Broken item
The stool looks good on pictures and looks good in the reality. However, Target does not package it well. It arrived TWICE broken. And we had to return it twice. Last time even though we had indicated "full refund" Target decided to ship us the stool for a 3rd time. So, here we are, waiting for another broken item to arrive.

Great stool, but go to Target
I really liked this stool and ordered two. Both arrived with damage and one was returned. They are quite heavy which I think is mentioned in the description. My toddler girls definitely can't lift it! It is the perfect height for the bathroom sink. However, it turns out you can just go to Target and get it there, probably on sale.

Sturdy, some Storage, and Smart
The stool is sturdy, handosme, and useful. Never rocks. Lifts you about 13 inches up, and has many applications. I got two of these from Target - one natural/one white. Cost $25 when we got them in like 2004. The stool does what you'd expect and lasts. Two levels, storage, good price. Five stars.

The finish is OK, haven't noticed scratches, which is to say that it must be strong enough to last the few years we've owned it. Kids have a way of banging things up, but ours has aged well. The variety of finishes - white, natural, wheat -- make this product attractive. I haven't seen one in cherry yet -- not for $25.

The storage is practical, altough not as much room as you would expect. It is 6 x 11 inches, and 6 inches deep (not all the way to the floor). Other stools have a drawer in the bottom, which is about twice as big. That's fine unless you let it slide out while carrying it. ALso, you can pinch fingers in the lid if you hold the stool wrong. But while not moving it, I think the step stool is very safe. It's too heavy for a toddler to do much more than push it. No problems noted with the hinges -- top stayed on for four years now.

It is just perfect for a toddler to get up to a bathroom sink. The best feature is the two levels which allowed my little one (1yr old) to climb up onto our bed. Amazing. Soon after walking, he could use this to climb up and really expand his universe. But for an older kid, the steps are less useful -- and you may want a wider, level platform. You can sit comfortably on the top step if you like. We use it in our closet, to help reach the top shelf. If it wasn't so nice, this stool might be useful for a work box to store a few tools and carry to the "job site". I use a plastic one for that instead like this -- Step Stool Toolbox

This is one of those products that pretty much does what you expect. That's why I like it. Useful in the closet and with kids. Looks nice, works fine.