Two-step program

Okay, I'll come right out and admit it. My bathroom has one of those mass-produced step stool eyesores in it that just about every one of my friends has, too. Yes, it works. My kids can climb onto the toilet with ease, reach the faucet to wash their own hands and climb up to places they aren't supposed to be, just by moving the step stool into, oh, every other room of the house.

 

Somehow I think I'd care far less about their step stool overuse if they were using one of the delightful new modern stepstools from Manny & Simon. The little animal shapes are refreshingly sweet. I kind of can't stop looking at the purple lamb, since I know my daughter would love it; but if you're looking for something a little less, well, purple, the gray elephant is equally gorgeous.

Yes, they're kid-themed but since that's who they're for, I'm okay with it. I think the colors and the crisp, simple shapes of the animals are perfect. And they're made in the USA out of recycled wood residuals and painted with non-toxic, ultra low odor paint. 

They're so perfect, in fact, that I wouldn't mind finding one, say, in the middle of my living room. Would sure as heck look better than that white plastic one with rubberized blue dots on top. -Stephanie

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