🪑 High Chairs
How we rank: Ranked from the high chair in our comparison — the products we track in Australia. “Best” means best of these, not every model sold in Australia.
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| Feature | Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair |
|---|---|
| Best Price | $439.00 View full comparison → |
| Price (AUD) | $439 (chair only); $749 – $849 (full newborn-to-toddler bundle) |
| Age Range | Birth to adult (with accessories); 3+ years to adult (chair only) |
| Safety Standard | Australia has no mandatory high-chair standard; ACCC guidance recommends stability and a 3- or 5-point harness |
| Warranty | 7 years (wooden components) / 3 years (accessories) |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Accessories | Stokke newborn set, baby set, cushion, tray (all sold separately) |
Most high chairs cost $100-$250 and last 2-3 years before your child outgrows them. The Tripp Trapp costs more upfront but replaces multiple chairs: a newborn lounger (with Newborn Set, $149+), a baby high chair (with Baby Set, $119+), a toddler chair (Baby Set removed, ~age 3), and a kids’ desk/dining chair (age 5+). It then becomes an adult chair rated to 110 kg. Over 10+ years, the cost per year is approximately $65-$75 — less than buying a new high chair every 2 years plus a separate kids’ chair. The 7-year wood warranty backs the longevity claim, and the chair’s timeless design means it won’t look dated in your dining room when your child is 10.
The Tripp Trapp isn’t the only grow-with-me chair. The Bugaboo Giraffe($379-$429) is the most direct competitor: similar Norwegian-inspired design, adjustable seat and footrest, newborn to adult lifespan, and a 5-year warranty. Key difference: the Giraffe uses a one-click slide adjustment (no tools) while the Tripp Trapp requires an Allen key. The Giraffe’s accessories (Baby Set, Newborn Set, Tray) are comparably priced. The IKEA Antilop($29-$39) is the budget alternative — it’s lightweight, easy to clean, and is manufacturer-listed to AS 4684:2009, but it doesn’t grow with your child and has a shorter usable lifespan (~2 years). If you’re comparing the Tripp Trapp vs Giraffe: the Giraffe is easier to adjust daily; the Tripp Trapp has a longer warranty (7 vs 5 years) and deeper colour range. Both are excellent — the Giraffe wins on convenience, the Tripp Trapp on build quality and warranty.
Yes, if you value longevity. The Tripp Trapp ($439+) is the only high chair that genuinely grows from newborn (with the Newborn Set, $149+) to adult. Most high chairs last 2-3 years; the Tripp Trapp is designed to last decades. When you factor in not buying a separate toddler chair, kids' desk chair, and adult chair, the lifetime cost per year is lower than buying multiple chairs as your child grows. It's backed by a 7-year wood warranty and meets AS 4684:2009 — a voluntary standard, since Australia has no mandatory high-chair standard.
The Tripp Trapp chair ($439+) comes as a basic wooden chair. Essential accessories: Baby Set ($119+) with harness and crotch bar for 6 months-3 years, and the Stokke Tray ($69+). Optional: Newborn Set ($149+) for birth-6 months (turns the chair into a baby lounger), and Stokke Cushion ($59+) for extra comfort. Total cost with all accessories: approximately $650-$750. The chair alone works as a child/adult chair from age 3+.
The Stokke Tripp Trapp with Baby Set meets AS 4684:2009, the voluntary high-chair standard in Australia (there is no mandatory high-chair standard). This covers stability testing (tip-over resistance), harness integrity, entrapment hazards (no gaps between 5-12mm), and chemical safety of paints and finishes. Always use the Baby Set with harness for children under 3 years — the chair alone does not provide fall protection.
The Stokke Tripp Trapp is available at Baby Bunting ($439), Stokke Australia ($439), and independent nursery retailers across Australia. Prices vary by colour and retailer. Accessories (Baby Set, Tray, Newborn Set) are sold separately and widely available.
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