Stokke
Tripp Trapp Chair (Natural) + Baby Set
7.7/10 overall£209.00 (chair) + £52.95 (Baby Set accessory)
A wooden chair that adjusts from a baby highchair (with the separate Baby Set accessory) to a chair your child can use into adulthood.
The verdict
The Tripp Trapp, priced at £209 plus £52.95 for the Baby Set accessory, is a wooden chair that adjusts from a baby highchair through weaning to a standard dining chair your child can use into adulthood. It's the right choice if you want one chair for years of use rather than months, but it's considerably pricier than plastic highchairs and the wood needs more care to clean.
The Tripp Trapp is less a highchair than a chair that happens to convert into one: the adjustable seat and footplate mean the same wooden frame goes from newborn support (with the Newborn Set attachment) through weaning (with the Baby Set) to a standard dining chair a growing child sits in for years afterwards. That longevity is the entire case for the much higher price versus a dedicated plastic highchair.
Against the IKEA Antilop in this category, the contrast is stark: the Antilop is a fraction of the price and easier to wipe clean after a messy meal, while the Tripp Trapp is a genuine piece of furniture that stays in use long after weaning ends and looks the part in a dining room rather than being put away. If your priority is minimising cost and mess-management during the weaning months specifically, the Antilop wins outright. If you want one chair that serves your child from six months into their school years, the Tripp Trapp's cost per year of use is actually lower over time.
The wooden frame does need more care in cleaning than moulded plastic — food gets into grain and joints that a quick wipe won't fully reach — and the baby set attachment is an additional cost on top of the chair itself, which some retailers bundle and others don't.
Is the Tripp Trapp Chair (Natural) + Baby Set worth it?
- Genuinely grows with your child for years, not just months
- Solid, attractive furniture rather than disposable plastic
- Strong resale value given how long it lasts
What are the downsides of the Tripp Trapp Chair (Natural) + Baby Set?
- Considerably more expensive than any plastic highchair
- Baby Set attachment is an extra cost on top
- Wood grain and joints are more effort to clean than moulded plastic
Specs
- Harness
- 5-point harness with Baby Set
- Material
- Solid beech wood
- Longevity
- Designed to be used into adulthood
- Adjustability
- Seat and footplate adjust as child grows
- Suitable from
- 6 months with Baby Set attachment (Newborn Set sold separately)
How we scored it
Ease of Cleaning
How quickly the chair can be wiped down or taken apart after a messy weaning session.
Wooden joints trap food more than smooth moulded plastic.
Stability & Safety
How secure the chair feels with a wriggling baby, harness quality, and tip resistance.
Very stable solid-wood frame with a secure 5-point harness.
Portability & Value
Price, weight, and how easily it can be moved or stored between uses.
High upfront cost, but exceptional value stretched over years of use.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Tripp Trapp Chair (Natural) + Baby Set ourselves yet. This review is built from Stokke's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £209.00 (chair) + £52.95 (Baby Set accessory) | £40.00 | £99.99 | £100.00 |
| Overall score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Harness | 5-point harness with Baby Set | — | 5-point harness | 5-point harness |
| Weight | — | Approx. 3.6kg | — | Lighter than most multi-stage competitors |
| Tray | — | — | Removable, dishwasher-safe | Removable, dishwasher-safe |
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Tripp Trapp last?+
The adjustable seat and footplate mean the same wooden frame goes from newborn support (with the separate Newborn Set) through weaning (with the Baby Set) to a standard dining chair a growing child sits in for years afterwards - it's designed to be used into adulthood.
Is the Tripp Trapp worth the price compared to the IKEA Antilop?+
If minimising cost and mess during the weaning months is your priority, the Antilop wins outright on price and easy wipe-cleaning. If you want one chair from six months into school years, the Tripp Trapp's cost per year of use is actually lower over time.
Do I need to buy anything extra to use the Tripp Trapp as a highchair?+
Yes - the Baby Set attachment is an additional cost on top of the chair itself, and it's suitable from 6 months with the Baby Set (a separate Newborn Set covers earlier use). Some retailers bundle the chair and Baby Set together and others sell them apart.
Is the Tripp Trapp harder to clean than a plastic highchair?+
Yes - the wooden frame needs more care in cleaning than moulded plastic, since food gets into the grain and joints that a quick wipe won't fully reach, unlike the strip-down, hose-it-off design of a plastic highchair like the Antilop.
Guides that mention this
Best Baby Highchairs Compared (UK Guide)
Six UK baby highchairs compared on price, harness, cleaning and lifespan, from the £10 IKEA Antilop to the Stokke Tripp Trapp. Includes the NHS advice on harnesses, upright sitting and supervision at mealtimes.
How to Choose a Highchair: A Practical Buying Guide
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.