Step2 Octagon Picnic Table with Umbrella

I received an email that someone was asking this question, but when I clicked on the link to answer it, the page on this site was a dud, so, here's the question, "How do you install the umbrella? The round, white piece is giving me problems." The short answer: You don't, and, the white piece is useless. The long answer is, even an expert putter-togetherer and instructions-follower in our household could find no way to secure it, so that is why I am confident with my short answer. The table is a great size, and very cute. I detract a star because the tabletop is not flat once put together; it is hollow, molded plastic, so it ripples a bit. If you need to set a cup on it, say, without it falling over and spilling out, you should adjust your expectation. Also, all the questions about replacing the umbrella - I paid more for the table with the umbrella that has the leaves on it, it is so attractive, yet there is no clear answer in the Q&A's below, on how or if you can get that exact umbrella again. The great: my two-year-old granddaughter can seat herself easily at this table, and, at supported sections of the benches, I can sit there with her (with my legs facing out, not with my legs under the table) and I'm 150 lbs. We have the table next to where our hose hooks up, and it's handy for her water toys to rest on and play with.

Awesome Product my 4 yr old and his friends love it and the umbrella is perfect. This set matches his New Water car boat water station with matching umbrella as well. Ty

Having our grandchildren over for lunch or dinner is so much easier now. The picnic table allows them to enjoy their own table now and their parents close by. Even after eating they used the table to work on art projects. We're so happy we made this purchase.

Easter present and my grandson loved it! I like the umbrella and it will fit multiple children. Very cute!

I love the quality and durability. I love how it seats more than four toddlers. My granddaughter has lots of toddler friends.

Super cute and durable. Easy to put together. Would definitely recommend

Our2 year old Grand-daughter absolutely loves this Picnic Table with Leaf Umbrella. She enjoys playing in the backyard and playing with her toys on this table. It makes a great addition to her play yard.

Kids are really enjoying their own table! I thought it would be a little sturdier, especially when building it. I know hallow plastic I guess is not the sturdiest material. Not happy I had to drill most holes myself prior to using the screws they supplied. Few more details on the instructions would have been nice. Not sure how long umbrella will last, but hopeful it will last awhile if I take down often at night and before windy weather.

Purchased this table a little over 6 years ago and other than the umbrella it is still in perfect condition. Even the color has not faded. The umbrella only last a couple of seasons, but I expected that. It has been used for countless birthdays, holidays, get togethers, and kid crafts/projects indoors and out. Our family has loved it but kids are now too big for it at 7 and 10 so we are passing it on to another family. We have had many step2 products over the years and all have held up perfectly. Would highly recommend to anyone with kids.

Playtime hasn't been funner for the kids. I went a larger picnic table and the older kids love it.

I love this Picnic table with Umbrella, I own a Family Children located in the Coachella Valley (Desert Area) and my children love being able to be outdoors in the morning and able to use the Picnic table with umbrella for shade.

Even though the kids haven't used because of the weather, I'm sure they will happy with it. It was easy to put together, sturdy, nice size.

The table is very sturdy and functional. However the top is porous and holds dirt and food. Not good for eating

Nice and sturdy, easy to assemble. Have used it daily!

This is a sturdy, colorful picnic table for our granddaughters, ages 3 and 1 1/2! The umbrella is large enough to provide lots of shade. They love it, and we love that they won’t outgrow it for years!

Step 2 never disappoints! Very sturdy. Easy to put together. Esthetically pleasing to the eye. Holds 6 kids. The kids live it and it looks great on the porch!

My two girls, age 3 years and 18 months, love this. Both can safely sit- and play- without us worrying. Assembly is a bit of a pain, but well worth it.

This picnic table is perfect! Great quality and so cute for the kids! My grandson is obsessed with the umbrella! Perfect to keep the beating sun out! Love it!!!

We really like this table! It took my husband and I about 45 minutes to set up, although we decided not to attach the umbrella. The table feels very sturdy, and we were able to fit four children at it (ranging in age from 3 to 10) with no trouble at all. I know it’s marked for ages three and up, but my two-year-old can climb on and off the bench easily. We are looking forward to using it for years to come!

Well made and kids love it. Wish the surface of table was smooth, so kids could use it for coloring and playdough and Duplos.