Adjustability (is it actually intuitive or a struggle?)
Longevity (when did you stop using it, if at all?)
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I know both of these are the “aesthetic” high chairs of the parenting world, but I’m more interested in function over form here (okay, maybe like 70/30 🙃). I want to invest in a high chair that doesn’t end up in storage after a year or become a wobbly mess after multiple height adjustments.
The Stokke Tripp Trapp has the legacy and the whole “grow with me through teen years” promise — but does anyone actually use it past toddlerhood? Does it stay sturdy and easy to clean? Or is it just fancy Ikea in disguise?
On the other hand, the Lalo Chair has a modern vibe, built-in footrest, and converts into a play chair. But I’ve read mixed reviews about the tray, the foot support, and whether it really holds up over time. Photos and real-world mess reports welcome 🍝👶
We started with the Lalo Chair because I fell for the design — it’s clean, compact, and didn’t scream “baby” in our dining room. It worked great for the first year: super easy to wipe down, and I liked that it came with the play chair conversion. But once our kid started growing taller and getting squirmier, we ran into a few things: the tray felt a bit shallow, the footrest didn’t quite line up for proper support, and it wasn’t as adjustable as I hoped. We ended up moving it to the playroom as a craft chair earlier than expected.
Enter: Stokke Tripp Trapp. I thought it was overhyped at first, but it’s honestly been so worth the hype. It feels so sturdy, and the adjustability is way more fine-tuned — seat and footrest heights really do grow with your kid. I love that it actually encourages good posture with the right foot support (Montessori people, you know what I mean), and my toddler happily climbs into it solo now. It's annoying to assemble the first time, and yes, the accessories cost more than they should, but it’s the only chair we’ve bought that I can see lasting years — maybe even through homework time at the kitchen table.
So if you want something that looks good and works great for the long haul, go Tripp Trapp. If you want something cute and functional for baby’s first year or two, Lalo’s totally fine. Just don’t expect it to be your forever chair.
Stokke Tripp Trapp vs Lalo Chair
first time mom
Daily usability (how easy is it to clean?)
Adjustability (is it actually intuitive or a struggle?)
Longevity (when did you stop using it, if at all?)
I know both of these are the “aesthetic” high chairs of the parenting world, but I’m more interested in function over form here (okay, maybe like 70/30 🙃). I want to invest in a high chair that doesn’t end up in storage after a year or become a wobbly mess after multiple height adjustments. The Stokke Tripp Trapp has the legacy and the whole “grow with me through teen years” promise — but does anyone actually use it past toddlerhood? Does it stay sturdy and easy to clean? Or is it just fancy Ikea in disguise? On the other hand, the Lalo Chair has a modern vibe, built-in footrest, and converts into a play chair. But I’ve read mixed reviews about the tray, the foot support, and whether it really holds up over time. Photos and real-world mess reports welcome 🍝👶
We started with the Lalo Chair because I fell for the design — it’s clean, compact, and didn’t scream “baby” in our dining room. It worked great for the first year: super easy to wipe down, and I liked that it came with the play chair conversion. But once our kid started growing taller and getting squirmier, we ran into a few things: the tray felt a bit shallow, the footrest didn’t quite line up for proper support, and it wasn’t as adjustable as I hoped. We ended up moving it to the playroom as a craft chair earlier than expected.
Enter: Stokke Tripp Trapp. I thought it was overhyped at first, but it’s honestly been so worth the hype. It feels so sturdy, and the adjustability is way more fine-tuned — seat and footrest heights really do grow with your kid. I love that it actually encourages good posture with the right foot support (Montessori people, you know what I mean), and my toddler happily climbs into it solo now. It's annoying to assemble the first time, and yes, the accessories cost more than they should, but it’s the only chair we’ve bought that I can see lasting years — maybe even through homework time at the kitchen table.
So if you want something that looks good and works great for the long haul, go Tripp Trapp. If you want something cute and functional for baby’s first year or two, Lalo’s totally fine. Just don’t expect it to be your forever chair.