Lots of people love this chair, especially because it grows with your child so you can use it for years. This post attracted the haters lol. I absolutely love my Tripp trapp because of the newborn attachment, so my little baby can sit up at the table with us.
Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair
The Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair (ASIN B004TK8SDJ) is a European beech wood adjustable chair with a 136 kg weight capacity that accommodates the same child from 6 months through adulthood. Available on Amazon.ca at $329 (Baby Set required separately at $60โ$80 for infants), it is certified to both EN 14988-1 European and ASTM F404 North American high chair safety standards with a 7-year manufacturer warranty.
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We bought a Tripp Trapp when my son was about 22 months because he refused to sit in his high chair. He has no problem sitting on the Tripp Trapp! (Currently 28 months) I wish we had gotten it sooner.
My sis in law got a secondhand one for her now eighteen year old and she still sits on it ๐
Love the Tripp Trapp and don't find the straps to be an issue. We use a pocket bib and it covers them up so they rarely get anything on them at all, and I just wipe them with a damp cloth. I find it a bit ridiculous to say the product sucks when that's your only issue with it.
We went with the Mockingbird because it is so easy to clean, underneath the Tripp trapp is a nightmare to clean but it definitely looks very pretty.
A good alternative is the Keekaroo! We finally ditched our Tripp Trapp high chair because of the tray and the awful harness (our baby, now 13mo kept getting out of it). We got the Keekaroo (recommended by SIL) because the underside of the tray is flat, it has a plastic cover that is easy to take off and wash, and it has a 3-point lap belt rather than a 5-point harness. You can also keep the tray off and push baby right up to table. We have the infant seat and baby loves sitting in it. It was always a battle getting them into the Stoke chair but they are more than happy to go into the Keekaroo. And we were able to get it in a color that matches our dining table! We love it and it is so much better than the Stoke chair.
โ What Works
- Genuine multi-decade lifespan: the beech wood construction and 136 kg weight capacity means a Tripp Trapp purchased for a newborn can be used by that same person as a teenager or adult sitting at a deskโmany parents use the same chair for 10โ15 years across multiple children, making the per-use cost extremely low
- Ergonomically correct positioning at multiple growth stages (adjustable seat and footrest depth, 7 positions each) maintains proper hip angle and foot support as the child grows from baby to school ageโthe adjustability is functional and developmentally appropriate, not just a marketing claim
- The minimalist Scandinavian design integrates into adult dining tables at the same height as regular chairs, keeping children at the family table level rather than elevated awkwardlyโboth aesthetically and socially a different experience from traditional plastic high chairs
- The EN 14988-1 and ASTM F404 dual certification covers both European and North American safety standards for high chairs; Stokke's 7-year warranty covers manufacturing defects, unusual for baby furniture
โ ๏ธ Worth Knowing
- The Baby Set (backrest + 5-point harness) required for babies 6โ36 months is sold separately at $60โ$80 CADโthe base chair alone at $330 is not usable for the baby stage; total first-use investment is $390โ$410 CAD
- Accessories accumulate: newborn set ($200+), tray, cushions, and activity table for different stages are all sold separately; the full accessory ecosystem for all stages can cost $600โ$800 CAD total beyond the chair
- The beech wood seat has no padding, and younger toddlers sitting for 30+ minute meals may find the hard seat uncomfortable; the Stokke cushion set ($50โ$80) is recommended for extended comfort but adds to total cost
The Stokke Tripp Trapp is the right high chair for families who want to buy once, buy well, and use the same chair from baby through adulthood. The 10+ year lifespan, 136 kg capacity, and European beech quality make it a genuine lifetime investment that amortizes to a low cost-per-year. Budget the Baby Set into your purchase price ($390+ total) and consider the cushion set for meal comfort. Families who move frequently, rent, or prioritize minimalism in baby gear should choose the Graco Blossom at 1/3 the cost.


