Just a plain old step stool

There are simple steps designed for aging pets that might work. You could also get one of the potty chairs that doubles as a step stool for the bathroom and a lidded toy container for the bedroom. If all else fails, visit a local craft fair and purchase a simple, unpainted stool from a wood artist.

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IKEA has simple, cheap, plastic, white and blue step stools. Or I've seen a nice wooden two-step one at Target that has storage inside too. It comes in blue and white as well as the natural colour. Do they ship to Canada? (Just do a search for "step stool" on the website and you'll see it on the first page, along with a simple plastic one like the IKEA one too.)

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I have two different stepstools for Little Man, and both live in different bathrooms in our house.

The first one, he received as a gift from my aunt. I've seen it in catalogs (Lillian Vernon pops to mind, but I couldn't find that one when I googled), and in Googling, found listings on Craigslist and EBay. I suppose it's possible that it's not manufactured anymore, and you'll have to get it second-hand, which might make it cheaper. It's about 6" tall, with a platform of about 9"x12", and a little bar that swings up or down - making either a second, lower step, or a backrest. The seat/platform of the stool is blue and reads, "This little stool is mine, I use it all the time, to reach the things I couldn't and lots of things I shouldn't." It's cute, primary colors, and pretty lightweight, so he could move it by himself.

The second stepstool is a taller one, and lives in our bathroom, because it's kind of heavy for him. But it's dead useful. I got it at Target for around $25. It's natural wood, but I think they have it in colors, too. It's a two-stepper, with the top height at around 12". The top also opens so he can stash stuff inside. Here's the link for a white one at Target online:

http://www.target.com/Do-Your-Room-Stool-Storage/dp/B000ES2650/sr=1-2/qid=1192372577/ref=sr_1_2/601-5650055-9342526?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1041972&rh=k%3Astep%20stool&page=1

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We bought a cheap wooden foot stool from a mill store, painted it and the screwed a drawer handle on the side. Worked great, can be any color, and CHEAP!

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Try a farmer's market where you live.. there are so many woodworkers in BC you should be able to find a local workshop that makes them. There are some nice plain ones on etsy but you are then paying shipping, shop local.

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I have a couple of these that I got at local big-box stores for under $15 each:

http://www.kidsii.com/KIDSIISub10x17x1x2047.aspx

Looks like Amazon has it for about $10. They are solid and durable (dropped thousands of time by my three-year old and are none the worse for wear). They have have no-skid grippies on the feet so that it won't slide out from under a rambuncious toddler.

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Let's see... I know I saw some step stools earlier this week....

Oh, here we go: http://www.dianatoystore.com/guwosaststne.html

And they ship to canada, and they have other options.

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Look in the bathroom section in Lowes or Home Depot. They will be with all the bathroom organizers for the shower and toilet paper.

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We found one at a local craft show. A really nice wooden one and I think it cost only $10. Check with a local craftsman and see what he can do. I would suggest getting a wooden one, just because it will last longer. I even use the one we bought sometimes and it is great!

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Rubbermaid plastic step stools: http://www.nextag.com/Rubbermaid-One-Step-Economy-60675312/prices-html?nxtg=68d10a240503-5FCA2B7D764793C4

They're really strong.

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Apartment Therapy has a "top 10" posting for toddler stools.

http://nursery.apartmenttherapy.com/nursery/top-ten/top-ten-step-stools-030998

IKEA makes a cute, inexpensive toddler stool, which I think is included in the aforementioned article.

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I have seen these on QVC but can't seem to find them there, about 30 for two so you didn't have to worry about going back and forth and you can fold them up when he is done, also sturdy enough for adult use. http://www.wdrake.com/walterdrake/Shopping/ProductDetail.aspx?CID=Home&SCID=Home&CollectionID=DC0000062&SourceCode=15270840&Affid=1

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I got a cute kid oriented step stool at sears (Canada) in the baby department. It's by Nuby and came in a wide variety of colors. Unfortunately for us, it's not quite tall enough to use at the bathroom vanity (which is where I purchased it for) so I had to buy a utilitarian step stool to use in the bathroom.

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I have 2 for my son, one from IKEA, and one that I bought at a craft store. The craft store one is very sturdy, and came in unfinished wood. I hand painted mine, but you could leave it as is or just apply a clear varnish.

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check walmart they had some nice ones for kids.

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Do you have a Home Sense out your way? They have a fabulous kids section there with things are not plastered in Winnie the Pooh and actually have character and charm. I bought Nate a step stool there that is solid wood and has an adorable smiling hippo carved on the front.

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