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ThelifeThis $30 water table provides hours of entertainment for my daughter on hot summer days
- The $29.99 Step2 Duck Pond Water Table is a fun and versatile toy that kept my one-year-old daughter entertained for hours.
- It's simple to play with so it's not overwhelming for young kids, and includes some fun features like a waterslide and squirting frogs that encourage imaginative play.
- I love that I can also use the water table for other activities like hiding cars in soil, so it doesn't have t…
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