Researching high chairs

Autumn_bride2b

Holy moly. I thought after strollers and car seats, this would be easy. Pick one you like that has good ratings, and done! I had no idea there was so much to consider...is the tray able to go in the dishwasher, does it have a safety t-bar, and do I really need a $200 high chair. Geeze.

barefootbride2008

I agree!  I wasted a full day looking at all these different ones and it was such a PITA.  I did like some of the video reviews I saw, btw.  You can search on youtube or babygizmo.com.  I found it helpful to see a real person opening and closing them, etc., and it gave a lot of info on how close the tray comes to the baby, etc. 

dansozzi

I bought the Peg Perego Tatamia chair. ?It was around $200 something...It just has a lot of features I loved. ?It does have a T bar so the baby is safe in the high chair without the tray on. ?I noticed a lot of high chairs just have a bar in between the legs not safe to be left alone without tray. ?I also like that the tatamia ?reclines and an infant can go into it. ?It also is also height adjustable and goes taller then a lot of high chairs.

nicolebuchalla

barefootbride2008:

I agree!  I wasted a full day looking at all these different ones and it was such a PITA.  I did like some of the video reviews I saw, btw.  You can search on youtube or babygizmo.com.  I found it helpful to see a real person opening and closing them, etc., and it gave a lot of info on how close the tray comes to the baby, etc. 

Videos are such a good idea! I didn't think of that..

Autumn_bride2b

barefootbride2008:

I did like some of the video reviews I saw, btw.  You can search on youtube or babygizmo.com.  I found it helpful to see a real person opening and closing them, etc., and it gave a lot of info on how close the tray comes to the baby, etc. 

Oooh, good idea, thanks!

IlovemyGeek

wait is that something else I"m supposed to put on a regsitry? I didn't think they used one for a while?

barefootbride2008

Yes, I would put it on your registry.  I believe most babies start on solids at around 6 months.

Leap08

We registered for the Fisher Price Space Saver. It straps onto a regular chair and converts into a booster seat. I just really didn't want to have to make room for a high chair, and I think most of them are so ugly. This just seemed like the best option for us, and they're really affordable. 

EmmieB

We're registering for the Stokke Tripp Trapp. I like that it can be used by adults as well as kids and that it's not heinously ugly. LINK to the gizmodo video review on youtube.

MsTammy

Leap08:

We registered for the Fisher Price Space Saver. It straps onto a regular chair and converts into a booster seat. I just really didn't want to have to make room for a high chair, and I think most of them are so ugly. This just seemed like the best option for us, and they're really affordable. 

I have this and LOVE it. So easy to use, saves space, and very safe.

bride2be79

Leap08:

We registered for the Fisher Price Space Saver. It straps onto a regular chair and converts into a booster seat. I just really didn't want to have to make room for a high chair, and I think most of them are so ugly. This just seemed like the best option for us, and they're really affordable. 

Ditto this.  Frankly, it's kind of ugly (but they all are) but at least it doesn't take up as much space and it's a lot cheaper.  My SIL has both this kind and the regular peg high chair and she never uses the peg. 

The Lungos

For DD we used an antique solid wood highchair that has been in my moms family for a long time. When we got it, we cleaned really well, hubby either tightened or replaced all the hardware and we resealed the tray. It is beautiful and fits right in with our dining room. It also doesn't take up a ton of room like some of the newer highchairs. And as far as t-bars and safety, we never left her alone in the highchair, so it wasn't a concern. We really didn't use it that long, either.  By the time she was 10-12 months old, we had bought a booster that strapped to one of the dining chairs (it had it's own tray that we only used it a couple of time) and she sat at the table with us.

bbowie

EmmieB:

We're registering for the Stokke Tripp Trapp. I like that it can be used by adults as well as kids and that it's not heinously ugly. LINK to the gizmodo video review on youtube.

 

We have a Tripp Trapp and adore it.  DS is outgrowing the highchairs at the restaurants but doesn't like the boosters.  At home this isn't an issue b/c there's no bar on the front of the chair.  He climbs up it himself and sits down.  And it wipes up really easy.  I'm getting another one for baby #2.

I recommend getting the infant kit for starting at age 6 months.  It's more secure than the straps for babies.  I also love that they eat right at the table with us from the beginning.

dionnemd10

yep isn't it fun!   i personally recommend the fisher price space saver high chair-fits on a regular dining chair, converts to a booster seat and all parts are washable!!!!!   we loved it!!!!