Me too - Product Review

An update to our previous post – after 12 months of use, I can confirm that this highchair was a good investment!

Let me list some of the features that work for us:

Aesthetics:

The highchair is only available in black. It clips nicely onto our black granite bench top and doesn’t get in the way. My idea of a perfect chair really! No frame to trip over, no bold colours or vinyl and no trays to accidentally pinch bub’s chubby thighs.

Sizing:

You can realistically only use this once bub is sitting up unaided. The harness is effective but I found the back of the chair quite hard and used to slip a cushion in to protect bub’s back before she grew big enough to fill the chair out.

Portability:

We’ve taken this chair to restaurants, Grandma’s house, dinner parties etc and we’ve never had a problem with it. Admittedly, you need to clip it onto a sturdy table, which some little coffee shops don’t have, but usually high chairs are available at those places.

Cleaning:

About once a month, I unclip the chair and give it a good soaking in hot water and detergent, followed by a thorough scrub. This works really well, so I only need to wipe it over after every meal to keep it looking decent.

Price:

The chair retails for less than $70 making it one of the most affordable high chairs on the market!

I hope to incorporate more reviews in this blog, so please let me know what you think!

Helios Thermocat

Our new helios keeps our iced tea so cool! Summer has nothing on this smart little puss.

We bought ours from a place called Stitch in Diakoyama, Japan. If you get a chance to check it out, this shop is seriously cool.

Lefthand Make

Love the name, love the website and LOVE the furniture!

The Small One chair and table set (above), is designed and made in Sydney by Dad, Chris Byrne - another like-minded parent looking for something stylish and functional for his daughter to use.

Small One's organic curves invite safe play and will delight design-conscious parents. The products are made to Australian and NZ safety standards - so they're not just for decoration! Also made from high quality Scandinavian birch plywood, harvested from sustainable, managed forests they are worth supporting and are so different to other major children's product manufacturers.

When not in use the chairs nestle neatly under the table. Assembled the chair is 47x 47x 42cm, with a seat height of 24cm and table 57x 45 x 72cm. Perfect for your toddler.

Available from lefthandmake.

Japanese Umbrellas Bib

Still on my bib hunt!

This set (bib and burp cloth), from thefreckledelephant features terrycream backing to ensure no spills seep through.

I love the Japanese umbrella design. So symbolic of the intriguing and ancient Japanese culture and traditions.

There is so much to experience in Japan......oh well, only 5 months to go till we can be there, amongst it all.

Bibology

While on a bib hunt, I came across this cute little bib and burper set.

From Etsy store, littlethingsboutique - I am getting hyped for our trip to Japan already!

Plastic Fantastic

Want a smart way to glamourise mealtimes? This plastic lace bib would compliment and protect your little lady's finest gowns.

Available from DesignTorget.

An apple a day

....keeps stale sandwiches away!

From Design3000.

Fresco Loft = Multi-functionality + +

Yowzers! This Fresco Loft Chair by Bloom is a newborn sleeping pod, a high chair and then a toddler chair.

Excitement plus! Multi-functionality! Delicious design!

Now where can we get it? Where else but Giggle.

(via yokiddo).

Puppy Chair

One of our local cafes has purchased these Magis chairs for the kiddies. Let's just say they are a very popular addition...

Available from Questo Design.

Grassy Giggles Bib

Giggles bib - on sale - just $17.29 from minifashionista.

Drink Up

Alex and Charlie drink bottle. Cool for childcare or school, in cute designs like the hearts and crossbones, pirates, cosmic bear, love hearts or fairy.

From Kids Got Style.

Baby Tea!

Made by Holle - this organic tea is said to calm baby and relieve wind.

I saw it today in a New Farm Health Food shop. I haven't tried it....it's hard enough getting her to drink plain water, let alone tea! However, let us know if you've found it helpful.

Bloom Nano Highchair

This is my sort of highchair! It folds up nice and flat so we could put it away (potentially) when not in use. And it looks fantastic. Suitable from birth to 3 years, we'd really get our money's worth.

Available from Urban Baby, for a reasonable $209.

Tea anyone?

I can't wait to play tea with my little one. This Knox and Floyd set is available from Ten Little Indians.

Mini-whisk

I just heard about mini-whisk - they make all sorts of cooking accessories for kids! Aprons, cookie cutter sets, even kid's gift hampers.

Check them out!