How tall is the seat? (What is the distance between the surface that the child sits on and the seat of the chair it is strapped to?) Update 2/3/13: Thanks everyone for the answers so far! I was afraid that my question wouldn't be clear--was having trouble deciding how to phrase it.ANYhoo, to try and be clear, I'm wondering how much the seat actually "boosts" the child; i.e., the distance from the seat of the "real" chair to the seat of the booster. So far it sounds like something between 3 and 7 inches :). Hmm... How tall is the seat? (What is the distance between the surface that the child sits on and the seat of the chair it is strapped to?) Update 2/3/13: Thanks everyone for the answers so far! I... » Read More How tall is the seat? (What is the distance between the surface that the child sits on and the seat of the chair it is strapped to?) Update 2/3/13: Thanks everyone for the answers so far! I was afraid that my question wouldn't be clear--was having trouble deciding how to phrase it.ANYhoo, to try and be clear, I'm wondering how much the seat actually "boosts" the child; i.e., the distance from the seat of the "real" chair to the seat of the booster. So far it sounds like something between 3 and 7 inches :). Hmm... « Show Less
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I measured the distance between the chair's seat bottom to the high chair bottom, and it is just about 4 1/2" with a tape measure. We've used it at a number of homes/restaurants with adult chairs, and our 16 month old has never had a problem reaching the table. We started using it when she was about 14 months, and it's been fine everywhere we've used it.
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I would say about four inches. My son is average height and it works great (18 months). The straps that are used to attach it to a chair are very flexible so it should fit on any chair. It is definetely for a child that can sit independently, because there is no support on the sides. When my son was smaller we had one that attached to the table. I hope this helps.
1956824
The distance from the seat to the chair it's strapped to is about 3.5-4inches. Not very high at all, but sufficient for my 19 months old.
1956825
The height of the seat is about 6 or 7 inches. The width of it, where the child sits is about 10 to 12 inches. I am not sure about your other question about the seat it fits on. It fits on any standard seat. except i found it does not work well with outdoor mesh or web style seats. the best is a wood chair with a firm seat. I hope this helps.
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I would say it's about four inches. It gives my 19 month old enough boost to reach the table comfortably, without the top of his legs hitting the underside of the table. He has used it since he was about 9 months old and he has plenty of room to grow with it.
126853
I don't use the seat anymore. But it's about 3-4 inches from chair to seat that they sit on. I'm not sure how tall it is.
588672
Hello there, my 7 year old sits in comfortable and the chairs and are not that tall when you close them it's a very nice and comfortable set...my son will be tall for it soon but I still have my grandson that's 4 that will enjoy sitting at the table
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Toy was gift, so seat height is a guess -- but maybe 12 - 18inches. Definitely not more. I bought two (for twins). At 13 months, they each needed to be pushed -- but loved riding. They are now 19 months, and both have, for some time, been using their feet to push toy.
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The distance from the seat to the floor is variable. There should be a level comfortable to anyone from a 12 year old child to an adult of over six feet two. After assembly just reach under the seat and fiddle with the latch and it'll raise or lower to a desirable height. Note: The chair while strong is light weight and extremely easy to move. The castors roll easily over tile or parquet flooring. Hope this helps.
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It depends on what kind of harness you want. I wanted my 4year old in a 5 point harness for as long as possible, so went with a seat that converts form a 5 point harness to a booster with seatbelt. The harness mode is good to 90lbs ( can't remember height limit) once over 90lbs you can remove the harness and use the seatbelt mode (there are guides to hold the seatbelt at the correct position). I am very happy with the seat, it is very well made and my son loves it.
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23-24 inches, if you have average legs and say are 6' tall....your feet will not touch the ground. It is a taller chair, it is wider than most if you are larger (like me). Very strong and sturdy. They do make one that is "normal" height...so if you want your feet on the ground....I would get the other one.
788603
I really like the chair. It looks just like the picture, but please note, the seat cushion is VERY firm. Because of this you sit up pretty high. (I am 5'6"). Hope this helps.
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For Safety 1st years the average is 6-8 years from the date of manufacture. I don't remember the window of time for this one specifically, but it will def get her through the years you would want a good carseat and solid booster! Most kids want the smaller less obvious boosters when they get close to reaching the age that they ALMOST don't need one anymore. And it can be used as five point harness seat for a LONG time. My son is almost 4 and still has LOTS of weight and height to go before he meets the recommended requirements for the booster option! I love the Alpha seats, all three of my kids have them :) For Safety 1st years the average is 6-8 years from the date of manufacture. I don't remember the window of time for this one specifically, but it will def get her through the years you would want a good carseat and solid booster! Most kids want the smaller less obvious boosters when they get close to reaching the age that they ALMOST don't need one anymore. And it can be used as five point harness seat for a LONG time. My son is almost 4 and still has LOTS of weight and height to go before he meets the recommended requirements for the booster option! I love the Alpha seats, all three of my... » Read More For Safety 1st years the average is 6-8 years from the date of manufacture. I don't remember the window of time for this one specifically, but it will def get her through the years you would want a good carseat and solid booster! Most kids want the smaller less obvious boosters when they get close to reaching the age that they ALMOST don't need one anymore. And it can be used as five point harness seat for a LONG time. My son is almost 4 and still has LOTS of weight and height to go before he meets the recommended requirements for the booster option! I love the Alpha seats, all three of my kids have them :) « Show Less
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I thought the same and I even bought a board for my older son! And when it arrived I was extremely happy he sits on the footrest,because the twins feet are still too short to reach there. We never use the board,my four years old sits happily in the front! :) (not for jogging,just when walking around:) Safety first! )
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I can't really tell you an age range, but I will tell you that we bought it for our 95th percentile in height 6 year old and it was too tall for her to feel comfortable (stable) enough to start and stop on her own. She was able to learn how to ride with a parent handle bar attached to the back, but the height set her back on learning to start/stop on her own, so we ended up buying her an 18 inch bike. It was our bad because we jumped from a 16 inch bike to this 20 inch bike. The 16 inch was way too small for her, so we were originally afraid that the 18 inch would not be a big enough jump. Hope that helps. I can't really tell you an age range, but I will tell you that we bought it for our 95th percentile in height 6 year old and it was too tall for her to feel comfortable (stable) enough to start and stop on her own. She was able to learn how to ride with a parent handle bar attached to the back, but the height set her back on learning to start/stop on her own, so we ended up buying her an 18 inch bike. It was our bad because we jumped from a 16 inch bike to this 20 inch bike. The 16 inch was way too small for her, so we were originally afraid that the 18 inch would not be a big enough jump.... » Read More I can't really tell you an age range, but I will tell you that we bought it for our 95th percentile in height 6 year old and it was too tall for her to feel comfortable (stable) enough to start and stop on her own. She was able to learn how to ride with a parent handle bar attached to the back, but the height set her back on learning to start/stop on her own, so we ended up buying her an 18 inch bike. It was our bad because we jumped from a 16 inch bike to this 20 inch bike. The 16 inch was way too small for her, so we were originally afraid that the 18 inch would not be a big enough jump. Hope that helps. « Show Less
2229247
It is taller than expected - around 14-15". We tried to modify ours and make the seat lower, which helped a bit. Our 2-year old has struggled with it (she is average height) but I think a 3 year old would be fine.
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My hesitation would be that a younger child may not be tall enough for the sir feet to touch the floor.The chair is fun - puts a smile on my face every time I sit in it. I'm 5ft 1 ½" and my friend is 6ft and both of us find the chair irks great. But a shorter person may be a bit unbalanced.
701215
We used a different seat when our child was rear facing. We turned this seat forward facing from the beginning and also put the head rest on at that time. I can't really answer what age and height, but the book does reference when the child's head is within an inch of the top of the seat.
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Although I did not measure it, I would estimate the seat is 16-18 inches off the ground. For me, it is very comfortable when sitting..............Hope this helps
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i bought it a while ago soon after my son turned 2. we use it at the kitchen table when making art projects. i still use his high chair when eating since he does not resist sitting it in still. i think if i sat him in the booster seat i would have a mess on my floor :-) my son sits very well in this seat - he is 2 1/2 years old, weighs 28 pounds, and (I'm not totally sure on his height) is a little short for his age. i feel that this booster seat will last at least 2 more years for him. fyi...i saw this exact seat at Walmart the other day for just over $10. You could probably go there and see if they have it in order to see it first-hand. i bought it a while ago soon after my son turned 2. we use it at the kitchen table when making art projects. i still use his high chair when eating since he does not resist sitting it in still. i think if i sat him in the booster seat i would have a mess on my floor :-) my son sits very well in this seat - he is 2 1/2 years old, weighs 28 pounds, and (I'm not totally sure on his height) is a little short for his age. i feel that this booster seat will last at least 2 more years for him. fyi...i saw this exact seat at Walmart the other day for just over $10. You could probably go there and... » Read More i bought it a while ago soon after my son turned 2. we use it at the kitchen table when making art projects. i still use his high chair when eating since he does not resist sitting it in still. i think if i sat him in the booster seat i would have a mess on my floor :-) my son sits very well in this seat - he is 2 1/2 years old, weighs 28 pounds, and (I'm not totally sure on his height) is a little short for his age. i feel that this booster seat will last at least 2 more years for him. fyi...i saw this exact seat at Walmart the other day for just over $10. You could probably go there and see if they have it in order to see it first-hand. « Show Less
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It only gives about 4 inches in height. I use it with my 1 yr old when we go to outside events so she can sit or get up out of her own chair without me worrying about her falling out of a chair. One caution, if you are strapping your child in with the belt while it is just sitting on the ground it is easy for your child to tip over and bump their head. It is a great portable high chair that you can strap onto most sturdy chairs.
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I have not measured it but my 6 year old is 45 inches tall and the lowest head position still goes above his head. The seat is very spacious and comfortable. He loves it. He fits comfortable even with two jackets on (live in cold weather area). He does not use the 5 point harness anymore. Hope it helps :)