Healthy Habits—One Step at a Time

Parents know all too well when it’s time to purchase a step stool for their child. At around the wonderful age of two, when little boys and girls desire to do all the things that grown-ups do, children’s step stools offer the perfect solution—a boost to a world beyond their reach. In addition to satisfying their curiosity, a step stool can also help toddlers learn a variety of new skills and healthy habits that would otherwise be beyond their reach.  A kid’s step stool can be placed in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, or playroom as a fun incentive to learn many new skills. When it comes to potty training and teaching your toddler other hygiene-related skills, a step stool is almost essential. Parents can place a step stool next to the toilet to make it easy for the toddler to get on the toilet. This way, toddlers can also learn how to wipe and flush on their own. In addition, parents can place a step stool next to the bathroom sink so that toddlers can reach the sink and learn how to wash their hands and brush their teeth.

When it comes to the kitchen, safe stepping stools can provide the perfect boost for children to reach the counter tops and watch parents prepare and cook meals. During this time, children can learn a variety of skills, including sanitation habits, how to wash fruits and vegetables, and even how to prepare simple snacks. 

A step stool can also be a helpful training tool in the bedroom or playroom. Many step stools come with a storage area located under the second step. This type of step stool can help teach toddlers to store their toys in the proper cubby when it is time to clean up. For parents who want to instill the healthy habit of prayer, a prayer stool is a wonderful choice. Many prayer stools offer comfortable kneeling pads and a special shelf to store your child’s first Bible or prayer book.