Learning tower: from what age?

Look at ability, not months

A learning tower only suits a child who stands and walks independently. Three signs help you decide:

Your child stands firmly without holding on.
They climb a small step up and down on their own.
They want to join you at the counter and cannot reach it.

Why parents choose a learning tower

At counter height your child can help: washing vegetables, kneading dough, setting the table. It saves dragging kitchen chairs around and gives your child a place in the household instead of beside it.

Safe use in the kitchen

Always use the tower under supervision, even once your child is used to it.
Place it on a flat, non-slip floor and not next to the hob.
Keep knives, hot pans and cords out of reach of the platform.
Check regularly that screws and hinges are still tight.

Which model suits your kitchen?

Short on space? Choose a foldable model such as the foldable kitchen tower. If you also want a small table, look at the 2-in-1 learning tower.

Compare all models and current prices on the learning towers page, or read our learning tower buying guide.

Too young? This works in the meantime

If your child is not steady enough yet, give them a low spot in the kitchen: a cupboard with their own containers, or play on a rug close to you. Once standing and climbing go smoothly, the tower is the logical next step.

Frequently asked questions

From what age can you use a learning tower?+

Most children are ready around 18 months, once they stand steadily on their own and can climb a small step without help. Age is a guideline; standing and walking steadily matters more than the number of months.

Can a one-year-old use a learning tower?+

Sometimes, but only if the child already stands firmly and climbs in and out unaided. If not, wait. A child who has to be lifted in is not ready and is more likely to lean on the rail.

Until what age do children use a learning tower?+

Many families use it until around five or six, after which the child reaches the counter or uses a stool. Models that fold into a table and chair often last longer.

Is a learning tower safe?+

A learning tower is safe when used under supervision, on a flat floor and away from the hob and hot pans. Never leave your child alone in the tower and check regularly that all screws are tight.

Which learning tower suits a small kitchen?+

A foldable model you can store flat against the wall after cooking. A 2-in-1 tower that converts into a small table is handy if you also want to use it outside the kitchen.