At home, we use the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair, while at Grandma and Grandpa’s, we have the IKEA Antilop. The Stokke chair comes at a higher cost, prompting the question of whether it offers proportionate benefits. We aim to address this by subjecting both chairs to a comparative evaluation.
From which age?
High chairs are essential for enabling the youngest family members to participate in shared meals and relieving parents from the constant need to hold their babies while feeding.
The Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair is particularly noteworthy because it can be used with newborns when paired with the Newborn Set. This feature allows parents to feed their newborns at a comfortable height, making it a versatile and practical option:
The Stokke Tripp Trapp features an adjustable seat height, allowing both children and even adults to sit comfortably at the table:
The IKEA Antilop is suitable for children up to around 3 years old, starting at around 6 months. However, the use of a support pillow is necessary to prevent the baby from tipping over to the side. This feature ensures the chair’s suitability for younger children while providing the necessary support for their safety and comfort:
The Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair has a separate baby set available, which is made from recyclable plastic and offers several advantages over the previous wooden design:
The IKEA Antilop does not come with a footrest, which is important for ensuring that the baby maintains an ergonomically correct sitting position and does not simply “hang” in the chair. You can often see the babies starting to fidget in the Antilop.
A suitable footrest can be purchased via Amazon:
Assembly and transport
The IKEA Antilop high chair can be assembled without the use of tools, making it a convenient option for parents. Both the legs and the tray lock into place, allowing for easy disassembly, storage, and transportation:
Assembling and adjusting the height of the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair requires the use of an Allen key, which may make it less convenient for transport:
Stability and size
The IKEA Antilop high chair is very stable, but this comes at the expense of its footprint. It can be easy to catch the chair’s legs while passing by. On the positive side, several IKEA high chairs can be stacked, and disassembly is also very quick.
In contrast, the Tripp Trapp high chair requires less space and can even be pushed under the table (without the Baby Set). However, there have been accidents where children have caused the chair to tip over by pushing themselves away from the table. For this reason, the Baby Set includes extended gliders, which effectively prevent this from happening:
Accesories
Support pillows or a Baby Set are essential to prevent babies from tipping to the side at the age of 6-12 months. A tray is helpful to prevent babies from clearing the table, is easy to clean, or is good when children want to play.
For the IKEA high chair, the following accessories are available:
- Inflatable support cushion
- Cover
- Tray
For the IKEA Antilop high chair, a footrest is not included, but it can be purchased separately from Amazon. But it comes already with an integrated seat belt:
When using the Stokke high chair, the seat belt needs to be purchased separately. However, it is only necessary when children start to climb out of the high chair.
Accessories for the Tripp Trapp:
- Newborn Set (so that babies can be fed at a comfortable height)
- Baby set
- Tray
- Storage
It is important to note that older versions of the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair may not be compatible with the Baby Set:
When it comes to the price of high chair accessories, IKEA offers more affordable options compared to Stokke. However, Stokke high chairs and accessories have a higher resale value.
Conclusion
The IKEA Antilop high chair is a practical option that is characterized by its robustness and affordability. It is extremely durable, functional, and safe at a fraction of the cost of other high chairs. The chair’s lightweight design allows for easy transport and storage, making it convenient for families on the go and that’s why we use it with our grandparents.
Additionally, the inflatable support cushion and tray are practical accessories that provide added comfort and convenience for both parents and children. These accessories are also useful when eating out in a restaurant, as there is often a chair but no seat reduction. The plastic and legs of the Antilop are easier to clean than the wood of the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair, making it a practical choice for parents who value low maintenance.
The Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair stands out with its appealing design and versatility. The Stokke Newborn Set allows newborns to be integrated into daily family life right from the start, enabling them to sit at a comfortable height at the table, which notably eases the feeding process.
The Baby Set is designed to provide excellent support for babies aged 6-12 months, promoting proper sitting posture and ensuring their safety. Additionally, the Tripp Trapp chair’s adaptable design allows it to be used from infancy into adulthood, justifying its relatively higher price.
Which chair is your favorite? How do you feed your babies? Or do you use a completely different high chair? Write in the comments!
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