Every Step Sparks a Story

Independence.Confidence.Joy.One step at a time.

A wooden step stool at your child's height, carved and finished by hand. One they will name, talk to, and reach for every single day.A wooden step stool your child will name, talk to and reach for every day.

$149$99each
Limited time holiday offer
Limited time holiday offer
Once upon a stool…

Not just a step up.A gentle, joyful nudgetoward doing thingsthemselves.

To a parent

Thoughtfully made, by hand, from solid natural wood.

To a child

A turtle. A panda. A butterfly. A joyful story filled with wonder and imagination.

In the news
Meet the family

Three friends,carved by hand.

Each is shaped from solid natural wood and finished individually. Your child won't choose a stool. They'll choose a favorite.

Doe, Ray and Mei together in a sunlit playroom
Doe the Turtle

Doe

The Turtle

Slow, steady, endlessly brave. For the child who wants to do the big thing all by themselves.

$149$99
Limited time holiday offer
Limited time holiday offer
Buy Doe
Ray the Panda

Ray

The Panda

Calm and unhurried. Turns brushing teeth and washing hands into the easy part of the night.

$149$99
Limited time holiday offer
Limited time holiday offer
Buy Ray
Mei the Butterfly

Mei

The Butterfly

Bright and full of ideas. For the little one who turns every ordinary moment into an adventure.

$149$99
Limited time holiday offer
Limited time holiday offer
Buy Mei
A child's natural play space with their Stobbi
Montessori & Waldorf inspired

Independence,at their scale.

Stobbi draws on two quiet traditions. From Montessori, the belief that children learn by doing, with real tools sized for small hands. From Waldorf, the power of story and pretend play. Give the tool a face and a name, and every reach for the sink becomes a moment your child chooses.

Why wood
Solid natural wood is warm, honest, and steady underfoot. It holds real weight, wears in rather than out, and never beeps or blinks.
Why a story
A child will not reach for furniture, but they will call a turtle over to the sink. Storyfication turns daily routines into rituals they cannot wait to do themselves.
Child-led
Stable, always within reach, and beautiful wherever it stands, so the next step is always their choice.
Everyday rituals

Made for the momentsthat matter.

The same steady step stool, quietly turning the parts of the day you used to do for them into the parts they are proud to do themselves.

A child helping at the kitchen counter on a Stobbi step stool

Helping at the counter

In the kitchen
A child at the bathroom vanity sink on Ray the panda

Washing up, unassisted

In the bathroom
A child sitting on the toilet with her feet resting on Ray the panda

Independence at the potty

Big-kid milestones
A child kneeling on a nursery carpet, tucking a plush panda in under a blanket on Doe the turtle stool

A friend to keep close

In the playroom
A child on a Stobbi step stool beside a grown-up at the counter
Right beside you

It's not for stepping. It's for “I can do it myself.”

How a friend is made

No batteries. No blinking lights.
Still, somehow, the favorite.

Solid natural wood, sanded smooth enough to trust with small hands and built to be handed down rather than thrown away.

Solid natural wood

Real wood you can feel the grain of. No plastic, no particleboard, no shortcuts.

Finished by hand

Individually sanded and inspected so every edge is rounded and every character is true.

Made to be kept

Heirloom-grade craftsmanship, designed to outlast the phase and quietly become the story.

Tested & trusted

Safe by design,not by accident.

Before it becomes a friend, it is a piece of children's furniture, engineered and independently tested to earn a place in a kid's day.

Doe the turtle stool, showing the rounded edges, carry cut-out and wide stable baseRay the panda stool, showing the rounded edges, carry cut-out and wide stable baseMei the butterfly stool, showing the rounded edges, carry cut-out and wide stable base
Sturdy build
Reinforced at key joints for a stable, sturdy feel.
Wide & stable
A wide footprint and a low center of gravity keep the stool planted flat on the floor.
Rounded edges & handle
Softened corners throughout and carry cut-outs sized for little hands.
CPSIAFully compliant
ASTM F2613-22Children's stool standard
16 CFR 1303Lead tested
16 CFR 1307Phthalate tested
PatentPending
“What was once a fight to wash their hands has become a playful adventure.”
A Stobbi parent
From Stobbi families

In their own words.

Real notes and photos from parents, shared with us after their friend came home.

A boy brushing his teeth at the bathroom sink, standing on Doe the TurtleA child standing on Doe the Turtle in front of a bathroom cabinetA boy kneeling beside Doe the Turtle on a tiled bathroom floor
We have 3 kids, ages 7, 6, and 3, and our biggest mistake was only buying 1 Stobbi! We’ve loved welcoming Doe the Turtle into our home and playing with it while we wash our hands, brush our teeth, style our hair (yes, even with boys), do art projects at the counter, and help mom and dad cook dinner!
Maddie M. Boston, MA
Verified buyer
Doe
A girl brushing her teeth at the bathroom sink, standing on Ray the PandaA smiling girl sitting on Ray the Panda in the bathroom

Elaina has been loving her Ray the Panda stool for teeth brushing time! She gave Ray a kiss this morning, unprompted, after using the stool while brushing her teeth.

Samantha C. Clifton Park, NY
Verified buyer
Ray
A boy at the bathroom sink, standing on Ray the Panda

So glad we brought Ray home. Thank you @mystobbi for creating such a sweet little helper! Ray the Panda encouraged independence while keeping everyday moments fun.

Kanika M. Vernon Hills, IL
Verified buyer
Ray
A child hugging Mei the Butterfly step stoolMei the Butterfly step stool on a bathroom floor beside the vanity

Mei the Butterfly has been a great addition to our family! Our little one, who loves stories and imaginative play, adores using Mei as both a helper and a friend. We use Mei throughout the day, in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living room.

Jessica M. Springfield, VA
Verified buyer
Mei
A boy in pajamas standing on Doe the Turtle beside a bed

The package was well packed, and the step stool was very easy to put together... even kids can help with the installation! It’s fun for little ones to be involved.

Sunee J. Springfield, VA
Verified buyer
Doe
Doe the Turtle step stool in front of a bathroom vanity

As a mother and grandmother this is by far the best child’s step stool I’ve ever seen or purchased. Well made, wood incredibly smooth (so no chance of splinters), instead of legs on sides this has solid four sided legs. The different characters are unique and can promote lots of conversation between the child and adults.

Helene M. Delmar, NY
Verified buyer
Doe
Doe the Turtle step stool on a bathroom floor

The quality, craftsmanship, and style are incredible. We have loved the joy that Doe has brought to our daily chores.

Tiffany B. Dallas, TX
Verified buyer
Doe
Mei the Butterfly step stool, assembled, on a carpeted floorMei the Butterfly step stool top and legs out of the box, with the instructions

This stool is fantastic, easy to put together and has so much character. It’s sturdy and slip proof, and makes reaching counters and even lower cabinets easier for any little one who likes to help cooking in the kitchen.

Patrice C. Carrollton, TX
Verified buyer
Mei
Ray the Panda step stool on a wood floor, panda face and paw prints on the front

Absolutely love this little step stool! 🐼 It’s adorable, sturdy, and beautifully designed. The panda details and paw prints make it especially cute, while the wide top provides good stability. The finish looks smooth and well-made, and it blends nicely with the flooring and home décor. Overall, it’s both functional and charming, a great addition for kids!

Vaibhav K. Chandler, AZ
Verified buyer
Ray

We really like our Stobbi!! Our kids (2 and 4 years old) have found so many uses for it that we never would have thought of.

They carry Ray to the bathroom to wash their hands, build puzzles, Legos and Magna-Tiles on it, stand on it next to us while we cook and to eat a snack at the kitchen bar. And yes, they also use it as a launching pad for jumping!

Ray is sturdy, beautiful, the wood is high quality (and even after all this time and use it still has that nice wood smell) and is just the right size and weight for them to move around on their own. It has quickly become one of those things in our house that gets used every single day.

Highly recommend!!

Patricio A. Washington, DC
Verified buyer
Ray

We love Ray! My child is always asking for “panda stool!” The design is simple (not too loud!) and also adorable.

Laur G. Louisville, CO
Verified buyer
Ray

The wood feels very strong and sturdy.

Garrett D. Webster, NY
Verified buyer
Doe

Big fans over here.

Monalisa O. Westminster, CO
Verified buyer
Doe & Ray
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Screen free inspiration.

Real mornings, real messes, real little hands. Follow along for everyday moments with Doe, Ray, and Mei. Unplugged, and gloriously ordinary.

A young child standing on Doe the turtle stool at a kitchen counter, stirring a bowl A child hanging a coat on a low hook by the front door, Ray the panda stool at her feet A young child crouching on a rug, lifting Mei the butterfly stool by the hand-hole in her side A child kneeling on a rug, settling a plush toy onto the green shell of Doe the turtle stool A young child standing on Ray the panda stool at a basin, reaching the running tap A child standing on Mei the butterfly to reach a book on a high shelf
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Your questions, answered

Good things to know.

What is a Stobbi?

Stobbi is a handcrafted wooden character step stool for children. It comes as three friends: Doe the turtle, Ray the panda, and Mei the butterfly. It helps little ones reach the sink, wash their hands, help in the kitchen, and grow their independence.

What age is Stobbi designed for?

Stobbi is designed for children ages 3 and up who can step up and down confidently, through the preschool years and beyond.

What is the Stobbi step stool made of?

Solid natural wood with a child-safe finish. No plastic, no particleboard, no MDF.

Is the Stobbi step stool safe for young children?

Yes. It is built with reinforced corners, rounded edges, and a wide, stable base with a low center of gravity. Always supervise young children on elevated surfaces.

Is Stobbi Montessori-friendly?

Yes. Stobbi is a real wooden tool sized for small hands that supports child-led independence: reaching the sink, washing hands, helping in the kitchen, and using the potty.

How much does a Stobbi cost?

$149 a stool. Through November 30, our limited time holiday offer takes $50 off every stool, so $99 each.

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Meet your child'snew friend.

Doe, Ray, or Mei. Handcrafted from natural wood, made to be reached for every day.

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Limited time holiday offer: $50 off every stool through November 30.