I am giving this product 5 stars because of price, easy to assemble, very sturdy (but light enough to move around), and the look.  We started using this for a very young child (17 months) and it is growing with her. She loves to stand and sit on it.  Now she can see exactly what mommy is doing on the counter and loves to cook with her own mixing bowls.  I like that I can turn the steps around to face the wall when not in use, and she cannot accidently climb on the steps without supervision.  Word of caution (which is just common sense),  you need to watch your child while they are on the step!!!!!!  So far no accidents, but we had to teach her not to try to climb on the very top of the step near the handles.  I has made meal prep. so much easier on me now that she can see what I am doing.