There are many benefits to playing in the sand, it can be used in sensory play, it helps develop both gross and fine motor skills. Can also help develop large muscle groups when they dig, scoop, pour, sift, crawl and so on. Add extra toys and invite friends to help children develop their skills even further. Create a calm and creative space for your child to play. The sandbox comes with a black nonwoven baseliner to prevent weeds and allows water drainage, it has also been heating treated to protect against harsh weathers. This children’s sandpit includes a protective cover for when play is finished (keeps animals at bay etc) and a black nonwoven baseliner to prevent weeds and allows water drainage. Made from 100% sustainable FSC Cypress wood. As a result, the natural wood looks great in the garden as it blends with the surroundings. Also, our basic sandpit come pre-treated with a water-based preservative in green, orange, and yellow and is non-toxic. Equally important, the wood is FSC certified and is sourced from socially and environmentally responsible forests. It has also been heat-treated to protect against harsh weather.