Elastic cords across the front hold soft toys in place yet stretch apart wherever a small hand pushes, so a child can pull a bear from the bottom row without emptying the tower. The open top lets an adult drop armfuls in from above. Measuring 20.5 by 18 by 60 inches, the frame swallows 300 litres of plush, balls, cushions and odds and ends while using floor space no wider than a bedside table. Birch wood plywood is sanded splinter-free at every edge, the joints are reinforced, and anti-toppling hardware ties the column to the wall. At 13 pounds it is easy to reposition as a nursery layout changes.