! By the time my husband got off his conference call, I was putting the last few steps together. It's sturdy, the drawer moves smoothly, and we even use under the table for concealing other toys of hers. It's the perfect height for our 3 year old, and it's nice and big, so her train fits on it nicely. We especially like that it's just white and plain green - this way, when she outgrows her train stage, we can use it for crafts or dolls or whatever. LOVE LOVE LOVE this product - would buy it as a gift any time!

After reading what seemed like a thousand reviews, I put this table together for my daughter who did buy this from Amazon. I was a little leery as some of the reviews were not very comforting. Putting it Together: Let me start by saying that this table was very easy to put together. If this old Granny can do it all by herself, anyone can do it. It took me about two hours from dragging the pieces upstairs, piece by piece, (they are heavy together) to putting on the final touches. The instructions were well written and easy to follow. If you have a helper, all the better. The Table Top: I had no trouble with the table top. The two pieces fell right into place with no lop-sidedness and is smooth and sturdy. The rest of the structure also seems to be pretty sturdy as well. The Drawer: Some complained that their children had a hard time pulling out the drawer. That was a simple fix. I used petroleum jelly on the bottom rails of the drawer and the top dowel. Just rub a little on those areas. I'm sure baby oil would also work amongst other lubricants. Drawer goes in and out with ease and, by the way, it's quite roomy. So far, so good. The pieces were heavier and sturdier than I anticipated what with what I read and the hardware included gave me no problems at all.. The reason I only gave 4 stars instead of 5 is that the 3 1/2-year-old hasn't played with it very much yet. He is the final piece to the puzzle. I will update this once the boy has tested it out for all of us. But one thing is sure, he loves it!!

I've had my share of bad experiences and disappointments with other activity table brands and after being let down a few good times, I was determined to find the perfect table. It took a couple of months, but I soon realized that the perfect activity table does not exist. Human error is real, factory defects happen, and nobody gets it right 100% of the time, but I will tell you that Melissa and Doug come pretty close with this table. We love it! My husband and I had a blast putting it together; it was so easy and came with step-by-step instructions! It's a mixture of real wood and very sturdy particle board which makes for a great quality, durable activity table. We couldn't be happier! It still looks as good as the day we bought it and my son loves it! Everything about this table is a win! Great size for and even greater price and an overall great product! I would buy this table all over again! I read that some people had parts with manufacturing defects. I know it's a pain, but contact the company ... they'll send you the part or a new table if needed. This table is worth the trouble!

We love this table! My son uses it as a Lego table!

Update: my son got tired of the track constantly falling off this table because it doesn't fit well, so I went to put the track away in the drawer so he could try using the table for something else and I can't even put the whole track away... the "large storage drawer" doesn't even fit the track they show it being made for... Pretty frustrating that I now need to purchase something else to store the track... Original: I ordered this table for my son because he loves trains and we ordered him the Melissa and Doug train set and this is said to go with it. All of the parts were clean and well made, no damage or marks. However when I read "storage table" and saw the holes on the top to lift the green flat part of the table, I assumed there was storage under the table top and there is not. It's a big table with one small drawer on one side. The table also only fits the train set in one configuration and it BARELY fits. One bump and the track falls off the side. The table top doesn't even come together so you can't really use it for a craft table because any craft/crayon will just get stuck in the gaps. Overall, I feel like I paid way too much for a plywood table with a small drawer and a thin top that doesn't fit the table.

Product looked to be exactly what I wanted for my son’s train set. Easy enough to assemble for one person in about an hour. I’d recommend a ratcheting screwdriver. Three big drawbacks: 1. There is unfortunately a large gap going around the table top. Not a deal breaker but seeing part of the supports around the edges gives the impression of an inferior product. They don’t seem to have been sized correctly for the interior of the frame. 2. Only one of the table top halves sits flush. The other ramps up at one end no matter how we position them. 3. Biggest flaw is the stability. This thing wobbles at the slightest touch. It’s been in use for a few hours now and I’ve already had to tell my kids not to lean on it out of fear of something breaking.

This table is a great large size with the ability to grow with your child. My 3 year old can easily reach things that are in the middle of the table. It surprisingly feels very sturdy! The directions are very easy to follow and took almost an hour and a half to put together. Just a heads up: the box it comes in is VERY heavy. Unfortunately, I can't say I'm totally happy with the purchase. I was disappointed to see the lack of quality control coming from a Melissa & Doug product. A side board was not painted on all four sides (looks unfinished), holes were not centered together so I had to drill in my own and the top two pieces seem to be too small for the table. The top pieces have me most concerned. The gaps on the sides are big enough for little fingers to fit through and lift up the board. If I knew this is what I would be receiving I would've ordered from a store so I could return or I would look more into other options. UPDATE: After writing this review, Barbara from Melissa and Doug left a message (below) to get in touch with her. I called in and spoke to a very friendly receptionist who got me in touch with Barbara. Barbara assured me that my experience with this table was not at all up to their quality standards. Within 2 days of speaking to her I received a replacement part for the piece that was not painted on all four sides along with a train tunnel and wooden trains for my troubles. It was incredibly generous of her! For anyone that isn’t happy with their Melissa and Doug purchase- do not hesitate to contact them. Their customer service is outstanding. We’ve had the table set up in the playroom for about a month now and my boys absolutely love it. I was concerned with the two top pieces at first, but we haven’t had any issues with my two year old picking them up. This piece of furniture is solid and there is no doubt in my mind that it will last for years. After visiting a toy store and seeing other train sets on the market, I can honestly say I am very happy with this purchase. The others I’ve seen are nowhere near as big or versatile as the Melissa and Doug table.

This table was genuinely easy to put together. We were missing a bolt and the seller send us one in the post straight away, no questions asked. Great service! The table itself is not beautiful; heavy, basic, draw hard to pull out for the under 2 year olds. Having said that, these features make it a good buy for 5 years and under. I've had three 18 month olds crawling over it at the same time, plus a roudy crowd of 4 year old scootering into it. No paint chips or collapse so far. The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is its quite low. If your children are tall or 5 years and over, you might find this limited.

Pieces of the table did not align very well.

I haven’t come across any Melissa and Doug products that I don’t loves Great quality and my grandson loves it.

As laways I like all their products.