What Is a Child Table?

Types

• When buying a table there are different options. There are plastic tables, wood tables, tables that fold and tables that don't fold. There are also different seating options, such as two chairs, four chairs or built-in chairs.

Function

• There are various functions for a child's table. A child can play at the table with toys or draw and color in pictures with crayons. A child can also learn how to sit in a chair properly, as well as learn good table manners.

Considerations

• When buying a child's table, consider if the color and the size of the table will fit well in the room where the table will be located. When sitting at the table, ideally, the child's knees should be at a 90-degree angle, the child's feet should be flat on the floor and the table should be eight inches above the chair seat.