This table is perfect for my 18 month old daughter.  She loves to eat and play at the table.  It will easily fit six total children of similar size.  We leave it outside on the patio and so far it has held up well in the summer storms.  We do not leave the umbrella up at all times.  It is obviously not as sturdy as the table, but it is nice to have.  The grooves on the top of the table make it a little difficult to clean, but that is my only complaint.