Is there too much space between baby and tray compared to standard high chair?
108140
I think it depends on the size of the child. it really is about the same as a standard high chair.
108141
We found there was a larger gap. But removing the shoulder straps so you don't use them was easy and allows the child to sit forward solving the problem completely.
108142
I would say this is the only complaint that I would have about this chair. The tray is fixed so you cannot move it to fit to your child. My daughter is actually able to pull her legs up and put her feet on top of the tray. Personally, this isn't a big deal to me. But I can see this being a problem for some.
108143
Not really. The seat straps are secure and the tray distance is accommodating to all ages
503660
It really depends on the height of your kitchen island. Mine is unusually high, however the tray sits approx34". It's total height is 43". This THE BEST high chair that I have ever seen!! Easy to fold and unfold. Getting the child in and out is a breeze. Easy to clean and can travel with you anywhere!
41300
The chair sets straight up and does not lean back. Depending on how tall and how strong your baby is when sitting up will be your deciding factor rather than age. I would guess by 7-8 months would be okay. I love the chair. The tray as stated by others fits tight but it is not that big of a deal to me.
723731
Well my baby is not a large baby so she has a lot of room to grow. She is 10 months and she is really comfy in her chair..
1023937
We didn't even start on the highest level. We don't use the infant insert and we dropped down right away because the thigh space was ridiculously small and the tray at her navel. If she sits unsupported I would try either dropping down a level or removing the infant insert. Hope this helps!
205267
My daughter has had this for only a year or so and it is holding up well. However, if you are planning on using it as a high chair for a child of 3 years, I don't know. The tray part is attached on one side and it unlatches and swings from that attached side, so it would be iffy as to whether you could use is pulled up to a table instead of with the tray. I know that she has been well-pleased with this item and likes the fact that it folds up.
1520241
We have the chair set at the highest position and the tray is a couple of inches about our dining table. Hope this helps.
909716
It won't quite slide under our table, so it sits a little bit out from the table. I definitely don't like it as much as real high chair for a baby or young toddler, but for our older toddler, it's not too bad. And for general flexibility, it's OK. No one's ever slipped out from under the bar yet, and it leaves plenty or room to fit legs between the table, but I could see a kid being able to squeeze out without too much a problem, so keeping them strapped in is definitely worth the effort, in my opinion.
1130922
We don't find a problem, but I have to assist Sandie in and out of the chair anyway. It does swing out of the way with the footrest, and the tray can pivot out of the way too.
1718570
The tray does not fit under my table. But the tray is about the level of the table so it feels like an extension of the table, which makes it seem like the baby is sitting with the family. I think if it was low enough to fit under, the baby would be sitting too low for that.
851543
Looks like your question has been answered, but I would not recommend the trays. I returned them because they make the stroller hard to use in practice. The seats are reclined even at the closest adjustment and the trays are designed too far forward - a long reach for my tall 3 year old. On top of the reach, it makes it hard to get your little passengers in and out, crouch down and talk to them, tie shoes, access the under foot storage, etc. I'd save your money and look for cheaper alternatives.
396968
I agree...it should be fine as long as your child's legs can be down far enough to make a surface for the tray. It's fairly shallow.
997400
I bought the baby seat back and tray for our chair and the 18 month old using it only used it for a couple of months. Admittedly he was big for 18 months, tall like his Dad, but after I saw what this bit of plastic was like I realized that it was a total waste of money. The baby was too big to fit in the small space between the back of the plastic support and the front tray, it is very narrow and very badly designed. I would say do not waste your money on this and just use a cushion support and pull the chair up to the kitchen or dinning room table.
261399
Base that sits on dining chair is 15" side to side and 15" or 16" front to back. Arm rest/tray holders are 11" from the bottom of the base to the top of the tray holder. The tray holders stick out about an inch each wider than the base so the widest part of the chair is 18" side to side. I don't think you could use it with a dining chair with arms unless it is quite wide because you need clearance for the tray and the dining chair arms would get covered in food. I seem to have food splatters in a 5'x5' area! I have the seat as upright as it can go and it is about even with the back of the base. If you recline the seat the top part where the baby's head goes looks to be in line with the base but it is closer to my dining chair seat back. I hope this description makes some sense. I noticed that this year's model looks nicer than last year's and the vinyl looks easier to clean. I find this seat is soft and comfy but it has a lot of folds where food gets caught. Also, food falls down the slit where the crotch seat belt comes up so you need to clean under the padded cover. Although the padded cover says spot clean only I put it in the washing machine and it came out OK. I am considering buying a hard plastic booster with shoulder harness as it would be easier to clean. My boy doesn't sit in the highchair long enough for hard plastic to become uncomfortable. This chair attaches to my dining chair firmly and the harness keeps my boy secure. The tray comes off with one hand.
1576590
Yes, I think so. Even if you could get your baby past the tray, I think it would be difficult to get at the strap buckle with the tray in the way. The tray is very easy to put on and take off, so this shouldn't be a big deal...???
208152
Material Same as any other BUT I've only cleaned mine a handful of times because you absolutely will not need to ! Tray is snug to baby's tummy , straps underneath and the chair strap is well under the chair . I absolutely love this chair for that reason , clean tray and go- good luck highly recommended
1820743
This is confortable, we use this in a afternoon walk at the mall, for example. The space is good if the seat is not reclined. If the baby needs to take a nap the seat should be turned, and then you can carry both at same time. I do recomend this board.