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Title: Portable highchairs
Post by: lilstookie on March 19, 2012, 02:03:55 PM
We have one of those plastic fold up portable booster/feeding seat with a tray which is great, but a little bulky. I love the idea of those material ones that slide over the top of a chair, but I'm not sure if they'll go over a camp chair. Has anyone had experience with this type of restraint?

http://www.totseat.com/english/home/ (http://www.totseat.com/english/home/)

Lil :)
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Burnsy on March 19, 2012, 02:40:59 PM
I don't think you can o past the ikea one, legs come off so it is not that bulky when packed up.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: schmik on March 19, 2012, 02:53:19 PM
Yep... what Burnsy said!
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: kiva on March 19, 2012, 03:17:34 PM
Yep, the IKEA high chair for us as well.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: baldheadedgit on March 19, 2012, 03:26:13 PM
i built one many years ago for my youngest, it then got handed down for the grandkids,,
was simple design, basicly 4 pieces of ply that slotted together to form a seat with sides and a backrest  that hung from the table, imposible for baby to dislodge from table as there own weight held it in place,, when you were finnished just pull it apart for storage,, original flat pack i called it..lol took about 30 seconds to put together or take apart.

 :cheers:

BHG
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 19, 2012, 03:29:09 PM
Another vote for the swedish chair

GG
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: BigJules on March 19, 2012, 03:38:03 PM
By chance we just bought two of these today (long story), one available if anyone wants it. We believe the restraints were the subject of a recall, apparently one calls Ikea and they send out replacement belts.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Burnsy on March 19, 2012, 09:44:06 PM
As a side for those who have not realized it, if you take the legs and tray off the ikea chair fits in a dishwasher ;D
Title: Portable highchairs
Post by: lilstookie on March 20, 2012, 11:04:44 AM
So noone has the material ones or seen them in action?? They appeal cos they can squish!! I'm quite happy with the booster we have otherwise....

Lil :)


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Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Ruffstuff on March 20, 2012, 11:12:06 AM
We use one of the ikea ones also, have taken it everywhere, easy to pack, very light, easier to clean than material being plastic.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Campa on March 20, 2012, 12:08:41 PM
We use a Bumbo for our 2 yr old. I like the idea of the Ikea one, Anyone got a photo?



Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 20, 2012, 01:01:29 PM
Here's a swedish one

GG
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: BigJules on March 20, 2012, 02:15:48 PM
We use a Bumbo for our 2 yr old. I like the idea of the Ikea one, Anyone got a photo?
That's cool. Had a Bumbo, can't find it now that my wife wants to use it finally. Did it come with the table, or can that be purchased separately? Mine didn't have a table.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Campa on March 20, 2012, 02:35:22 PM
That's cool. Had a Bumbo, can't find it now that my wife wants to use it finally. Did it come with the table, or can that be purchased separately? Mine didn't have a table.

I think the wife bought this one separately. We find the Bumbo real handy to feed our 2 yr old. Great for camping as it can be used on chairs, on tables, on a towel on the beach, on a picnic mat etc
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: fernsy on March 20, 2012, 05:00:26 PM
Yeah go the Ikea... and easy to hose down...Had the same one for all four kids... after trying to clean the food out of the folds of an expensive one for a short while we got an Ikea...Brilliant
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: TC Cocky on March 20, 2012, 10:46:28 PM
yep another vote for ikea! Indestructible, easy to clean, comes apart, take it anywhere.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: LeighC on March 20, 2012, 11:37:02 PM
x 2 for Ikea (never taken ours camping but is very compact)

OR

~$30 Kmart stroller + bucket bucket bib ( tommy tippee ) .  Stroller then serves 2 purposes when in towns - dont need to carry the lump + highchair.  If it looks grotty then chuck it when you get home.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: sschmez on March 20, 2012, 11:50:18 PM
Sorry, don't know about the cloth ones .... ???

we just used the bullbar for a quick lunch  ;D

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6059/6999932551_ce3ca69e0c_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sschmez/6999932551/in/photostream)

or one of these back at camp

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/6853803824_5a413f140f_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sschmez/6853803824/in/photostream)

Stevo
Title: Re: Portable highchairsi
Post by: nick 08 on March 21, 2012, 05:41:45 AM
We have 2 of the Ikea high chairs for our twins legs come out and they stack together.
Been camping a couple of times with no issues.

Nick
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: fridayman on March 21, 2012, 06:16:43 AM
We have been using one of THESE (http://philandteds.com/products/feed/metoo-portable-high-chair). It does need about 10cm of table top to clamp onto, but works very well and folds completely flat for storage.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: uncyspam on March 21, 2012, 07:31:51 AM
we had friends who bought one of those cloth ones... and tossed it out after first use as it was terrible. the sling type that fits onto the table is the best type ive seen...
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: BigJules on March 21, 2012, 09:08:35 AM
We have been using one of THESE (http://philandteds.com/products/feed/metoo-portable-high-chair). It does need about 10cm of table top to clamp onto, but works very well and folds completely flat for storage.

We've got pretty much everything a kid could have, two of most things, including this one, thoguh we've lent it to some friends. It works well, but is harder to wipe clean than plastic. Avocado; lovely to eat, a b1tch to clean.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: corynmelnkids on March 21, 2012, 10:57:55 AM
we have a Karibu, which is like the bumbo but cheaper and comes with the table where you have to buy the bumbo table separate, plus this table is easier to clip on then a bumbo table, only thing is not very compact, we found the stroller easier last time, and i had to hand wash it when we got home anyway as bubba did a leaky no.2 while we were packing up
Title: Portable highchairs
Post by: lilstookie on March 21, 2012, 02:39:16 PM
Thanks for your replies everyone. I think we'll stick with what we have. I've been trying to come up with super portable options for virtually everything for our big trip, but looks like that one won't be worth it.

Lil :)


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Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Jakster1 on March 05, 2015, 07:35:37 PM
Thread dig!

Currently packing to head off for a long weekend and this damn high chair takes up so much room.

No ikea within 1000ks from us so after any other ideas plz.

Anyone using the camping high chair that folds into a bag from BCF?

Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: lyn4680 on March 05, 2015, 07:46:03 PM
A bumbo might work.  Depends how old your little one is (and how chunky their legs are). Ours didn't really take to it but we have the IKEA one too and just ended up taking that. In sure you've looked but eBay might have some new ones for sale too
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: tk421 on March 05, 2015, 09:44:47 PM
Thread dig!

Currently packing to head off for a long weekend and this damn high chair takes up so much room.

No ikea within 1000ks from us so after any other ideas plz.

Anyone using the camping high chair that folds into a bag from BCF?


Can your kid sit by itself?   We just use a picnic rug and sit our one year old on the floor.  We've got one of these at home strapped to a normal dining chair,  it might attach a camp chair or kids camp chair. Has an inflatable seat. Packs down to nothing

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TOUGH-DURABLE-MATERIAL-LOVE-N-CARE-PORTABLE-BOOSTER-SEAT-WEIGHT-LIMIT-10KG-/310595308189 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TOUGH-DURABLE-MATERIAL-LOVE-N-CARE-PORTABLE-BOOSTER-SEAT-WEIGHT-LIMIT-10KG-/310595308189)
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: rockinj on March 05, 2015, 09:45:43 PM

hade a longreply and phone lost it so here is the short version. Go to supercheap. They have camping highchairs. They fold up just like a camp chair in their own bag. Pink or blue.
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Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: mjharps on March 05, 2015, 09:52:15 PM
We use these and strap them to a regular camping chair.  Simple and easy to pack up and store.

http://snazzybaby.com.au/shop/the-award-winning-my-babys-own-deluxe-travel-chair/
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: nab on March 05, 2015, 10:30:59 PM
We use this, Fisher Price, missus got it 2nd hand.

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah189/jstanovic/jaycoseat_zpscf796fe6.jpg)
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on March 06, 2015, 05:10:19 AM
Couple of leg holes in one of those spare tyre bin/bag thingys.  >:D

Would work a treat    ;D
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: BigJules on March 06, 2015, 05:47:52 AM
We have taken to just using our old faithful from IKEA. The legs and table come off easily, it's hard plastic so easy to clean and wipe dry.

I looked at a folding thing made like a camping chair and it was stupid. Not rigid enough, too hard to clean and will stay wet if the child spills something
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Lori on March 06, 2015, 08:47:45 AM
I haven't used one but they look the part.

http://theportablehighchair.com/ (http://theportablehighchair.com/)

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Wanderer-Kids-Junior-High-Chair.aspx?pid=362052#Recommendations (http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Wanderer-Kids-Junior-High-Chair.aspx?pid=362052#Recommendations)

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Ridge-Ryder-Baby-Camping-Chair-Folding.aspx?pid=349025#Recommendations (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Ridge-Ryder-Baby-Camping-Chair-Folding.aspx?pid=349025#Recommendations)

Because I havent used them before and sturdiness looked like it could be an issue, here is a link to amazon reviews for the Ciao chairs

http://www.amazon.com/ciao-baby-Portable-Highchair-Sage/dp/B00A47J6YU#Ask (http://www.amazon.com/ciao-baby-Portable-Highchair-Sage/dp/B00A47J6YU#Ask)

Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: BigJules on March 06, 2015, 08:51:18 AM
Those are what I was referring to as flimsy and unstable
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Jacmark30 on March 06, 2015, 11:28:27 AM
We've been using one of these:

http://www.safety1st.com.au/quick-sit.html (http://www.safety1st.com.au/quick-sit.html)

great chair, sturdy and stable. Great camping and even had a few runs on picnics etc.

Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: sschmez on March 08, 2015, 10:33:53 PM
Our Little No2 has one of these:

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Ridge-Ryder-Baby-Camping-Chair-Folding.aspx?pid=349025#Recommendations (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Ridge-Ryder-Baby-Camping-Chair-Folding.aspx?pid=349025#Recommendations)

works well
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: Jakster1 on March 09, 2015, 09:05:39 AM
Thank you everybody that replied with their suggestions.
We will check out those folding camp chair style ones as they're compact, cheap and we have a supercheap and BCF in town.
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: lilstookie on March 13, 2015, 12:34:01 AM
We have used one of the portable folding booster seat with table (backrest folds down and has straps to secure to a chair), a Bumbo and a chair similar to the BCF/Supercheap type folding style. Of all of them, the first was the best (we live on the road and found the Bumbo too bulky, not able to be secured if on a chair and the tray pulls off too easily, the folding chair is a PITA to clean being material and the tray part is not solid enough....think learning to eat a bowl of yoghurt ;) ....and the cup holder was a fraction too small for her water bottles). If we had another bub, I'd look on eBay/Gumtree for a secondhand Fisher Price or similar one as they come up pretty often.

Lil :)
Title: Re: Portable highchairs
Post by: BigJules on March 13, 2015, 02:33:27 PM
That was my thinking Lil