A couple of weeks ago I took delivery of a Stokke Steps Chair for a review. Here’s how I got on and what I thought of the new system.The small boy had a field day. In fact there was enough boxes for the 5-year-old also to make up a train with a carriage behind. Once I took the equipment out of the packaging the boys happily played away while I took a look at the instructions, maybe all those boxes weren’t such a bad thing after all. Assembly took all of 20 minutes with the tools provided. The chair is extremely sturdy. I have used a fold up metal high-chair for both boys and it has nearly caused an injury from tipping over when collapsed more than once. There isn’t a hope that I can knock the Steps over. I snapped on the baby-seat section along with the cushioned seat cover, slid over the tray and we were ready to go. The following morning the small boy got up and happily sat in the chair for his breakfast and has contentedly sat there for every single meal since. The baby-seat part easily clips on and off so when I need to contain him at mealtimes, I click it in place and it stops him from going for a wander when we’re all sitting down together.
Then when we’re working in the kitchen together, I pull it over to the counter and away we go.This, for me, is where the Steps comes into its own as the legs are angled in such a way that it simply can’t get too close to the counter-top. As I cook and work so much in the kitchen, if I pull up a chair beside me, the boys would be able to reach the buttons on the hob and the taps. No such fear here! The 5-year-old comfortably sits in the Steps chair himself and I also like the fact that it sits higher than a conventional dining room chair so the boys are at the right level for the table without needing to prop them up on cushions or boosters. The cloth cushion was difficult to fit over the harness on the babyseat section and I can see this is going to be a bit of a pain for me even though it is lovely and soft, it also washes easily. In fact the whole chair is so minimal, with very few areas for food or drink to get caught in, that it’s a dream to clean. No more lurking crusty bits at the bottom of the high-chair for me thank you very much.
Would I recommend the Stokke Steps Chair to others? If you have the money (RRP for the base unit is €182) and want to buy a chair that will last you from baby through beyond toddlerhood then yes I would. I personally think that the Stokke Steps is expensive but as it’s not just a high-chair it’s unfair to compare it in the same category. Similar to the extremely popular Trip-Trapp chair, the Steps is an investment that will last for many, many years, beyond weaning your toddler. It can be purchased in Mothercare and Mamas & Papas as well as independent retailers nationwide. Disclosure: I received a Stokke Steps, baby seat, cushion cover and feeding tray for the purposes of this review. My opinions are my own and I am not paid to give them. *scuffs shoes, embarrassed mumble* There’s this book I wrote, you can find it on Amazon here. It is also available directly from my publishers, Mercier Press for €15 including postage.Ipad ToddlerToddler GamesToddler FunToddler Activities For AirplaneBest Toddler AppsToddler On AirplaneToddler Educational ActivitiesGirl ToddlerToddler WorryForwardAre you always struggling to find innovative ways to teach your toddler?
Do you want to download the best ipad apps for toddlers ? Read on to learn more about them!Tripp Trapp by Stokke At some point, your baby will start getting his or her three square meals (plus what feels like a gazillion snacks) and you want a high chair that is comfortable, easy to clean and looks nice in your home. Whether you want a convertible chair (the latest trend) or something more classic, here are the best and best looking high chairs around. Steps Chair by Stokke - $279 (plus accessories) There's a reason Stokke's Trip Trapp (top) has been around since the 70's - it's a versatile product with timeless good looks. The company has finally introduced another high chair—Steps—with the same core mission: to grow with the child. Steps is designed to be used in conjunction with Stokke's Bouncer and Baby Set to work for a child from birth through the toddler years. (Image credit: Monte Design) Tavo High Chair by Monte Design - $345-445 With an upholstered leather seat and maple or walnut base, the Tavo is the most handsome high chair out there.
It's designed to be pulled right up to the table so your child feels part of the meal right from the start. Also comes in black leather. (Image credit: Phil & Teds) Poppy High Chair by Phil & Teds - $119.99 In cranberry, lime and bubblegum pink, the Poppy has an attractive curved tray and can be stored away easily by popping off the rear legs. To extend its life in your home, the Poppy converts to a child-size chair. Sprout High Chair by OXO - $249 OXO makes two high chairs (the other is the Seedling), but the Sprout is a much more attractive option. It grows with your child in two ways - it adjusts to three heights and then becomes a child's chair. Stack 3-in-1 by Chicco - $129.99 The Stack hopes to be the only child's dining chair you'll need as it converts from high chair to booster to youth stool with optional backrest. This chair comes in three colors, is relatively affordable and is exclusive to Toys R Us. The HiLo Chair - $399.99 The HiLo, created by Canadian company Age Design, debuted back in 2008 and is now sold in the US by Joovy.
The chair seat flips over to convert quickly from high chair to child chair. The chair comes in 7 colors. ANTILOP High Chair by IKEA - $19.99 IKEA sells a (slightly) more expensive high chair, but the ANTILOP is a great high chair so why spend more. Easy to clean with a simple, modern look. (Image credit: Mamas & Papas) Juice High Chair by Mamas & Papas - $149.99 Another high chair that converts into a youth chair, the Juice comes in three juicy colors - teal (shown), pink and apple green. High Chair by BabyBjorn - $299.99 This chair is folds up and can be put away easily making it a nice choice for small homes. The rounded tray is designed to fit snugly around the baby's belly to minimize mess. Rather than slide out, the tray pivots downward to make room for getting the baby in and out and the tray cover can be easily removed and put in the dishwasher. Nano by Bloom - $99 Although not as flashy as the Bloom Fresco, the foldable Nano is both affordable and ideal for small homes and apartments.