Plastic Damroo Stool (Both Sided)
Plastic Damroo Stool (Both Sided): Is It Right for My Child?
The Plastic Damroo Stool (Both Sided) is a light, hourglass-shaped plastic stool usable either way up for two seat heights. It can support a child's sitting posture and balance for floor or table-top play, provided feet sit flat, hips and knees are at right angles, the base is non-slip and edges are safe. Fit depends on your child's size and trunk control — a clinician can confirm what suits.
Choosing the right seat sounds small — but for a wobbly little body finding its balance, the right stool can quietly do a lot of good.
In short
A Plastic Damroo Stool (Both Sided) is a lightweight, hourglass-shaped (the "damroo" or pinched-waist drum shape) seating stool moulded in sturdy plastic, designed to be used either way up so it offers two seat heights from one piece. In therapy and at home it gives a child a stable, low, easy-to-grip seat for floor-level play, table-top activities, dressing or tooth-brushing. It can be a genuinely useful support for sitting balance and posture — but whether it suits your child depends on their size, trunk control and how they'll use it, not on the stool alone.What it is good for — and what to check
The both-sided design means one stool gives you two heights, which is handy as a child grows or for different tasks. Plastic makes it light enough for a child to carry and easy to wipe clean.A good fit looks like this:
- Feet flat, hips and knees at roughly right angles when seated — this is the single most important check for posture.
- A non-slip base on the surface you use, especially on tile or smooth floors.
- No sharp edges or pinch points, and a weight rating that comfortably suits your child.
- Used as a seat or a low step under supervision — not as a standing platform for an unsteady toddler.
For a child who still topples easily or has low trunk tone, a simple stool may not give enough back or side support yet — that is worth a conversation rather than a purchase.
The Pinnacle way
Equipment supports development; it doesn't diagnose it. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care — never from a product page or a checklist at home. Our therapists can show you exactly how a Plastic Damroo Stool (Both Sided) fits into your child's seating and play, alongside hands-on occupational therapy for posture and balance. If you'd like a clear starting point, understand how the AbilityScore is established.Trusted sources
American Academy of Pediatrics guidance on safe seating and supervised play for young children; WHO Nurturing Care framework on supportive home environments for early development.Next step — Not sure if this seat suits your child's posture and balance? Book an assessment and let a Pinnacle clinician guide the fit.
This is general information, not a diagnosis — a clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
What to watch
Watch that your child sits with feet flat and hips and knees at roughly right angles, stays steady without leaning or sliding, and uses the stool under supervision. If they still topple, slump or need to be propped, they may need more trunk support than a simple stool offers.
Try this at home
Try the stool both ways up during a calm activity like drawing or block play — the height where your child's feet rest flat and their back stays upright is the one to keep using.
Trusted sources
Developed by SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network · Last reviewed 2026-06-11 · reviewed every 365 days
This is general information, not a diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care.
Frequently asked
Can my toddler use the Plastic Damroo Stool as a step?
Only with close supervision and on a non-slip surface. For a child who is still unsteady on their feet, a stool used for standing can tip — keep it as a seat until balance is reliable, and ask your therapist if you're unsure.
Why is it called 'both sided'?
Its hourglass (damroo, or pinched-waist drum) shape means you can flip it over and use either end as the seat, giving you two different heights from one stool as your child grows or for different tasks.
Is plastic safe and hygienic for daily use?
Good-quality moulded plastic is light, easy to wipe clean and fine for daily home use. Check for a stable, non-slip base, smooth edges and a weight rating suitable for your child.
My child slumps or leans on the stool — is that a problem?
Persistent slumping or leaning can signal that your child needs more trunk support than a flat stool gives. It's worth mentioning at a developmental check so a clinician can advise on the right seating.