Living in New York City does has it’s advantages, especially if you are a Mummy Blogger. Willy B Mum is constantly invited to events and the Stokke Steps™ Launch, hosted by MomTrends, was one of our favorites. Held on a snowy stormy winter night at the beautiful Manhattan Penthouse known as Gary’s Loft, it was a perfect night for an exclusive preview of Stokke’s new bouncer and highchair combination. The Stokke Step Concept is ingeniously an extremely stylish and functional bouncer & highchair combination, which grows with a newborn till they are a child of 3 years+. This is broken into 3 parts; We love the look and the modern sleek design of the bouncer (holding a baby up to 9 kg/20 pounds), which is made from a water-resistant polyester and cotton fabric. My favorite color is definitely orange, however if orange is not your thing, it also comes in 3 other options of blue, red or grey. Besides, being just gorgeous, another feature we love is that it comes with a newborn insert for use up to 4 months of age.
Designed by resident expert and children pediatric physiotherapist, Vibeke Smith Aulie, who ensures that your Little Bubbie’s (Australian for Baby) developing spine will be properly supported, not to mention decadently comfortable. I wish they made these bouncers in adult sizes too! MomTrends showcased the interchangeable module system in a uniquely beautiful way by emphasizing the highchairs and bouncers in a home setting. You can see yourself from the photos how seamlessly they blend in, easily bringing a baby to the table from birth. And when you have a newborn easily is a very important word!! Stokke offers a 3 year extended warranty on all products. The Bouncer costs around the $199 mark, while the highchair ranges in the $279 mark. At under $500 this is an investment which will be with you for years and years to come, and I quite literally mean that, as the highchair on its own can hold up to 188 pounds! The Stokke Steps concept can be bought online at a whole host of reputable dealers which you can see HERE.
Or, if you prefer a brick and mortar experience, you can search for a store near you using this helpful tool on the Stokke Website HERE. Thanks for reading Willy B Mum, and don’t forget to share the love by checking out the MomTrends website for other helpful articles and pointers. Skip to footer navigation Buying guide for high chairs Reviews for high chairs Become a CHOICE member Gain full access to this review and hundreds more product reviews and expert ratings. Billed quarterly at $23.95. Already a CHOICE member? unlock this review now for $5 Infa-Secure Ecco high chair 2 CHOICE member reviews Babylove Ariel high chair You need to be logged in to write a review.FOOD CATCHERMaking life easier.Helps parents doing both puree and or Baby Led Weaning/BLWStandard Washable - Scoop out clean, machine washable, drop zone is beneath the chair suits small chairs.Standard Wipeable - Wipe down clean in place, machine washable as well. Suits smaller chairs, Phil and Teds, Stokkes (Tripp Trapp with extra attachments), IKEA (works with both sizes).
Extra Large Wipeable - Wider Catch Zone! Suits big high chairs e.g: IKEA, Peg Perego, dining chairs with booster seats. Waterproof and machine washableHas a LARGE 'catch zone' for food dropped/thrown down the front, sides and lapEasy to attach and remove to ANY 4 legged high chairScoop food out at the end of the meal - Clean up finishedAttaches to high chair trays and under the dining tableAttachments available to fit your Stokke Tripp Trapp The high chair Food Catcher attaches with hook and loop strips to any four legged high chair. It hangs out the sides and out the front so the food doesn’t drop and SPLAT onto the floor. Additionally, it catches all food that is dropped into the lap and left to be discovered later (think squished banana). Long enough at the front so it’s little bother to your Little One and not restricting their leg movements (read wild kicking) and the hook and loop attachments on the tray are strategically located that even when your Little One can reach them they are challenging to detach.
It’s easy to clean up after meals. Just take your Little One out and wipe all the food off the seat and tray into the catcher. Scoop the food out of the catcher while it is still attached, and leave it attached until it's time to throw in the wash or wipe down. It is really that easy.The Food Catcher is completely waterproof for the ‘wear the drink’ days. It is made from cotton PUL (cloth nappy and nappy bag material) and durable. Your Food Catcher will last through many years of discarded lovingly prepared meatballs and broccoli for many children.The Food Catcher works for the parents' who are either, the 'washers' or the 'wipers'. Some parents' find it easier to just throw things in the washing machine (this is me, total 'washer' mum) and some parents' find it easier to grab a cloth or sponge and give it a wipe down - all finished. The Food Catcher really will make meal times and clean up much easier reducing both time taken and your stress levels. However if your Little One is the next Brett Lee or Glenn McGrath and occasionally practices bowling with their food, those days you may need to bend!
The Food Catcher helps with baby led weaning. You naturally give them more freedom as you know it won’t be a bomb site at the end of the meal. Sit back and enjoy watching what their imagination can do with mash. For more information promoting messy play we recommend the ‘Raising Children Network’ which is an Australian parenting website http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/messy_eaters.html/context/729 The Food Catcher comes in a great bag made from the fabric remnants. This reduces wastage, which is really important for our world today. The bag can be used to carry nappies, water bottles, snacks and anything else you think of. It is always good to have an extra bag around. 7 years on wooden components Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings. Model Tripp Trapp Chair: One model only Load Capacity (supplier stated) Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing, and installation.