One of the things my mom bought my boys for Christmas this year was a table and chairs just for them. It’ll make coloring, reading, and playing in the play room much easier, as they have to sit on the floor or on the couch at present. Though ours was a Toy Story set on sale for $20, the Personalized Kids Racetrack Table with 2 Chairs would probably be a big hit in our house. We have some car lovers around here who would enjoy the racetrack and a big boy who likes to read his name. For $129 at Walmart.com, personalize it with your children’s names and enjoy the storage area at clean-up time.

If your children love to play fairies, this Toadstool Table and Chair Set would be a magical addition to their imaginative play. The set is made from resin, and is suitable for either indoor or outdoor use. It includes a toadstool table and four toadstool chairs. All are absolutely adorable. I think just about any small child would fall in love with it. I can imagine it inspiring all kinds of imaginative play. The only drawback is the price. It retails for $395 plus a $75 shipping surcharge. You can purchase this fanciful set at TeapotParties.com.

Sometimes it can be difficult to try to have your baby or toddler sit at the table and join in with the rest of the family at mealtime, especially when she is relegated to her high chair with its own tray and can’t share the dining table with everyone else. This Table Top by Stokke is designed to attach directly to the dining room or kitchen table to protect it from baby’s mess but also let her join in family dinners. Made of plastic, the Table Top comes with 6 interchangeable templates and four suction cups to hold the table top onto the table. It even has a railing around it to prevent cups from sliding off the tray and spilling onto the table.

The templates are educational as well, so your child can be learning about numbers, letters, and animals during dinnertime. You can view the Stokke Table Top at CSNBaby.com, where it’s available for $89.99.

All kids need adequate space to color and practice their writing. My son currently uses a small plastic desk, which he is fast outgrowing. I’ve been searching for a nice table and chairs set, and I think I’ve just found the perfect one. This Pirate Ship Table & Chairs Set by Guidecraft has everything he needs, plus a pirate ship theme as a bonus! With the table measuring 28”L X 21”H X 28”W, it’s large enough for one or two children to use for any project they might think of. Some assembly is required. The set, which includes two chairs, sells for $168 at WellAppointedHouse.com.

This is a great table and chair set for kids because it’s at their height level and the “chairs” are low padded cubes (with inside storage just under the lids). This Octagon Play Table & Storage Cubes by Pottery Barn Kids has a solid wood frame with a chalkboard surface and a raised edge to keep chalk and toys in place. The play mat (sold separately) has a Chinese checkers board on one side and a traditional checkers board on the reverse side.

The table dimensions are 40×40x18.5″h. The Storage Cubes come in Orange, Red, Green and Navy. The table is priced separately at $149 and each of the Storage cubes is priced at $49 at PotteryBarnKids.com. This set is so attractive, not just to the eye, but it “attracts” family fun time together.

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.

I just received this as a gift for my girls and it has been all they have wanted to play with since. I thought they really wouldn’t be that into it considering we live in Florida and take trips to the beach pretty frequently, but I was wrong.

This little table takes the beach and brings it into your backyard. This durable plastic table holds both water and sand where they can get creative and their hands dirty. It comes with little toys to assist in the creating and best of all, it gives mom a chance to sit down!

This thing will keep your kid occupied for hours! One word of advice though, if you’re little one is anything like mine, watch to make sure that no sand is being eaten…ewww. You can pick up this table at Target or target.com for $59.99.

We are getting ready for a big move this summer, and I think that it is time to think about redecorating the kids’ rooms. I’ve been looking at IKEA a lot, because they offer so much for the money, and I am really captivated by this little table.

Although it doesn’t really fit in with our existing color schemes, I love the bright cheerful colors and the simple design. I also love the fact the it has a drawer to stash away little treasures (also known as clutter).

Best of all, the drawer is designed with a stopper so that little hands can’t pull it all the way out and dump the contents! It measures 18 7/8″ W x 15 3/8″ D x 15 3/8″ H. It is available in eaither this stunning blue or an equally pleasing bright red.

You can buy one for $24.99 at www.ikea.com. It does require assembly.

IKEA’s Mammut bedside table was also reviewed at thesuzette.com.

Every little kid likes to feel like he or she has a special place just for her. Something that’s pint sized…like she is. That’s why I’ve always liked mini-table and chairs for my kids. I had one when I was a kid and so does by daughter. The problem I’ve found with the ones out today is that the quality seems to be lacking and there aren’t many different types of styles to choose from. That’s what drew me to Briar Patch’s tables and chairs. They are made from high-quality materials that are super durable and come in a wide variety of different themes. Some of the themes are tea party, sports, and ballerina. They are sold in individual pieces, so you can buy only the pieces you want. These great tables and chairs are sold at abellaboutique.com.