Product test

3 highchairs on trial

28.2.2017

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3 weeks. 3 high chairs. 3 brands. For three weeks, my daughter and I have been testing and comparing three highchairs from three brands. I'm happy to give you what I think are the pros and cons and give you my personal conclusion.

All babies are very curious from birth. They want to discover, explore and preferably be right inside. This is all the more beautiful, if you own a high chair. It allows our children to quickly take part in family life by sitting at the table with us. There are different models to choose from. Most highchairs can be adapted to the age of the child. As well as adaptability, ergonomics and comfort play a very important role for toddlers. They should support the child in all situations and give the necessary support.

Three highchairs were tested: the Hopper from ABC Design, the Tripp Trapp from chair leader Stokke and a highchair from Swedish furniture shop IKEA.

The high chair from ABC Design

High chairs

ABC Design Hopper 2017

Highchair

Benefits

You assemble the highchair in a maximum of 5 minutes (from unpacking to use).
Easily adjustable seat and footrest. You adjust the height in no time.
The chair grows with the child and can also be used by adults weighing up to 85 kg.

-Easy to fold and store in the cupboard.

Seat base, protective support and backrest available as accessories.
The highchair can be used as soon as the baby is able to sit up.
Ideal to take with you. Remove the protective support (if necessary), press two buttons and it's already folded.
Additional tipping protectors for the rear legs are included.

Disadvantages

The highchair has a relatively high price tag.
No newborn parts or table tops are available.
No additional protection for the child. He can stand up if he wants to or is able to.
The highchair is quite heavy, because it is made of wood.

Tripp Trapp by Stokke

Benefits

Easily adjustable seat and footrest. The height of the seat and footrest can be adjusted by unscrewing the side screws.
The chair grows with the child and can also be used by adults weighing up to 85 kg.
Newborn attachment, protective support, backrest, fabric covers and safety belt available as accessories.
The Tripp Trapp can be used with the newborn attachment from birth.
Additional tipping protectors for the rear legs are included.

Disadvantages

The highchair requires at least 15 minutes to assemble (from unpacking to use).
Does not fold. It must be dismantled for storage.
The highchair has a relatively high price tag.
No additional protection for the child. He can stand up if he wants to or is able to.
Not ideal to take with you. Either you need a big car or you need to take it apart.
The Tripp Trapp is rather heavy because it's made of wood.

Children's high chair from IKEA

Benefits

The highchair takes a maximum of 2 minutes to assemble (insert the legs and it's ready).
The highchair is very inexpensive.
The support cushion and cushion cover, as well as the table, are available as accessories.
Baby can be strapped in.
Ideal to take with you. Simply remove the legs and put it in the car.
The highchair is much lighter than other models tested.

Disadvantages

The seat and footrest are not adjustable.
The chair does not evolve with the child. However, depending on the child's size, they can sit in it until they are around 2 1/2 years old.
The legs go outwards, which can lead anyone to trip over them.
Requires a lot of space.
No tip-over protection available.

In conclusion

The ABC Design high chair and the Tripp Trapp from Stokke are, in my opinion, rather high-priced. However, both models are very sturdy and made from quality materials. They blend in well with the home environment, because they are available in different colours. These two highchairs offer the advantage of growing with the child, and they can also be used for adults weighing up to 85kg.

The advantages of the Hopper from ABC Design outweigh them in my opinion. The main reason I like it is that it can be (un)assembled and stored quickly. So it can also be taken to grandparents' or friends' houses, or quickly stowed away in the cupboard. Unfortunately, the Hopper doesn't have a fastening system for newborns. This point clearly goes to the Tripp Trapp from Stokke. Because you can quickly use it with the baby attachment. It takes a while to assemble, but this model is also ideal if it doesn't move.

The adaptability to the size of the child is, in my opinion, lacking in the IKEA high chair. The highchair is fantastic if you travel a lot or need it in several rooms. Because it can be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily. This high chair still offers some comfort thanks to the support cushion and table.

I personally opted for a combination. The expensive Tripp Trapp with the newborn attachment is in the living room and the cheap IKEA model is an addition for the kitchen or balcony. I personally had to make a choice before doing this test. I made this decision on the basis of various recommendations. However, having done the test, I think the Hopper is a very good alternative to consider. Because with this chair you're clearly more flexible and you can store it well, if you don't need it (any more).

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Myrtha Brunner

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myrtha.brunner@digitecgalaxus.ch

I’m the cook, cleaner, police officer, nurse, entertainer, motivator, author, storyteller, coach, organiser, chauffeur, lawyer and judge. To put it simply, I’m a mum to a daughter and not just a (Content) Manager at the office but also at home.

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3 highchairs on trial

The high chair from ABC Design

Benefits

Disadvantages

Tripp Trapp by Stokke

Benefits

Disadvantages

Children's high chair from IKEA

Benefits

Disadvantages

In conclusion

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