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 was extremely nervous about buying this train table after reading several reviews about poor quality of materials. My husband and I spent a good amount of time looking for another table that would be the same size or bigger for a reasonable price. We were getting it for my son's birthday so as the time drew closer we just decided to get it. The table is the perfect size and is so far very sturdy. The material doesn't feel cheap or flimsy but it does appear to be particle board or something similar. It was not hard to assemble and we were able to put it together in a little over an hour. The table does sit low to the ground, which is the perfect height for my little. He prefers to be standing when he's playing with his trains. I could see how low it sits to be a con for some however. Overall, I think it's a worthy buy for a children's table.

I wanted to get my son a table for his train sets that he received for Christmas, but didn't want something that was specifically just for trains. I wanted he, and my daughter, to be able to use the table for Legos, coloring, etc. I loved the look of this table online and I have lots of respect for the Melissa & Doug line of products as we own several of them due to their great construction. This table leaves a little to be desired with it's construction, but overall I am pleased with it. I do have a few complaints however, which is why I only gave it a 4 star rating. First off, the table top, once the entire table is put together, is wobbly and doesn't sit very flush, which creates some issues when building train tracks on top of the table, as well as Lego structures. In addition to this, the drawer is not flush with the side of the table. The left side of the drawer sticks out about 3/4" from the face of the side of the table, which you can hit with your knees while trying to build train tracks. It's not a deal breaker, but I definitely would have preferred the drawer to be flush. In the other M&D toys that I have purchased and had to put together, especially the M&D kitchen, I did not have any of these issues with things not sitting flush to the surfaces. The table top support construction also leaves a little to be desired. Don't get me wrong, the support is enough to withstand the weight of trains, Legos, etc. but I would have expected there to be another cross brace or two underneath the table top itself to help level out the top of the table some more. My last issue that I had was not with the construction of the table itself, but the instructions to build the table. The instructions pointed at the wrong item when they were speaking of another, not a big deal for me, but I could see it being confusing to some. In addition to this, the instructions also called out for 'machine screws', but in reality meant 'wood screws', which makes sense, but if you don't know any better, you'd be searching for machine screws, but realize you were only given wood screws. I also did not like there were no pre-drilled holes for some of the wood screw locations and the wood screws did not have a point on the end to help drive them into the wood either. Again, not a big deal if you used a drill like I did, but for some it could be an issue. The last issue with the instructions/construction of the table were that some of the cam/locking nut holes were not drilled out enough and therefore I had to drill the holes deeper to be able to actually construct the table itself. All in all the table is a great quality, but has some minor issues that if improved, would make this an A+ table. But, with all that said, you definitely cannot go wrong with this M&D activity table.

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!

I ordered this table and it arrived quickly. The packaging was in perfect condition and my husband assembled it easily and in a short amount of time. Since it does not have the landscape scene it is more practical for other activities such as hot wheels toys, building lego projects, puzzles, games and of course it can still be used for trains. The white finish is attractive and it should fit well with most decor. It has a nice storage drawer on the side that would hold a good bit of puzzle pieces, extra trains, cars, etc. It is large enough that my 8 year old & 5 year old can play peacefully together. If you're looking for a multi-functional table and not 'just' a train table this is a perfect choice. We had a 'train' table before and I guess I gave it away a bit prematurely, but this one really does serve our purposes much better than the other did. The top is much sturdier than the previous table and more durable, the other with the landscape scene started breaking apart and was not attractive in our family room. This one fits nicely.

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.

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