https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:59:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1663481 Wed, 28 May 2014 16:43:56 +0000 Sammyfab 1663481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Trailmix: I guess we're the odd one out when it comes to using the harness vs. the baby seat! My LO hated being strapped in but he never tried climbing out. Now at 2 he is totally fine climbing in and out of the chair and not using a harness. I think the 3-pt is probably fine for your LO!</p> <p>@lepamplemousse described perfectly how to make adjustments. The screws just loosen the sides of the chair. I also agree about the felt stick-ons...you really scored a great deal!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1663363 Wed, 28 May 2014 15:47:13 +0000 lepamplemousse 1663363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you're ok with the 3 pt harness. We had to buy a new harness because ours didn't have it. But the shoulder straps are kind of annoying because they keep slipping off his shoulder. I don't think it makes much of a difference otherwise. </p> <p>Stokke sells this tray with suction cups that you put on the table but it's ridiculous at $90. We just got a cheap plastic tray (like the ones you serve food on). It helps keep the table cleaner and you can bring it to the sink and wash. Someone on Amazon said they used these double sided suction cups things so their kid wouldn't flip the tray but so far my son has been pretty good about that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1662922 Wed, 28 May 2014 13:43:52 +0000 Trailmix 1662922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lepamplemousse: I've been stalking CL for months too and couldn't find anything for under $120 and that was without the baby seat and often without any straps at all! Crazy! This chair only has the 3-point harness (goes around the waist and between the legs), do you think I need the 5-point? Twins will be one on Sunday...<br /> Thanks for the info about the screws, I will look at that link and figure it out. I think this chair actually already has those felt stick-ons, haha!</p> <p>@MrsMcD: Yup, pretty insane, right? I guess to some people it's not worth the hassle of trying to sell it or give it away or something? I don't know, it's in really good condition. Major, major score for me :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1662794 Wed, 28 May 2014 13:11:49 +0000 deactivated_account 1662794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Trailmix: you found it for free? Like the owners were going to just throw it away??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1662467 Wed, 28 May 2014 11:29:58 +0000 lepamplemousse 1662467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't believe you got it for free! We got ours on Craigslist after months of stalking. </p> <p>Definitely skip the baby attachment. You can skip it once they can stay seated unassisted. LO is 19 months and we just use the 5 pt harness. I think the one you have is fine too. </p> <p>The bolts on the side loosen with a hex wrench (or a Phillips head screwdriver) so you have enough slack to slide the boards out. The bolts don't actually go into the boards. The instructions are very similar to the current model and you can get them off the website.<br /> <a href="http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aaqf_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-stokke-Site/Sites-stokke-master-catalog/en_US/v1401257068941/documents/153000%20TRIPP%20TRAPP%20Userguide%20US-AU%20-%20WEB.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aaqf_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-stokke-Site/Sites-stokke-master-catalog/en_US/v1401257068941/documents/153000%20TRIPP%20TRAPP%20Userguide%20US-AU%20-%20WEB.pdf</a></p> <p>If you have hardwood floors I would recommend getting those felts things you stick on furniture feet. It helps the chair slide easier and doesn't mar your floor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1662190 Wed, 28 May 2014 10:24:05 +0000 Trailmix 1662190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sammyfab: thanks! I looked on the sides but I only see the bolts that seem to hold the whole chair together, doesn't appear to be related to the seat/foot rest. I think this chair is an older model so maybe it's a little different? I'm not sure, will have to do some more research when I have a chance! Appreciate your thoughts about the tray and the adjusters. The harness on the chair loops around baby's waist and comes up through the crotch (does that make sense? Considered a 3-point harness, I think, as opposed to a 5-point that has straps over the shoulders).</p> <p>@MamaMoose: thanks for weighing in! Think we will skip the tray and since it will be on hardwood floor, guess we won't have to worry about the adjusters. Also good to hear you stopped using the baby seat at one.</p> <p>Yay, can't believe I have one of these bad boys now!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1661833 Wed, 28 May 2014 08:15:26 +0000 MamaMoose 1661833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We removed the infant attachment around 1 year so I think you're fine to skip it at this point. But we do still use the harness with our 18 month old. She never tries to climb out (but does try to climb IN the high chair if I haven't prepped dinner fast enough).</p> <p>Skip the tray. The whole point of the Tripp Trapp is that it's supposed to be developmentally beneficial to the child to be pulled up to the table to eat with the family.</p> <p>Loosen the side screws and that will allow you to slide out the seat/footplate and slide back into the position you want.</p> <p>You only need the foot adjusters if you're using the seat on carpet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1661801 Wed, 28 May 2014 08:03:07 +0000 Sammyfab 1661801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hurray! We have a Tripp Trapp and LOVE it! Our experience with it so far is that we used the baby seat up until he turned 2 and now he sits in the regular seat with no harness. In fact, we haven't used the harness since he was maybe 9 months?</p> <p>I can't tell what kind of straps/belt that is in the pic. How does it secure around a child? I think it depends on the kid, but I personally would be more comfortable with a baby seat at 1. The harness is useful if your kid is a climber/escapee.</p> <p>We've never used a tray...we just push him right up to the table, so I would say that a tray is not useful. I think many HBers have it and like it though!</p> <p>You adjust the seat and footplate by loosening the screws at the side. Then you can slide them forward and backwards.</p> <p>Our highchair is on hardwood so we've never had issues with tipping. It's definitely a safety concern if you are putting it on carpet or a rug. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-a-tripp-trapp#post-1661723 Wed, 28 May 2014 07:20:20 +0000 Trailmix 1661723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After months and months (literally, over 4 months!) of stalking this high chair on CL, I just found one on the street right next to our apartment! Wahoo! And it's in great condition! </p> <p>Side note: you know you've truly gone over to the dark side of parenting when finding a high chair makes you out-and-out giddy!</p> <p>So, my questions are:</p> <p>Do I need to get the baby set? My twins are one year old.</p> <p>Is this harness enough or should I look for the 5-point one?</p> <p>Should I get the tray?</p> <p>How do you adjust the height of the seat and foot rest?</p> <p>Do I need to get the adjuster-things that are supposed to help it from falling backwards?</p> <p>The date on the bottom says 10.10.03 and there's a serial number that I know is relevant to what the chair is compatible with that I can post if that's needed info.</p> <p>Here's a pic of the chair for reference.</p> <p>Thanks so much!! </p> [attach=979/14/n6aa9y.450x600.image.jpg]