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Value-Grade Sous-Chef Toddler Tower
This product is Value-Grade.
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Small footprint
Adjustable height
Independent use
Features
- Adjustable platform with 3 heights for standing flat
- Easy to climb steps with grip tape
- Tapered design for additional stability
- 2 Handles, one on either side, for easy movement and entry for children
- Removable dowel that pops into place
- Easy tool-less assembly and disassembly
- Solid sides that reduce climbing onto the counter
- Beautiful birch ply construction
- Finished for easy cleaning
- Narrow platform gaps for easier cleaning
- Guard Plate for children under 32" height
- Made in the USA
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Base: 34.5" H x 17.5" W x 17.5" D
Top: 10.5" W x 10"D (inside dimensions)
Weight: 20 LBS, Weight limit is 150 lbs
Adjustable Platform Heights are 12.5", 15.5", and 18.5"
Box Dimensions:
The package is 36 x 18 x 5 in and weighs between 19-20 pounds
Materials
Baltic birch plywood
Soft maple dowels
Clear water-based finish
Melamine coating (White Toddler Tower)
For more information about the materials and finishes we use, click here.
SAFE & EFFECTIVE USE
The Sous-Chef Toddler Tower has been designed and re-designed to maximize safety. 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.
FAQ
When can my child start using the tower?
Many wait to introduce the Toddler Tower until their child is stable on their feet when holding onto something. This tends to be around 12 months old, but varies for every child!
When should my child stop using the tower?
We recommend moving on to something else once your child’s bellybutton is above the sides when on the lowest setting.
Does the tower tip easily since it narrows in the legs?
This Tower is stable despite its small footprint. When tested, the Tower could be tilted to a 14 degree angle with 50 lbs hanging from the side before tipping.
What can a learning tower be used for?
The tower can be used for many activities! Children can do many practical life activities in the kitchen like meal prep or washing dishes. This can also be a bathroom step stool as children learn to brush their teeth and hair. Not just for practical life activities, it can be used to do crafts at the kitchen counter or used for observing out windows. The tower is lightweight so a child can push it to be used as needed, so the options for use are unlimited!
Does the tower have one or two handles?
The Toddler Tower was originally designed with one handle on the back of the tower where a child's belly goes when they are standing in it. The updated design has two handles, one on either side for easy handling.
Assembly
Toddler Tower Accessories
