Step2 Lift and Hide Bookcase Storage Chest

This toybox is bigger than you think, by looking at the pictures. It has *alot* of storage capacity. I love the push and slide feature of the lid. It's easy for my toddler to handle on her own. The piece is very sturdy too. Both of my kids have climbed in and out of it, together, and the unit does not budge. We have a real bookcase for children's books, so we don't need this piece for book storage. The shelves are not high enough to hold storybooks. Board books would fit fine. But, in our house, the shelves are used for displaying "treasures". :)

It comes in three pieces (the storage compartment, the lid, and the bookshelves). The assembly is a cinch and only took me about 5 minutes. You slide the bookcase portion into grooves on the top of the storage part. They "hook" together and then you secure the pieces with long screws (provided) through the back. I saw in another review that the screws went into the storage compartment. They do, but there are no pointed edges exposed, if you screw them in far enough. They go through and the tip screws into the outside piece of plastic. So it's just a short length of the middle of the screw, showing. Plus it is at the very top of the compartment, in a little groove. I don't see it being an issue at all. And it's an easy fix to wrap the section of screw that does show, in tape, if it is an issue.

I bought this toybox is for my girls' playroom. I'm going to buy another for their bedroom. Seriously, it's awesome!

Review By. C. Otero "A proud military spouse and mommy!"