Like many parents of young children, we’re quite used to having the kids “join in” with an activity on the dining table or kitchen counter, and we’d usually drag over a chair or stool and have them stand on it. The COSYLAND Kitchen Kids Standing Tower is clearly designed to be a smart and safe way for children to climb up unaided using a step, and then they are penned into a waist-height cage, giving them a safe platform to reach counter height with their hands, thus significantly reducing the chance of them having an accident.
Pros
- Fit for purpose: child can access kitchen surfaces unaided
- Easy to construct (with clear instructions and tools included)
- Nice looking tower, easy to clean with non-scratch feet
- Arch-corner design
- Can be adapted into a stool or side table
Cons
- Bulky and can’t fold away
- Fixed height
- Limited uses, limited longevity
- Potential for accident if child leans out
- A couple of users wish it was heavier for added sturdiness
| Product dimensions: | 45.21 x 44.96 x 89.56 cm |
| Weight: | 6.4 kg |
| Assembly required: | Yes |
| Age suitability: | 18 months to 3 years |
| Supports up to: | 150 lbs |
- Solid bamboo
- Rounded corners
- Non-slip feet
There are several products like this on the market. This one is at the cheaper end of the market at around £65 and offers a simple, sturdy design but no ‘extras’. Some alternative products from other manufacturers for instance, include an option to fold-away, or to close the cage door, or adjust the height of the platform.
Nevertheless, the COSYLAND Kitchen Kids Standing Tower seems to be a quality product, made entirely of bamboo and non-polluting materials, which feels smooth to the touch, and it looks nice.
Testing the COSYLAND Kitchen Kids Standing Tower
It arrived flat-packed with a set of easy-to-follow instructions. The box included a standard Allen key and then I was surprised to find a screwdriver and a set of gloves, which I thought was completely unnecessary and perhaps not the most environmentally thoughtful idea.
I’m sure any family home contains a screwdriver and (if you even need them) gloves. Construction took around 30 minutes and our 2-year-old was immediately climbing up to the platform.
The item is easily moved around the kitchen and has rubber feet to protect our wooden floors. It was an instant hit with the two-year-old who was able to climb up immediately for fun with cooking/baking and washing up, as well as playdough at the kitchen table (although this was a slightly less convenient height and he has to lean over slightly to reach the tabletop).
Our toddler can safely climb up and down the step, and carefully avoids bumping his head on the ‘back bar’ safety rail as he clambers in and out. This means he can join in at will, and he can be left unsupervised for short periods. While the product is sturdy, I wouldn’t say it was accident-proof – we have had a few wobbles and near-misses while the toddler has enthusiastically thrown his body weight around the platform, or leant out over the sides. I guess this could be solved by (for example) cable-tying the product to where it needs to be set up.
I’d say that this product best suits a large kitchen, perhaps with an ‘island’ countertop that the kids could climb up to. Our galley-style kitchen means that the Tower tends to block the thoroughfare.
Final verdict
After three weeks, it’s clear that our son loves the tower and it hasn’t lost its appeal, in fact he’s often asking to eat his dinner standing up at the counter. That said, I’d say the longevity of the product is medium-term – it’s the perfect size for our two-year-old, but I’d imagine after a year he will be too big.
In short, it’s a solid and simple design, providing a reasonably safe platform for the toddler, which he can use unaided to reach countertops and join in with kitchen fun.
COSYLAND Kitchen Kids Standing Tower
What is the best way to care for the product?
Wipe with a damp cloth or sponge soaked in mild cleaning solution or water.
When can the tower be used?
It can be used in a number of different situations, such as helping with cooking in the kitchen, reaching the bathroom sink to wash hands and brush teeth, and decorating the Christmas tree.
Emily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby. With a background in both print and digital journalism, she has written extensively on pregnancy, fertility, perinatal mental health, and the best in baby and parenting products. A first-time mum to Theodore, Emily combines her professional expertise with personal experience, offering readers trusted advice and relatable insight. Specialising in product and travel reviews, she stays ahead of the curve on the latest parenting trends and is passionate about showing that life with a little one can still be full of adventure.