(Dining) booster seats for older kids?

macchiatto

One of my 5-year-olds has hypotonia and still struggles somewhat with feeding (very messy eater, slumps a lot, randomly falls out of his chair or smacks his chin into the table, etc.). His COTA thinks he would probably do better with a booster seat since right now the table is closer to armpit level for him and that contributes to his difficulties. We had gotten rid of their booster seats from the toddler days. We would like to find one that's suitable for a child this age, hopefully not too pricey, and that a child with lower coordination can easily get in and out of himself. He's 42.5" and 39 lbs. Any suggestions?

ToastieSimons

https://www.diapers.com/p/regalo-my-chair-portable-chair-royal-162150?site=CA&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc_D&utm_campaign=GooglePLA&utm_content={adtype}&ca_sku=REG-001&ca_gpa={adtype}&ca_kw={keyword}&CAWELAID=1530237624

this is the one we have.  My 4 YO and 2 YO are currently using them.  They're great because they just look like a chair but offer some great support.

macchiatto

Thanks for the recs!

law&order

I mostly lurk here, but we've tried a few new seats with my almost-3yo who refuses his traditional booster. He's currently in OT for feeding/SPD. 

His OT recommended something like this: 

https://www.amazon.com/Gymnic-Childs-Inflatable-Sensory-Cushion/dp/B000FPTVFU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1402665690&sr=8-2&keywords=sensory+seat 

He uses something similar during sessions, but it's not inflatable and has little plastic "sprinkles" that give it some bounce and movement.  He does sit longer with this, but it's tricky depending on the type of adult chair you have him in. My son will W-sit around the disc because he's too short and his legs will dangle and he's far too unstable. He's probably just a tad young to be using it in an adult chair. We don't use this all the time, but it's good for building core strength, especially if you have a small table/chair for playing/fine motor work. I also use it for obstacle courses or other sensory/balance play. 

I found this at IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50207036/ and so far it's been the best solution for us.  He's not quite tall enough to reach the foot rail, but at 5, your kiddo probably is.  The chair that auntie recommended is what I really wanted, but can't afford right now. the IKEA junior chair has been a good alternative. 

macchiatto

Thank you!

His COTA is here today and mentioned it probably would help him to have a foot rail or foot stool, too (which our dining chairs don't have) so buying a new chair is probably going to better than just a booster that goes on the existing dining chair.