MANCHESTER, N.H. —

Toddler towers have become a must-have for families with young children, giving kids a boost to cook, play, and learn alongside their parents.

Joie Golomb said her daughters love helping her prepare dinner thanks to their toddler tower.

"I think having access to cooking with me at my level and again learning some of those chopping skills, tasting food with me, seeing what I'm doing, mixing things, that was such a special thing for us to share and be able to cook in the kitchen," Golomb said.

Marketed as a safer alternative to a chair or step stool, toddler towers include guardrails and other safety features designed to prevent falls.

However, there have been reports of children falling out or tipping over in the towers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commi

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