Is this a model upgrade from 3 point to 5 point harness? Does it recline enough for an infant? Is the non removable snack tray a pain, can you fit chair at dining room table with that snack tray still attached? I need to buy 2 chairs and want them to...
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These chairs do have a 5 point harness. I have been using these chairs for my twins since they were 4 months old, they are now 6 months old. We love these chairs they recline enough to feed them baby food or bottles. The chairs seem to be comfortable they do not mind sitting in the chairs while we eat dinner or clean up the kitchen. I would rather not have the non removable snack tray but it's not too big of a pain. We ordered a Graco chair before we found these and sent it back because it seemed like the babies would outgrow the seat too soon. This chair is nice and big with room to grow. Yes the chair will fit and the dining room table because the height is adjustable. I recommend these chairs because they work well and won't break the bank when you buy two of them. They don't seem very sturdy when you put them together that's the only thing I don't like. We haven't had any trouble with them though. Good luck! Who knew high chair shopping could be so hard! The great thing is you can always send them back if you decide they aren't what you want.
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Used mine for my newborn up to about 3 mths...useful again for I'd say 2.5 years and older with the top harness "layer" zipped off, changing it to a regular small-sized bean bag type chair. But after reading the comment below re: the 11-month old loving the chair, maybe I'll try it for our 9-month old!
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Caveat: I haven't actually used Stokke's tray, but I can give you a few differences just from looking. 1) PlayTray is smooth all over, it quickly wipes down (even on the bottom side). 2) Playtray is a little bit wider, as it fits over the side of the chairs. 3) Playtray is the only option for older Stokke chairs. 4) Playtray does not need the infant attachment to work. However, I wouldn't put an infant under 6 months (ie, NOT sitting capable) without an additional restraint of some sort for support. Around 9 months, my kids were quite comfortable and capable of sitting in it without the support; but at that point they were likely to climb out if not restrained. (Around 12 months, we put the Playtray away and have the child sit directly at the table, although there is no reason it can't be used longer if you want.)
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Yes...but not in the same way that a Stokke or Keekaroo highchair can...where the tray is removed completely and you just pull it up to the table as it's on free standing chair. No. But we pull this highchair right up to our table (it's a little bit sticking out) and our son eats dinner with us. I figure when he's older he's going to want to sit at the table like a "big boy" anyway, that he will just use a real chair with maybe a booster seat. For us, the face that it folds up so compactly is it's BEST feature. We live in a small condo in the city and don't have room to keep it out all the time. Hope this helps! Yes...but not in the same way that a Stokke or Keekaroo highchair can...where the tray is removed completely and you just pull it up to the table as it's on free standing chair. No. But we pull this highchair right up to our table (it's a little bit sticking out) and our son eats dinner with us. I figure when he's older he's going to want to sit at the table like a "big boy" anyway, that he will just use a real chair with maybe a booster seat. For us, the face that it folds up so compactly is it's BEST feature. We live in a small condo in the city and don't have room to keep it... » Read More Yes...but not in the same way that a Stokke or Keekaroo highchair can...where the tray is removed completely and you just pull it up to the table as it's on free standing chair. No. But we pull this highchair right up to our table (it's a little bit sticking out) and our son eats dinner with us. I figure when he's older he's going to want to sit at the table like a "big boy" anyway, that he will just use a real chair with maybe a booster seat. For us, the face that it folds up so compactly is it's BEST feature. We live in a small condo in the city and don't have room to keep it out all the time. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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It is a comfortable and nicely designed chair but in my opinion not an appropriate chair for the dining room. I was planning to use two in a breakfast nook. Unfortunately, as many have pointed out, it is smaller than most people would expect based on the photo. I ended up returning it and went with another design.
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Yes! The reclining positions are nice, We had it a bit reclined when first using the highchair when our daughter was younger. Haven't used the seat adjustments yet so I can't speak to those, but I know it's an option. Overall a great chair so far!
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Hi Lindsay, I don't own the box anymore, so I don't know what the "technical" recommendations are, but we started using it around 6 months. It's great for helping to sit up. It has a lap restraint system, so they can't pull themselves up and over and, at least for my daughter (whose height and weight measurements have routinely been near, at, or over the 100th percentile), it was a nice snug fit inside the saucer. The other nice thing is that you can add or take away the toys as you see fit, so if there is something you don't want a wee one to have early on, simply leave it off.
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I don't believe the straps are needed past babyhood. I have this chair and my babe used it for the first few months, then got too wiggly. I believe you are meant to unzip the harness section (whole light blue top) once your child is maybe 2 years plus. There is another soft fleecy layer without straps underneath. I plan to have a little "reading nook," for my daughter once she is older and will use this chair for her then.
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I would not set a car seat in it-it is probably not big enough (though I have never tried it) & there would be no where to secure it. With the five point harness, I just put the infants in the seat & reclined (in the back). The back has much better shade & reclines farther so is suitable for an infant.
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No. Not with the Bob infant carseat adapter that is. It is set up for only one carseat which seems kind of lame to me :( I have read a review here that a dad posted where he bought the snack tray for the Duallie, unhooked the snack trays so as to expose the metal bar and then used that to rig the carseats in there. The BOB comes with extra straps to secure the infant carseat - so in hindsight I would have totally done this! It would have saved some $$ too because when they are done with the "infant carseat adapter" you then have to buy the "snack bar" separately. I think/hope BOB will change this system in the future. The older Duallie I had with my previous set of children wasn't like this. No. Not with the Bob infant carseat adapter that is. It is set up for only one carseat which seems kind of lame to me :( I have read a review here that a dad posted where he bought the snack tray for the Duallie, unhooked the snack trays so as to expose the metal bar and then used that to rig the carseats in there. The BOB comes with extra straps to secure the infant carseat - so in hindsight I would have totally done this! It would have saved some $$ too because when they are done with the "infant carseat adapter" you then have to buy the "snack bar" separately. I... » Read More No. Not with the Bob infant carseat adapter that is. It is set up for only one carseat which seems kind of lame to me :( I have read a review here that a dad posted where he bought the snack tray for the Duallie, unhooked the snack trays so as to expose the metal bar and then used that to rig the carseats in there. The BOB comes with extra straps to secure the infant carseat - so in hindsight I would have totally done this! It would have saved some $$ too because when they are done with the "infant carseat adapter" you then have to buy the "snack bar" separately. I think/hope BOB will change this system in the future. The older Duallie I had with my previous set of children wasn't like this. « Show Less
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My kids are 16 mo apart, so my older child wasn't huge when the baby was in the infant seat, but they fit great. The back seat reclines enough to make it not feel too cramped. The compact size is awesome, so I definitely wouldn't change it, but as my infant got bigger, his feet would be right at my older child's face. It made it very hard for her not to play with his feet while he was napping in the infant seat :).
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I want to ensure the "BOTTOM SUPPORT" of this seat is going to be comfortable for EVERYDAY USE, along w the "BACK Support". My child just turned 2 years old 4 days ago. He is custom & VERY use to His "Chairries/by JonTi-CrafT" but enough eating in living room!! Does anyone feel this Transition of not only The Cairrries but his own personal"Security, Stability, Safty" WILL BE MET BY THIS PRODUCT?
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It's a tight space between the tray and seat. Not sure it would fit your child but maybe. It is far enough away that it wouldn't be an issue of space between their tummy and tray, but just not sure about the leg room. Might be you just want a booster chair with tray hybrid type thing instead.
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I didn't buy the dinning tray, but I think the tray has been designed for this chair, by the way, this chair is amazing is by far the best product I have bought for the baby.
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It is a larger seat, so I would personally skip it. How old, tall, and heavy is your child and how much are you wanting to spend on a seat? I could recommend something more compact.
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The two additional clips (seen at left and right in image) can be threaded to chair back and latches to back clips on harness.. It is a lot of hassle and probably meant for something a little more long term or permanent, in a restaurant I just wove the "leash" part of the strap around multiple times and reattached. A high chair is still preferable but this is mostly for a regular chair or a regular chair with a booster.
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This booster chair is great for occasional or temporary use while traveling or days at grandma's house (that's me). I have been considering trading up to a full high chair since baby is now with me often. I have this booster in a regular size wooden chair, which places baby too low to be comfortably fed while adult is standing, for instance, and lower than others when seated around the table. I hoped to avoid the extra piece of furniture (high chair), but I'm thinking it might be better for everyone. If I were the mom, I'd go for a full size high chair.