Stokke® Tripp Trapp® High Chair Complete Bundle in Walnut you may also need With its sturdy construction and sleek design, the Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair will stand the test of time Ergonomic seating for age 6 months up to a 300 lb. adult Baby Set attachment is suitable for infants from 6 months Unique height adjustability and depth adjustability Converts to an adult chair Chair is made of solid beech wood Measures 19.3" L x 18.1" W x 31.1" H Water-based grey paint finish Machine wash seat cushion and wipe-clean frameThere are some pretty stunning high chairs out there right now, and as I drool over them, picturing one in my dining room, I thought I’d share a few of my favorites. First (the chair that I dream about at night) is the Bloom Fresco Contemporary Chair. Reminiscent of Eero Aarnio’s Ball Chair, this swanky seat for your little one goes from a newborn lounger to a Toddler chair that pulls right up to your table.
Aside from loving how it looks, I’m also drawn to the fact that it’s molded plastic body leaves little room for food to get stuck, and I’ve heard it’s incredibly easy to clean. (Also available from Bloom is the Loft version, which is basically the same, but raises up to countertop/bar height.) The Boon Flair Elite Pneumatic Pedestal Highchair is a similar (but slightly more cost effective) contemporary chair. (Also available with a plastic base for about $80 less.) It shares the Fresco’s easy to clean design, with few cracks or crevices for food to lodge in, and it glides easily under your dining table, if you’d prefer not to use the removable tray. I love, love, love the Stokke Tripp Trapp®. It comes in a variety of colors, and has tons of cute accessories and add-ons to assist the cleanly designed chair in accommodating sitters of all sizes, ranging from baby to grown up. In it’s purest form, it’s meant to pull right up to the table so the little one can interact with the family at meal times (you might want to check out the Stokke Table Top if you want to go that route) although they’ve come out with an optional PlayTray if you prefer to keep your high chair self contained.
If your modern tastes skew more Scandinavian than Contemporary, check out the Svan High Chair also available in an array of colors and finishes. This chair makes my heart go pitter pat. And as an added bonus, the Svan is made from Birch wood in a completely environmentally process. Lastly – my lineup of swanky high chairs wouldn’t be complete without the wallet-friendly option from my beloved Ikea. Antilop (left) is priced at a stunning $19.99, and comes in white, blue, and red (all fabulous.) The wooden Gulliver (right) is slightly pricier at $79.99, but looks strikingly like the elusive Nanna Ditzel chair that I featured a while back.In about a month, we'll be starting solids so it was time I went high chair shopping. I've learned that in the land of baby products, its very hard to get away from hideously ugly eyesores but thankfully that isn't the case in the high chair department. There seems to be plenty of decent looking options. Hooray for good design.
So the question is - which one do I go for? Ultra cheap Ikea Antilop, middle of the road Even flo Modern or high end Stokke Tripp Trapp? Or maybe you have another suggestion? I think I've ruled out the Ikea but the price is so low, its tempting! I like how the Evenflo model folds should we want to put it away when company comes over. The Stokke's ability to grow with baby is a nice feature but I'm not sure how often we'd use it once she is able to sit in a real chair. Whichever we buy, we will be using it a lot so I don't mind splurging if its worth it but the high end price on the Stokke does seem a bit much. Which one do you have? What did you like and hate about it? What do you think?1 All About Co-Sleepers 1 Facebook PinterestWin Baby Gear! 2 2 Facebook PinterestCourtesy of Cariboo, Courtesy of TargetSure, you knew having a baby was going to cause some big-time budget re-jiggering. (So long, Stuart Weitzman.) But as any preggo can attest, outfitting the nursery in an US Weekly-worthy Hollywood Mama style can cause some serious sticker shock these days.
So we scoured stores for cheap-yet-chic versions of some of the hottest baby gear out there. Check out these fashionable look-alikes. Nursery BassinetsSplurge (L): Cariboo Earth Folding Bassinet Set, $404.96Steal (R): Badger Basket Bassinet with Bedding, $149.99Go green or save green? For eco-frienders, check out the Cariboo bassinet: the New Zealand-based company uses organic wool, unbleached cotton and an eco-friendly pine wood frame to craft their bassinet set. While we love the idea of going green, if you're looking to save some green we found Target's Badger Basket Bassinet does the job just as well (and comes with an array of cute fabric choices.)3 3 Facebook PinterestCourtesy of Target, Courtesy of Skip*Hop Mad for ModSplurge (B): Mod Dot Crib Bedding Collection, $220Steal (T): DwellStudio for Target Bedding Collection in Circles, $79.99We love the concept of mod multi-colored dots on bedding -- not only does it match everything, it works for both boys and girls. 4 4 Facebook PinterestCourtesy of ModernTots, Courtesy of Wal-Mart Storage CapacitySplurge (T): Oeuf Dresser, $895Steal (B): Baby Mod ParkLane 3-Drawer Changer, $249.98Both of these spacious dressers easily convert to changing tables, and are perfect for using beyond the nursery.
While the environmentally-friendly Oeuf Dresser from ModernTots was on our dream list, we thought we were seeing double with the Baby Mod ParkLane dresser from Wal-Mart. Baby won't know the difference (and we won't tell!)5 5 Facebook PinterestCourtesy of Babies R Us, Courtesy of Tiny Truffles Diaper Bags with StyleSplurge (B): Not Rational Diaper Bag Hansel, $580Steal (T): Amy Coe Gold Holiday Diaper Bag, $49.99We think we've found the Holy Grail of diaper bags in Not Rational's luxurious Italian leather creation (bottom) -- it's spacious, stylish, and can be used well after baby's out of diapers. But the price tag's a bit hefty, so we were stoked to find the Amy Coe Gold Holiday Diaper Bag as an alternative. The matches-everything gold color and chic pink lining give it a designer look (for a fraction of the price.)6 6 Facebook Pinterest Cool CribsSplurge (Left): DucDuc Alex Crib; $985Steal (Right): Babymod Roxanne 3-in-1 Convertible Crib, $299.88The modern Duc Duc crib does come in pretty colors (pink, blue and orange) and with some fun personalization options (funky appliques like "bambino" or "fragile").
But we also love Wal-Mart's hip new Baby Mod crib -- at a fraction of the cost. Both offer four levels of mattress positions and the ability to convert to toddler beds. Added "steal" bonus: The BabyMod crib has a convenient drop rail and partitioned drawer underneath for storage. 7 7 Facebook Pinterest Stride RightSplurge (L): Schorsch Walker by Sirch; $299Steal (R) : Ekorre Wagon; Both of these walkers have a simple design and Scandinavian-like clean lines. 8 8 Facebook Pinterest Blanket StatementSplurge (L): B for Boy Merino Blanket; $148Steal (R): George Baby Uptown Plush baby blanket; $15.86We admit it: The super-soft Italian Merino wool of this DucDuc blanket is truly irresistible (we're just a bit jealous that we can't be swaddled in it). 9 9 Facebook Pinterest Shake, Rattle & RollSplurge (L): HBC Rattle, Barbell Gold. $250Steal (R): Pewter Baby Rattle; So we're not exactly saying these are registry essentials, but if you love the idea of a metal rattle keepsake (or the thought of getting something monogrammed), check out these beautiful baubbles.
The splurge may be silver with 14K gold overlay, but swapping out the precious metal for pewter can save you a pretty penny (actually, about 22,000 of them). Think baby'll know the difference? Facebook Pinterest High and MightySplurge (L): Henry IV High Chair; $1170Steal (R): Svan high chair; $250If you can't bear to park a white plastic monstrosity in the middle of your ultra-mod kitchen, these beautiful blond wood highchairs will help you serve up solids in style. And they'll both prove useful way beyond your diaper-changing days -- they convert to chairs your kid can use until he's a teen. Facebook Pinterest Book ItSplurge (L): Storytime Bookcase; $1190 (for double as shown)Steal (R): West Elm Stacked Modular Bookcases; $269-$399These sleek bookcases could easily take baby from her nursery to her first studio apartment. Facebook Pinterest Toy StorySplurge (L): Toy Box 2; $325Steal (R): Trofast Storage Combination; There is clearly a scientifically provable relationship between the amount of toys scattered around the house and your sanity level.
Keep both in check with these sleek storage pieces. Facebook Pinterest Easy RidersSplurge (L): Stokke Xplory; $800Steal (R): Baby Planet Max Universal; $200 or Baby Planet Max Traveler; $400The space-age looking Stokke Xplory already garners plenty of playground envy; now for about a quarter to half the price, we're really excited for the arrival of the Baby Planet Max Pro Stroller (ready to ship this October). For $200, you can buy just the car seat carrier -- compatible with most infant seats -- so your baby sits high up and closer to you (like the Stokke). But for the $400 complete package, the stroller converts to full-size when baby's able to sit up on her own. More baby gear we love:* What the celebs buy for their kids* Dad's favorite gearWin Baby Gear! Facebook PinterestiStock/Jupiter ImagesBefore adding items to your registry, visit your Due Date Club and find out what other expectant moms are shopping for. Plus, be sure to read our great buying guides:10 Baby Car Seats BuysStroller Buying Guide5 High-Tech Baby MonitorsWin Baby Gear!