My 20-month old daughter loves to wash her hands. This allows her to use the "pedestal" sink safely on her own. The side handles keep her from getting tipsy. It cleans off very well. Because she often spays water everywhere I like the non-skid texture on the steps too.

When she is ready to help in the kitchen - I can definitely see using it there.

It took some time to put it together, but I did it myself without help from my husband!