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 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.