The $20 High Chair vs. The $300 High Chair: Which One Wins?
In the world of high chairs, there are two kings. The Stokke Tripp Trapp ($300+): The beautiful, adjustable wooden chair that lasts forever. The IKEA Antilop ($20): The ugly white plastic bucket on metal legs. I have used both. Here is the honest truth. The Case for IKEA The IKEA Antilop is ugly, but it is a miracle of engineering. Cleaning: It has no cracks or crevices. You can take it outside and hose it down. You can put the tray in the dishwasher. The Price: You can buy 15 of them for the price of one Stokke. The Case for Stokke The Tripp Trapp is furniture, not plastic. Ergonomics: It has an adjustable footrest. This is huge. If a baby's feet dangle, they get restless and stop eating. Supported feet = longer meals. Longevity: It converts into a regular chair that holds an adult (up to 240 lbs). You buy it once, and you keep it for 20 years. The Verdict: If you are tight on cash or hate scrubbing crumbs out of crevices, get the IKEA (and buy an aftermarket footrest...