The Bottom Line
Pros
- A safe way for kids to stand at the kitchen counter.
- Lets kids get involved with cooking, which is a big step toward healthy eating habits.
- Keeps children in where parents can see them while working in the kitchen.
- Art easel adds functionality and makes the Learning Tower two toys in one.
- Very solid construction makes it extremely durable.
Cons
- The Learning Tower is heavy and takes up considerable space in the kitchen.
- At roughly $200, the Learning Tower is an investment.
Description
- The Learning Tower is a safe way for kids to stand at the kitchen counter.
- The sturdy, wooden toy is a solid piece of furniture.
- Kids can get involved with cooking, play with Play-Doh or do art projects safely at the counter.
- The Learning Tower comes with a piece of fabric that turns it into a fort.
- A great art easel is sold separately.
- Its solid wood construction and simple design makes the Learning Tower last and last.
- The Learning tower comes in 8 bright colors or in natural wood so it complements any decor.
Guide Review - Learning Tower Toy Review
The Learning Tower is a unique piece of wooden furniture that really is a toy in itself. It's a sturdy tower made from smooth wood that makes it safe for kids as young as 18 months to stand at the kitchen counter. Much sturdier than a counter stool or step stool, the Learning Tower provides a safe place where kids can help cook, which is a vital step toward healthy eating habits. They can also use the tower for art projects, puzzles, Play-Doh or even homework!
The Learning Tower arrives in a large box and took me about half an hour to assemble, but it wasn't frustrating at all. There was absolutely no swearing or blood, and my preschooler was actually able to help.
The tower takes up some space and isn't extremely easy to move around, so you should designate a place for it at a kitchen counter or island, but if you have the space, you'll love it. My 2-year-old is now insisting on eating his dinner standing in the tower.
Though I'm not encouraging my kids to try to tip it over for testing purposes, they were very secure, even when both kids were in it together. My little one is able to climb up into the tower himself, which is nice if my hands are messy from cooking.
The Art Easel is sold separately for about $60, and is a nice addition to the Learning Tower toy, but it makes the structure bulkier and heavier. The two-sided Art Easel features a dry-erase side and a chalkboard side, plus a try for paints and chalk. It hangs on one side of the Learning Tower and is best accessed from the floor rather than from inside the tower. It is also easy to mount the Art Easel on the wall with the included screws.