There is a significant difference about the types of step stools and how they are made. Many step stools are made out of metal. These stools tend to last longer than the wooden ones.

Folding step stools range anywhere from nine US dollars at Newegg to thirty US dollars at Camping World. The price of folding step stools depend on the brand, height, and material it is made of.

You can buy children's step stools at local department stores, they're usually located in the same area as potty training supplies. If you have time to wait, you can also purchase them off Amazon.

Many hardware stores and websites sell step stools, many of which are quite sturdy. These include Sears (and Sears.com), Lowe's (and Lowes.com), and Bed Bath & Beyond (including bedbathandbeyond.com). There is even an entire online store dedicated to selling step stools, Step Stool Universe (stepstooluniverse.com).

There are many place to find step stools. You can try Walmart, they have stools that look like small ladders and are very sturdy. You can also try Home Depot, Family Dollar, Target or Dollar General.