Bugaboo Giraffe VS Stokke Tripp Trapp Highchair Comparison
Finding a highchair that’s safe, comfortable for your little one and fits neatly around the family table isn’t always easy. As with anything parenting related, there are hundreds of brands, styles and shapes to choose from, and it’s not always clear what sets them apart.
In this blog, we’ll compare two fantastic highchairs from two of our most loved brands, Bugaboo and Stokke, and explain their key differences and highlights to help you make an informed highchair purchasing decision. After all, your highchair will be part of every family mealtime for years to come, from sleepy family breakfasts to the cosy Christmas dinners, it’s important you find a highchair that fits your lifestyle and needs.
Let’s start off by introducing you to each of the highchairs…
Bugaboo Giraffe
Safe, sturdy and built to last
The Bugaboo Giraffe Highchair is the perfect mealtime companion for little ones of all ages. It features a sleek, modern design and an adjustable seat making it ideal for every adventure, from day one, all the way through weaning and well into childhood.
The seat can be adjusted in just one second with no tools or DIY needed, offering a stress-free seating solution at every age so your little one can always join the family at the table.
The Bugaboo Giraffe is also super versatile. You can purchase a range of snap-on accessories to create five different configurations to meet the needs of newborns, toddlers and older children. These accessories are sold separately to the main highchair so if you are buying your baby’s first highchair, you will need to also purchase the newborn set. You also have the option to save by buying a Giraffe Ultimate Bundle which includes the highchair, newborn set, baby set, tray, baby pillow set and rocker frame.
Highlights
- Classic Dutch design
- Safe and sturdy
- Built for splatters, spills and splashes
- Built to last
- Eco friendly materials
- Adjustable click + slide
- Grows with your child
- Comfortable
Stokke Tripp Trapp
Iconic, innovative and intelligent
The Stokke Tripp Trapp Highchair is an ingenious chair that revolutionised the industry when it was first launched back in 1972. What makes the Tripp Trapp so special is that it is designed to fit right up to your dining table, to bring your baby into the heart of your family and allowing them to learn and develop alongside you.
The intelligent and adjustable design allows complete freedom of movement with both depth, height adjustable seat and footplates. When at the correct height, your child is guaranteed a comfortable and ergonomic seating position at any age.
There are plenty of sets and add-ons to choose from to accompany your Tripp Trapp and suit your needs. You could opt for a newborn set, baby set, seat cushion, tray, placemat and harness. You could also go for an Ultimate Bundle and save some money that includes a full range of add-ons in a variety of colours.
Highlights
- Classic, iconic design
- Wide range of colourways and styles
- Solid construction and can hold up to 136kg
- Adjustability of seat and footplate to ensure back and feet are supported
- Made to last and grow with your child
Key Differences
Accessories
While both highchairs have a range of optional add-ons, none of which are included when you purchase the highchair, the Bugaboo Giraffe also has a Rocker Frame which can be attached to the newborn set and used anywhere around the house to soothe your little one.
Colourways
The Tripp Trapp is available in a much wider range of colours and materials including Terracotta, Oak Brown, Oak Black, White and Glacier Green. The Bugaboo Giraffe is only available in Black, White, Wood/White and Wood/Grey. This means that it is much easier to match your highchair to your home and own style with the Tripp Trapp.
Adjustability
Both highchairs can be adjusted quickly and easily to grow with your child. They both allow you to adjust both the seat and footplate, meaning that your child will always have a comfortable and ergonomic natural seated position that supports their whole body.
However, the Bugaboo Giraffe can be adjusted quickly and easily and doesn’t need tools, where the Tripp Trapp requires the use of tools and a quick bit of DIY to adjust it.
Size and Fit
Another key difference between these two highchairs is that while both of them are designed to grow up with your little one, the Giraffe is suitable up to 100kg where the Tripp Trapp can hold up to 136kg. However, both highchairs are durable and sturdy enough to carry your little ones throughout their childhood and into their teens.
Conclusion
Overall, both the Stokke Tripp Trapp and Bugaboo Giraffe are durable and great quality highchairs that can adjust and grow with your child. The Tripp Trapp takes a little longer to adjust but comes in a wider variety of colourways so you can find the one that fits in perfectly with your home
The Giraffe can be adjusted in just seconds without the use of tools, making it quicker and easier to use, but has more of a limited variety of colours at the moment.
Both highchairs have a variety of accessories sold separately such as baby and newborn seats, and the Giraffe also has a rocker that is compatible with the newborn seat.
Whichever highchair you choose, they will both be there for you and your family for every mealtime and messy play session for many years to come.
If you want to take a look and compare them in person, come and visit our store and try them out for yourself.
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