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Glass top dining table with kids, good idea or not?

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misdee · 27/12/2004 19:56

Am trying to find a dining table, and have seen a nice one but is glass top. i am worried about getting it as i have a very boisterous 2year old.

I know mieow has one, but i am still unsure.

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ChristmasCracker · 27/12/2004 19:59

I have been wondering the same thing Misdee. Our dinning table is falling apart and is no longer big enough, i saw a nice one in Argos but it had glass panels in so i wasn't sure.

I don't think i'd be happy with one that had a completey glass top.

Christmassbee · 27/12/2004 19:59

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misdee · 27/12/2004 20:00

yeah its an argos one. just really want a table and chair set, and cant find much i like.

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misdee · 27/12/2004 20:01

even if its touighened, would it be safe for a child if they climbed on it and jumped? i know dd2 too well.

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ChristmasCracker · 27/12/2004 20:16

LOL that exactly what i was thinking of Misdee, Ds has been known to climb on our current one and jump too.

I have really struggled to find any i like too, never thought it would be so hard.

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misdee · 27/12/2004 20:19

They have two for £49.99 at argos

here

and here but they only seat 4, and tbh i'm not 100% on either.

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ChristmasCracker · 27/12/2004 20:26

Hmmkmmm can't say i am keen either. Nice prices though

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misdee · 27/12/2004 20:27

the only good thing is the price. lol.

i hate shopping for furniture.

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misdee · 27/12/2004 20:33

i like this but sutable with kids about?

and too big for my living room

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ChristmasCracker · 27/12/2004 20:36

Snap, thats the one i like but with the cream leather look chairs i think

WideWebWitch · 27/12/2004 20:38

Very bad idea imo. But my PILs used to have one and ds whacked it and broke it about 4 years ago, when he was 3. But if you must

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misdee · 27/12/2004 20:38

this one??

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misdee · 27/12/2004 20:39

i'm not 100% WWW. thats why i'm asking. a 3 yr old broke one? thats a no-no then. best go find a wooden topped one.

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WideWebWitch · 27/12/2004 20:55

Yes misdee, he whacked it, can't remember what with now, but a huge CRACK was heard and then it split like the ice does in those disaster films where skaters disappear into the icy depths. Iykwim!

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misdee · 27/12/2004 20:56

goog god. lucky he wasnt hurt.

dd2 is near on 40lb so imagine her jumping on one. ouch!!

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Demented · 27/12/2004 21:34

I've seen my two podium dancing on my dining table, don't think I'd risk it personally. Love the leather chairs though.

kid · 27/12/2004 21:38

additions do a lovely one with 6 leather effect chairs. I have one on order that hopefully will be arriving any day now. It is just plain wood (they do have a similar one with glass in the centre, but I wouldn't risk that with my DS) It is £429 from the Roma range.

Demented · 27/12/2004 21:41

What about this . Haven't done an extensive search so there may be a better deal to be had somewhere.

Demented · 27/12/2004 21:44

Or this it's reduced in the sale and there is 10% off for new customers and interest free credit!

Fran1 · 27/12/2004 21:44

That was the question i have been asking everyone lately! But we took the plunge just before xmas and got a lovely glass topped table with leather chairs. I am soo pleased we went for it now, as didn't see any wooden ones we liked.

I have 2 yr old dd and yes she has stood on it and jumped (and also has been doing that to our glass coffee table since she could walk!) Obviously i get her down straight away but she just thinks its a game!

Probably the only downside about glass tables, is i polish it virtually every day as finger prints and all show up. (s'pose novelty will wear off soon and will put up with fingerprints!! lol

Good luck happy shopping

Demented · 27/12/2004 21:45

I take that back it's not reduced in the sale but seems quite a good deal otherwise.

Sorry, my DH is watching Lara Croft and I'm bored but love shopping! Tell me to go away if I'm being a pest!

Demented · 27/12/2004 21:52

Just started going round in circles now, seems loads of the catalogues are offering the same sets at the same prices.

sparklymieow · 27/12/2004 21:54

lol, misdee, you must have seen DS standing on mine, did you heard what he said to MIL on DD1s bday? He was standing on it and she said to get off, and he said "its not your table!!!"

kid · 27/12/2004 22:06

demented, have a look at the roma one in additions direct. I'm sure its the same and its over £100 cheaper. if you take a look on additions direct, search for roma.

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misdee · 27/12/2004 22:08

This is so hard!! too mant choices. i think the leather style chairs would be too much for my living room. its quite small really, but want the kids to eat at the table, and not off the floor like they currently do. It'll also help with stopping the dog grabbing food out of their hands.

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