| navillusc | 02-25-2013 08:47 AM |
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Originally Posted by jadabug
(Post 4143299)
I have the cheap 9.99 plastic snap together steps I picked up at Walgreens. They are pretty sturdy for Jada who is 5lbs10ozs..I do have them sitting on a non skid rug because they do slide on our wood floors.
I attempted making my own steps out of wood but DH wouldn't help me hold them to screw the parts together...lets just say they died a quick death :D
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I have two (2) sets from Walgreens, originally priced at $19.99, I think, that I bought on "closeout"...I forget the brand ("Pet-"something) and the closeout price markdown sequence that enticed me...;)...but they look like the ones on the Target link Lap Princess posted. They slid too badly on wood, tile and laminate flooring to be useful, so I cut 4 strips of non-skid material and taped a strip around the entire length of each of the four 'floor runner' parts. Now the steps do not slide, which would be great if I could get my kids to use them...they still prefer to jump or 'beg' to be air-lifted...:rolleyes:...they seem to be 'scared' to climb or descend the steps...not sure how much is 'pretense' if you get my meaning. ;) We are working on this because our bed is quite high and I got the steps because I worry about a slip and/or misstep when they are jumping down. I'd be horrified if either was injured in this way. I think the steps we have are supposed to support pets up to 70 lbs., so I am hoping my Yorkies never exceed that...:eek:;):p...and I suppose they could be strengthened by permanently gluing all the parts together. For now, the set in the bedroom collects dust, and the set in the living room makes a great variable height footstool for DH and I while watching TV. :D | 