I Hate My High Chair
At least someone likes the high chair.
I am really tempted to take advantage of “The Great Trade-in” that Babies R Us is offering right now. I hate almost everything about the high chair that I have and want a new one so badly. Despite this great opportunity, I can’t justify spending money on yet another baby item when I already have one that has only been used by one other child.
Here is what I want in a high chair (the one I have was a gift, but I probably would’ve picked it myself since I didn’t know any better at the time):
1. Washable seat cover. Yes, it sounds like a no-brainer, but my high chair’s cloth seat cover cannot be machine washed. It’s made of absorbent fabric yet can only be spot-cleaned. It’s disgusting, to say the least.
2. Minimal nooks and crannies. My high chair is strong and sturdy, but has too many surfaces that I can’t reach to clean. The arm rests and other hinges are just impossible to get to. Instead of a quick wipe-down after each meal, I have to spend more time than I would like cleaning the high chair and all it’s parts.
3. Bigger is not always better. At first I loved it’s size, especially the extra large tray. Now, I loath it and want a smaller chair. The high chair is cumbersome and bulky. No baby needs the size tray that this chair offers. No wonder why there’s such a problem with obesity in America today; it starts with our babies and the size of their high chair trays.
If I do succumb and cash-in on the trade-in event at Babies R Us, what high chair do you recommend? What do you look for in a high chair?
What is the trade in event you speak of? I’ve not heard of it but also hate my high chair! Saioa doesn’t think highly of it either. I’m thinking about a booster seat to save room but haven’t gotten one for the sake of good budgeting. Bah! =)
Sarah,
Sorry for the late comment, but I LOVE my Fisher Price Space Saver highchairs. The covers vinyl-like so they can be wiped down (and they say they are not machine washable, but I still through them in occasionally on the delicate cycle). They sit in a regular kitchen chair so I don’t have three extra chairs in my dining room. I think it would definitely be worth the trade in b/c I think you’ll get more use out of it since it converts to a booster seat for toddlers.
Babies R Us is offering a “Trade-In” event where you can bring in a used baby item and receive 25% off of a new item. The offer ends tomorrow, Feb. 21, so hurry in!!
Sadie,
Thanks for the suggestion. I like the idea of having the highchair sit on a regular chair. I can’t stand the extra space a huge highchair takes up around the dining area.