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Your toddler is likely interested in what you’re making for dinner. You might also notice how confidently they are grabbing the toothbrush to brush their teeth. That’s where a learning tower could be of great help, as it provides a safe space for the child to explore and be involved in all sorts of home activities, like cooking, brushing their teeth, or even cleaning (praise be!).
It also gives you a chance to finish some of your tasks. Your baby can be safely engaged in a captivating activity. They can get in and out of there on their own.
A learning tower can also be referred to as a kitchen helper or kitchen helper for kids. It is a practical stool for elevating our little loved ones. They can participate in kinetic activities we do every day and, you know, feel like an ‘adult’.
Children experience the world by copying us. This is when a kitchen helper/learning tower aka safe toddler stepping stool comes in handy. No one can deny the engagement of a child when we allow them to join. Children love to learn. These little helpers below cannot come more highly recommended.
What are the important things to look for in a learning tower for your baby?
Learning towers are quite large pieces to keep in your home. While they all generally perform a similar service, there are certain variables you should look out for. These variables help you choose the one that best serves your needs. Read more below…
Adjustability:
Having a learning tower with an adjustable platform is very important. This feature extends the life of the stool and provides extra support and security to your child as they grow. Adjusting the platform keeps your child at counter height as they grow. It also keeps the safety strap or frame at a comfortable height to ensure they are safe and secure.
Type:
While they all look different, they are all crafted with a similar structure. There is a section to stand on. Additionally, there is a section with a rail to keep toddlers safe and steady. Some are foldable, others have step sections that fold away. There are also height-adjustable options that grow as your child does.
Weight limit:
Most have quite a large weight limited (up to around 100kg) but it’s always worth checking.
Safety:
There are no mandatory safety standards in Australia. However, some Australian-based manufacturers adhere to voluntary standards. Be sure to check their product description.
The Top 10 Best Brands of Learning Towers in Australia:
1. My Duckling Solid Wood Adjustable Learning Tower, $225.00
A safe way to indulge in your child’s immersive play is here! The 2in1 Learning Tower is built with three platform heights. Your child can join you at bench-height. They can also use the Learning Tower as a ground-height play station.
What makes My Duckling Solid Wood Adjustable Learning Tower 2in1 different?
These sturdy towers are made from 100% solid wood. This means they won’t collapse. They don’t have the nasty look and smell that towers made from cheaper materials can have. The clever 2 in 1 design offers versatility. The My Duckling Learning Tower can be used and enjoyed in multiple ways. It can serve as a standing stool at bench height to help with cooking. It can also become a magnetic drawing board play station. These towers are great for kids from 12 months to six years old.
Why try My Duckling Solid Wood Adjustable Learning Tower?
The My Duckling Solid Wood Adjustable Learning Tower can grow with your child thanks to the adjustable platform heights. It is carefully handcrafted. This means that you’re buying a quality product that’s guaranteed to last. They are incredibly safe for your little ones. There is a groove on the stair tread to protect your child’s feet from slipping. There are also two safety rails to protect your child while they’re in their learning tower.
Real customer reviews:
“Just received our learning tower. It’s great quality. The timber is solid, and the tower feels very stable. Our little one likes to pull furniture around, but this piece feels secure. Easy to put together, took about 20 minutes. A few small dints and one chip were noticed in the timber when we unpacked it though. I think we’ll get lots of use out of it. Looks great in the kitchen too.” – Emma, November 2021
“We love our tower. It was super easy to put together. It’s the perfect height for the bench. Our little one loves being in it and being able to see what’s going on. The step is handy to have around and super sturdy. Would highly recommend.” – Sarah Brewer-Moait, November 2021
To see the full range of My Duckling Learning Towers, check out their website…
2. Hubby Made Toddler Chef Stool (MDF), $99.00
The Toddler Chef Stool is a safe way for your little ones to help, interact and participate in the kitchen. By raising them up to your kitchen Bench top height they can easily and safely join in.
Key features:
- This product is proudly designed & made in Melbourne.
- Recommended for children 12 months to 6 years old depending on individual tallness it can hold up to 80kg & is
- Made from 12mm unpainted MDF.
- Our Toddler Chef Stool (MDF) is designed for you to get creative. Paint your stool to match your home interior. Pick any colour you like! We recommend a semi-gloss, gloss, or clear lacquer available from any hardware shop.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 915mm
- Width: 370mm
- Depth: 300mm top & 470mm bottom
- Weight: 9 kilograms
- These heights are from floor to underfoot. Lowest – 310 mm, 415 mm, 465 mm and 515mm.
Real customer reviews:
“A great design and well-made for my toddler. We’ve been using the Hubby-made learning tower for 3 months since my son was 13 months old. It’s made kitchen time fun. I can prepare dinner or simply bake with my son in a safe environment. He prefers using his tower to eat breakfast. He will get his snacks and climb up to the breakfast bar to eat them safely. A must for any household.” – Carolyne Chambers, 26 March 2017
“Absolutely beautiful product made with genuine thought and consideration for families with children! Thank you so much for supplying such a practical and beautiful chef stool for children. I can not wait to start baking with my princess. I am eager to include her in the kitchen! This has made my life 100 x easier and made her being in the kitchen 1000 x safer!” – Ashleigh Louise, 13 June 2018
3. My Happy Helpers EVO – Slimline Adjustable Learning Tower – Painted, $179.00
MyHappyHelpers™ Evo Slimline Montessori inspired Learning Tower® is fully height adjustable. It has a slimline design to fit any kitchen or living space.
The adjustable learning tower is the perfect learning tool for little toddlers and big kids. Your learning tower will be a prized possession for years to come. It is perfect whether you are baking with mum or dad in the kitchen. It’s also great for role play or keeping messy activities off the floor.
Key features:
- Stunning Slimline design is suitable for even the narrowest of kitchens.
- 3 easily adjustable step heights that will ensure product longevity.
- Constructed with Premium Birchwood Ply.
- Professionally sealed with Non-Toxic Paints and Varnishes. (Please do not subject your Learning Tower to water other than normal cleaning conditions as it may affect the paintwork and will not be covered under warranty.)
- Weight limit tested to 100kgs
- All My Happy Helpers Learning Towers comply with relevant Australian and New Zealand Safety Standards see
- Size: 90cm x 36.5cm x 39.5cm
Recommended Age: 12+ Months
Suitable to be introduced once your toddler is competently standing on his / her own feet. Adult supervision is required at all times and arms-length supervision is imperative.
Real customer reviews:
“I have been baking each week with my 2 year old granddaughter and we both love this activity. My daughter in law told me about the happy helper learning tower. I was so excited to try it out. It had to be easier than setting the mixer on the kiddies table!!! This is just perfect (I bought one for them too) what a brilliant item, so happy.” – Anita Turner, 4 August 2021
“I bought an adjustable learning tower for my granddaughter who is almost 2 years of age. Both she and her parents absolutely love it. My granddaughter moves it around and climbs into it by herself. She gets involved in the household far more than she could before. Her parents also find it to be a much safer and easier way for my granddaughter to be involved in meals preparation, washing up etc. I would fully recommend this equipment.” – Ruth Thai, 3 August 2021
4. Kmart Stand up Stool, $69.00
The Kmart Stand Up Stool is an affordable option for families. It provides a very similar purpose to traditional learning towers. The Kmart version is wider at the base than the more traditional learning towers.
Key features:
Accessories not included
- Suitable for ages: 18+ months
- Dimensions/Size: 91.5cm (H) x 52.5cm (W) x 53cm (D)
- Maximum weight capacity: 20kg
- Material: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), melamine, pinewood and iron
- Product weight: 11kg
- Assembly: Required
- Adult assembly required
- Colour: Brown (Natural)
Customer reviews:
“Yes, it’s a shame that it’s not adjustable but given its price, I can’t really ask for that much. It is really sturdy. It also doubles up as a climbing frame. Bub really enjoys climbing up and down of it.” – Zuleeza A, 26 July 2021
“We love our stand up stool! Our son is 18 Months old and uses it all the time! He loves being up at our level and to “help” in the kitchen. It is the best purchase we’ve made from Kmart so far!” – Elise T, 26 July 2021
5. Little Partners: The Original Learning Tower (Natural), $295.00
The Original Learning Tower ® from Little Partners has been carefully designed to provide a secure environment. It stimulates a child’s imagination and allows it to blossom. By lifting a child to counter height, it fulfills the child’s innate desire for independence. It encourages participation alongside mum and dad!
Key features:
- Sturdy, non-tip structure
- Raises your child to countertop height
- Designed to meet specific needs of young toddlers aged 18 months up to 6 years
- Four-sided railings provide support
- Recommended age; 3 years and up
- Product Dimensions: 99.06 x 60.96 x 55.88 cm; 12.7 Kilograms
Real customer reviews:
“This tower is simply amazing. Super safe. A bit heavy but that is even the reason of its stability. My daughter loves it. And so do I. Received after 2 days, impeccable service.” Anna, 8 February 2020
“We bought this so our 2.5 year old could bake with us in the kitchen. It’s easy for her to climb up and down on her own. It is very sturdy and has never tipped while she was using it or when she climbs in or out. Would definitely recommend.” – Kaitlyn C, 23 June 2019
6. Stepup Baby Montessori Learning Tower, $233.84
The Stepup Baby Montessori Learning Tower is inspired by Montessori philosophy. It lets children learn, play, and interact in a fun and safe space. From preparing dinner to washing up or baking, the learning tower turns daily tasks into joyful discovery.
Key features:
- ADJUSTABLE STEP with 3 hassle-free heights to accommodate your child as they grow. The Stepup Baby learning tower lets confident little walkers climb to countertop height with safety rails to keep them safe.
- COUNTER COMPATIBLE height tucks neatly under most kitchen counters, preventing any gaps. Well made and easy to move around, this minimalist kitchen helper is EU safety-tested (supervision required).
- EASY TO ASSEMBLE this elegant kitchen helper stand arrives flat packed for hassle-free assembly in 10 minutes. The perfect size for kitchens large and small to encourage your child’s newfound independence
- The Stepup Baby learning tower is a specially designed kitchen step with safety paramount to the design. It allows babies from 18 months to 5 years to climb up on their own to kitchen counter height. With the back safety bar, you no longer have to worry about them falling off. The adjustable step will mean your little one can use it for many years to come.
- SOLID WOOD – made from 100% plywood this is a sturdy and robust construction. The natural wood has been sanded and is ready to use in its natural state. You can also paint it to match your own kitchen and interior design.
- LEARNING – this essential step will be a fantastic addition to family life. It will allow your toddler to learn, play, and interact with all daily tasks. Your toddler will feel very much included. The learning tower will give your toddler the ability to join in. They can learn from Mummy and Daddy or siblings while preparing dinner, washing up, or baking.
- Handmade
- Materials: wood
- Dimension:
Height: 85 centimetres
Width: 42 centimetres
Depth: 42 centimetres
Real customer reviews:
“My little boy loves this! It’s sturdy and easy to use – he quickly got the hang of getting in and out by himself. The adjustable height levels mean it’ll last us a while too.” – Kimberley, 5 August 2021
“Great quality, great value for money! it arrived earlier than expected! my daughter loves it! thank you so much!” – marea1427, 28 April 2021
7. Little Big Learning Slimline Learning Towers, $239.00
The Little Big Slimline Learning Tower has been thoughtfully designed for those with smaller kitchens or apartment living. Its sleek footprint allows it to be stored away when not in use. However, your Little Big person will probably want to use it every day! With that in mind, its contemporary design will be in place any modern kitchen.
It features a removable chalkboard backing. This backing doubles as a safety panel. The panel is recommended for users under 2 years of age. You’ll find a handy recess for chalk on the first step. The platform can be adjusted to two different heights.
Key features:
- Sleek and modern design
- 2 adjustable heights – 50cm and 38cm from the ground
- Removable chalkboard safety backing (recommended for 2 years and under). These are made for us by the Activ Foundation – providing meaningful employment for people with varied abilities
- Chalk recess (stops that cheeky chalk from rolling away)
- Australian designed and made
- RAW & untreated premium European birchwood ply (finishing with natural oil or eco-varnish recommended)
- Specifications
Height: 95cms
Depth: 43cms
Width: 40cms
Weight: ~7kgs
- Age Recommendation: 10+ months
Real customer reviews:
“I think I underestimated how much this learning tower would be used, we don’t even need a high chair anymore as he prefers to stand in this at the table and breakfast bar all the time, love that is converted to an easel, and he loves being able to help out in the kitchen without me worrying he will fall, well worth the money 🥰🙌” – Jessica, 14 February 2020
“My daughter loves this learning tower. She loves to be a part of everything. This allows her to help us cook and clean. It has instilled greater independence and a willingness to explore. It’s sturdy nature and high quality means we will be able to use it with our future children.” – Monique Kosiak, 14 February 2020
8. MOOV Baby Learning Tower, $180.00
The MOOV Baby Learning Tower is described as the brand’s ‘best ever baby learning tower’. It is designed to foster your child’s spirit of independence. It also allows them to engage in activities at table or bench height. Plus, it saves your back all at once. This is one smart piece of furniture!
Designed to sit under your kitchen island bench, the learning tower is lightweight (9.5 kgs) and portable to move around anywhere it is needed. Your little explorer can climb in and out by themselves. Pregnant mum’s rejoice! They may need a little help from you for the littlest ones. It has a super handy swing gate safety backing to make sure they stay in!
Key features:
The height is adjustable to either 38 or 50 cms from the base (or 48.5 cm & 36.5 cm from the top bar); just drop it down as they grow.
The MOOV Baby Learning Tower features gorgeous Australian timber dowels with hardwearing plywood sides. Featuring a new upgraded gate design in the same beautiful Hoop Pine as the rest of the tower!
Dimensions:
Single (includes 1 x Single Sized Learning Tower only):
Weight: 9 kgs
Height: 87 cms x Width: 42 cms x Depth: 40 cms
Double (includes 1 x Double Sized Learning Tower only):
Weight: 12 kgs
Height: 87 cms x Width: 58.5 cms x Depth: 40 cms
Material:
- 18mm Hoop Pine Plywood
We are proud to produce our products using 100% Australian grown timber. Our materials are natural and sourced from Australian sustainable forests. The timber may differ in colour depending on species and location of the forests. We trust you will embrace the uniqueness of our gorgeous Australian timber.
Real customer reviews:
“Such a handy kitchen tool for the kids and probably our most used piece of furniture now.
We bought the double. It has been brilliant for all four of our kids (9,8,5 & 20mths). It makes being in the kitchen with them so much easier. It’s easy for them to climb in to and I love that the swing gate can be ‘locked’ into place. A lot safer than others you can purchase, which is a huge tick for me.” – Cassy Browne, 19 July 2021
“My little one is 10 months old and she loves being up high in the tower. She can watch while we do things in the kitchen. She really enjoys trying new foods while we cook when she is standing at the bench.”
It’s also great as she can hold on and walk around. She also likes to post things through the bars. It is an added bonus as a play frame too!” – Anonymous, 13 July 2021
9. HipKids Learning Tower, $199.95
This HipKids Learning Tower features a removable chalkboard/whiteboard that doubles as a safety panel. This products meets Australian/New Zealand Safety Standards and is ideal for use by little ones as young as 18 months+ of age
Key features:
- Safe and Versatile Learning Tower that can also be used as an Easel
- Adjustable height step – 3 positions
- Chalkboard/Whiteboard can be flipped around or removed
- Handy recess for chalk on the step
- Made from 100% Birch Plywood
- Extra leg supports on both sides to provide extra stability
- Meets Australian Safety Standards AS/NZS ISO 8124
- Dimension: W57 x D52 x H95cm
- Suitable for 18 months+. Adult supervision is required at all times whilst in use
- Step Height Options:
Lowest 25cm from the ground
middle 39cm from the ground
highest 53cm from the ground
10. My Happy Helpers TAVOLO – Convertible Learning Tower – Tower to Table, $169.00
The Happy Helpers Montessori inspired Tavolo Tower to Table serves dual purposes. It is perfect as a toddler tower for meals and daily activities. It is great for cooking, play, and crafts. Transition smoothly from play time to mealtime. Use metal safety locks to secure your convertible learning tower or toddler table in place.
Key features:
- Two pieces of furniture in one – quickly and easily converting from a Tower to a Table
- Stunning Slimline design suitable for even the narrowest of kitchens
- Constructed with Premium Birchwood Ply and built to last
- Metal safety locks to keep your Tavolo (Tower to Table) Learning Tower in the desired position
- Finished with durable Non Toxic Paint and Soft Satin Varnish
- Toddler Guard is available to purchase separately. Please note our add-on Mesh Guards have sold out. They won’t be restocked until Feb 2021.
- All My Happy Helpers Learning Towers comply with Australian and New Zealand Safety Standards
Real customer reviews:
“My LO always hangs off my legs. She wants to be picked up to see what I’m doing in the kitchen. Now she can stand in her tower and see so I don’t hurt my back and shoulders anymore. She also stands at the sink to wash her hands and brush her teeth. She absolutely loves the seat and table and uses it all the time for playing, snacking, reading and even climbing.” – Laura, 6 August 2021
“Very impressed with the quality of the tower. Ipurchased the safety barrier with it too, to ease my mum anxiety. i highly recommend getting it just for the extra sense of security for your little one. My one year old uses it well and eats his snacks up at the kitchen bench. I have recommended it to my friends. I think its the best one for price, quality and the fact its a 2 – 1 item.” – Deanna Vasiljevic, 28 July 2021
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