3 Step Stools: Instructions, Comparison & How to Choose

Garfield Kids Helper (Lower Guardrail when used as a step stool)

When used as a chair (for younger toddlers):

- Features: Three-sided guardrails for safety and support

- Suitable age: 18+ months

- Use as: Weaning chair, nesting chair, or floor-level seat

For younger toddlers (around 18 months and up), the stool can be used as a chair with three-sided guardrails to keep them secure while sitting. At this age, toddlers are still developing balance and coordination. The stool should only be used as a step stool under close adult supervision.

When used as a step stool (for older children):

- Step height: 9.8-13.8 inches

- Features: Open structure (When used as a step stool, the guardrails are very low and do not provide protection.)

- Suitable height: 35-44 inches (89-112 cm)

- Suitable age: 3-6 years old (as a step stool)

Best for older children who have good balance and can safely get on and off the stool independently. The three adjustable step heights allow children of different heights to reach the kitchen counter.

Moore Learning Tower– Fixed Height Version (Tower Design with High Guardrail)

- Step height: 18.1 inches (fixed)

- Features: Enclosed guardrails on all sides, extra stability and fall protection

- Suitable height: 30-44 inches

- Suitable age: 2-6 years old

Best for older toddlers and preschoolers who need extra height to comfortably reach the kitchen counter. The fixed 18.1-inch step brings the child level with a standard 36-inch countertop, while the high guardrails still provide safety and security.

Eiffel Toddler Tower (Tower Design with High Guardrail)

- Step height: 13.8-17.7 inches (adjustable)

- Features: Enclosed guardrails on all sides, extra stability and fall protection

- Suitable height: 30-44 inches

- Suitable age: 2-6 years old

Designed for younger toddlers who are still developing balance. The high guardrails provide a safe, enclosed space - even though the step is higher, the child is protected from side or backward falls.

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