Kid’s safety stools are becoming more and more popular. These stools serve two very important functions in a child’s environment.
For the kid’s sanity.
Children want to interact with their environment and to participate in everything that is going on. Unfortunately, everything is really built to an adult scale. As a result, all of the "action" is going on in the 4 1/2′ to 6′ area, while kids are below this area. As a result, kids get a great view of the cabinets, legs, hips, etc. Now that’s dull! Especially if you’re 3. Since children really want to be involved in everything that’s going on, (they will learn more if they are!) they will do anything they can to get themselves up to adult level, which brings us to point number 2.
For the adult’s sanity.
Children will request constantly to be at adult level. This usually takes on the form of "up, mommy. UP!!" repeated until said desire is fullfilled. This simple statement, repeated over and over generally does get under one’s skin, especially when trying to cook dinner or when doing other important, time sensitive tasks. So now the grownup has to choose to either do the task one handed or perch the child on a chair. Neither alternative is great.
Where safety stools come in.
As parents, we really do not want to be annoyed with our little bundles of joy / energy that are our children. Children do not want to be left out of what is going on. As parents we want our kids to be safe while this is all going on. Safety stools are the solution. With a safety stool, our kids can be up at our height interacting with us. We can work two handed. We don’t become annoyed with our kids with the constant requests to be at our level. Our kids can safely be at our height.
Safety stools allow for a peaceful, more relaxed positive learning environment for children, while keeping our kids safe. Everybody wins!
By: Garrett Politis
Safety Step Demo
The Nuby stepping stool can be used in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or closet, anywhere your child needs a handy step up. It has a no-slip top and a non-skid base for safety. It can hold up to 800lbs. It is the perfect addition to any home with a small child.
Mommys Helper Safe Step Stools
Mommys Helper Get a handle on bathroom safety with this wide bathtub and shower handle. The Safe-er-Grip assists your balance while entering or exiting the tub or shower - full body weight is not to be applied to product.
This 4-Step steel household ladder features a folding, multipurpose tray and safety grip hoop to make any project easier and more convenient. Large platform steps ensure comfort, while a slim, compact design allows you to store the ladder anywhere in your home, garage, office, or workshop.
One of the better fixed steps is the plastic 78e0 Shure-Step® safety step stool. www.Shure-Step.com They are superior to folding step stools because they hold an enormous amount of weight and will not tip over or slide out from under you.
Keep chairs and step stools away from counters and the stove. Keep activated charcoal (helps absorb some poisons) and syrup of ipecac (used to induce vomiting) on hand. Beware of foods that children can choke on.
Use step stools instead of furniture when hanging decorations. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Keep candles away from children, pets, walkways, trees, and curtains.
