The Safest Folding Learning Tower for Toddlers

The Safest Folding Learning Tower for Toddlers

Learning towers are some of the most enriching and rewarding additions to a young family’s life. They give parents and their children a chance to bond and cherish those fleeting years of tremendous growth and development, and the best products continue to find a place in the house for years to come. 

The Little Partners Learning Tower is our flagship creation, and it’s designed with stability, durability, sustainability, and—of course—safety at the forefront of our minds. These choices are also why its all-wood construction looks and feels beautiful and makes for a stylish addition to your home when it’s not in use. 

Of course, for many new parents, space is at a premium. Apartments and first houses are often cozy, and that may mean these families need a learning tower that’s both safe and easy to store when not in use. But when it’s so important to be sturdy and stable, how reliable can a folding learning tower be?

Glad you asked! The Little Partners Explore ‘N Store Learning Tower gives you the same peace of mind as our timeless original, and that’s why it’s the safest choice on the market today. 

All About Learning Towers

Before we dive into the details of the Explore ‘N Store, it’s worth reviewing what a learning tower is and why it’s such a great addition during the toddler years. As you know (and your child never tires of pointing out) houses are roughly divided into two spaces: everybody areas like the floor and beds, and adult-height spaces including kitchen counters and bathroom sinks. These inaccessible countertops are everyday workspaces for parents, but that can mean picking between doing your thing and paying attention to your child. 

A learning tower—or toddler tower—is a stool with a secure rail that allows your child to safely step up to join you where you do some of your most creative and sensory-developing activities. Cooking, for instance, creates wonderful opportunities for a toddler to explore textures, tastes, colors, and smells, and just be a part of the fun! By allowing you to control how they engage, a learning tower empowers both of you to participate in the fun freely and safely. 

What Is a Folding Learning Tower?

A folding learning tower like the Explore ‘N Store can quickly and easily transform to be kept in a compact space. And if you’re thinking “But doesn’t that affect how stable it is?” then you’re starting to understand why we put so much thought into it! 

Yes, it’s absolutely vital that a folding learning tower be secure for your toddler even though it has moving joints. There are several folding towers on the market, and they all address the challenge in a different way. Unfortunately, many of them resort to metal hinges and straps that can be unreliable, pinch little fingers, and introduce materials that aren’t ideal for a toddler product. These compromises affect every aspect of the durability and safety of the product, and they’re shortcuts we simply weren’t willing to take. 

In fact, we decided from day one that we were only going to create a folding learning tower if we could do it right. That’s what led us to a design that is simple, beautiful, and a convenient joy for everyone to share. 

All About the Explore ‘N Store Learning Tower

The first thing you’ll notice about the Explore ‘N Store is that it has all the classic features of our original Learning Tower. It’s got a secure railing, is constructed of beautifully finished wood, and has extremely stable, tip-resistant feet. But then there’s that fun little step—that’s new, right? And it folds? How does it work, and what other features does it have?

Folding Step

The original Learning Tower has an easy-to-access area so your child can climb in and out. The Explore ‘N Store provides a narrower stool area so it can be stored with a minimum of fuss, and that’s where the folding step delivers some key support. When it’s down it ensures the compact design is incredibly stable, and it also makes it easier for your child to access—no pulling and climbing here. And when you’re all done, the step folds under the platform for easy storage.

Adjustable Height

All our learning towers are adjustable to four heights to make sure they fit toddlers of all shapes and sizes and keep pace as they grow. It’s part of our sustainable philosophy, and it was a bit of a design challenge for our compact version of the classic. 

The Explore ‘N Store’s platform takes a bit longer to adjust with a few simple hand screws, but it’s definitely the best choice for a thinner tower. Safety first!

Wood, not Metal and Plastic

Smooth finishes with natural products are a hallmark of great design for toddlers, and we knew from the beginning that we weren’t going to add a bunch of hardware to our folding learning tower. Metal hinges and plastic straps can be pinch points, and they turn time with your child into a DIY project rather than a convenient bonding opportunity. We cut out all the gimmicks and gadgets by simply designing the right tower instead of strapping together the wrong one with a bunch of extra hardware. 

Oh, and like all our products, the Explore ‘N Store has received Greenguard Gold certification, so you never have to worry about any environmentally unfriendly or potentially harmful chemicals in your home.  

A Stand-Out Learning Tower that Stows Away

Your toddler is at the perfect age to soak up everything the world has to offer, and Little Partners makes it easier than ever to develop all those tingling senses. We created our Explore ‘N Store so every family can make the most of those precious toddler years no matter what lifestyle challenges they may face. And whether you have the room for one of our original Learning Towers or want the flexibility of a folding learning tower, our products will always be the safest and most sustainable products on the market. 

Check out all our Learning Tower options to discover which one is the perfect fit for your family.

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