REASONS TO BUY
Sturdy
Versatile
Quality piece of furniture
REASONS TO AVOID
Bulky buckling system
Tricky infant insert
Sensitive finishing materials
Stokke Tripp Trapp Bundle Review
High quality option for kids over three who don't need the infant insert or buckling
Credit: Abriah Wofford
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Our Verdict
If you're looking for an eco-friendly, reliable, and long-lasting high chair, the Stokke Tripp Trapp may be perfect. You will have to purchase additional accessories, such as the infant insert and tray if you plan to use them for a child under two years old, but the chair will last for years. It can even support adults with a solid frame and a maximum weight limit of 300 lbs! The buckles are the biggest gripe for us because they are bulky and awkward. Otherwise, the chair is simple to wipe clean and fits in nicely at your dining room table. Another benefit is that your baby will be seated with adequate foot support from a young age. We enjoy the quality and craftsmanship of this high chair and highly recommend it. To see how it stacks up versus the competition, check out our review of the best high chairs.
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Stokke Tripp Trapp Bundle | |||||
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| Awards |  Best for Durable Lifetime Use |  Best Wood Chair | Best Overall Rolling Chair | Most Aesthetic |  Best Budget Chair |
| Price | $362 List | $228 List $228.00 at Amazon | $330 List $329.99 at Amazon | $200 List $196.66 at Amazon | $165 List $132.00 at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | Quality chair for children older than three years | Cool long-term chair good for baby to adulthood with an adjustable wood design and useful features | A quality folding high chair that is easy to clean | A quality chair that is easy to clean, looks good, and gets the job done | Great, budget friendly option that still has the 'wooden high chair' vibe |
| Rating Categories | Stokke Tripp Trapp... | Abiie Beyond Wooden | Peg Perego Siesta | Munchkin 360° Cloud | Skip Hop EON 4-In-1... |
| Ease of Use (30%) | |||||
| Ease of Cleaning (25%) | |||||
| Quality (25%) | |||||
| Ease of Set Up (10%) | |||||
| Footprint/ Portability (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Stokke Tripp Trapp... | Abiie Beyond Wooden | Peg Perego Siesta | Munchkin 360° Cloud | Skip Hop EON 4-In-1... |
| Use Range | 6 mos with Baby Set to 242 lbs | 6mo-12y+ Max weight: 250 lbs |
Recliner: Birth to 19.8 lbs Upright: 6mo to 45 lbs |
6 mo - 33 lbs/3 yrs | 6 mo - 33 lbs/3 yrs, 80 lbs for chair |
| Harness | 5-point | 3 and 5-point | 5-point | 5-point | 5-point |
| Dimensions | 22"L x 18"W x 32.5"H | 21.5"L x 17.5"W x 35"H | 29.2"L x 23.5"W x 41.2"H | 28" W x 28" L x 40" H | 26.4" L x 27.4" D x 36" H |
| Footprint (sqft) | 2.8 | 2.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Weight (lbs) | 15.6 | 18.3 | 23 | 16 | 11.9 |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
Founded in Norway in 1932, Stokke is a company that focuses on designing children's furniture that is smart, sustainable, and promotes healthy development. Until recently, the company was owned and operated by three generations of the Stokke family, proving the importance of family values within the company. Their premium products, including top-ranked high chairs, are distributed worldwide and include strollers, baby carriers, and more. Additionally, they take their commitment to the environment one step further by transporting their products through modern and efficient logistics channels, thereby reducing emissions.
Performance Comparison
While getting her in the seat wasn't the easiest, she was quite content once in.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Ease of Use
It was tricky for us to get the baby in and out of the infant insert that is attached to the seat of the chair. In fact, it was nearly impossible to do if she was wearing shoes, as the rubber sole would catch and stick against the material of the infant insert.
For us, it is comparable to the often tricky act of getting your child in and out of the baby swing at a park, except this chair has a sturdy back and is not quite as flexible as a swing might be. We also found the harness to be extremely difficult to adjust. In fact, it is nearly impossible to do so with a little one inside, meaning you have to go through a trial and error process, taking the baby in and out until you can find the correct size for the harness. If you use this chair for only one child, this only has to be done once and may not be a big deal. But if you plan to use this chair with multiple children of different sizes, you will be frustrated with having to readjust the harness every time.
While we appreciate the versatility of the chair for long use, the infant support makes it difficult to get baby in and out.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Baby's positioning once in the chair, however, was excellent. We followed the manual guidelines to position the footrest, and it was perfect. When finally in the chair, the seating position is ergonomically correct; however, there are a few issues with comfort using the chair without the Mini Baby Cushion. The harness straps did not tuck away and lay against the baby's back annoyingly, and there is a large piece of plastic on the backside of the harness that leaning against will also be uncomfortable. However, these issues can be resolved if the extra cushion is used, so we included it in this review. We highly recommend purchasing it alongside this chair.
The chair can be adjusted to make a perfect ergonomical fit for different size children.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Ease of Cleaning
The water-based, non-toxic paint on the Tripp Trapp is easy to wipe clean. However, the website recommends drying the chair afterward to avoid moisture cracks and staining the finish.
We find it highly doubtful that a busy mom will have the time to wipe down the chair and then dry it. We sure didn't. Additionally, Stokke warns to keep the chair out of direct sunlight, as it will fade the finish. Although there were a lot of straps to wipe clean, the buckle itself did not have any gaps large enough to collect crumbs.
The fabric of the cushion is a thick canvas that is relatively easy to wipe clean. For bigger messes or just an occasional deep clean, it can be machine-washed and dried, which is a big plus and will help keep the chair looking sharp.
Quality
The Tripp Trapp sure didn't disappoint when it came to quality, and there is no doubt that the product is as sturdy and stable as they come.
The durable European beech wood it is constructed of is a natural material with a rich surface, natural pattern variation, and color combinations. To make the deal even more enticing, Stokke transports all its high chairs in an environmentally friendly way that reduces emissions. Furthermore, we loved that they took the extra step to get a safety certification from JPMA. Way to go, Stokke.
The chair is super stable and well crafted.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Ease of Set Up
It took us an average of about 14 minutes to set up this chair, which is longer than average. It comes unassembled with many different parts to puzzle out. The screws were a bit difficult to get started, and the manual uses only words and no pictures.
Footprint and Portability
The Tripp Trapp did quite well in terms of footprint and portability. It had the smallest footprint of all nine chairs, something to keep in mind if you have a smaller kitchen or dining area.
The company added gliders to the chair that lengthen the back legs to provide additional backward stability and make pushing back from the table easier without fear of tipping. We think this is something you will surely appreciate for safety's sake and the added convenience. So, although this chair has no wheels, we did not have any trouble maneuvering it around our kitchen and dining areas.
Stokke did a nice job creating a chair that does not take up a lot of space, whether pushed up to the table or on its own.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
The Stokke is one of the lightest chairs of the bunch, weighing only a touch over 15 pounds. Regarding portability, it does not fold flat, or fold at all for that matter. However, we found that it was unnecessary to store this chair as you can slide it up to the table and out of the way, much like a regular chair.
Should You Buy the Stokke?
If you're not afraid of the fussiness of getting a baby in the seat or the price tag, The Stokke Trip is a space-saving, lightweight, long-lasting chair that can stand the test of time through multiple children and multiple phases of growth. This high chair is a high-quality wood choice that has withstood the test of time in many homes.
What Other High Chair Should You Consider?
The Abiie Beyond Wooden is a less expensive counterpart with similar features but a seat that is easier to get the baby in and out of. With a lower price and sleek look, we think it is an interesting option for those who want something like the Stokke but without the higher price tag. The Abiie is a convertible seat that can be used for years to come or for multiple babies.
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