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34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Gives your kid a safe step up! Jun 15, 2009
By First time mother
We have high sinks, faucets that don't extend very far out, and a child who is only barely at 50th percentile for height (just turned 2 at time of purchase). As we looked to encourage her to wash her hands (initially, just for general cleaniless, but later more frequently with potty training), I had a hard time finding a stool that was high enough her her to step up onto easily AND that would get her high enough to actually wash her hands. This stool is the solution!!
We first saw the floor model in a store but they had none in stock. We later bought online but for about $22-25. We have two - one in the kitchen, and one in a bathroom. The stool is heavy (read: sturdy, not going anywhere while your kid is going up/down), but was easy to assemble (arrives packaged flat). The stool is *not* a spacesaver, but given the drawbacks that other stools posed and the intended user, that was not our primary focus. We looked at more complex, expensive models (tower-like) that are interesting conceptually but much too large for our home (and also $80-100). We already own a couple of inexpensive step-stools, including one that it technically for children, but none of them went up high enough. One reviewer pointed out that these stools don't run up flush with walls, counters, etc. but have not found that problematic. I saw another model at IKEA ("Bekvam") that I think goes up plenty high, but it wasn't available at the time that we needed it, and when I actually saw it in person, I found that the distance from lower to higher step was really too great.
Initially we assisted our child in going up and down. One of our sinks is a pedastel and so we are very careful around that one. In the kitchen, with the counter to lean on, less supervision is needed, and now she can go down backwards by herself as well. We use it for handwashing, and now to do other things on the kitchen counter with her.
Stool availability seems to be an issue. I have tried to purchase four times (once in store, twice online in 2008, and now once in 2009, for another home) and each time they were out. Don't let that deter you - these are worth it!
Overall we are VERY pleased with these stools. Will be useful even after our child stops needing them. We have them in white, and they wipe clean nicely.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Nice - but where's the skids? Mar 20, 2006
By Eilene Edwards
This is a very nice looking and sturdy stool. It was also very easy to put together. I gave it 4 stars because I'm using it on a wood floor and it slips unless I super glue rubber band strips to the bottom.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Dangerous May 23, 2010
By Shawnde
"Shawnde"
The step stool doesn't line up flush against the cabinet. As my toddler leans forward over the sink the step stool moves right out from underneath him. I can't imagine why they would design a step stool this way. I would not recommend it for use on wood or linoleum floors without some other protection against sliding. At this price, you can do much better.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
great, sturdy step stool Oct 09, 2007
By SC Mom
"Sally F"
This stool is a little pricey for a child's step stool, but since it's used in our downstairs bathroom, which is also used for guests, I wanted something nicer that would fit our decor; not a plastic kid's stool with characters on it. My 2-year old daughter loves it, though. It's sturdy enough for her to climb on, and tall enough that she can reach the sink and soap when standing on it. Since using this stool, she has learned to wash her hands all by herself.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Two step stool Jan 06, 2007
By Patricia A. Artis
Very sturdy and functional. Easily moved for many uses. My granddaughter loves it!
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