I bought 4 of these bar stools for a home I'm building. In the interim, we have used them around my 2 young grandchildren. They are stable enough for my 2-1/2 year old grandson to climb on and not tip over, they've been written on with markers and wipe up easily. And to top it off, they were easy to assemble when received. I would definitely recommend them for anyone but especially those with busy families.  

Pros: Very comfortable and swivel easily.
Cons: None observed at this point