Which high chair doesnāt sacrifice form for function? I put them to the test.
One of my biggest concerns as a first-time-mom: my beautiful, curated, clean and organized home becoming a chaotic frenzy filled with unnecessary, and worse, ugly, baby products.
So as with everything, I approached my research on high chairs with scrutiny. I wasnāt looking to sacrifice form for function, especially for a high chair which will have a prevalent place in our most frequently used room in our home.
Lalo The Chair vs. Stokke Tripp Trapp
My research led me to two finalists: Laloās The Chair and Stokkeās Tripp Trapp. My tendency to over research got the best of me, and I decided to order both to see which high chair was best.
Criteria 1: Design
Lalo
The Chair has clean lines, is lightweight, and has a minimal footprint. Itās a timeless, simplistic take on the high chair design we grew up with. It comes in five beautiful, soft colors and has tonal matching cushions (that Sage color š). And they just released a collab with West Elm featuring the storeās iconic acorn finish! Score: 5/5
Stokke
The Tripp Trapp is bulky, and honestly, just doesnāt do it for me. Its heavy frame doesnāt compliment the aesthetic in my home, and the cushions have patterns on them which isnāt my vibe. It definitely offers a nicer, higher quality look than an all plastic version, which initially caught my attentionābut Iām just not personally a fan. Score: 4/5
Design Winner: Lalo
Criteria 2: Longevity & Value
Lalo
The Chair is designed for babies starting at 4 months old, with features that support their legs even before they reach the footrestāa unique perk. As they grow, babies can reach the footrest as soon as their legs bend over the seat, and you can flip it over to provide more legroom. And later, you can convert it into a booster seat for toddlers or even a play chair (it pairs perfectly with the Lalo Play Table) once your child no longer needs less help at mealtime. The Chair Full Kit which includes the cushion and tray is $235. Score: 5/5
Stokke
The Tripp Trapp is designed for babies starting at 6 months of age. The seat and footrest are adjustable by both depth and height to support your baby as he/she grows. For toddlers, it's easy to climb the steps to sit in the chair. It has a Newborn Set that lifts your baby to table height in a cushioned reclined seat. But this seems like an unnecessary add if you already have a bouncer (which is a much more practical purchase IMO). The Tripp Trapp Highchair with seat cushion and tray will run you $399. Score: 3/5
Longevity & Value winner: Lalo
Criteria 3: Ease of cleaning
Lalo
The Chair is super easy to clean with its smooth surfaces. I just pop off the tray, spray it down in the sink, do a quick swipe of the seat and voila, good as new.Ā But some crumbs do find their way in between the belly bar and the front of the seat, but it's easy to pop out and wipe down. Lalo uses a wipeable material for the straps, and I usually toss them into the washing machine with the cushion for a deeper clean. Score: 4/5
Stokke
You can quickly wipe down the Tripp Trapp, but its design has more cracks and crevices where crumbs love to hide š. And I found that a lot of food got stuck under the tray. The straps are complicated to remove, making my weekly deep cleaning a hassle. Score: 3/5
Ease of cleaning winner: Lalo
Criteria 4: Ease of use
Lalo
You can quickly place your baby in or take your baby out of the high chair without removing the tray (big improvement over most high chairs). As far as assembly goes, it was extremely fast and easy with legs that just click into the base of the seat. Score: 5/5
Stokke
*Sigh* you have to take the tray off to get your baby in and out of the high chair. The assembly is reminiscent of Ikea furnitureā¦ many pieces with directions that donāt make sense. Score: 3/5
Ease of use winner: Lalo
And the high chair showdown winner isā¦
On paper the Lalo and Stokke high chairs look to be neck and neck, but after testing them IRL, Lalo is the obvious choice.
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