This is called a "learning tower".  I found it offered by several manufacturers in different versions.  This is an adaptation of the idea. 

         I made cribs for my two g-kids (born within a month of each other, they double my maker fun!).  The cribs lasted about 8 months before the kid wanted out.  I converted one crib to a bed:  that might last a while (the other kid likes to sleep on the floor!).  Then, there were toys, etc., but for the last two years (and probably next 3), the moms have raved about the learning towers (below:  a tower undergoing rigorous prototype testing). 

         In terms of g-papa time invested vs. g-kid use, this one has been a real winner.  Baltic birch plywood (the real stuff), pocket screws.  One was delivered pre-assembled,  the other I assembled on site (they knock down pretty well).  I think such adaptation is well within most WWers ability.  Still time for xmas.

 

(Revision note:  the standing platform is now "skinned" with a 3/8 ply liner that closes the gap seen at right.)

 

Edited December 5, 20178 yr by Ron Dudelston
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That's really neat. I had never seen one of these but it is a great idea especially in the kitchen when the kids want to help or watch what is happening.

From the way my kids use to be I would rather see the Tower Power sitting over carpet than that hard tile.

They do have to learn but that is a long fall. 

     I use to come home from work and they had moved the trampoline over to the side of the house and jump from there to the roof and back and forth... back then there was no enclosures to keep them somewhat safer.. Maybe one of the main reasons grey hair came to be.

Edited November 25, 20178 yr by Smallpatch

Like that a lot.  You can try but you can't keep kids from getting hurt.  Part of life no matter how old you get.

8 hours ago, Smallpatch said:

From the way my kids use to be I would rather see the Tower Power sitting over carpet than that hard tile.

Turns out to be really stable.  I took off the side "fins" after the initial use.  In that long direction, no tip.  I suspect that when the kids hit about 5 or so, they'll mass enough to tip it if they want, but also will be tall enough to walk away.