Can you tell which of these high chairs is 32 years old?
Right after I was born my Great Aunt Edythe gave my parents a Stokke TRIPP TRAPP high chair as a baby gift. Now, 32 years later, it's still going strong. The cool thing about TRIPP TRAPP chairs is that they "grow" with you. Simply by moving the wooden slats around, the chair works for 6 month old babies and 300 pound adults. Check out the Stokke website for a demo. (The woman featured does not weigh 300 pounds, but still!)
My parents loved the chair so much they gave it to at least two of my little cousins. My Aunt Marjorie still has my cousin Michael's Tripp Trapp from 27-ish years ago and it's in perfect condition.
The Tripp Trapp is a great chair for so many practical reasons: kids can pull right up to the dinner table and really be a part of the meal, the chair works for babies, toddlers, kids, and up, plus it's super easy to clean. But I also love it for the aesthetics. I love that it's not plastic and and doesn't scream "BABY!"
A few months ago I started to research how to find a child-safety bar for the front of my TRIPP TRAPP. The original was lost years ago, unfortunately. And then, the stars started to align ....
I attended BlogHer this past July and was randomly invited to a special Stokke event. When I showed up my first question was: How do I find a replacement bar? The very nice folks from Stokke explained that the new safety seats were not compatible with the older chairs which bummed me out. I had a great evening with a bunch of pregnant mom bloggers and we learned about the Tripp Trapp chair and some of Stokke's other products, like the Xplory stroller and Sleepi crib. I was the only mom-to-be there who had actually used a TRIPP TRAPP chair in my youth and yes I did feel like a bit of a celebrity!
At the end of the evening the Stokke folks announced that all the party attendees would receive TRIPP TRAPP chairs as long as we filled out a consumer survey. I was - and still am - extremely excited! Of course I filled out my survey right away and we received our brand spankin' new cherry Tripp Trapp a couple weeks ago. My husband and I set up up and we are ready to go! Now we just need to have a baby.
Mom Central TRIPP TRAPP chair giveaway
Stokke is also giving away one new TRIPP TRAPP chair to one very lucky Mom Central community member. The giveaway also includes the baby set and cushion accessories. This is a huge prize as the chair typically retails for between $250 and $300.
How to win a Stokke TRIPP TRAPP Chair (special instructions):
You must enter to win via this page on Mom Central.
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- Contest ends Wednesday, September 23, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Interested in more giveaways? Browse through the Mom Central Giveaways & Freebies Roundup!
Mom Central received a TRIPP TRAPP chair before writing this review. Mom Central also received one additional product to give away to the Mom Central Community.
I think they're great to be used for kids and babies, they feel like they are on the table with everybody else and they feel like grown ups and dont destroyed the regular chair 9just to say it) i think they're great...i should see to get one....or win one..or two maybe...
Posted by: karol | 09/08/2009 at 02:33 PM
I love the tripp trapp because it doesn't look like a typical high chair. It would blend right it with our other furniture. Also I love that it would grow with my daughter.
Posted by: Alison | 09/08/2009 at 02:48 PM
This would be great to have!! Great Product! I am a Facebook Fan!
Posted by: Miranda | 09/08/2009 at 03:59 PM
i would love this chair my son has cp spd autism and is mentally challenged..it colud work with him as he grows..too oool..pleaase let me win
Posted by: rhonda dunkley | 09/08/2009 at 06:05 PM
It's adorable how it fits in with the adult furniture and let's the kids sit at the table with the rest of the family! The separation is my biggest pet peeve about regular high chairs.
Posted by: nutella14 | 09/08/2009 at 06:55 PM
I would love to have this for our future baby. I loved that it is ergonomically correct, it has a five point harness and a seven year warranty. This would be an awsome chair to have.
Posted by: April | 09/08/2009 at 09:54 PM
I love that it is natural looking and blends in with other furniture.
Posted by: Tammy Nimmer | 09/08/2009 at 11:07 PM
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Posted by: Tammy Nimmer | 09/08/2009 at 11:08 PM
Love the natural wood!
Posted by: Olga | 09/09/2009 at 12:04 AM
Very retro chic and functional!
Posted by: Candace Niquet | 09/09/2009 at 01:02 PM
anyone would be proud to put their baby in this!
Posted by: cora brack | 09/09/2009 at 01:29 PM
Its a beautiful high chair and would fit in with my furniture!
Posted by: tammy mixon | 09/09/2009 at 01:52 PM
I love that this highchair is good for an infant up to an adult, how versatile! Would love to have one of these for my baby girl :)
Posted by: Andrea Walker | 09/09/2009 at 02:28 PM
wow, never heard of these before, but they look wonderful, would love to have 1.
Posted by: Tara Blomquist | 09/09/2009 at 03:32 PM
wow it doesn't even look like a highchair so it can grow with baby
Posted by: Lisa R. | 09/09/2009 at 03:53 PM
I love that it comes in 11 colors, has accessories, and grows with your child! Love it!
Posted by: cher | 09/09/2009 at 03:59 PM
I like that it is easy to clean!
Posted by: Kristianne | 09/09/2009 at 04:45 PM
Great highchair! Love to have something that isn't plastic that will last and last.
Posted by: Clerissa | 09/09/2009 at 05:38 PM
I could use this chair now
Posted by: Cortneykeller@hotmail.con | 09/09/2009 at 07:16 PM
I would choose a chair like this over the one I have now. So stylish.
Posted by: Melissa | 09/10/2009 at 07:57 AM
We got our 3 yo daughter a Tripp Trapp when transitioning from the highchair to a booster. We were concerned about her climbing up into the chair to get into the booster so we got her a Tripp Trapp. It is much safer for her to get into and out of by herself. We are also expecting our second baby in February. The plan is to get the baby a Tripp Trapp with all the baby stuff, but getting one free would be fantastic! We love this chair and look forward to our kids growing up in them.
Posted by: Carrie | 09/13/2009 at 06:18 PM
Sublime!
Posted by: nathalie | 09/15/2009 at 03:36 PM
I have been searching for a high chair and to my surprise have not even seen a Tripp Trapp chair out on many stores, I would love to have this high chair for my daughter, and natural wood makes it so much better, its perfect for a baby and being able to grow with my child is the cherry on top!!!
Posted by: lisa | 09/17/2009 at 12:09 AM
Welcoming a new baby into the family and would love to welcome this as well.
Posted by: Tracey Lumpkin | 09/22/2009 at 12:28 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE these chairs!! What a great idea!! I have want one SOOOOO bad!
Posted by: Krista Baragar | 09/22/2009 at 02:49 PM