Sous-Chef Toddler Tower
Product Details
- Tapered design & removable dowel for additional stability
- 2 Handles, one on either side, for easy movement and entry for children
- Easy tool-less assembly and disassembly
- Guard Plate for children under 32" height
Easy-to-clean material options include:
- Clear Melamine Finished Birch
- White Melamine
- Soft maple for the wooden dowel.
The Toddler Tower comes with clear water-based finished edges. Additional information on our materials can be found on our Materials Page.
Sous-Chef Toddler Tower
- Base: 34.5" H x 17.5" W x 17.5" D
- Top: 10.5" W x 10"D (inside dimensions)
- Weight limit 150 lbs
- Adjustable Platform Heights are 12.5", 15.5", and 18.5"
Toddler Tower Full Plate
- Dimensions: 15.25"W x 25.5"L x 3"D
Box Dimensions
- Dimensions: 36"W x 18"L x 5"D
- Toddler Tower box weight: 20 lbs, Toddler Tower & Full Plate box weight: 26 lbs
Full Plate Details
The Full Plate is an optional guard that adds extra support while your child builds confidence in the Toddler Tower. It can help prevent:
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Slipping or falling backward
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Unintended independent climbing
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Bending over and falling through the opening
If you already have the Sous-Chef Toddler Tower, you can get the Toddler Tower Full Plate separately.
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Children under 32" or still working on spatial awareness
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Parents who want to block access temporarily
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Families easing into independent use
Care & Safe Use
The Sous-Chef Toddler Tower has been designed and re-designed to maximize safety. Watch one of these tests we did! Parents can make the best calls about their children’s needs and capabilities, so always have adult supervision when the product is in use. This will enable you to step in if your child is misusing the Toddler Tower. Examples of misuse are rocking the Tower, climbing on the sides, or climbing up through the top onto other surfaces (like a counter). The weight limit is 150 lbs.
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Child’sHeight |
PlatformLevel |
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38”-44” |
LowestSetting |
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32”-38” |
MiddleSetting |
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28”-32” |
HighestSetting |
As a general rule, if your child’s bellybutton is above the top of the Tower’s sides, you should lower the standing platform. If you are using the tallest platform setting, we encourage you to use the guard plate along with the dowel.
FULL PLATE SAFE USE
There are some extra cautions and concerns to keep in mind when the Full Plate is in use:
- Many Montessori families choose to introduce practical work while the child is young, and the Full Plate can help support them in their tower, but with supervision.
- Children may attempt to climb up the Full Plate assuming that is how you enter
- Independent use (needs adult supervision AT ALL TIMES. The intended use is with an adult physically close during any and all use.)
- The Full Plate is meant to add extra security and confidence while a child is still navigating the Toddler Tower. The Full Plate is NOT meant to make the tower like a high chair, where they are more secure. This does not have a buckle to lock your child in and is meant to have constant adult supervision while in use. A child may try to enter or exit when left alone with the Full Plate on and this would cause a great risk. A child attempting to exit on their own is more likely to use the tower unsafely, which may tip the tower or encourage them to climb up the tower. To exit the tower the child will either need to be lifted out or the Full Plate will need to be removed. The Full Plate is to offer more peace of mind while you complete tasks or activities together.
Assembly
Sous-Chef Toddler Tower
Toddler Tower Full Plate
Frequently Asked Questions
When can you start using a toddler tower?
Many families choose to introduce a toddler tower once their child is steady on their feet while holding onto something for support.
For most children, this is around 12 months old, though every child develops at their own pace. The key sign to look for is balance and confidence when standing, rather than a specific age.
Are toddler towers safe for kids?
Toddler towers are safe when they are well-designed and used with adult supervision. Our Toddler Tower is built to be stable despite its small footprint, and the design avoids common entrapment risks.
In testing, the tower could be tilted to a 14-degree angle with 50 pounds of weight hanging from the side before tipping, which shows its strength and stability. See our video to learn more.
As with any piece of furniture that elevates a child, we recommend close parental supervision whenever the toddler tower is in use.
As a general rule, if your child’s belly button is above the top of the Tower’s sides, you should lower the standing platform. If you are using the tallest platform setting, we encourage you to use the guard plate along with the dowel.
Does the tower have one or two handles?
Our Toddler Tower was originally designed with a single handle on the back, positioned where a child’s belly naturally rests while standing. In our updated design, the tower now includes two side handles, making it easier for adults to move the tower when needed.
How long can a child use a Sprout Toddler Tower?
A toddler tower can be used for several years, depending on when it’s introduced and your child’s growth. Our Toddler Tower is designed to grow with your child, with its adjustable platform that helps maintain safe positioning as they get taller. For the best fit and continued safety, refer to the height chart below to know when to adjust the platform.
Child’s Height Platform Level
38”-44” Lowest Setting
32”-38” Middle Setting
28”-32” Highest Setting
What is the Full Plate, and do I need it?
The Full Plate is an optional guard that adds extra support while your child builds confidence in the Toddler Tower. It can also be used to make the toddler more suitable for children of younger ages, like a baby tower.
It can help prevent:
- Slipping or falling backward
- Unintended independent climbing
- Bending over and falling through the opening
If you already have the Sous-Chef Toddler Tower, you can get the Toddler Tower Full Plate separately.
We recommend the Full Plate if:
- children are under 32" or still working on spatial awareness
- parents want to block access temporarily
- families want to ease into independent use
Some signs they might be ready to use the tower without the Full Plate are that they are confident and stable in the tower or if they can navigate stairs independently.
Does this tower fold?
This design of the Toddler Tower does not fold, but we do have a foldable Toddler Tower in-development. You can see it here.