High Chairs That Won’t Make You Regret Solids. Lalo vs. Stokke vs. Your Sanity
The high chair market is filled with aesthetic lies.
Every brand promises “easy to clean” and “grows with your child,” but here’s the truth: most of them suck once your baby starts flinging yogurt like a ninja.
Let’s break down two of the most popular high chairs in the “modern and expensive” category:
Lalo The Chair and Stokke Tripp Trapp.
One is gorgeous and easy(ish). The other is a cult favorite that takes effort. Here’s how they really compare:
Lalo “The Chair”
Verdict: Looks amazing in your kitchen, works well for young babies, but has a short shelf life and some cleanup catches.
Pros:
Sleek, minimalist design very Instagram-core
Converts from high chair to play chair
Super lightweight
Dishwasher-safe tray
Footrest included
Cons:
Not great for older toddlers they outgrow it quickly
Food gets trapped between the seat and backrest
Legs stick out and become toe-stubbers
Not height-adjustable
No long-term booster option
Mom Thoughts:
Perfect for baby’s first solids if you care about your home aesthetic. But it’s not your forever chair it’s your “this looks cute in the photos” chair. Cleaning it isn’t awful, but you will 100% curse when scrambled egg gets lodged in the crevice behind the seat.
I’ve linked it on my LTK here if you want to check it out!
Stokke Tripp Trapp
Verdict: Grows with your child forever but you’ll pay in setup time and extra parts.
This high chair has a cult following and not without reason. It’s designed to bring baby to the table and adapts from infancy to adulthood. But it’s not the easiest road to get there.
Pros:
Converts from infant high chair to actual kid chair to even adult seating
Sleek Scandinavian design
Brings baby to the table (no tray needed unless you buy one)
Easy to wipe down (minimal grooves)
Great resale value
Cons:
Tray and baby set are sold separately (and not cheap)
Tricky to assemble and adjust
Heavy and not portable
Not ideal for small kitchens
Can be slippery unless you use the harness and pads
Mom Thoughts:
If you're in it for the long game and love the “one and done” approach, this is the move. But the upfront cost adds up fast with accessories. Still, it’s probably the only high chair you’ll use for the next 5+ years and that’s saying something.
I’ve linked it on my LTK here if you want to check it out!
Brutal Truth:
Get the Lalo if you care more about aesthetics, don’t plan to use it for long, or want a clean look for early solids.
Get the Stokke if you want one chair for the next decade and don’t mind a steeper learning curve (and price tag).
Both are solid chairs. But if you want low-effort cleanup and max longevity, Stokke wins.
If you want to take cute avocado-smeared baby pics and move on in a year? Lalo’s your girl.
