Many considerations play a role when building a sandbox. In addition to the size, the height of the sandbox is also important. The smaller the child, the lower the sandbox should be. How to find the right height for the sandpit.
What height should a sandpit be?
The right height for a sandpit depends on the age of the children: For small children, a depth of 30-40 cm is recommended, while older children prefer a higher sandpit. Fill the sandbox up to 70% of the height with sand.
The right height for a sandbox
- Age of children
- Time expenditure
- Cost of sand
If the children are still very small, you should design the sandbox so that the border is not too high. Then the little ones can crawl in and out independently. For older children, the sandbox and border can of course be higher.
For smaller children, a depth of 30 to 40 cm is sufficient. Older children would like to dig deeper, so the sandpit should be made higher.
Ultimately, the height of the sandbox depends on how much time and money you want to invest.
Embed the sandpit half or completely into the ground
Sandboxes that are partially or completely embedded in the ground have recently become popular as they fit better into the overall look of the garden.
But you have to remember that you have to dig very deep if you want to embed a sandbox completely into the ground. If you only leave it halfway in, you will save yourself a lot of work when digging.
Be sure to line the base of the sandpit with weed fleece (€19.00 on Amazon) so that the sand and soil do not come into contact with each other. This also protects against weeds and the colonization of the sandbox by ants later on.
How much sand do you need?
A sandbox should be filled up to 70 percent with sand. This can require a lot of sand if the sandbox is large and deep. You should take this point into account when thinking about the height of the sandbox.
How much sand you actually need can be calculated by calculating the dimensions and height of the sandbox. There are even special calculators online that will calculate exactly how much sand you need to buy to fill the sandbox.
Tip
Find a good place for the sandbox. As long as the children are still very small, it should be set up so that you can always keep an eye on it.
