Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Flex vs Piccalio Foldable Toddler Tower
The Kitchen Helper Flex holds up to 200 lb; the Foldable Toddler Tower, 175 lb. The Kitchen Helper Flex is reinforced steel frame, sturdy beech wood components, and an easy-to-clean plastic platform, step and guard rail; the Foldable Toddler Tower is FSC-certified birch plywood and New Zealand pine.
Only the differences are shown.
| Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Flex | Piccalio Foldable Toddler Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Learning tower | Learning tower |
| Model number | G97361 (Black) | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | 18 months + to through adulthood | Not stated on the maker's page |
| Weight limit | 200 lb | 175 lb |
| Material | reinforced steel frame, sturdy beech wood components, and an easy-to-clean plastic platform, step and guard rail | FSC-certified birch plywood and New Zealand pine |
| Dimensions | 20 W × 23 D × 35 H in | 18 W × 18 D × 36 H in |
| Product weight | Not listed | 15 lb |
| Folds | Yes, per the maker | Yes, per the maker |
| Platform heights | Platform adjusts to 14'' and 17'' high | 17.72 in, 15 in, 12.6 in |
| Guard rails (maker) | Secure rails that click into place; buttons switch between a 360-degree toddler barrier, adult support, and a hanging storage position | a secure railing around the waist area |
| Assembly | No assembly required; comes fully assembled | Flat-packed; assembly guides linked |
| Care | Platform, step and guard rail are described as easy to clean. | Wipe down with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth. |
| Standards (maker's words) | Not listed | "Lists ASTM F963, U.S. CPSC Safety Standards, California Prop 65; page states no mandatory safety standards exist for Toddler Towers" |
| Maker's warnings | Not listed | Made for indoor use only. Keep away from heat sources and wet surroundings. |
Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Flex
A folding tower with a steel frame, beech wood parts and plastic platform, rails that switch to adult support, and 14 or 17 inch platform heights.
- Arrives assembled
- Rails convert for adult support
- 200 lb limit stated
Piccalio Foldable Toddler Tower
A folding birch plywood and pine toddler tower with three platform heights. 175 lb and says it folds to 6.3 in deep.
- Folds flat
- Three platform heights
- Many colors
- Flat-packed, needs assembly