Where to Find a Child's Table and Chairs

My mom bought us a great toddler-sized litle card table with 2 chairs. But the chairs lock open, so when they inevitably get climbed on they don't collapse like a normal folding chair would. My mom said she got it at Aldi's, and knowing her it had to be less than $50.

Walgreens sometimes sells a folding table and chairs very inexpensively - we have them and they've worked great.

We got a cheap red rectangular table from Ikea in Bolingbrook that was pretty cheap. The kids always sit at it for family gatherings/holidays, and my son does his crafts there too. I got a booster seat for my 12 month old (Fisher Price)that folds up, and the tray can be thrown in the dishwasher. Was pretty cheap and works out great.

I got my grandaughter a princess table with 2 chairs at dollar general store

have you considered a little tykes plastic picnic table? should be on clearance this time of year and can transition from indoors to out and be used as an easy to clean kids craft station as well. good luck!

Every Wednesday of the summer Warrenville that a Farmers Market behind the Park District. It's from 3-7 I think. There is an Amish both, and they had a very nice children's wooden table and chairs. It was rectangle.

I know you asked for a table and chair, but you mentioned that was the only option. There is a FANTASTIC booster out there. It's from Fisher-Price, it comes with two sets of straps one attaches around the seat of the chair, and one around the back of the chair...that thing is not moving! There is a strap on the booster for your kid also. The booster is adjustable for height, comes with a tray and cover. The best part is that the back of the booster folds down and you can travel anywhere with it, just plunk it over your shoulder.

It's just another option, for you daughter is not going to be able to fit at a table for a while, and it's not just your house, friends, family, restaurants.

good luck.

Did you try IKEA? I bought a square child's table from there, but it has been a few years.

Are you set on getting a new one? If not, try Chicagofreecycle--it's a yahoo group and you can post stuff you want to give away and also make requests for things you want. Lots of people out there with perfectly good stuff that they want to give away. Other people are making posts constantly and there might even be what you're looking for already posted! All you do is respond to the post saying you want the item, make contact with the owner and go pick it up! Good luck.

I would abandon the idea of a new table and chairs and look for an over the chair sling or booster seat. They are priceless and some of them can be portable so you can bring it to other peoples homes and/or restaurants. I found one years ago in the Right Start catalog, but I would think that toys or babys r us would have them, too.

Try Ikea. Also napervilleyardsales.com has great stuff that people are selling themselves. I always see kids table and chair sets on there. Good Luck

We ordered online at http://www.childrenstablesandchairs.com. Prices are good and the quality was excellent!

Believe it or not, Ikea has a very adorable set of children's chairs and a table for not much money. Walgreen's has a pint-sized folding table and chairs that costs roughly the same. They aren't as cute, but they'll get the job done:^)

You can find a folding table with 2 chairs at Bed Bath and Beyond for about $30! I've had one for years and it's very durable and folds away if you need it to!!

Walgreens. The chairs are primary colors and $9.99 apiece and table was a reasonable price, too.

Try www.Napervilleyardsales.com I remember seeing a few for sale last year so there is a good chance you may find some this year in the area.

Maybe one of those little kid picnic tables would work for you. Like the little tykes ones.

Try Once Upon a Child resale store. They have several different locations you can look up on their website.
Call first and they will tell you if they have anything like that at the store. Nice people and great prices.

As I read your responses, some people must realize that not all stores carry these items. Since I too have been looking for a table and chair for my son. None of the above mentioned stores in my area carry them. My best bet would check babiesrus/toysrus.com or walmart.com (free site to store shipping). If your chairs have a back to them, I too recommend a booster seat. I have one with a tray and it travels nicely with my 11 mo, that's mainly what we use it for! Good luck

A.,

I have a table with two chairs that I purchased for my daughter when she was a toddler. It's wood, extremely steady. The top of the table and the chair seats are made of formica or some laminate, makeing it easy to clean/sanitize. The table and chairs are easy to clean. Our daughter is now 12 (13 in November) and we've never had a problem with it. I don't know where you live, but we're willing to pass it on to you. Over the years, people (family, friends, daycare) have expressed an interest and never came to get it.

My two-year old sits in a booster strapped to a kitchen chair. He's been in it since about 18 months when I got tired of tripping over the high chair. Simple and he then can eat with the rest of the family. Works for painting, coloring & play-doh too, and doesn't take any extra space. Do your bar stools have backs? The booster would work in them too.

We bought from Ikea (plastic ones) ..

Hi A. Have you tried Toy-R-Us, K-Mart or Walmart? If not try these stores. Especially around Christmas time.

IKEA - I bought a set for $20 and they had some that are more, little more sturdy too, but I've had this cheaper one for almost 2 years and is still in great condition....

I have a brand new children's table (it is tonka truck) and chairs still in the box. It is made of wood. I would be willing to sell it to you very cheap. Email me if interested.

My mom found one for my kids when they visit her (same situation) at Walgreens of all places. It's a blue table with 2 chairs in red and yellow. All fold away for easy storage. I don't see it on the website, but here's a link to another set for Disney Fairies, and I saw one for Dora the Explorer. Also, try Target, Walmart, Menards, Kmart, BigLots... I've seen them at all of these stores.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=309359&a...#

You may also consider temporarily replacing one of the bar stool chairs with a bar stool height chair with a back that you can put a booster seat on. They attach to the chair pretty securely on both front and back. Just a suggestion.

IKEA is a great suggestion, but we got ours at Babies R Us!

I found a little wood and white small rectangle table with two chairs at Ikea. I did not see it online but when I went to the children furniture area it was there and cost 20 or 25 dollars.We went to the Bolingbrook store. Easy assembly.

When we had one of those "in between" aged children, we used a booster seat that fastened to a regular chair. They can be found at any baby store and many department stores. This would work on your dining room chairs. I don't think my babies/toddlers would have wanted to sit at their own little chair in the kitchen with us at the higher table. We did use a small plastic table with chairs or a plastic picnic table for special times when friends were over and all the children sat together. Not real attractive but cheap and it washed up wonderfully!

IKEA is great you can even look online before you go and there is one right in Bolingbrook. Many of my friends, my sister-in-law, and myself bought children's table and chairs from there and they are still standing after many years. I know the prices start around $20 or so for two chairs and a table set depending on the style too.

Have you tried IKEA? I think they have one in the $30 - $40 range?

Try joining freecycle - it's a Yahoo group & a great resource for both getting rid of stuff & getting stuff you need.

We got one at IKEA for my niece. Good quality and very cheap price!

We have a wooden set. They sell them at Babies R Us.

Ikea, it's plastic but sturdy.

I found the cutest table & 4 chairs (quite colorful; like crayola crayons) at all places--Walgreens; bought one for my daughter a couple of years ago; however, they're still advertised in their sales paper.

I would actually try to buy a booster seat that attaches to the barstool height stools. They only cost about $20. Good luck with everything!!

Here is a good website. I found the one I liked here and then searched for it cheaper and found it at Walmart, did the Site to Store...love it!

http://www.kidstableandchairset-store.com/

Have you tried overstock.com?

Hi, A..

If you live close to IKEA they have very reasonable children's tables and chairs.

Good luck.

A.

As many moms have already stated Ikea is great. We bought a small wooden one 2 years ago and it is still holding up. They are totally inexpensive, I beileve we paid under $25 for the one we have.

Don't rule out buying online. You can get a <a href="http://www.buychildrenstableandchairs.com&quot; target="_blank">great
deal</a>, especially at a website offering free or reduced rate shipping.

I would check target too sometimes they have stuff like that on clearance.

You will find more online than in stores. There are a ton of children's table and chairs on Walmart.com. We bought one from there and I am amazed by the sturdiness of it. I think is is better quality than our kitchen table.

IKEA has a nice selection.

We have a little tikes heavy duty plastic table w/ chairs in our kitchen in the corner. My 3 year old loves to sit there to eat, do playdoh, color whatever. its very handy & great for when she has a playdate or friends over!
I got mine used from someone on craigslist for less than $30. they are definitely built to last!

Try Ikea or Once Upon a Child sometimes has stuff.

My daughter's set is from IKEA. Her grandparents bought it for her for Christmas. My dad tried to sit on the chairs (he's 250lbs) to make sure they were sturdy. We ended up with a white, rectangular wooden one. It is great and I can sit on it with her to play. Hey, if it can support my dad, it can support me. Good luck!

Ikea, Babies R Us, Toys R Us, and Menards all have these in stock right now. (as in I just saw them there). Babies R Us had a REALLY cute animal themed one that was on clearance and very reasonable. If I didn't already have - oh, 3 kids' tables - I would have bought it.

We bought a cute wood table and chairs for my son over a year ago - It was the best purchase - from IKEA - very affordable, but I don't remember the cost. It was plain, wood and I was going to stain it and paint it and never got around to doing it - It still looks good, though.

As already suggested, IKEA. We have 2 sets and both are from there. Good luck!

I actually have two sets. Table is yellow with 1 red and 1 blue. It is made of a hard plastic. We will be having a yard sale on August 28th and 29th. They were purchased at IKEA if you are looking for it new.

what about craigslist or even a yard sale? you can always find great deals at yard sales. good luck!

Ikea has great kid's stuff if you haven't looked there already.

My husband built my daughters out of wood and it has held up very well for us. I am sure he could build something for you if you are interested. IF you are looking for something less expensive, we have friends that just bought a very colorful plastic set from IKEA for their one year old twins and it seems to work well for them. The only problem they have is that it is light and the boys can push the furniture around on their hardwood floors.

Good Luck,
D.