We’ve recently undergone yet another toy cleanse at home. As a result there’s currently enough space for a larger scale toy in the play room. Having a girl and a boy, I’ve been waffling between purchasing a play kitchen or a play workbench. The solution may be to put the hubby and grandpas to work creating some type of double-sided hybrid.
Regardless of whether I end up buying or convincing the menfolk to build – I need to know what I want. To that end, I’ve been doing lots of research and today I’m giving you the goods on wooden play workbenches (don’t be surprised if a kitchen round up pops up soon too).
First up is the Wooden Project Work Bench from Melissa & Doug
. I’m a big fan of Melissa & Doug products in general and this one is no exception. It’s natural finish looks fairly substantial with good storage. Also, it comes with lots of parts and a booklet filled with building projects. My only concern is that it may be a big advanced for my two year old. But then again it might be good to have some room to grow.
. I’m a big fan of Melissa & Doug products in general and this one is no exception. It’s natural finish looks fairly substantial with good storage. Also, it comes with lots of parts and a booklet filled with building projects. My only concern is that it may be a big advanced for my two year old. But then again it might be good to have some room to grow.Modern Parents Messy Kids
The Kids’ Imaginary Play: Kids Toy Workbench & Toolsfrom Land of Nod is another attractive option. The building activities associated with this set also seem a little more open ended and suited to toddlers.
from Land of Nod is another attractive option. The building activities associated with this set also seem a little more open ended and suited to toddlers.Modern Parents Messy Kids
At $49.99, the Deluxe Workbench and Toolbox from Back to Basics is a relatively economical choice but it doesn’t appear that you sacrifice much for the bargain price. I’m especially diggin’ the included toolbox.
is a relatively economical choice but it doesn’t appear that you sacrifice much for the bargain price. I’m especially diggin’ the included toolbox.
Last up is the Eco-Friendly Wonder Work Bench by Wonderworld. It looks like this one is missing a good storage option but it does boast environmentally friendly rubberwood, non-toxic water-based paints and biodegradable fabrics.
. It looks like this one is missing a good storage option but it does boast environmentally friendly rubberwood, non-toxic water-based paints and biodegradable fabrics.
One final note, IKEA also has their own workbench – the DUKTIG. When I first saw it I was especially excited that it had space for a large TROFAST storage bin. But as far as I can tell, IKEA doesn’t sell any tools to use with this workbench online. That seems unbelievably frustrating so someone fill me in if I’m missing something. Also, I haven’t actually tried out any of these finds so please let me now if you have experience with any of them (or any other options)!
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