Last December DH and I checked out the children's section at IKEA with the idea of finding something for our granddaughter's Christmas present. I noticed the little step stools and my interest was piqued.
The 'teacher part of me' could see what a versatile gift this could be. Obviously for use as a set of steps, a seat, or in imaginative play the stool could become a car or boat, but also a possible 'stage'/ dolls house for games with the Duplo people or other toys; or whatever Anthea's imagination could come up with. 😃
But then that same 'teacher part of me' thought of such scenarios as the stool falling on little feet/toes/squashing little fingers, or a little person falling off the stool and hurting herself. My vivid imagination also could 'see' the possibility that the said stool could be used to open doors etc for a potential Houdini!
But we still bought it! And yesterday at a family get together at DsD2's place, I watched Anthea having fun with her IKEA stool.
She has learned how to climb steps and how to go down steps safely on her bottom...
I think she likes her stool!
The 'teacher part of me' could see what a versatile gift this could be. Obviously for use as a set of steps, a seat, or in imaginative play the stool could become a car or boat, but also a possible 'stage'/ dolls house for games with the Duplo people or other toys; or whatever Anthea's imagination could come up with. 😃
But then that same 'teacher part of me' thought of such scenarios as the stool falling on little feet/toes/squashing little fingers, or a little person falling off the stool and hurting herself. My vivid imagination also could 'see' the possibility that the said stool could be used to open doors etc for a potential Houdini!
But we still bought it! And yesterday at a family get together at DsD2's place, I watched Anthea having fun with her IKEA stool.
She has learned how to climb steps and how to go down steps safely on her bottom...
I think she likes her stool!
12 comments:
Anthea is a sweet child - her photos made me smile - how lucky you are to have her in your life.
What great gift for Anthea... she's such a cutie....
That's a great gift! She will have years of fun and use out of her little red step stool.
What a wonderful gift that will last a very long time. Anthea is adorable.
God bless.
What darling child. The little red stool looks like it will get lots of love.
Hello Maria, such a versatile gift for sweet little Anthea! I bet you're glad you went through with the thought to buy it for her. She loves it - that's so obvious from your photos. Even that little cut out for the handle is put to use. Hope the heat up your way isn't being too awful. Cheerio now :D)
yes she certainly is getting lotd of fun from this stool such a lovely age to be
How very cute Maria. I miss seeing the little ones in my life grow up. Love the stool.
Awesome looking steps and what a real cutie Anthea is. Looks like she's having fun.
I thinks she appreciates the stool very much!
OMGOSH what great pictures!! She totally LOVES her gift. Perfect selection.
xx, Carol
I'm glad the initial "teacher thought" won out!
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