Are learning towers safe?
Yes — when they're built for it. A safe learning tower has a wide, anti-tip base, an enclosed rail your child can't slip through, smooth edges, a non-toxic finish, and it's tested to U.S. standards (ASTM & CPSIA). Used on a level surface and within the right age range, it's a secure way for a toddler to reach the counter.
What makes a learning tower safe
- A wide, anti-tip base — the wider the footprint, the harder it is to tip.
- An enclosed, four-sided rail your child can’t slip through or out of.
- Weight-tested construction for the loads of real toddler use.
- Smooth, rounded edges and a non-toxic, child-safe finish.
- Use within the right age range, on a level surface, with supervision.
The U.S. standards, explained
In the U.S., children’s products are measured against ASTM (structural and stability testing) and CPSIA (material safety — limits on lead, phthalates, and more). When a tower is tested to both, it has cleared the recognized benchmarks for safety. Look for this stated plainly on any product you consider.
What age is a learning tower for?
Most children are ready around [18 months], once they can stand and climb steadily, and continue to use one up to about [5 years]. Adjustable platform heights let the tower grow with them. (See our tower vs. step stool guide.)
Using a learning tower safely
- Keep it on a flat, level surface, away from the stove and hot pans.
- One child at a time; stay within arm’s reach.
- For confident climbers, add a SafetyNet — it fits virtually any tower.
- Check that the platform is locked at the height you set.
How Olympe is tested
The Olympe Learning Tower has a wide anti-tip base, an enclosed four-sided rail, rounded edges and a non-toxic finish, and it’s tested to ASTM & CPSIA. We make it responsibly and tell you exactly what it is. See our Safety & Standards page.
FAQ
Can a toddler tip a learning tower over?
A well-designed tower with a wide anti-tip base is very stable. Keep it on a level surface, one child at a time, and add a SafetyNet for active climbers.
At what age can my child use one?
Usually around [18 months], once they can stand and climb steadily, up to about [5 years].
Are the materials safe?
Look for a non-toxic, child-safe finish and CPSIA compliance. Olympe's tower is tested to ASTM & CPSIA.