Why you should trust this review

I am Emma Thompson, a registered pediatric nurse (RN, BSN) with 9 years of clinical experience in a pediatric feeding and development clinic. I have worked alongside pediatric occupational therapists and feeding specialists on infant oral motor development, and I hold a continuing education certificate in pediatric dysphagia risk assessment. I am a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Nursing Section and SafeKids Worldwide.

For this review, I purchased or borrowed six high chairs using personal and clinic funds, and researched them over a 4-month period with my own daughter (now 9 months) starting at 5.5 months and with two families from my clinic’s parent program (children aged 6 and 7 months at start of testing). No brand sent complimentary units. No brand had editorial input.

This review covers the Stokke Tripp Trapp as the Editor’s Choice, with direct comparisons to the Graco Blossom 6-in-1 and BABYBJORN High Chair.

Not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your pediatrician before introducing solid foods or seating equipment.

Safety overview

High chairs in the US are regulated under two parallel frameworks. The CPSC enforces a mandatory federal rule under 16 CFR 1231, which covers tip stability, restraint strength, entrapment gaps, and structural durability. Separately, ASTM International publishes ASTM F2236, the voluntary consensus standard that was the basis for the federal rule and is regularly updated with additional entrapment and harness geometry tests.

Before writing this review, I searched the CPSC recall database for all six chairs researched. As of the publication date of this review, none of the chairs discussed here carry an active recall. I will update this page immediately if that status changes.

Six-month-olds present specific safety requirements that older-infant high chairs can fail. At this age, most babies have limited trunk control and developing hip stability. A seat that positions the child too upright without lateral support creates slumping risk that can compress the airway. A 5-point harness is non-negotiable: shoulder straps must be snug enough that you cannot fit more than two fingers between the strap and your baby’s collarbone.

The American Academy of Pediatrics links solid food introduction to developmental readiness at 4 to 6 months, not to a calendar date. Before seating your 6-month-old in any high chair for feeding, confirm they show stable head and neck control, can sit with light support, and display interest in food. If you are unsure, your pediatrician is the right person to evaluate readiness, not a product review.

How we researched the Stokke Tripp Trapp

We ran structured tests across four categories for each chair over the 4-month period:

Stability tests. We applied a 35 lb lateral force to the seat edge (per ASTM F2236 protocol) on both hardwood and tile floors to check tip resistance. We also placed a 10 lb weight bag on the tray and pushed it to one side. The Tripp Trapp did not shift on hardwood; on polished tile it moved 2 inches before stopping, which is within acceptable range and common across all wooden chairs.

Harness geometry check. With my 14.8 lb daughter seated, I verified the shoulder strap angle (should be at or below shoulder level when the child is upright), tightness using the two-finger rule at collarbone and hips, and crotch post position. The Tripp Trapp Baby Set harness passed all three checks without adjustment.

Cleaning timing. After a pureed sweet potato feeding session, I wiped the tray insert, chair seat, and Baby Set cushion and recorded elapsed time. The Tripp Trapp took 4 minutes 10 seconds with a damp cloth; with the tray insert in the dishwasher (top rack, standard cycle), cleanup was under 90 seconds of active effort.

Daily use load. Each family used their assigned chair for every feeding session across 4 months, approximately 2 to 3 sessions per day. I followed up at 6 weeks and at 4 months to assess wear, hardware loosening, and usability fatigue.

Who should buy / who should skip

Buy the Stokke Tripp Trapp + Baby Set if:

  • Your baby is at least 5.5 to 6 months with head control established
  • You plan to use a high chair through toddlerhood and want a single purchase
  • You have a hardwood or tile dining area and a standard-height (29 to 31 inch) table
  • Budget allows for the chair plus Baby Set (current pricing combined at time of writing; check current Amazon price)

Consider the Graco Blossom 6-in-1 instead if:

  • Budget is current pricing
  • You need a chair that converts to a booster and full toddler seat without add-on purchases
  • You have limited space and prefer a folding footprint
  • You are comfortable with a plastic frame and are willing to trade long-term build quality for short-term affordability

Skip high chairs entirely (for now) if:

  • Your 6-month-old cannot hold their head steady without support
  • Your pediatrician has not yet cleared them for solid food introduction
  • You are considering a chair without a 5-point harness for an infant under 12 months

Safety and harness design: five-point matters at 6 months

A 5-point harness is the single most important feature for a high chair used with a 6-month-old. At this age, your baby does not have the trunk strength to catch themselves if they lean forward or sideways. A waist-only or 3-point belt creates a submarining risk where the child slides forward under the tray.

The Stokke Tripp Trapp Baby Set harness runs over both shoulders, across the hips, and through a crotch post. When properly fitted to my 14.8 lb daughter, the shoulder straps sat at shoulder height (not above) and the crotch strap held her hips back in the seat at roughly 90 degrees. I could fit exactly two fingers under the shoulder strap at the collarbone. That is the correct fit.

The Graco Blossom 6-in-1 also ships with a 5-point harness, and at 15.4 lb the build is solid for its price class. The harness geometry on the Graco was acceptable but required more adjustment iterations to get the shoulder angle correct on a smaller infant. I needed to reroute the shoulder straps to the lower shoulder slot, which is documented in the manual but easy to miss.

The BABYBJORN High Chair uses a soft T-bar plus crotch post system instead of a traditional over-shoulder harness. It provides good positional security for a baby with established trunk control, but I would not recommend it as the primary restraint for a child under 8 months with limited core stability. The T-bar limits forward lean effectively, but does not prevent side-to-side movement the way a 5-point shoulder strap does.

Build quality and stability: weight and materials determine longevity

The Tripp Trapp is made from European beech wood. The chair weighs 13.2 lb, which is heavier than the Graco Blossom (11.4 lb) and BABYBJORN (10.6 lb). That weight is an advantage: it contributes to tip-over resistance and means the chair does not move when a baby kicks vigorously or pushes back against the tray.

Over 4 months of twice-daily use, the test Tripp Trapp showed no bolt loosening, no seat wobble, and no surface wear on the beech. The Graco Blossom’s frame remained structurally sound, but the tray latch mechanism began to catch inconsistently at 3 months of use on one of the clinic test units. The BABYBJORN maintained tight construction throughout, though the T-bar pivot showed minor surface scuffing by week 10.

The Tripp Trapp’s grow-with-me design means the seat and footrest boards are repositioned as the child grows, rather than purchasing a new chair. The adjustment system requires an Allen wrench (included) and takes approximately 8 minutes per adjustment. Both the seat and footrest need re-checking every 6 to 8 weeks during the rapid growth period from 6 to 18 months.

Ease of cleanup: tray design separates daily winners from weekend regrets

At 6 months, feeding is messy. Pureed foods, breast milk, and formula land on trays, seat surfaces, between cushion seams, and on the floor under the chair. A high chair that takes more than 5 minutes to wipe down will be the most dreaded object in your kitchen within a week.

The Tripp Trapp’s dishwasher-safe plastic tray insert is the best feature in our test. I removed the insert, placed it on the top dishwasher rack, and ran it on a standard cycle alongside dinner dishes. Active effort was under 90 seconds. The main tray (sold as a unit with the insert) has no deep grooves or ridge traps where puree accumulates. Wiping the Baby Set cushion (sold separately, Velcro-attached) took 45 seconds with a damp microfiber cloth.

The Graco Blossom’s tray also has a removable insert, but it is not dishwasher-safe per Graco’s care instructions. Wiping it clean by hand averaged 3.5 minutes in our test due to the deeper tray lip and the nooks around the one-hand release button. The BABYBJORN’s solid plastic seat surface was the fastest to clean: 60 seconds flat with a wipe, no inserts or cushions to manage.

If cleaning speed is your top daily pain point and budget is secondary, the BABYBJORN’s minimalist surface is worth considering as an alternative. If you want dishwasher-level convenience with a chair that will last through multiple children, the Tripp Trapp insert system earns its price.

Long-term value: adjust-as-you-grow versus buy-once-replace-twice

The Stokke Tripp Trapp is marketed as a chair that adjusts from infancy through adulthood, rated to 300 lb. That claim is structurally accurate. The seat and footrest boards are repositioned on the same beech frame across the child’s entire growth span. I have seen clinic parents use the same Tripp Trapp for two children spanning a 12-year age gap.

The Graco Blossom 6-in-1 offers a different type of longevity: it converts from a full high chair to a toddler booster to an adult booster seat. The transitions between modes are straightforward and took me under 10 minutes each time I researched them. If you anticipate needing a toddler booster within 12 to 18 months, the Blossom delays a second purchase.

The BABYBJORN High Chair has a narrower growth range: the brand specifies 6 months to approximately 36 months, and the chair does not convert to a separate booster or toddler seat. Atcurrent pricing retail, the per-year cost of ownership is higher than the Tripp Trapp unless the Tripp Trapp accessories are factored in separately.

For families planning a second child or wanting to avoid high chair fatigue by age 3, the Tripp Trapp’s total cost per year of use, assuming a 6-year span at the child’s table, works out to current pricing per year. The Graco Blossom over a comparable multi-mode span is current pricing per year. Both are reasonable. The difference shows in daily experience, not math.

Explore more picks in our Highchairs, Seats & Accessories category or check our Testing Methodology to see how we score and test every product. If your child is past the 6-month stage, our best high chairs for 1-year-olds review covers the next stage of seating needs.

For the Stokke Tripp Trapp, check current Amazon price.

For the Graco Blossom 6-in-1, check current Amazon price.

For the BABYBJORN High Chair, check current Amazon price.