Patio Tables For Kids

If you're like a lot of families, this time of year is the time that you're looking around the house and yard and deciding what projects need to be taken on to make this a more enjoyable space for all of you. One thing that many people don't think of is making sure that the backyard suits all members of the family. To be more specific, they don't make sure the patio area suits the smaller members of the family.

Most people purchase patio furniture sets that are suited for adults. Since usually it's all the parents sitting around the table while the kids play in the yard this seems to make perfect sense. But what happens when it comes time for the kids to gather around the table for a meal? Generally, it's very awkward.

How many times have you seen a child trying to sit at a set of adult patio tables and chairs? Usually, their chin is barely coming over the surface of the table. They're reaching up and over the lip of the table trying to get the food off their plate. More often than not things end up getting spilled and knocked over as the children are trying to reach around the table but can't because of the position they're sitting in.

Instead of setting yourself up for a constant mess on the patio, why don't you take the time to prepare a specific area for the kids? Did you know there are patio tables and chairs that are specifically made for children? These patio sets are miniature versions of the ones you're using. That means that they are at the right height for your children to use.

Here's what you should look for when purchasing patio tables and chairs for kids. First, look at the chairs. They should be at a height that when your child sits down they have some stability. They should be able to bend their knees off the end of the chair, just like you do. It would be best if they were able to touch the ground as well, to give them a little extra stability. They should also be able to sit back in the chair and enjoy back support just like you do with a grownup table.

When the chairs are pulled up to the table, they should be at abdomen or lower chest level. Think about where a table sits when you pull up to it. This is how you want it to be for your children. You don't want them to have to be reaching up and over the edge of the table in order to pick up their food. Instead you want them to be comfortably seated and be able to reach forward to pick up the food or drink that they want to have. You also don't want a table that's so massive that your children can't reach across it. Just like at the adult table, condiments, drinks and other items are usually towards the center of the table. If your child has to stand up and lean across the table each time they want something, chances are they're either going to knock something over or end up leaning in their food and making a mess while they're just trying to reach something that's far away.