Painting is one of our favourite pass times, the learning tower makes this so easy for Roo to enjoy (and me to clean up!

On that note, as far as the actual learning towers, I always felt safer with the ones in this post over a DIY learning tower, but trust your skills if you want to go the DIY route! No tools are required to assemble or break down the tower either, so almost anyone can build it on their own without too much struggle. My daughter will be turning one in just three days and this would be perfect to win now so that she can start using it in the few months. He was instantly drawn to the new perch in the kitchen and was immediately trying figure out how to crawl up in it. When my daughter was an infant, I loved having her in the Inglesina Fast Table Chair any time I was in the kitchen and wanted her safely up at the counter with me.I love the feature of knowing he's secure and contained (currently he stands on a chair and I'm constantly holding him from falling! So make sure you are observant and mindful of how you are leaving/arranging things in the kitchen is a safety tip that applies no matter what. It's easy to clean with a damp cloth, comes with a non-slip rubber mat where your toddler will stand, a safety net, and it folds up! Whether she wants to help make dinner, get herself a glass of water, or help with the dishes, she's hauled a chair in to stand on.

Always adhere to the age and weight specifications provided by the manufacturer, but many have a starting age minimum of 18 months and up, Rothman says. Chairs are a little scary and wobbly, and it's too difficult to hold two kids up and let them work with me. So throw on your least sexy pair of lounge wear, get cozy, and let's make life a little less confusing! As a first-time Mum, I’m learning a lot of things firsthand, especially when it comes to baby and kids’ products. We aim to significantly improve the lives of parents and children with useful products free of harmful chemicals/VOC's.Since my daughter was about two, she's been dragging chairs into the kitchen to give her access to the counter. Toby will be able to join soon as, unlike most toddler stools and steps which are recommended only from 3 years+, the learning tower is suitable from 18 months to about 5-6 years! DURABLE BUILD: and stable design safely bring your toddler to counter-height to participate in cooking, cleaning, crafts or other hands-on activities; made with the fine wood.

Firstly, as a ladder to reach up to kitchen counters (though be aware that this option doesn’t come with the same safety rails as some other kitchen towers); as a high chair with a removable table where they can eat their meals or play with books and puzzles; and as a simple dining table chair that will allow your little one to sit at just the right height to have dinner with the grown-ups. The Learning Tower® allows them to feel like an active member of the family, fully engaged in the learning and creative process. It also had a larger base than I expected, which I really appreciate because both kids like to help at the same time. I do want to reiterate, in case you're skimming this article: get the Guidecraft with the vertical slots or closed sides; not the heart/star/square cut outs.We also noted that it was relatively easy to put this tower together, so even if you aren't exceptionally handy, you'll still be able to do it without too much fanfare. Worst case scenario it sat there for a few months until she got big enough, best case scenario, I could have both arms back in the kitchen! The Learn 'N Share Easel by Little Partners® is a great way to be creative independently or with friends.