The wooden tower that lets a toddler reach the counter safely
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- kitchens where a two to five year old wants to be involved, and parents currently trading off between a stool that is not safe and holding a child on a hip while cooking
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- Assembly takes a while and the hardware is fiddly, so budget an hour with the instructions
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This DGD learning tower is a wooden platform with a full surround rail that raises a toddler to counter height so they can be part of cooking instead of pulling at your leg. The rail is the entire safety argument versus a step stool: a toddler leaning forward on a stool falls, and a toddler leaning forward in a tower hits a rail. This model adds a chalkboard panel and a backrest, and the platform height adjusts as the child grows. It folds for storage. Best fit: kitchens where a two to five year old wants to be involved, and parents currently trading off between a stool that is not safe and holding a child on a hip while cooking.
Pros
- Full surround rail catches a leaning toddler where a step stool would let them fall
- Platform height adjusts as the child grows rather than being outgrown in a year
- Chalkboard panel gives them something to do when cooking is not happening
- Folds down for storage in a small kitchen
Cons
- Assembly takes a while and the hardware is fiddly, so budget an hour with the instructions
Frequently asked questions
What age range does this work for?
Roughly 18 months to five years, depending on the child. The adjustable platform height is what stretches the range, so lower it as they get taller.
How is this safer than a step stool?
The surround rail. A toddler reaching forward on a stool has nothing between them and the floor. In a tower the rail catches them at the waist.
Does it fold flat for storage?
Yes, it folds down so it can be tucked against a wall or into a pantry when the kitchen needs the floor space back.
Is assembly difficult?
It is straightforward but slow, with a fair amount of hardware. Most people report about an hour. Check that every bolt is fully tightened before first use.
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