Originally Posted by AmyKidsCo:
Ahhh....A nice ambiguous rule open to individual interpretation.
Apparently "no tools" means no adult tools - they can have shovels in the sandbox, right? Probably no adult trowels or hand cultivators to garden with, because heaven knows that children can't be taught how to use a tool safely with supervision. 
. All I buy for sandbox toys are garden trowels and rakes because they're durable and good quality.
Never had any issues.