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Kuster K1 Highchair Merges Style and Eco-Consciousness

LilSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:00:51 -0700

Looking to bring some green design into the kitchen? Make way for the Kuster K1 Highchair.

The stylish wood chair is made in the UK from German Beech wood and is designed to suit lil ones up to six years old. Its curved wood and high back are designed to encourage good posture in tots, regardless of their age, and its adjustable foot rest can be moved as its user's legs grow. The under-chair mesh storage basket will certainly come in handy for storing wipes, toys and other items needed to entertain a fussy toddler during mealtime. Though the chair looks to be rather large, it is foldable so it can be stored flat when not in use. But such beauty and convenience come at a price – the K1 is $250, making it a bit of an indulgence.

Silver Cross's Doodle Offers Longevity in a High chair

LilSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:00:07 -0700

We spend so much time researching baby gear that we often don't see the forest through the trees. Most of the products are used for such a short period of time that before we know it, they are sent to storage until another tot is ready to use it. Silver Cross, the British company best known for its celeb-endorsed prams, is introducing a new solution to the time-sensitive high chair. The Silver Cross Doodle Chair ($220), which is set to hit stores this month, quickly and easily converts from a high chair to a tot-sized table and chairs with little more than a few clicks. As a high chair, the Doodle features a five-point harness system, wipeable cushions, and an adjustable seat. Once transformed into a play table, it has an underneath storage tray and detachable crayon and pencil cups. With its clean modern lines and neutral color options, the Doodle may be the ideal solution to baby gear that grows with your lil one.

Dine Like the Rich and Famous in a Tripp Trapp

babysugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:00:50 -0700

Getting a reservation at Nobu or the Waverly Inn may leave mainstream mamas dining at local eateries, but there's hardly a velvet rope when it comes to a child's dining spot. Even Alexander Schreiber seems to eat like the rest of our tots - in a high chair.

Sure his seating may be on the nicer side, but it's not gold plated or bedazzled with diamonds. Instead, his glamorous mama Naomi Watts picked up a Stokke Tripp Trapp for his eating pleasure. Having seen the chair in action, it's a pretty nifty contraption - the adjustable height and footrest allow a child to grow with it. Unlike many other high chairs, the Tripp Trapp lacks the bulky plastic parts, making it eye candy instead of an eye sore, especially when pulling it up to your dining room table.

Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)	Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)
Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)	Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)
Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)	Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)

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Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding: Tot-Tye

babysugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:51 -0700

Can't keep your kid seated at the dinner table? Maybe you should give Tribal Green's Tot-Tye a tug. The organic cotton device ($28) ties children to their seats with two straps.

For parents in a bind, the Tot-Tye may provide temporary relief, but some wee ones would probably still manage to wiggle their way out of the restraint.

What do you think of the Tot-Tye?

Pimp Your Crib: Kaboost Gets a Boost

babysugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:00:09 -0700

I recently gave the Kaboost ($38) chair booster a whirl.

Looking at the box, I was concerned it wouldn't fit my chair, but was surprised that the springs in the base made it painless and speedy.

To see about my test drive of the Kaboost, read more.

A little worried about the stability of it, I tested it before I put my daughter on it. Confident in the product, I propped her on the chair and pushed her up to the table where we sat and colored for 30 minutes.

Like any other booster chair, my babe may still be a tad young to use one as she would be incapable of getting down without my help and there is no attached seat restraint. But as long as I'm there to keep her company, I quite like the nifty contraption. One added bonus - the delightful booster isn't an eye sore in my dining room.

Simple or Swank: Highchairs

babysugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:00:39 -0800

With so many highchairs out there in babyland, it's hard to choose one. The chic minimalist design seems to be quite popular these days. And, while highchair makers have taken note, the price tags on some of these bad boys run upwards of $400. We looked around and found two that look similar and serve the same purpose. Both are nicely designed, simple to store, and will complement the decor in any home.

Simple: IKEA has the Antilop chair ($18), which is a simple white plastic chair on four steel legs with a strap. Moms love it because there's no cushion or creases to mess up.

Swank: The sassy Nano highchair ($180) from Giggle has a similar look but lots more features and costs ten times as much. The bells and whistles include a tray, foot rest, and a micro-leather seat available in four fun colors. The chair also folds flat so you can store it in a corner.

Lil Tip: Travel Highchair

babysugar — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:00:43 -0800

Have you ever gone to a restaurant and been surprised to find out that they don't have highchairs? I have, too many times.

I started carrying my Phil and Ted's Me Too Chair ($50) with me everywhere. All I have to do is slip it onto a sturdy table and tighten the screws so it's securely attached. The lightweight, small chair fits right in the basket of my stroller so if I'm running out for lunch with friends, I can always guarantee that my lil one has a place to sit (other than my lap).

Simple or Swank: Natural Wooden High Chairs

LilSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:00:31 -0700

Well made wooden highchairs are back in style . . . only this time they grow with child! The chair's neutral tone that blend with the rest of the family's dining set and their ability to fit snugly under the table make them a smart choice for mamas desiring a streamlined kitchen area.

Simple: The natural wood Keekaroo high chair ($149) features an adjustable seat that can be used for children from six months old on up.

Swank: The Stokke Tripp Trapp ($249) started the "grow-with-me" high-chair phenomenon with its adjustable height and footrest and the ease with which it can be pulled right up to the table. Which do you prefer?

Ecotot: Text Message Baby

LilSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:11 -0800

Tech goes green with text message baby onesies. The 100 percent organic cotton snapsuits ($28) are the Eco-conscious way to keep your lil trendsetter communicating. Available in codes that spell out everything from "Chuckle and Grin" to "Stuck in My Highchair" to "Rock On," these garments will have adults and tots talking.

Yellow Pages Booster Seat: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:00:07 -0700

There comes a time in every kid's growth when he or she graduates from the highchair to adult chairs (with a little booster, of course!). The Yellow Pages Booster Seat ($22) offers a fresh take on the old fashioned phone book trick, but it does seem like a costly alternative to using a stack of paper. The good news is, it's light, so kids can carry it around themselves and it has little grooves for comfortable, slide free sitting. Would you let your tot sit pretty in it?