The bar on top seems a bit unsafe, my baby takes it off sometimes (he is 19 months but I'm trying to teach him not to do that). It seems sturdy and looks nice, but a bit of paint already chipped off after not even a week. The only way it works is if I keep the bar off and put it on the countertop and then let baby climb up and then put the bar back in (so he doesn't fall backwards).  If the bar is on and he climbs up it seems like he could tip it over. It's one of the more affordable options though, I guess it's decent for the price compared to the others.  I'm just happy to have free hands in the kitchen now and help save my back a bit since he always wants to be carried and see what I'm doing. He plays up there and has snacks while I work in the kitchen, it's helpful!