Reviewed & updated: October 19, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA
Make your little toddler or your kid happy with the best lap desks! Kids love these since they are so practical and easy to set-up. They can feel comfortable when eating, getting their homework done, or even when driving in a car. If you are not too sure which are some good lap desks and trays, keep on reading and find your perfect models down below!
Editors Pick: Folding Lap Desk, laptop desk, Breakfast Table, Bed Table, Serving Tray
- Multi-purpose use - It can be used as a laptop stand, travel desk, breakfast table, bed tray, bed table, book stand, and picnic table, gaming desk. Beach table, portable office desk, lap tray for...
- Extra storage space under the desk top - Lap desk with storage. Lift the desk top and find lots of storage compartments for pens, paper and office supplies, and it has a very strong hold closure of...
- Space-saving folds flat - The collapsible folding lap desk is designed that the legs fold in flat, making these trays easy to store and very portable. This allows you to work and take along this desk...
- Durable high quality - Built to hold all your belongings neat inside the great kids desk with storage up to 7 pounds. It should never break on you.
If you need a tray that can be used for several different purposes, you or your kids will love this one! You can use it as a laptop stand, a travel desk, a breakfast table, a book stand, or even a picnic table! Some kids will prefer it since it is an amazing gaming desk. There is extra and additional storage under the desk which will come in handy if you want to hold pencils, pens, paper, or other supplies. The tray weighs only 7 pounds and you can also get a money-back guarantee with your purchase.
PROS:
- Super lightweight
- You get a money-back guarantee
- You can use it for different purposes
- Easy to carry around
- Universal color
CONS:
- Not for heavy items to be placed on top
———— Top 10 The Best Lap Desks For Kids ————
Basicwise QI003253G Kids Lap Desk Tray
- Size: 23" W x 12" D x 8" H
- Perfectly sized to use on long car trips, in bed, at home, on the couch, or in the backyard
- This lap desk is made with highly sturdy plastic, suitable for kids
- Great to do homework, or for use as a breakfast or activity tray
Your child may be a bit more into color? If so, why not get them this tray that is available in either red or green colors? The size of this tray is 23” in width, 12 in-depth and 8 in height. The tray is made with a sturdy plastic material that is pretty lightweight as well as comfy for kids. This tray has practical side baskets on both ends that will come in handy for storing different types of products, such as your crayons, books, etc.
PROS:
- Available in two bright colors
- Made with lightweight plastic materials for your kids
- Can be used for different activities
- You can hold different items in the baskets on the sides
CONS:
- Not the highest or most durable quality
JayBeeCo Paw Patrol Children’s Multipurpose Snack Activity Tray
- Multi-purpose food/activity tray featuring your child's favorite characters
- Great for snacks/meals, drawing/coloring/crafts, schoolwork, and much much more!
- Easy to clean, with foldable legs for quick and easy storage
- Officially licensed Paw Patrol!
Get a cute tray for your kids that they can use at the back of the car and in the car seat. This one has the Paw Patrol prints on top, and it is recommended for ages 3 or up. This one is great for kids who are into bright options or who love to watch cartoons on a daily basis. Using this tray will come in handy when they are playing with toys, or you serve them a meal onto this tray.
PROS:
- Colorful and bright pattern
- Safe to use by kids ages 3+
- Can be used for any point of the day or activity
- Very easy to clean
CONS:
- There are no additional baskets or trays with this model
Lusso Gear Kids Travel Tray – Inspire Active Toddlers & Big Kids for Years
- Travel Tray for Kids Car Seat: Entertain your kids and keep their toys organized with this baby and toddler travel tray. The dry erase top of this travel tray is large and can be used as a surface for...
- Kid Safe Materials: Crafted from Oxford cloth and kid-safe plastic, our kids travel tray for car seat is sturdy enough for years of use in the car, airplane, train, or bus. This car seat tray features...
- No-Drop Tablet Holder: Compatible with various devices, we designed the tablet holder to be secure and stable when travelling with restless kids. The no-drop holder on this carseat tray means less...
- Ideal For Road Trips: Our car seat activity lap trays make ideal entertainment accessories or organizer for long roadtrip activities with young kids, but can also be used on airplanes or other types...
Surprise your kids with beautiful trays and choose between this black or red model. Decorate their room and let them enjoy this product no matter the activity. This is a custom Italian inspired design, and it is not too expensive either. You will also get a detachable iPad or tablet case, as well as a detachable cup holder & storage compartments! There is also a large mesh storage pocket with 4 pen holders, perfect for kids who are in school or who draw pretty often. There is also a sturdy side & back wall that can contain your child’s toys!
PROS:
- Italian design
- Available in two colors
- You get several different compartments
- Perfect for kids who love different activities
- Has a huge amount of space
CONS:
- Hard to attach to your car seat
- A bit flimsy
Winsome Wood Ventura Bed Tray
- Item Dimensions : 21.5L x 14W x 9.1H inches. Material : Wood;Melamine. No assembly required
- Multipurpose lap tray/desk perfect for meals, reading, or working
- Solid wood frame with natural finish and white melamine top
- Adjustable with its top open-able at one specific position, All Tray Tops can be opened (flipped up in one angle) and function well with a U-sharp metal bar being its supporting mechanism
The price point behind this tray is pretty fair and will suit those who are on a budget. This is a natural wood tray in brown and white color, perfect for meals, work, or reading books. This item is easy to set-up + you can adjust a specific position for you or your young ones. This tray is 24.6” wide, 14” deep and can be high from 9.2 to 12.7 ” (based on how you set it up). This tray may suit mature people a bit more than youngsters since it is so minimalistic and perfect for your home.
PROS:
- Beautiful & minimalistic tray
- You can set up different lengths
- Easy to clean
- Affordable
CONS:
- May suit older people more than kids
JayBeeCo Shimmer & Shine Children’s Multipurpose Snack Activity Tray
- Multi-purpose food/activity tray featuring your child's favorite characters
- Great for snacks/meals, drawing/coloring/crafts, schoolwork, and much much more!
- Easy to clean, with foldable legs for quick and easy storage
- Officially licensed
If you are into colorful features (or your child is) they will love this cartoon-inspired tray. Your little ones can use it if they are 3 years or older. You can easily clean and fold this tray + it is pretty easy to store around. Let your kids enjoy snacks or meals, drawing, schoolwork, as well as coloring on this tray! This model may suit girls a bit more than boys, so heads up before you purchase it. The tray is pretty affordable when compared to some other models.
PROS:
- Colorful tray
- Easy to use for different activities
- Can be used by kids older than the age of 3
- Lightweight
CONS:
- No additional baskets or trays on the sides
- May not suit young boys
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Laptop Stand, Writing Table
- Portable Lap Desk: All-in-one plastic desk for writing, coloring, reading, or using a computer; create workspaces to promote teamwork and collaboration in classrooms, libraries, or at home
- Flexible Seating: This portable writing desk allows children, students, and adults to work comfortably on the lawn, at the park, on a couch, classroom chair, or on the floor
- Indoors and Outdoors: Durable plastic seat is lightweight and easy to carry designed to inspire learning in any environment from the auditorium to the bleachers; ideal school supplies
- Certified Safe: The Surf Collection is GREENGUARD [GOLD] Certified for low VOCs and CPSIA compliant; the streamlined design features rounded edges for safety
Select this brand and its tray if you are into unique and different options. This one is even safe to sit on, perfect for kids who are worried about germs! It is available in 12 colors and it is really comfortable plus kid-friendly. The one-piece desk is lightweight (only 3.5lbs) and your kids can use it anywhere. It is stackable and safe to use by kids ages six or up. If your kid wants to do some craft or play with others, you will enjoy this tray!
PROS:
- Lightweight (3.5 lbs only)
- Easy storage rack concept
- Your kid can also sit on it
- Great for different activities
CONS:
- Only for kids ages 6+
- A bit pricey
Large Bed Tray NNEWVANTE Multifunction Laptop Desk Lap Desk Foldable Portable
- Large Bed Tray- Enough room for multi-items, such as painting or notebooks etc. 24.01*14.86 inch(L*W)
- Portable: handle (7inch L*1.1inch W). It benifits you to take it wherever you go. Due to it foldable, you can storage it at the back you sofa( small interspace) indoor and take it to outdoor
- Variety of Roles in daylife: It is a breakfast tray for you to enjoy morning in you bed; It is a kid/student's homework desk that it is big enough for paper notebook or pens/pencils. It can be used on...
- Special Leg and Edge: Our desk's big leg "shoes" increase the contact surface with floor. We also reinforce the leg buckle to make it toughness.The edge uses a complete strip of plastic for processing...
Your kids will be sitting anywhere around the house and they will find this tray handy and helpful, so why not get them this mode? They can use it as their breakfast tray, when reading or painting, as well as when playing with their toys or doing craft. The tray is available in three different color options. This tray is 24” in length and 14.8 inches in width. The legs of the table are portable and the tray itself is easy to carry around and is not too heavy
PROS:
- Three color options
- Easy to carry around
- You can use it for different purposes
- Has non-slip feet
CONS:
- No additional trays or pockets on the sides
- Not the sturdiest model
Lap Desk for Kids – Folding Lap Desk with Storage 17×11
- LARGE AND FLAT WRITING SURFACE Doubles as Lid to the Convenient Storage Compartment Below. Great for Doing Homework, Writing, Reading, Drawing or Working on the Computer. Your Kids Will Grow To Love...
- PORTABLE AND PRACTICAL KIDS PINK FOLDING LAP STORAGE DESK is Perfect for Children at Home or On The Go.
- CAN BE USED WITH THE LEGS FOLDED UP OR DOWN. Best Uses are on Long Car Trips, in Bed, on the Couch, Anywhere. Its Locking Folding Legs Make It Easy for Children to Fold Up and Carry.
- THE FOLDING LEGS MAKE IT EASY TO PACK UP and Take Along with You. Its Lightweight and Compact Design Makes It Easy to Store. Size is 17" x 11" x 2" While Folded up & 17" x 11" x 7.5" With Legs...
If you need a folding desk or a folding tray for you or your kid, this is the perfect model. It is durable and lightweight + it can store a lot of different things. You can use it for your laptop, drawings, or books. This tray is available in pink, blue and black color options. The legs of the tray can be folded up or down, and you can use them on long car trips,n when in bed, as well as in school. This tray measures around 17” x 11” x 2”. This model also comes with the money-back guarantee policy.
PROS:
- For boys and girls
- Lightweight model
- Great for different activities
- Has additional storage
- Money-back policy
CONS:
- A cheap model compared to others
LapGear Designer Lap Desk with Phone Holder and Device Ledge
- Fits up to 15.6" laptops: 17.75" x 13.75" surface dimensions.
- Phone slot: Holds all cell phones horizontally and media devices up to 7.9" vertically (slot dimensions = 6.25" x 0.75").
- Style: Designer fabric cushion and wood-inspired surface will complement any decor.
- Comfort: Cushion filling conforms to your lap.
From time to time it is good to explore new options, colorful trays, as well as unique designs. This one, in particular, may suit mature people a bit more than it would suit your kids. You can choose one out of nine different color patterns that are very beautiful and minimalistic at the same time. The surface is made out of wood and will come in handy for your laptop, books, or phones. You may love this tray the most because of its in-built cushion that allows the use of the tray to be super comfortable on any surface.
PROS:
- Available in 9 colors
- Perfect for men & women
- Has a practical cushion
- Sturdy model
CONS:
- Not the most ”fun” tray for kids
JayBeeCo Hatchimals Children’s Multipurpose Snack Activity Tray
- Multi-purpose food/activity tray featuring your child's favorite characters
- Great for snacks/meals, drawing/coloring/crafts, schoolwork, and much much more!
- Easy to clean, with foldable legs for quick and easy storage
- Officially licensed Hatchimals
If you’re that type of customer who enjoys unique models and trays that stand out, both you and your child will love this one! This Hatchimals tray is bright and colorful, as well as covered in animal prints. Your child can use it for snacks, meals, school work as well as drawings. You can easily clean this tray and enjoy the foldable legs for easy storage. If your child is older than the age of three, they will love this model. It is also on an affordable side and perfect for both boys and girls.
PROS:
- For boys & girls
- Easy to fold
- Great for any activity
- Affordable
- For kids 3+
CONS:
- No additional trays or pockets
Conclusion
Have you found your perfect model thus far? Our top 10 trays may be the best option for you or your kids. All trays are great for school + you won’t need to visit the store to find your model, all options are here in one place!
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