Little Partners LP00403 Learning Tower Kids Step Stool

by Little

Product Features

• Provides a secure environment for a child's imagination to be simulated and blossom
• Learning Tower nurtures a child's innate desire to be dependent and inquisive
• Welcomes the child as a helping participant alongside parens and siblings
• Sturdy platform adjusts from 11 inches to 19 inches in height
• Little Partners Learning Tower has 4 sturdy side supports

Product Description

"The Learning Tower by little Partner is a kid's step stool that features safe, sturdy and non-tip construction. The Tower helps nurture a child's innate desire to be independent and inquisitive by allowing them to work on the counter right beside the parents. Made from the highest quality layered Birch, it's carefully finished with a non-toxic, lead-free finish that cleans easily with a damp cloth. It's roomy, yet compact size, easily makes it useful in the kitchen, laundry room and throughout the home. It fits flush against the average counter top allowing kids to step up safely, without pinched fingers or falling. It also features an adjustable platform so that it can adapt to your child's height. It will support up to 500 pounds, making it safe for up to two children at a time. With a few accessories (sold separately), the Learning Tower can also be configured and used as a puppet theater, fort, doll house and other fun activities. It meets and exceeds the safety standards for ASTM (F96-30) and Home Playground Equipment (F11-48-98C). The Learning Tower provides the child's special place to observe, participate and create!"

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 39 x 21 x 4 inches ; 30 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001F6QOU8
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!!!!!, December 16, 2006

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T. Seggelink "lanity twinmom" (Round Rock, WA) - See all my reviews
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This is worth the cost!!!!!!!! I hesitated to buy this because of the price. Finally, my mom decided to buy it for my b/g twins for Christmas. They are 19 months old. This is hands down the single best piece of equipment, furniture, or toy we have for them at this point. They absolutely love being able to watch mommy cook and when I need to occupy them for 10 or 15 minutes, I scoot it up to the kitchen sink and let them play in the water. They can both stand on it at the same time and it is a great lifesaver and ARM saver. Have you ever tried holding twins up to watch you do things in the kitchen? Impossible.

The 6 year old neighbor girl down the street comes over twice a week when her mother works. We adjust the platform and viola! She can help out in the kitchen too! This tells me we're going to get YEARS of use out of this. If my kids use it for the next five years, that means we paid roughly 30-40 dollars a year for it. That's 15 dollars per kid a year. Is that worth it? I think so. My guess is that it will resell quite well, so we'll make some of the money back.

As far as design goes... it's a very well made piece of equipment. The screws are counter sunk and the wood is very good quality. It's nice and heavy and there is no chance of it rocking or toppling. I can't say enough good things about it. The twins climb in and out pretty easily and they love it. I'd recommend this thing to anyone. If you can only afford one high cost item this year, I'd consider buying this.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product!, January 25, 2005

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KJ "Dogboy" (Redwood City) - See all my reviews

This is a well designed piece that has brought peace to our household. I am a chef and my then 16 month-old was miserable not seeing what daddy was up to. We used a chair for him to stand on until he took a nosedive off. This brings him up to counter height and he is a happy camper. This tower was easy to assemble, has a nice balance with form and function and is easily cleaned. I would recommend this to anyone and my 21 month-old climbs in and out with ease and couldn't be happier.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase!, July 8, 2010

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Amber - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Little Partners LP00401 Learning Tower Kids Step Stool (Toy)

Pros:
-So much fun! We've only had it for two days and my 21 month old is constantly climbing into it. She loves being up high and seeing what's going on. So far we've made muffins, used the counter to eat breakfast off of, and bathed her newborn baby brother on the island together. The first day she spent about 3 hours in it!
-Your kid isn't under foot when you're trying to get stuff done in the kitchen, especially dangerous things like opening the oven door and unloading breakable/sharp items from the dishwasher.
-Because my daughter likes hanging out in it and can see, she's not fussing while I'm trying to work in the kitchen. She used to follow me around with her arms in the air crying "up. up. up." and now she just climbs into the tower. Of course it's great to include your kid in whatever activity you're doing since it is the "learning" tower, but sometimes you just need to get the job done and this allows you to do so. I can accomplish so much now while she's happily playing in it.
-Good, sturdy, material
-The child won't outgrow it for many years
-Looks nice in the kitchen

Cons:
-Expensive
-My daughter can push it around the kitchen and therefore reach surfaces I'd rather her stay away from. We're going to try putting felt or rubber on the bottom and see if that helps.
-Takes a little practice learning how to get in and out of. My daughter has gotten out on her own a few times, but usually yells for help. She does great getting in, but one time when we had the platform lower she did a face plant and busted her lip. She bends forward onto the platform and just throws her whole body onto it. I'm sure she'll have it figured out in a couple days though.
-Other reviews state that the feet stick out and can be a tripping hazard. According to the manufacturer's website those feet are optional. We left them off and it seems plenty sturdy.