The best feature of this Fast Table Chair by Inglesina is that it enables your child to sit at the table for family- style eating as opposed to the traditional high chair that keeps baby at a distance. It is also a good take-along chair to restaurants where you may have sanitary concerns. You may not be comfortable placing your child in a “public” seat such as the portable high chairs that are provided in restaurants. This would also come in handy at the park picnic table or even while visiting at family and friends.

The Fast Table Chair can be adapted to almost all types of tables. It will hold a maximum weight of 33 lbs., has a storage pouch at the back, and has a safety harness with crotch strap. It is made from 100% polyester and is hand-washable.

Visit www.babyearth.com where this chair is priced at $39.99.

This would be the ultimate Christmas gift for your little train enthusiast. The Honey Train Table by Kidkraft features curved edges for safety, special t-molded edges to prevent chipping, a silk-screened landscape playboard with a reversible flip side, and a raised border to keep trains and toys on the table. It’s made of strong wood and measures 35″ x 49.25″ x 17.5″ h.

This train table does require adult assembly. It comes with two trundle drawers (sold separately for $94). You can buy the train table  on sale for $145.95 (regularly $169.95) with free shipping at SensoryEdge.com.

If you place an activity table in the middle of the room, children will be drawn to it because they really need a place to be creative. This Chalkboard Activity Table by Pottery Barn Kids is a great idea, with its chalkboard surface. Don’t worry, there’s a pullout drawer on one side where they can store all of their chalk. It also includes two storage cubbies on the other side. It’s made from solid rubberwood, which is a man-made fiber that contains wood fibers and resin binders. Its density is about the same as a medium weight hardwood but it is more structurally stable and will not warp or crack.

With all the wear and tear that your children can provide, this Chalkboard Activity Table should be able to stand the test of time. Its dimensions are 33.5×49.5×15.5″h. You can view this item at PotteryBarnKids.com, where it’s on sale now for just $199.

This sweet Tea Party Table and Chair set by Briar Patch makes you want to be a little girl again, and will add to your daughter’s fun and imagination. The set is hand painted and custom made.

You can buy the set or buy each piece separately.The Tea Party Table is priced at $124. Sugar Bowl or Tea Pot Chairs are $78. The Tea Party Bench (not pictured) is $54. Take a closer look at abellboutique.com, and think of the fun you’ll have picking out the tea set.

Chalkboards and easels are fine, but the chalk won’t stay on those narrow ledges. Inevitably you’ll have broken pieces of chalk littering the floor and then you’ll have to open another box of chalk. Here’s an idea that’s worth trying that will, for the most part, eliminate all that wasted chalk. The Woody Chalkboard Table designed by Eric Pfeiffer for Offi features a durable chalkboard surface with a center bowl for chalk/eraser storage.

For fun and variety and to surprise your child every so often, fill the storage bowl with colored chalk, or chalk of different sizes and shapes. The table features a washable vinyl chalkboard surface with birch ply construction. It measures 18”H x 30”W and costs $299 at allchildrensfurniture.com.

Storage and compactness! Whether you have one child or three (like me), keeping their rooms neat is a never ending task. That’s just what the makers of the KidKraft Table with Primary Benches kept in mind. I like that the benches fit under the table completely, giving you more room when needed. There’s a storage bin that fits right uner the table which is very convenient. If you decide to use this table exclusively for art then you can store all the art materials in the storage bin ready for use.

It’s versatile and attractive with the bright primary colors and well worth the price of $104.95 at SensoryEdge.com.