droolicious : step stool

The Melio Step Stool On Sale At DWR

Chris Ford — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:32:00 GMT

My kids are at that age where they are old enough to wash their hands by themselves, but not old enough to reach the sink and soap without a step stool. For a while now we've been using a stool we bought at Target, but it's not as steady as it used to be and I've recently been looking for a replacemnet. Thanks to the warehouse sales currently going on now at Design Within Reach, I think I might have found a great replacement, the Melio Step Stool.

The Melio Step Stool is just like those rolling step stools that libraries have been using forever. The stool rolls around on the floor, and when you step down the "retractable casters" lock into a stable position. It even has a rubber guard around the edge to help prevent dings to your furniture.

It's available in Red, Grey or black, and the best part is it's on sale now for $20 off.

Melio Step Stool, $47.60 from Design Within Reach

Mommy's Real Little Helper

Cathy Hale — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:43:00 GMT

As a child, I remember baking cookies with my mom. Why? It was the only time my sister and I had permission to stand on the chairs! We were too little to reach the sink and the counter. It was fun, but one of us usually took an accidental step off the chair, falling to the ground - and worse - spilling something messy. It kinda ruined the moment.

In October, the Rachel Ray show did a segment about Chef Guy Fieri's kitchen, which lead to the mention of The Learning Tower. If you haven't seen this clever step stool yet, check it out! Whether your little Do-It-Myself one needs an extra step to wash hands or wants to help you bake a tasty batch of brownies, this tower is the perfect solution. And it can easily hold two children.

I love it because it fits flush against the counter and it has railings on all four sides to prevent falls. It also converts into other fun things like an art easel, playhouse or puppet house. And best of all, because moms care, those bright pretty paint finishes are all lead-free. Blue, cherry, red, white, pink, green and so on.

If you're looking for a special gift for the special youngsters in your life, The Learning Tower is a novel idea. Retails for $185 at BabyEarth.

Subhead Grip Tape Keeps Feet From Slipping

Chris Ford — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:36:00 GMT

Making something in your kid's room safe doesn't always have to be boring. Subhead Grip Tape is made by skateboarders who realized that feet can slip on all sorts of places besides your board. The stickers come in different designs like stars, fish, and skull and crossbones; and you can even have them custom make a design to fit your need. I think they would look pretty cool on a bunk bed ladder or a step stool, and they're made of the same stuff as skateboard grip tape which the eight year old boy in me thinks is pretty sweet.

Subhead Grip Tape is available via the web only, $12 for a pack of four.

Steppin' Up with Small Paul

chrisjordan — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:02:00 GMT

Every house with children has at least one step stool so that short people can wash their hands, brush their teeth, or reach things that they shouldn't be reaching.

The simple design of this stool is appealing. Rounded edges for safety protecting little shins and knees from running into sharp corners. A built in carry handle for toting the stool to other rooms, you know where the more exciting things are kept. A hollow bottom so that the stool will not accidentally be put down on top of toes.

Made from molded plywood with a birch veneer by Small Paul and available at 2modern for $89

Birch Plywood Step Stool

Chris Ford — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:29:00 GMT

Learning how to wash your hands properly, brush your teeth, or letting your Dad brush your hair in the morning requires a good step stool. Sure, there are lots of big plastic ones out there, but check out this one from Sparkability. It has nice handles for young hands, looks sturdy and is made of birch plywood. Sure it's $55, but if you've got to have a step stool in the downstairs powder-room, it might as well look halfway decent.

$55, from Sparkability.net

Snap Step Stool Or Seat

chrisjordan — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:03:00 GMT

This highly functional yet stylish step stool feels at home in any room of the house. Baltic Birch combined with non-toxic painted wood.

Can also be used as a seat for your child while he contemplates what item out of reach he will go for next.

$69 at Modernseed

Hang Ten with Wooden Surfboard Step Stool

crazedparent — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:03:00 GMT

This is the kind of thing that makes me a) want to be completely impractical; b) wish for a larger house with a second bathroom; c) desire unlimited funds for decorating and; d) all of the above. I know, I know, it's just going to get covered in potty training accidents and bathroom gunk, but still, it's cool. Especially since it also comes in hot pink.

The surfboard step stool is available from Modern Tots for $99.

(via BabyGadget)

Beware the (Talking) Toad Stools

Mir — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:02:00 GMT

Your little one likely won't get the play on words, but that's okay; he'll still love hopping up on this toad stool ($49.99 at Lullaby Creations) and listening to it ribbit in response. It may get a little annoying after the zillionth time, but look at it this way -- you'll always know when your toddler is about to climb up something.